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Tag Archives: Solo Gaming
ZEN Tiles Solo
I’m not good at talking about my emotions and have never gotten the hang of meditating. That’s why I bought this game and why I’m sharing it with you on January One. I’m reminded of one of my first visits … Continue reading
Warp’s Edge: A Solo Gamer Review
In one of those weird twists of fate, I love board and card games with a science-fiction theme… but I don’t read a lot of science fiction books any more. (Back in high school, I devoured the first three Dune … Continue reading
Posted in Essen 2020, Reviews
Tagged Renegade Game Studios, Scott Almes, Solo Games, Solo Gaming
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マストフォローソリティア (Follow-the-Suit Solitaire)
Designer: rikkati (りかち)Players: 1Times Played: 14EN Rules: Google Drive PDF In January 2019, my friend kumagoro held an exhibition titled これはトリテなのか (Is this a trick-taking game?). Designers submitted games that pushed the boundary of what could be considered both a … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged Japan, Solitaire, Solo Games, Solo Gaming, Trick Taking, Trick-taking
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悪霊退治 (Demon Extermination)
Designer: るりるり (ruri ruri)Artist: るりるり (ruri ruri)Publisher: るりるりゲームズ (ruri ruri games)Players: 1Times Played: 7 on a purchased copy As I explore my unplayed るりるりゲームズ (ruri ruri games) titles, working on translations and adding games to the boardgamegeek database, I remembered … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews
Tagged doujin, Japan, Solitaire, Solo Games, Solo Gaming, Trick Taking, Trick-taking
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Resources for Gamers in the Era of Social Distancing (Article by Chris Wray)
Social distancing is interrupting countless game nights and events, and with an uncertain end date, many of us gamers are finding new ways to enjoy the hobby we love. I wanted to write some of my discoveries and observations. Dale … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary
Tagged Free Resources from Publishers, Gaming Apps, Online Gaming, Social Distancing, Solo Gaming
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Solo Gaming in the Time of Covid-19
I started doing a lot of solo gaming when my oldest son (and chief gamer buddy) left for college in August 2019. Even with him home during this extended time of quarantine, I’ve still been playing solo games. And with … Continue reading →
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