Solosaurus
Michael Eckenfels & Martin Gonzalvez
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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Solosaurus Episode #91 - The Hunters
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10/13/23 • 67 min
Welcome to Episode 91 of the Solosaurus podcast! In this episode, Michael reviews the game The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939-1943, designed by Gregory Smith and published by GMT Games.
- Intro and Exposition (00:00)
- Solo2 News (from Solitaire Times) (02:27)
- 19:27 Review Begins
- 22:56 Components
- 28:40 Gameplay
- 01:01:04 Solo Strength
- 01:01:15 Replayability
- 01:02:52 Stomp of Approval?
- 1:03:57 Outro
- Nightfighter Ace: Air Defense over Germany, 1943-44
- Interceptor Ace: Daylight Air Defense Over Germany, 1943-44
- B-17: Queen of the Skies
- Amerika Bomber: Evil Queen of the Skies
- Target for Today
- Target for Tonight: Britain's Strategic Air Campaign Over Europe, 1942-1945
Episode #11 - Kingdomino
Solosaurus
07/13/18 • 29 min
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at a solo variant for the 2017 Spiel Des Jahres winner: Kingdomino! How does this light, inexpensive powerhouse of a game fare as a solo experience? Check out our review to find out!
To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at [email protected].
Episode #5 - Peloponnes: The Card Game
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04/13/18 • 46 min
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at a hidden gem, Peloponnes: The Card Game. Can you really cram a meaty Euro game into a 30 minute, small-box experience? Find out in our review!
To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at [email protected].
03/30/18 • 56 min
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon discuss the latest solo news and take a look at the massive Mansions of Madness: Second Edition. Is the steep price worth it? Does app integration improve this edition? Find out in our review!
To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at [email protected].
09/25/23 • 65 min
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Michael dives into solo wargaming, talking about a LOT of different games. Plus, he discusses what makes a solo game solitaire, as well as what makes a wargame, a wargame. Plus, he goes down various gaming rabbit holes as a bonus.
- Intro and Exposition (0:00)
- Solo2 News (from Solitaire Times) (3:44)
- What Is Solo Gaming? (11:18)
- What Is a Wargame? (18:20)
- New Solo Wargaming Player Recommendations (22:16)
- Classic Solo Wargames and More (46:53)
- Outro/Wrap Up (1:01:48)
- Pavlov's House
- Castle Itter: The Strangest Battle of World War II
- Soldiers in Postmen's Uniforms
- Lanzerath Ridge
- Pacific Tide
- Interceptor Ace
- Interceptor Ace Volume 2
- Nightfighter Ace
- B-17 Queen of the Skies (mentioned because of Greg Smith's design, Amerika Bomber: Evil Queen of the Skies, which I failed to follow through with - sorry!)
- Aurelian: Restorer of the World
- Charlemagne, Master of Europe
- Escape from Hades
- Endurance
- NATO Air Commander
Episode #84 - Donning the Purple
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11/02/21 • 74 min
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael spend time discussing how not to get stabbed in the back like Caesar, and succeed just as well as he, in Donning the Purple, from Tompet Games!
- Intro and Exposition (0:00)
- Special Announcement (5:58) - go check out Stone Valley Games' front page for a new FREE GAME giveaway (actually, TWO games!), good through November 12th, 2021!
- What Have You Played, Lately? (7:09)
- Solo Gaming News (25:42)
- Review Begins; Initial Thoughts (35:38)
- Components (41:34)
- Rules (49:09)
- Gameplay (54:00)
- What Does This Do Differently/Who Is This For? (59:30)
- The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (1:03:53)
- Stomp Discussion (1:08:52)
- Outro and Ending (1:11:47)
Episode #85 - A Show About Nothing
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12/22/21 • 79 min
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael pine about games and fjords and such...no particular game is the focus here, but there's lots of discussion!
- Intro and Exposition (0:00)
- Nothing About Marvel Movies (00:35)
- Nothing About Show Outlines and Old PC Games (02:48)
- Nothing About Finally Starting This Episode (05:51)
- Nothing About How Michael Needs a Board Game Intervention (or, His First Purchases from Stone Valley Games) (08:47)
- Nothing About Martin Selling Games (21:10)
- Nothing About Solo Gaming News (24:14)
- Nothing About What Have We Been Playing Lately (37:46)
- Nothing About an Outro and Ending (1:17:54)
- Sid Meier's Colonization
- Covert Action
- Pirates! Gold
Actual Board Games
- NATO: The Cold War Goes Hot (Designer's Signature Edition)
- NATO: The Next War in Europe
- Deep Space D-6 Armada
- Hunted: Mining Colony 415
- Hadrian's Wall
- Merchant's Cove
- Rush M.D.
- Baseball Highlights 2045
- Tapestry
- The Artemis Project
- Lost Ruins of Arnak
- Shadows of Brimstone (this is a link to a search result on BGG for "Shadows of Brimstone" to show you how deep the rabbit hole goes...)
- Wild Space
- Aliens RPG (not really a board game per se, but it's included here anyway)
- Furnace
- Little Town
- Plus many more Michael no doubt missed
Episode #78 - The Shores of Tripoli
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05/07/21 • 75 min
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael start saiiiiiiling...taking games awaaayyyyyyy to where they've alllll-ways heard it could beeee...oh wait, this isn't an 80s song by Christopher Cross, but a review of the board game Shores of Tripoli, from Fort Circle Games! Special Additions: A WHOLE NEW segment called 'What Have You Been Playing,' as well as our Viscounts of the West Kingdom winner, and even more stuff!
- Intro and Exposition (0:00)
- What Have You Been Playing? (6:05)
- Solo Gaming News (13:57)
- Review Begins/Components (29:39)
- Gameplay (34:43)
- Rules (44:30)
- The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (48:25)
- Stomp Discussion (1:07:24)
- Special Announcement (1:09:56) www.stonevalleygames.com/shores)
- Final Thoughts (1:12:38)
- Keystone: North America
- Marvel United: X-Men
- Stationfall
- (Free Playtest Files can be found here)
Other games discussed/mentioned in passing:
- Paranoia RPG (this is a UK storefront we think, but it will still give you a good background; a Google search works too)
02/12/21 • 63 min
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Martin and Michael take their pulse rifles and flares into a game called Aliens: Another Glorious Day in the Corps, a solo/co-op game by Gale Force Nine. Intro and Exposition (0:00) Solo Game News (03:13) Review Begins (13:50) Components (17:28) Rules (31:32) Gameplay (36:51) The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (46:39) Stomp Discussion (55:14) Special Announcement (56:27) Final Thoughts (59:58) You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at [email protected]. To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to www.tableforone.me, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9292. PARTICIPATE in the great Warp's Edge giveaway, as mentioned in the podcast! https://www.stonevalleygames.com/warp The three games mentioned in the news segment for this episode (note that links may expire; if so, check 'em out on BGG):
Other games mentioned in this episode of the podcast:
Episode #62 - Euphoria
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07/10/20 • 44 min
Welcome to Solosaurus, a podcast about one player board and card games. In this episode, Carter and Brandon cover the latest solo games news before reviewing an older title from Stonemaier Games, Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia! Wondering how this one plays solo? Check out our review! Intro and News (0:00) Review (7:14) Final Assessment and Stomp Discussion (35:59) You can find great solo games (and a community to talk about them with like-minded folks) at the best online gaming store for solo gamers: Stone Valley Games (www.stonevalleygames.com). Check them out, and tell them we sent you To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at [email protected].
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FAQ
How many episodes does Solosaurus have?
Solosaurus currently has 104 episodes available.
What topics does Solosaurus cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Games, Board, Michael, Solo, Podcasts and Martin.
What is the most popular episode on Solosaurus?
The episode title 'Solosaurus PLAYS - Episode #2: Rock Band Solo RPG' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Solosaurus?
The average episode length on Solosaurus is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Solosaurus released?
Episodes of Solosaurus are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Solosaurus?
The first episode of Solosaurus was released on Mar 1, 2018.
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