A podcast about one player board and card games, hosted by Michael Eckenfels. Join me here on each episode as I discuss the latest solo games news and give an in-depth review of a new solo game or variant. I'll also have designers and other podcasters on to discuss games as well!
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July 7, 2024
<p>Check out your <a href= "https://gamekastle.com/pages/shop?ref_cca=solosaurus" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle</a>, our sponsor! <strong>Use code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out for your 10% discount!</strong></p> <p>Thank you for checking out the latest Solosaurus episode! In this one, host Michael Eckenfels chooses the wild west life by delving into the world of The Drifter, a solo Old West book-style RPG filled with dangers, adventure, exploration, secrets, and of course, good ol'-fashioned gunslinging. Listen in to check out how the game plays, and stick around for final thoughts!<br /> <br /> <strong>Time Stamps:</strong></p> <ul> <li>00:00 Introduction</li> <li>00:42 Narrative</li> <li>01:59 General Information/How to Play</li> <li>07:18 Character Creatin'</li> <li>15:11 Let's Get This Show On The Dusty Trail</li> <li>16:12 Taking Turns</li> <li>21:38 First Encounter</li> <li>24:35 The Good, The Balm, and The Ugly</li> <li>25:34 Checking Out a Town</li> <li>26:24 'Scuse Me While I Whip Out This Map</li> <li>27:36 I Love The Nightlife; I Love to Rustle</li> <li>32:12 First Skill Test (I Have a Hunch...)</li> <li>36:59 All Farm Things Must Come to an End</li> <li>38:45 Accounting for Poor Behavior</li> <li>41:32 Out On The Town (Again)</li> <li>42:38 Capitalism: Old West Style</li> <li>46:18 Time For Some Bandit Whompin'</li> <li>57:39 Whew, That Was Lucky...Doggone Near Lost (Not Really)</li> <li>58:51 A Hideout? The End? Overall Thoughts</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294813/the-drifter" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">The Drifter</a> on BGG</li> <li><a href= "https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/295206/the-drifter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Drifter</a> on DriveThruRPG</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/915431198839177" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Drifter Series</a> on Facebook</li> </ul> <p><strong>Other Links</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://dwarfstar.brainiac.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Dwarfstar Games</a> - where you can download PnP titles of some really good old-school adventure games and wargames. Click on the image of the game you'd like to check out, on this page.</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D56KPHLR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Munnygrubbers Plastic Polyhedral 7 Dice Set</a> (comes in a six-gun style cylinder); wonderfully thematic for Old West style games!</li> </ul> <p> </p>
June 22, 2024
<p>In Episode 97, Michael talks about a great new football game with a robust solo mode - Breakaway Football! How does it work? How good is it? Check out the episode to learn more!</p> <p>Check out your <a href= "https://gamekastle.com/pages/shop?ref_cca=solosaurus" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle</a>, our sponsor! <strong>Use code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out for your 10% discount!</strong></p> <p><strong>Time Stamps:</strong></p> <ul> <li>00:00 - Where It Begins</li> <li>01:47 - A Little News</li> <li>07:49 - Review Begins</li> <li>10:30 - Components/Options</li> <li>18:35 - Gameplay</li> <li>50:43 - Stomp of Approval(?)</li> <li>52:38 - That Part At The End</li> </ul> <p>Helpful Links:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/breakaway-football" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Breakaway Football</a> on The Game Crafter</li> <li><a href="https://uplinkunderground.gumroad.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Breakaway Football</a> for PnP Aficionados and Tabletop Simulator Folks</li> <li><a href="https://uplinkunderground.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Uplink Underground Games</a> Homepage</li> <li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/168852/solo-rules" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Breakaway Football Solo Rules</a> (requires BGG account to access)</li> <li><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2847825/solo-sports-gaming" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BGG Article on Solo Sports Gaming</a></li> </ul> <p>To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (<a href= "http://facebook.com/solosaurus">facebook.com/solosaurus</a>), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at <a href= "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </p> <div> <div>To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to <a href="https://www.solitairetimes.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.solitairetimes.net/</a><a href= "https://www.solitairetimes.net/">,</a> or visit them on BGG at <a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news</a>. </div> <div> </div> <div>You can also find our work shared on the <a href= "https://www.armchairdragoons.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Armchair Dragoons</a> website, where all kinds of games are discussed, even solo games!</div> </div>
June 1, 2024
<p>Episode 96 is a bit different, in that host Michael Eckenfels just kind of goes into a random thought overdrive on various things within solo board gaming, including games and publishers you might not have heard of before. </p> <p>Check out your <a href= "https://gamekastle.com/pages/shop?ref_cca=solosaurus" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle</a>, our sponsor! <strong>Use code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out for your 10% discount!</strong></p> <p><strong>Time Stamps:</strong></p> <ul> <li>00:00 - Intro and Playthrough</li> <li>06:13 - Games Received and Kickstarters</li> <li>22:37 - Solo Game Books</li> <li>29:06 - Print-On-Demand / Blue Panther, LLC</li> <li>39:25 - Upcoming Projects</li> <li>42:59 - A Trade</li> <li>47:19 - Final Bits</li> </ul> <p>To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (<a href= "http://facebook.com/solosaurus">facebook.com/solosaurus</a>), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at <a href= "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </p> <div> <div>To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to <a href="https://www.solitairetimes.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.solitairetimes.net/</a><a href= "https://www.solitairetimes.net/">,</a> or visit them on BGG at <a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news</a>. </div> <div> </div> <div>You can also find our work shared on the <a href= "https://www.armchairdragoons.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Armchair Dragoons</a> website, where all kinds of games are discussed, even solo games!</div> </div>
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