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Solitaire games that still fun even after 25 plays
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please list your favorite Solitaire game or CoOp game that you play as solitaire , that still fun after more than 25 play?
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1. Board Game: Hornet Leader: Carrier Air Operations [Average Rating:8.35 Overall Rank:642]
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one of the best solitaire games currently on market, its the definite game for modern aviation buff with simple yet effective gameplay mechanic...

this game stay on Ready-5 shelf =)

i rate this game solo longetivity =
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The production values on this title are fantastic. It has some of the best quality chits I've seen in any game.
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Rockhopper01 wrote:
I was preparing to add this to the list, but soon as I saw you started the list Denny I knew HL would already be here.


You're not the only one!
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Top notch game!
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Ryanmobile wrote:
Rockhopper01 wrote:
I was preparing to add this to the list, but soon as I saw you started the list Denny I knew HL would already be here.


You're not the only one!


im that predictable ? hehe anyway this game worth every praise it gets.. the definite modern air warfare solitaire game...
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I am a big fan of this game, I bought it as soon as it was out!
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2. Board Game: Elder Sign [Average Rating:7.08 Overall Rank:337]
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Loving this
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definitely plays faster than solo Arkham Horror hehhehee

agreed, this game is a blast.. but player who hate dice games should steer clear of this game..
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dprijadi wrote:
definitely plays faster than solo Arkham Horror hehhehee

agreed, this game is a blast.. but player who hate dice games should steer clear of this game..


You just have to change your attitude to dice
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yes, i agree to that.. dice is just a mechanic for any game and elder sign's fice system is not that hard if a player use careful spell/item/investigator combo to overcome encounters.. a great quicky solo game
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not for me thumbs down, lacked the explore feel for me..even the app is a bit to much to start
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I'm still having a really good time with this one. It's only flaw is it is too easy, unless you play hardcore (devoured = game over).
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rwinder wrote:
I'm still having a really good time with this one. It's only flaw is it is too easy, unless you play hardcore (devoured = game over).


There are several variants on the Elder Sign forums to make it harder.
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3. Board Game: Phantom Leader [Average Rating:7.93 Overall Rank:743]
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another great game from DVG , depicting US air warfare in vietnam conflict. its the era of jets with less advanced aircraft and weapons against a less advanced enemies compared to Hornet Leader CAO.

if you love vietnam war and modern aviation and simple solo games, then this game is for you.

i rate this game's solo rplayability as

not perfect score because this game need MORE campaign
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And more pilots. I've heard that the upcoming new version will have more content.
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Jude wrote:
And more pilots. I've heard that the upcoming new version will have more content.
yes, their iOS /Android Phantom leader this spring
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This one has a bit of the VPG bones: really easy games that play fast and are good designed, with the bonus that this one doesn't play that fast (yep, that is a bonus for me!)
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I totally agree with the comments regarding pilot levels, aka H.L. CAO, but still a great game.
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This is another great game, I hope one DVG will find the way to give you the possibility to use all of the "leader" game series together!
 
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4. Board Game: Dawn of the Zeds [Average Rating:7.95 Overall Rank:2376]
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suprising game from Victory Point Games.. a State-of-siege solo game that take the SoS system to the zombie infected small town.. a good game if you love zombie + love solo games..

i find this game keep returning to my solo table for quickie session..

i rate this a solid
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VPG certianly caters for the solitaire player with many great titles.
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This one runs a bit longer - and is a bit more complex - than the standard States of Siege title, but the narrative is so strong and the game play so compelling, it brings the series to a whole new level.

Very replayable too due to the variety of characters and card draws - easily worth 25+ plays.

Highly recommended!
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The only one that has come close to 25 plays!
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woow i dont know this game can be soloed
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Wargamer schizophrenia. Comes from years of playing everything solitaire. After a while you start talking in different voices when you play.
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stove wrote:
Wargamer schizophrenia. Comes from years of playing everything solitaire. After a while you start talking in different voices when you play.


So you talk out loud when you play solo, too? (I do) What about sound effects? laugh
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Hey, include whatever yah want! But this would be the last thing I thought of in a list of "Solitaire games that still fun even after 25 plays."
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Jude wrote:
So you talk out loud when you play solo, too? (I do) What about sound effects? laugh


No sound effects, but I do color commentary sometimes. ninja
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6. Board Game: Arkham Horror [Average Rating:7.56 Overall Rank:71]
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a complicated coop game that can be soloed easy after you got the hang of it.. this game always return to my solo table although i compare playing AH solo as eating a great meal every other month.. not a game that i play weekly , but definitely on my READY-30 Shelf (ready to be taken out every 30 days)

due to its difficulty , frustration, challenge and complexcity , i have to rate this excellect solo-capable game as
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Absolutely. I've hit twenty solo games and I would do twenty more and not stop there. Lots of expansions - no game is the same.
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cradleofmilk wrote:
Absolutely. I've hit twenty solo games and I would do twenty more and not stop there. Lots of expansions - no game is the same.


indeed , i havent even get AH expansion and so far trying out the investigator combination and different GOO seems to be enough.

next step : Dunwich expansion =D
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My fave after well over the 25-play threshold, but like most games that can be soloed, I enjoy it even more when played in a group.
 
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I need a bigger house and a bigger table.

Then Arkham Horror would be played solo (and with my wife who loves it almost as much as me) much more often.

It'll probably change, but I consider this my retirement game...
twenty-five years from now. shake
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After more than 20 plays this is my favorite game to solo. I just got the newest expansion for Christmas so it will be getting played this week I hope.
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7. Board Game: Labyrinth: The War on Terror, 2001-? [Average Rating:7.79 Overall Rank:124]
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I did own this and I am told it is a fantastic solo play
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how this game stand for repeated solo play?
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how this game stand for repeated solo play?


Sadly I don't know - I'm happy to remove it, but I've heard it does stand up
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It is designed to play solo as well as with two. An algorithm drives the actions of the anti-American forces and the player controls the pro-US. It is quite good, although advanced players will want to use the rules that make it easier for the opponent to start jihads.
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I found this one too mechanical both solo and as a 2 player...
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8. Board Game: Airborne in my Pocket [Average Rating:7.44 Overall Rank:1802]
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excelent game, easy, fast, and long replay faculty with the scenarios
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9. Board Game: Lord of the Rings [Average Rating:6.91 Overall Rank:339]
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one of the strangest gam system.. i dont get this game..
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Funny, ultimately, I bought the game because of your videos review of LotR...

But even after watching your vids, my fear was that the game might feel a little to dry (which is often the case with games by Knizia), but this one is not, you are really a group of Hobbits going to Mordor to destroy the ring. The expansions are also quite good, particularly Battlefield, which is my favorite as it introduce the other character of the company...



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i bought ARKHAM HORROR on the strength of Grudunza's (Eric Herman's) YouTube Arkam Horror Tutorial !!

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I could not agree more!
It is a very thematic game with a really great mechanic.

I have played this so many times solo I can't count. And every time it is different.
One of my all-time favourites.
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I haven't played this one in quite a while, but that doesn't mean I don't think it's an excellent game.

I agree about the game being quite thematic, and capable of evoking the feel of desperation as the road ahead is long and your strength (cards) diminish all too quick. The ring mechanic is also well implemented.

I do hope to get this to the table soon. I also have all the expansions, but have yet to try them. I want to have a better handle on the base game before I do so.
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10. Board Game: Field Commander: Napoleon [Average Rating:8.28 Overall Rank:1054]
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DVG = king of solitaire game !! yes , field commander series from rommel to napoleon, all great solitaire games.. though its not as good as Hornet leader / Air leader series in my opinion
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Did you try U-Boat Leader? The comments are good so far...
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im planning to buy UBoat leader, preferably also with FC NIMITZ or IAF Leader =D
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Never pulled the trigger due to price. Is this better than the previous ones in the series? Word on the street is yes.
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Never pulled the trigger due to price. Is this better than the previous ones in the series? Word on the street is yes.


its way better than the previous field commander series. the only catch is that this game is bad if you hate napoleonic era warface =D
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Current issue of Battles magazine has a pretty extensive (and positive) review of this one.
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11. Board Game: Peloponnesian War [Average Rating:6.67 Overall Rank:1667]
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This is my favorite of the bunch. Great system where you have to change sides if you are winning. It plays extremely well.
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Want this one badly... have tried to trade for it repeatedly with no success. Still hopeful. If possible I will just cough up that cash for a straight purchase.
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Two years ago I finally bought the game and at the time, this was the most I had ever paid for a game (I think it was around $40) but to me it has been well worth it.
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I keep hearing how good it is, but both my games have been lacklustre. Maybe I am doing it all wrong. Need to pull it out and try again. Great historical notes, by the way.
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Is there any other solo game that has as many terrific scenarios and variants AND there are still more on the way? 100+ plays and still loving this game...
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It won't fit on my table.
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I've played the Two-Tusker solo game three times now. It is fun overall, but the AI is suicidal. I give it Lazarus resurrection to keep things competitive, but still win more often than not.
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Glad to see this one on the list - only 1 member of my gaming group has made the effort to learn and play this release, so I'll be having this game on the table solo quite a bit I do imagine.

Starting with just 1 player to learn the mechanics, then moving to the two-tusker solo rules, then I'll run with Joel's earlier recommendation to play all four sides in a session.

Very much looking forward to it...
 
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VPG do a lot of game theme thats not that popular in wargame circle.. i see this game and i see that Galipoli movie on my head lol
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Big-time recommendation for this one - I'm over 30+ sessions, and the ease of play, strong theme, and free downloadable optional rules keep this one fresh and engaging.
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Big-time recommendation for this one - I'm over 30+ sessions, and the ease of play, strong theme, and free downloadable optional rules keep this one fresh and engaging.


Where can I get these optional rules?
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Where can I get these optional rules?


They're posted on the game's page on VPG's website:

http://victorypointgames.com/documents/Ottoman_Optional_Rule...

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VPG do a lot of game theme thats not that popular in wargame circle.. i see this game and i see that Galipoli movie on my head lol


I recently got "The Lighthorsemen". If you haven't seen it, it's right up there with Galipoli. The cav...err, I mean Light Horse charge against Beersheeba is pretty impressive to say the least. I'm no expert on WW1 so can't attest to it's historical accuracy. Only thing I thought strange was use of British tanks in the first battle scene. That didn't seem right but after checking into it, yes they actually deployed 6 of them during the "Second Battle of Gaza".


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16. Board Game: Magic Realm [Average Rating:7.06 Overall Rank:462]
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this game is soloable ???? wow never know that. is this still in print ? how this game compare to BARBARIAN PRINCE as solo ?
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Magic Realm scales perfectly from solo to multiplayer without any extra rules....and is a wonderful play experience either way.

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goshublue wrote:
Magic Realm scales perfectly from solo to multiplayer without any extra rules....and is a wonderful play experience either way.

Brent.


this game destined to be coded into either iOS or Android tablet.. i wonder who own the license now
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there are rumors that Stronghold Games will reprint Merchant of Venus and maybe Magic Realm:

http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/714036/stronghold-games-to-r...
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dprijadi wrote:


this game destined to be coded into either iOS or Android tablet.. i wonder who own the license now


I'd point out that there is already an excellent, fully featured Java implementation called Realmspeak, that is technically capable of hosting online play, but is a widely used format for both learning the game and easy, setup-free solo play.

....but yes, a properly ported iOS version would also be nice.

Brent.
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17. Board Game: Roads & Boats [Average Rating:7.70 Overall Rank:120]
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First one I considered. Great puzzle fun.
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First one I thought of.

Easily good for >25 plays due to the fully-flexible board and scenario construction.

Hell - I could probably get >25 plays out of a single scenario.

And all this with fully open information and zero luck!
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18. Board Game: Le Havre [Average Rating:8.09 Overall Rank:7]
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There just isn't enough variety here for a ton of solo jaunts. Cool for two or more though.
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The expansion Le Havre: Le Grand Hameau add a good replayability.
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Awesome game, but after about twenty or thirty solo games it got a bit boring. Only multiplayer now.
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The expansions add a good replayability, but 25 sessions may be pushing a bit far though...
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Gavroche wrote:
The expansions add a good replayability, but 25 sessions may be pushing a bit far though...


Surely not!
A solo series comprises of 8 games play one each of EIK you've got 24 right there then there are various puzzles on the forum and card combinations before you touch the expansions.
 
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Agreed. Although it takes about ten or fifteen of those plays to actually play it right.
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Not there yet (only 10 plays or so) but you might very well be right.
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I want to get this one but I've heard horror stories about the rules. Have they got any better? Of course, I was one of those strange birds that learned Up Front by the rules without anyone showing me, so maybe I could handle another challenge.
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Keesvanloomacklin wrote:
I want to get this one but I've heard horror stories about the rules. Have they got any better? Of course, I was one of those strange birds that learned Up Front by the rules without anyone showing me, so maybe I could handle another challenge.


Well, I learned with the first edition rules (should get the microbadge some day9 and it wasn't that bad.
There are two main problems:
a) A lot of new concepts that need time to get used to it.
b) You _have_ to "roleplay" the rules: they _are_ a bit unclear here and there, but that doesn't mean you can't play. Mostly, you are unsure about some nuances and this will destroy your game only if you are too anal about getting it _right_.

Big tip: don't analyse the language of the rules too much (some wargamers seem to love Exegesis or are just lawyers). Go with the "flow".

2nd Ed. rules are rather good and there are a couple of _really_ good player aids around that will make everything easier (specially all the rules as small cards, arrange thematically).

It's not a difficult game, really.
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LancerDeuce's video series was an enormous help to me.

I had tried with the first edition rules several times, and just couldn't make it work. I agree with Pablo, when you make sense of it, it's not a difficult game. It just took me forever to make sense of it. Love the game, though.
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i thought this is a 2 player game ?
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Yes, but there is an official solitaire expansion from Victory Games No Retreat! Solitaire. GMT will release it as part of their next C3i magazines I think...
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VPG Games should be produced by GMT .. they will got better component =D
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Yes, but there is an official solitaire expansion from Victory Games No Retreat! Solitaire. GMT will release it as part of their next C3i magazines I think...


Indeed.

That expansion is also offred as a free downloard when you buy the GMT version.

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I played this one for the first time, yesterday (we lost badly at a co-op game). I'm not sure, yet, how much I like it, but I am planning to play it again this week.
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23. Board Game: Race for the Galaxy: The Gathering Storm [Average Rating:8.17 Unranked] [Average Rating:8.17 Unranked]
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I know you can play this online instead, but I LOVE playing solitaire against the robotic "AI" with the physical game.

I'm considering buying the second expansion, just for the added variety in solitaire play!
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wish reviews would please stop commenting on the hard symbols there about 5 and then variations of them which give lots of possibilties


AMEN brother!!!
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I've played this solo around 10 times or so and have really enjoyed it, though I haven't won yet. I don't think I'll get tired of Race for the Galaxy anytime soon.


Yes, I just finished my 9th solo game and finally won after 8 crushing defeats. All with the easy difficulty. In my win, the robot had the Ancient Race start world while I had the Doomed World. The key really was that for most of the game the Robot's economy was stuck at 0, so whenever Consume came up he never scored VPs. So I never played the Produce action at all, and simply relied on building a 12-card tableau.

That one win really has me psyched to play more frequently now.
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Ryanmobile wrote:
I've played this solo around 10 times or so and have really enjoyed it, though I haven't won yet. I don't think I'll get tired of Race for the Galaxy anytime soon.


Yes, I just finished my 9th solo game and finally won after 8 crushing defeats. All with the easy difficulty. In my win, the robot had the Ancient Race start world while I had the Doomed World. The key really was that for most of the game the Robot's economy was stuck at 0, so whenever Consume came up he never scored VPs. So I never played the Produce action at all, and simply relied on building a 12-card tableau.

That one win really has me psyched to play more frequently now.


In my very limited experience, the Ancient Race has been the weakest performing AI start world. Getting those robot trade die rolls when its economy is at 0 is very important. In the couple games that my final score was close to the robots, it was because of fortunate trade die rolls.

Also, I really like starting with the Doomed World. Especially if I start with or get a high VP world that has a useful ability right off the bat.

I still have a lot of experience to gain before I can contribute much to the strategy discussions about this game.
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wish reviews would please stop commenting on the hard symbols there about 5 and then variations of them which give lots of possibilties



After you get the symbols on the mat memorized the game plays pretty quickly. I've never understood why people complained about this so much.

Overall it's well designed and challenging enough to keep you coming back. I've logged lots of solo games for this and it's still fun.
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24. Board Game: Space Infantry [Average Rating:7.40 Overall Rank:1905]
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a great Scifi game that i love for quick mission run and if i got time the campaign mode.. combat a bit abstracted but it make thing simpler and plays quicker imho

so for solitaire longetivity, this game rate
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I really want to play this game...indeed it's my #1 wishlist item. When I decide to order my next batch of games online, I'm sure this will be the foundation of my order.
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Be sure to download the updated rules from:
http://zak965.it/spaceinfantry/resources.html
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This game looks interesting, read through the online rules and does not look too complicated. I've been looking for a nice small footprint solitaire game that is quick to setup and teardown. I just may have to get this one. Anyone care to comment on its replay value? I've found other games such as Ambush to be nice the first time through but not so much when replayed.
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Scoobysnacks wrote:
This game looks interesting, read through the online rules and does not look too complicated. I've been looking for a nice small footprint solitaire game that is quick to setup and teardown. I just may have to get this one. Anyone care to comment on its replay value? I've found other games such as Ambush to be nice the first time through but not so much when replayed.


i find this game easier to setup and play.. even easier than Hornet Leader / Phantom Leader..

and the narrative value , if you love scifi adventures, is great..

the replay value are awesome given the multiple monster type and campaign/advanced rules..

all in all its a great solitaire game on par with my favorite the hornet leader Carrier Air Ops
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Agreed - this is a great game that provides fantastic narrative. Lots of replayability, and lots of variants in difficulty that means you can play as easy or difficult a game as you like.

My personal favourite is battling against the man eating plants on the jungle planet Denobula... !

For one reason or another, I haven't played this for a while... and am now going to have to dig this out and play it some more
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Lock N Load Publishing is taking pre-orders on the expansion to this game on their website. They're even offering a bundle for those that don't have the original yet.
 
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25. Board Game: Space Hulk: Death Angel - The Card Game [Average Rating:7.04 Overall Rank:312]
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Small box, very portable, lots of tension and excitement, and just the right mix between luck and strategy. The cards and the dice can screw you, but there's always these few things you could have done differently. Very awesome.
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this is great solo game , but it doesnt last 20 plays with me.. the randomness.. the abstraction.. too much for old space hulk player =D
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Martin518 wrote:
http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/739343/death-angel-tyranid-e...

with new expansion on the way

Yeah. Just saw it and thought "crap, and I've ordered two POD expansions for MoM just this week"
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I've just gotten back into this with a couple of plays over the last few days. While I've enjoyed the gameplay, theme, and challenge, I do see why many people do not enjoy this.

I only have 6 solo plays in, but I don't see getting tired of the base game soon.
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I didn't expect to enjoy this, as I'm not a huge card-based game person, but it found a sweet spot. As others have said, it combines luck with strategy. Most importantly right now, in the confined house I share with 2 kids and a wife, it fits on my desk and the play time is manageable. I would love to breakout Arkham Horror more often, but I don't have the time or the space anymore (someday though!).

I'm up to about 20 plays right now, and I've just started to look into the expansions. This one is a keeper as long as my space restrictions apply!
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I didn't expect to enjoy this, as I'm not a huge card-based game person, but it found a sweet spot. As others have said, it combines luck with strategy. Most importantly right now, in the confined house I share with 2 kids and a wife, it fits on my desk and the play time is manageable. I would love to breakout Arkham Horror more often, but I don't have the time or the space anymore (someday though!).

I'm up to about 20 plays right now, and I've just started to look into the expansions. This one is a keeper as long as my space restrictions apply!


It still uses a lot more space than I expected it to, though.
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Denny, there are quite a few solo games with high replayability, but I only listed the ones I thought had an addictive quality and replayability, and that hadn't already been listed (like Elder Sign, Space Infantry, and Hornet Leader).
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Looking through this list I was pretty confused....
Still playable after 25 YEARS ???

Airborn in my pocket?

What an optimistic prediction O.o
As I read on I pictured I must have misunderstood something here...

*g*

My game for the 25 year list would have been "Patience" *sigh*.
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DrawingBlood wrote:
Looking through this list I was pretty confused....
Still playable after 25 YEARS ???

Airborn in my pocket?

What an optimistic prediction O.o
As I read on I pictured I must have misunderstood something here...

*g*

My game for the 25 year list would have been "Patience" *sigh*.


its after 25 PLAYS not years
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dprijadi wrote:
DrawingBlood wrote:
Looking through this list I was pretty confused....
Still playable after 25 YEARS ???

Airborn in my pocket?

What an optimistic prediction O.o
As I read on I pictured I must have misunderstood something here...

*g*

My game for the 25 year list would have been "Patience" *sigh*.


its after 25 PLAYS not years


Well, I've come back to Book 01: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain after nearly 30 years, so maybe 25 years isn't too extreme...
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One of my favorites is Blackbeard, either version
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