TDG: Cody's Top Ten Games to Play Solo

Join Cody as he discusses his top ten favorite games for solo play!

[@gygeson5888]

Based on the suicide prevention message at the end you have earned a subscriber. I hope this doesn't sound silly; however, I actually got a little emotional at how genuine the message was. Very kind of you. I am a stage IV cancer patient and I certainly have my 'hard' days. Death is indeed permanent and if someone like me can find a reason to keep going, then anyone can. Life is such a gift and there are so many great games, books, movies and musical compositions to explore. Not to mention that the board gaming community is full of so many wonderful people. Get involved on BGG, or other places, and you'll be sure to find some like-minded individuals. Anyway, these are tough times and many of us are alone a lot more right now. Keep your chin up and stay safe. Please, please use the hotline if you need someone to talk to. Take care and happy gaming!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Wow. God bless. I appreciate your comments very much.

[@fonzya7252]

Same :)

[@alexanderhummel927]

With you, from Russia. God bless. Should be feeling ashamed when complaining about anything after your words.

[@dilatedbeholder3865]

God bless you, my friend. Wishing you the very best.

[@JohnCrenny]

Cody, you're a class act! The jokes made me laugh and the message at the end touched my cold, cold heart. Not to mention the countdown itself gave me ideas for games to play solo. Kudos to you, sir!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you, sir. And I am a class act. In fact, I always leave a $1 tip for my waiters just so they know that they're #1 with me!

[@Tizniter]

Really a thoughtful and sensitive thing to do. Thank you for all your good work Cody, I'm a fan.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you, sir.

[@danderson5084]

Glad to see Castle Itter on your list, excellent and totally underrated game.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Indeed. I first played it not too long ago and was blown away.

[@tonym5544]

Great list, I am currently playing Castle itter and loving it. Always enjoy your videos, and thought your segment at the end was spot on.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you, sir. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vj7248]

thank you for the list, the humor, and the serious!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

[@3rdmillenniumfuture607]

Thanks for this, nice mixture of well known and not so well known games.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you.

[@dhmcarver]

What a great video -- I have a tremendous interest in solo games/games that can be played solo, and now I have some new titles to track down (especially Castle Itter). Thanks for posting. And OMG, as the kids say (do they still say that?), the silent film Imperial Assault-Zombicide mashup will have me grinning for days! Kudos as well for posting the National Suicide Prevention Hotline number at the end--a good call.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@merasmussen82]

Excellent video as always, Cody. A couple of suggestions for other solo games: Pavlov's House (see also Castle Itter). Highly recommend The Wars of Marcus Aurelius - amazing CDG about the Roman suppression of the Germanic tribes. Thanks for the message at the end of the video. Very often such messages come across as trite or sanctimonious, but it was clear that you were speaking from the heart. Cheers!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you. I have since played and reviewed Pavlov’s House. Great game!

[@quickaswink]

What I love about Arkham Horror TCG is that there are a lot of custom made scenario's by players. Just print them out, sleeve them and you have hours of new content

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Haven't tried that yet, but I can see the appeal.

[@christopherflowers7766]

Last night I played Arkham Noir for the first time and I really enjoyed it. It's a pretty challenging pure solo card game. The artwork is fantastic. Lovecraft and film noir make a memorable combination. Also, I thought your montage at the end was very entertaining! 😂 I always enjoy your sense of humor, Cody. It certainly contributes to you being one of the best reviewers in the hobby!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Christopher Flowers Thank you, sir. Much appreciated.

[@alwayzaparty]

Glad I stuck around until the end. Great content. A lot of games I haven't heard of before. Did I just see Ahsoka Tano fight a zombie? But seriously love the plug about the hotline at the end. So many people are struggling right now. I can speak from personal experience that I used to deal with depression and know that life can seem pretty isolating at times. But there are always more boardgames to play. I'd like to think that us boardgamers are never alone. And even though I will probably never meet most people in person my heart goes out to others. We are never alone even if were are playing solo.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Very well said, sir.

[@j.v.1093]

Seriously, you’re hilarious. Love it.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you.

[@douglewis1273]

Nice plug for hotline. All “problems” are temporary, death is permanent and the ultimate “FU” to those who love you the most.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Indeed. Thanks.

[@felipealvarez1982]

I first heard about"Black Orchestra" from watching this video. I am in love. Finally another thematic and challenging co-op game (other than Pandemic)

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Indeed. Great game.

[@befirmbefair6674]

Castle Itter is a terrifically well designed solitaire game. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you. Happy to help.

[@Wonderflonium]

Great list! Arkham Horror LCG is the game I have played solo the most. I will replay campaign scenarios that result in a negative resolution to see if I can make it all the way through successfully, which improved my enjoyment of the campaign format.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Fantastic!

[@AwesomesMan]

Loved that short film in the end haha

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

An oldie but a goodie. Glad you liked it.

[@j_atkinson]

Great list. Looks like I need to check out the Space Marines game, because it's right up my alley. My current top solo list is Marvel Champions, Terraforming Mars, Renegade, Spirit Island, Thunderbolt Apache Leader, Conflict of Heroes Awakening the Bear, Freedom Underground Railroad, Nemo's War, Star Wars: Outer Rim

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Both Freedom and Outer Rim are great games. I haven't played the others.

[@atticusfinch9287]

Cody, I agreed with the items on your list that I have played. Especially Legendary, I usually play one handed solo but with the two player set up to make it more challenging. I was wondering have you played Pavlov's house or V Commandos. I own the second and have played the training missions so far and enjoyed them. Looking forward to trying the real missions. Thanks. JD

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I have not yet played Pavlov's House but will at some point. I reviewed V Commandos a while back. Fun game.

[@richmcgee434]

Retro recommendation that's available these days as a free pdf: Star Smuggler, a microgame from Heritage's old Dwarfstar range. You're playing a Han Solo-style indie starship owner trying to make ends meet in a small cluster of star systems. Despite the small format it's got remarkable depth and replay value, and the different systems come to life far more than usually see in these "read the paragraph and choose" games. Overall feel is a pleasant mix of many old scifi series, including the John Grimes and Dumarest of Terra stories - or Traveller and Star Wars, if the books are unfamiliar. Well worth trying for the low, low cost of some printer ink. Also has a very similar cousin called Barbarian Prince, which is a bit lighter on mechanics and has a fantasy theme. Fun, but I slightly prefer Star Smuggler out of the two. You can find them both on the same free pdf site, along with five of the six other games in the range, most of which are also worth a look for scifi/fantasy wargame fans.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thanks.

[@khpa3665]

Lovely sentiment at the end. If you're a WWII game buff, you really should try out V-Commandos from Triton Noir. It's fantastic.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2GVlYiDo7Kna6M

[@warever37]

Great list. I noticed some of them have dice... Which one of those would you say has zero to minimum luck factor?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Neither Maquis nor Legendary have dice. They both do depend on card draws, though. Von Clausewitz tells us that "war is the realm of chance." The same could be said for gaming, IMHO.

[@douglaspearson4853]

I thought the hot line was such a classy thing to do. My wife died 2 years ago, and this year I found out I have a defective heart, I got a stint and then had to get a defibrillator implant surgery on August 3rd 2020. The bad part about this was I needed some to pick me up because the would not allow me to take a cab home, 3 friends let me down, I almost canceled out, along with my landlord and work it was a very hard year

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Glad you’re still with us. God bless you.

[@douglaspearson4853]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer thank you so much

[@benja6902]

Stalingrad Solitaire is a game on Kickstarter that is ending soon. I backed it. Since you like WWII games, I thought I'd mention it. Good list.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Perhaps I will check it out. Thanks.

[@bavideomaker29]

Great list. Thank you.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@Deus19D]

Thanks for adding that bit at the end for folk who are struggling. I wanted to ask, how is the dissertation coming along?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Finished and defended. It's Dr. The Discriminating Gamer now. Thanks!

[@Deus19D]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Congratulations! That is quite the accomplishment! I hope you well in your post-doctorate career!

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

Space Marines is SO good, one of my fave solo games as well. Totally underrated. Love Sprawlopolis as well solo. Dresden Files is amazing. So those are my top 3.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Fantastic!

[@Spudkitty513]

Love your Arkham game choices … great for playing solo. Also, a game that is now rivaling Mansions of Madness, for me, is Lord of the Rings: Middle Earth. Another Fantasy Flight app-driven rpg-like game that rocks!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I actually just got rid of Journeys. I don’t like that it’s campaign, and you can’t really play scenarios.

[@TheFewzz]

They play themselves in solo though with the app. Great for say 3+ players but rubbish in solo

[@harkthrokgedunth]

You may be aware of it, but if your not you should really check out Nemo's War. I personally think it has a ton of theme and depth.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I've heard good things about it, for sure!

[@Demiarioch]

Wow, the was a really heartfelt message at the end. Keep sharing the good karma. As for the review... interesting... I have Eldritch Horror and never thought about playing it solo. I'll have to try that. Arkham Horror the Card Game is on my list.... and so is (now) Legendary. My poor budget...

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Ours is not a hobby for the feint of heart ... or light of wallet.

[@gabrielrahn]

lol, love the intro joke. Keep them coming.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Will do. Thanks!

[@born2bwildne744]

Arkham Horror the Card Game is amazing - so much fun as a coop play.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I've only played it solo. I'll have to try it with someone else.

[@omgMerrick]

Hi Cody, I just found out about your channel the other day when I was on the GMT games website ordering of The US Civil War and I happened to see a link to one of your videos on another product page and I liked what I saw and subscribed to your channel. I watched your video on your favorite WW2 games and I didn't see it mentioned, so I decided to check this video and didn't see it either. So I was wondering, have you played D-Day at Omaha Beach by Decision Games? I personally have NOT played it yet, but I'm going to be picking it up soon and was just curious if you've tried it and what your thoughts were. If you're not familiar with it, it's solo wargame about the Omaha beach landing; it's a solitaire game, and it's played with cards. It looks great to me and was just curious if you've heard of it or tried it? Anyway, keep up the great work!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you, sir. Glad to have you on board. I have not played that one. I've heard good things. If you do like Military History, please subscribe to my other channel, Cody Carlson, PhD: kzbin.info/door/iK_bFrJ0cSIjVxnEJtbU7A

[@omgMerrick]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer I love military history! Thanks for letting me know about your other channel. Subscribed!

[@KabukiKid]

Have you checked out Nemo's War or tried Robinson Crusoe solo? I recently acqured Star Wars: Outer Rim and someone told me that the solo mode was pretty fun, so I need to try that out too.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

KabukiKid Haven’t played the first two. I should have honorable mentioned Outer Rim.

[@nerdfatha]

Great List! There is a lot of things on here I need to try. I have and love MoM2E. Both Castle Itter and Habsburg Eclipse look like a lot of fun. I would almost want to play Habsburg Eclipse as a descendant of that royal family is also part of the Try Guys. Typically when I do solos, though, I prefer them to have very little set up time. This has made Star Realms Frontiers and Tiny Epic Galaxies my go to games for this.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thanks.

[@johnkeith2767]

Been looking for Castle Itter, cant seem to find where to purchase it.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Try Noble Knight Games.

[@grantross2609]

Board Game Geek is the paradise desert island for most gamers !

[@robs5688]

Cody's favorite thing about playing solo: He can wear whatever shirt he wants to. ;-)

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Or no shirt at all!!!

[@EDZREALTOR]

Agree with most of the list. My number 1 is Too many Bones and at #3 Deep Space D6, but of all of them, Marvel Legendary I have played the most. A solid #2. Especially adding Marvel Legendary to Legendary encounters. Something about taking super heroes through the Aliens movies just gets me.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Ha! That's awesome!

[@DrMcFly28]

AH LCG is a huge money sink, but it's awesome. The core scenarios don't really do it justice, the game really starts to shine with the Dunwich cycle, and Carcosa cycle is possibly the best Lovecraftian boardgame experience out there. I don't know any other game which achieved that level of immersiveness while still having strong gameplay (and keeps toying with the players in various creative ways, which is completely in line with the theme of investigators losing their grips with reality).

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@DocBhoy]

I was a former Marvel: Legendary owner (with several expansions) but found the set up time a bit of a bear, and I also felt that the mix of cards in the decks didn't give me a feeling of playing an individual hero. With Marvel Champions: The Card Game, I really feel like I am playing as that hero, and it has a true solo mode rather than multi handed solitaire. I'mlooking forward to the first campaign expansion coming out this August...! You should give it a go!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Can't afford it at present. Maybe sometime down the road I will.

[@j_atkinson]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer I hope you get a chance to play Marvel Champions, because it's really good. However, I don't think it's like Arkham Horror in terms of a progressive character campaign (RPG'ish) that's built into it. It's more one-shot right now and beat up the bad guy. I'm curious as to how much the new campaign expansion mixes things up. I do understand your cost concern since you're already into an LCG. MC is my only LCG right now.

[@gillesderais3848]

Nice list, Cody. I'm a Lovecraft nut, so the 3 AH Files games are in my collection. I prefer the Legendary Encounters series (I have Aliens and Firefly) over Legendary. My favorite States of Siege game, well 2 actually are Mound Builders and Dawn of the Zeds.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Like Dawn of the Zeds, wasn't wild about Mound Builders. Zulus on the Ramparts was good, too. I too enjoy the Encounters Legendary quite a bit, but I prefer Marvel for solo.

[@mtallan]

Love Marvel Legendary. I've played over 50 solo games and still love it. I usually play 2 handed or the solo variant rather than the official solo version.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Matthew Allan indeed. Great game!

[@nemisysone]

Great list!!! I'm going to have to do some research on those games; seeing as I can only also play solo for now. That Space Marine game in particular looks very interesting! Does it come with pre-assembled miniatures, or do they require some assembly? I ask because it's Warhammer...and are there Necron minis too?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you. There are no Necron minis in the game - only tokens. There is some assembly required for the Space Marines, but's its not bad.

[@nemisysone]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Thank you for the quick reply! I watched your overview/review video for it as well! I'm still interested in it because those minis look so good (even in solid colors)!!! I like that the game encourages you not to leave anyone behind!!! Thanks again for showing me another potential game to add to my collection!!!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

@@nemisysone Happy to help!

[@999slawter]

Eldritch horror is my favorite game if I have to play alone. But I jsut finished a game with Cthulhu Death may die (solo) and it was so much fun in a little different way. These two games are a great combinaton.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I haven't played CDMD yet, but I think it looks quite good Eldritch Horror is not bad solo.

[@jonlatino9964]

I did have a question about memoirs44.. If i am down to only 1 (say) infantry unit, and its my turn to fight, is there any penalty because i no longer have 4 units ?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

If you're down to one unit they you would have already lost, as I understand it.

[@XHuntinatorX]

Hey Cody... great list, a lot of titles I haven’t heard of before and will have to look into. If you like the “States of Siege” system then check out “Dawn of the Zeds”. It’s very thematic. I usually don’t get into Zombie themed games but this one quickly became a favorite of mine for solo play. I would say it is really a “pure” solo game. It’s a “States of Siege” game couched in a “B grade” 80’s Zombie movie theme. I think you would really enjoy it... be warned though, it is brutally hard on the advanced levels :-).

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

It's a great game, but not my favorite of the States of Siege titles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmjEc6hvrqh_rdk

[@franck777]

I am not a big fan of Solo bg, but I play once in a while. I do agree with Mansion of Madness, also my number one. Also Arkham Horror TCG and Legendary Marvel but less,. For Legendary i feel choices are a bit obvious. Some games you cited looks very interesting, especially since love simple boardgames (but never played solo, usually I move in schizophrene mode), but seems not easy to get here in Singapore. Castle Itter, Freeman’s Farm. Thanks for the list Cody!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you!

[@bernardgodfrey3499]

I have eight of them, so chuffed. I really need to get Castle Itter, Space Marine Adventures will be difficult as it had a very small distribution. Totally agree with number one. 🙂

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Bernard Godfrey Fantastic!

[@joshroberts8278]

Marvel Legendary is my number 1. Outer Rim is a blast as well

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Yeah. I debated including Outer Rim on the list. I should have at least given it an honorable mention. Still waiting for the expansion!

[@peterterry7918]

I have 3 of your 10 choices so I am eager to try some of your other choices. Freedman's farm for some reason grabs my attention. I have not yet justified the cost of MoM2ndEd but I've been looking at that one for a long time

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

MoM is awesome, and I think you'll really like Freeman's Farm as well.

[@thomaswallace7337]

So Dr. Carlson just wondering with your background in ww2 how far off the list would you put Unconditional Surrender since that is in many reviewers solo top 10?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Haven't played it. :(

[@evidentside]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer that needs to be fixed. Good idea for a video. Top 5 or top 10 games you have been recommended or feel you should try, but haven't yet.

[@markc8401]

Great list! except that you are missing Mage Knight :)

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Ha! Nope.

[@Tombonzo]

Great list! I definitely will be getting Castle Itter. Love Freeman’s Farm and Mansions of Madness and I certainly learned of some new games here too. I still say you have to try Nemo’s War (another Victory Point games product). I know you’re not a big solo guy..... but it’s one of those “must play” Solo games! And I bet you’ll have a “Whale of a tale or two” if you do! 😁

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Ha! Perhaps I shall.

[@jonlatino9964]

Very good reviews! My wife and i are new to that relm of gaming... If you could add a ~how long the game takes to play" that would be great ! ! Thanks again !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Jon Latino My reviews typically have a running time on them. My top ten lists typically don’t because, ironically, I don’t want them to run too long. Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jonlatino9964]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer I am hooked on your reviews!! Doing the top 10 fantasy next !!!!! Great job ! !

[@brianthomson3095]

You might like "Pavlov's House". Battle of Stalingrad from the Soviet point of view. I will check out "Castle Itter".

[@deanmuramoto4796]

That was an excellent ending! Now I want to play Imperial Assault Zombicide! I think Han Solo would shoot first if he saw a zombie! Obi-wan would say to the zombies, "We are not the brains you are looking for! "

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Ha! Indeed!

[@flyworld9620]

the ending was priceless :)

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Dark Souls Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Kalense]

Knowing the kinds of wargames you like, I can offer two excellent solo games: The Hunters (GMT) and Redvers' Reverse (Legion Wargames). While the theme of the first is fairly mainstream (submarine warfare) the second is flavourful game set at Colenso in the second Boer war.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I think The Hunters sounds fun and may check it out at some point. I had not heard of Redvers’ Reverse. Thanks!

[@Kalense]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Redvers' Reverse is a little gem, like many of the Legion Wargames offerings. But the rules as written are pretty gnarly and hard to grok. I posted a rewritten version of the rules on BGG in the "files" section ("Rules rewritten by a player"), which has had some good feedback. If you weren't interested in the Boer war before playing, this game will leave you wanting to know more.

[@JM-db8ez]

3 Arkham games, nice. Stay strong and safe, Cody, you're a good egg.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Gotta love the Craft!

[@georgevarelas3424]

What do you think about Robinson Crusoe, Adventures on the Cursed Island?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Haven't played it.

[@alexanderhummel927]

Haven’t read all the comments (a pleasure apart from the video itself), but where’s Mage Knight, ppl? Thought it was ANY solo tops inhabitant... upd: haven’t played it though

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I used to own MK, but never played it. I did play Star Trek: Frontiers and liked it, but never played solo.

[@TheTheshadow32]

I think you should really have a good look at Marvel Champions. I can see the dilemma with your complete collection of the Legendary series, but quite frankly this new LCG offers a ZILLION possible options JUST in the basic box. It shows much better the individual specs of each Champion and is extremely good for pure solo play. The basic box has a few hundred possible challenges . Quite unique for a collectable game.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Perhaps I will look into it at some point.

[@grantross2609]

seem to remember old fantasy games like Mystic Wood were great to play solo....... not too many classic old games in the rundown !

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

No. I just started solo gaming. It to long ago.

[@bennethos]

What about that wwII uboot submarine solo game ? You might enjoy this

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I've got a copy bu haven't had a chance to play it yet. Hopefully soon.

[@LeeroyPorkins]

I have FOP (Stone-man Syndrome) good job Cody on your plugin.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Fantastic!

[@born2bwildne744]

Have you tried Pavlov's House?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Not yet.

[@jamesc5564]

Please go out and play Mosby's Raiders by Victory Games. My favorite Solitaire game and it's designed as such.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Perhaps somewhere down the line I'll get a chance.

[@grantross2609]

it's a good game for sure...... just enough variation to keep the soloist involved !

[@russellguyver7746]

Arkham, Eldritch and Mansions of Madness - are these all the same 'world'? are they the same manufacturer? Which is the best to get first as a complete starter to adventure board / card games? last time I played a board game was monopoly 10 odd years ago!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

They are all from Fantasy Flight Games, part of the Cthulhu Mythos - many have the same or similar art design and similar mechanisms. Personally, my favorite of the bunch is Mansions of Madness. Some people don't care for it because it uses an app, but I think it's tremendous fun. Eldritch is a lot of too. Arkham card game is a fun little game, but I don't necessarily think it's the best gateway into these games. I would avoid Arkham Horror 3rd edition, which is the full Arkham board game. I was not terribly impressed with that one. Are you looking specifically for a solo game, or any game with the Cthulhu theme? Sandy Petersen Games has a great four player game called Cthulhu Wars, if you can find it, and they recently released Cthulhu Wars: Duel for two players.

[@russellguyver7746]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer I really liked the look of the three games I mentioned so it makes sense that, as you've said, they are all part of the same 'world'. I think a game that can be played solo but can also be played as 2, 3 or 4 people would fit my needs. The Cthulhu Theme does seem apealing. I'll look a bit more into these games then. Thanks.

[@rode8173]

Great video but nothing from GMT? Navajo Wars is a great solo game, as well as it's companion Comanchería: The Rise and Fall of the Comanche Empire. Also, any of the COIN series. Working through Vol. 5 'Liberty or Death: The American Insurrection'. Imperial Struggle, which is being sent soon, needs to be reviewed on your show.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I haven’t played those solo games. Review for Imperial Struggle dropped this morning.

[@kyrnsword72]

For me: D100 DUNGEON! Love the game by Martin Knight.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I haven't played that one. Thanks.

[@douglaspearson4853]

Love the list but I have only played Marvel. I have interest in playing you entire list. Freeman's Farm the most as the site is down the road form me. Some of my solo games I really like are London's Burning, Open Fire, Patton's Best, Tokyo Express, Death Angels (WH40k card game), Elder Sign which scratches the Cathulu itch, and my Favorite game is Raid On St Narzaire. Where you are British Commando's tring to block the U-Boat pens at St Narzaire by crashing a old destroy in to the gate while taking out guards & spotlights. Haven't played it I while but I think you would like it. Nice touch about the hot line I had want to do it when I was in the 3rd grade.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I always thought the St. Nazaire raid would make a great modern movie or novel. Such a fascinating piece of history. I haven't played any of your recommendations.

[@douglaspearson4853]

I understand my likes are Old Avalon Hill Games mostly. London's Burning you play individual pilots during the Blitz kinda like an RPG a lot of fun. Patton's Best you are in a Sherman Tank kinda like a ground version of B-17 which is also a great solitaire game itself. Tokyo Express is a Night Naval Battles around Guadalcanal. Death Angel is a solitaire card version of Space Hulk. Elder Sign is a co-op but can be played solo dice game. Raid would make a Great Movie. The game is a Blast but hard. If you get a chance try it.

[@douglaspearson4853]

On eBay they have the Ballentine soft cover book the Raid Excellent series for $9-$15 and the game is going for around $100. I really like the game but not sure its worth $100.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

@@douglaspearson4853 I've got Death Angel but have never played. I keep thinking i need to.

[@douglaspearson4853]

You have a lot of great friends so solo probably doesn't come up much. But if you haven't played Space Hulk (Fun Game) and can't afford to buy it this will scratch that itch. There are 3 expansions. You should try it.

[@ryangarritty9761]

How much replayability is there in the second edition of Mansions of Madness ?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

A lot. Especially if you get the expansions. While basic stories may be the same, a lot cane change in the scenarios the more you add.

[@ryangarritty9761]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Thanks for taking the time out to reply, Cody. I'll admit I'm wary about buying games in which you need further - often expensive - expansions to keep the game fresh.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

@@ryangarritty9761 Fair enough. I love the game, however.

[@ryangarritty9761]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Oh, don't get me wrong. It's a game I'd love to have as it has a great theme. But then so too does Eldritch Horror, and Arkham Horror, and etc, etc. Given none are cheap, it's hard to know which one to plump for first.

[@varovaro1967]

I play Axis & Allies anniversary solo! Ha! Top that!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

That would be... interesting.

[@KabukiKid]

heh... when I got my copy, I was so excited to play it that I did the same. lol

[@vo1non]

Mansions of Madness... YES!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Indeed.

[@georggabriel7852]

Great list! Your videos bring a lot of games I never heard of. Undaunted was a great tip;) thx!!! Most I did not know, being Austrian I have to check out that Habsburg Game:) I actually got into LOTR LCG the last weeks, had lots of expansions on my shelf;) Very nice, but AH is surely even better.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thanks!

[@MansourReviews]

Great list indeed, I prefer Legendary Encounters Predator over Marvel, and it fits the solo aspect a lot more. As for the Arkham Horror LCG, I am at that point where, is more really necessary? All in all, good stuff.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thank you, sir.

[@jimsmith7445]

I'm primarily a solo gamer, so... yeah... you missed a few (according to me): Hostage Negotiator (save those poor bastards), Tiny Epic Galaxies, This War of Mine, "Rifles in the Ardennes/Pacific", Nemo's War, Combat Infantry (Columbia games), AH's Status Pro Baseball/football/basketball, Warfighter(!!!!!), pretty much any DVG game . Keep up the Fire, Zulus on the wire, ... unfortunately you really can't play ILLUMINATI, and Motainai... good list.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Thanks. Castle Itter is from DVG.

[@jimsmith7445]

Loving the solo games these days... found another one.... "Once we rode like the wind" (Geronimo)... beautifully produced. You should try "Obsession" with your friends... a great game about building the biggest house.

[@thehouseoftyr4713]

Try "Patton's Best" some time. It's an oldie but a goodie.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I will look into it.

[@jamos5710]

Try Pavlov’s House by DVG great solo game

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

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[@louis-antoinest-onge1752]

Better to be alone than feeling like an imposter with people you don't really like.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Best to be with people you like.

[@charleslatora5750]

I like doing Horrified solo. I can beat three monsters with 3 players. Always. 4 monsters lose about 1/2 games. 5 nasties...never. not even close. Way lots of fun.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I haven't played that one solo yet. Perhaps I'll give it a try before long.

[@manofconstantsorrow]

No This War of Mine? It's a great solo game.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I haven't played it.

[@manofconstantsorrow]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Than I strongly recommend it.

[@jonathonfreeman9233]

you'll have to post the rules for Imperial Zombicide! XD

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I'll see if I can find them. Lol.

[@janetturcotvukovic8318]

No Dawn of the Zeds 3rd Edition???

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

It's a great game, but not my favorite of the States of Siege titles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmjEc6hvrqh_rdk

[@janetturcotvukovic8318]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer Thanks for the Reply Cody! I love your videos.

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

One solo game I enjoy playing is "Warps Edge" by Renegade Game Studios. In it you pilot a space ship (of multiple different ships) to shoot down alien spaceships and their mothership (of your choosing in terms of difficulty). After a set amount of rounds you can upgrade the firepower or defense of your ship, be careful though, if you play carelessly your dead. Game Over.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Sounds like fun! Thanks!

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer no prob

[@OverlordZephyros]

Weird that space empires isn't on the list, it has a solo mode. Also space Corp

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Yeah. I haven't played SpaceCorp solo. And as for Space Empires, I prefer to play with an opponent.

[@hanng1242]

Have you played a game entitled "Black Sonata?" It is a solo deduction game in which you are going through Elizabethan London trying to find the "dark lady" of Shakespeare's sonnets. There is also an upcoming expansion involving the "fair youth."

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Haven't played it. Sounds interesting.

[@Lwilibert]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer it`s a great game

[@zephro666000]

Cody, how many investigators do you play Mansions of Madness with solo?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Usually two.

[@HiroNguy]

Come to think of it, Pandemic can be solo'd during... a pandemic.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

See my most disappointing games list. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHXdaihjK2tgJY

[@bergstro]

I'll post my list too: 1-Mage Knight 2-D-day at Omaha Beach 3-Comancheria 4-Peloponnesion War 5-Nemo’s War 6-Too Many Bones 7-Gloom of Kilforth 8-Enemy Action: Ardennes 9-Thunderbolt:Apache Leader 10-Marvel Champions 11-Pavlov’s House 12-Silent Victory

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Fantastic!

[@XHuntinatorX]

JT Bergstrom ... I wouldn’t argue with your #1. Fantastic solo game.

[@kublakhan1334]

No Robinson Crusoe ?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

I haven't played it.

[@joeshaver1104]

Seriously. I keep getting recommended your videos. Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying them but I'm curious. Are you getting any of mine? Any videos about my Caucasian ovcharkas popping up in your feed? Lol

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

‘Fraid not.

[@joeshaver1104]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer well I'm ok with it but the dogs are kinda mad. That's a lot of dog to be upset.

[@rockfyre3095]

Eddie Valiant? Izzat you?

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

?

[@deepspaceexplorer4265]

"App integration" is REQUIRED in Mansions and that for me is A DEAL BREAKER... the idea of board games is to escape STUPID FORCED TECHNOLOGY...

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Agree to disagree. Tech is a part of life. If you don’t like it that’s cool, but I’d hardly say that the the idea of board games is to get away from technology.

[@apollonia6656]

I agree with Deep Space Explorer re: Apps. I can see we board gamers will be playing the games we had for years...why? Because board games are exactly that and apps are not necessary....play your Nintendo instead and be d one. Pity we heading down the app spiral 😣

[@mikej.8885]

you look inSANE IN YOUR THUMBNAIL!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Mike J. Just in my thumbnail?

[@uncletimo6059]

I like you, friend

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Danke!

[@kosterix123]

Ok mostly horror suggestion and war suggestion. But you never really explain what you like about each game.

[@kosterix123]

Ominous ending too.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Oh, I don't know. I thought I offered my thoughts on each. It was not my intention to be ominous at the end. It was simply something that I felt I should say. If it helped anybody it was worth it. If it didn't, no harm done.

[@kosterix123]

@@TheDiscriminatingGamer I get your reasoning.

[@olegyd]

Wow.. Sounds funny 😄. EH is 10? And Mom 2 number 1? Mom is just a, crap compare EH.. Yes different people different games but.. MOM? Really? No spirit island? Hmmmm ok 👌

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

To each their own. For me, Mansions of Madness is a lot more fun than Eldritch, especially to play solo.

[@Ad3tr]

Are you staying safe recently? I've been a communist for ten years and this has still radicalized me.

[@TheDiscriminatingGamer]

Well, hopefully you get over it soon. ;)

[@Ad3tr]

The Discriminating Gamer I mean the police are firing rubber bullets point blank at crowds of people, beating women to the ground, hitting reporters in the face with tear gas’s canisters, and killing 11 people so far, so no, I probably won’t.