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At the Gates of Loyang: How's it Play Solo?
An overview of this classic title in Uwe Rosenberg's Harvest Series, along with my opinion of the solitaire experience
0:00 Intro
0:32 Setup
3:02 Goal and Game Structure
3:32 Rules Overview
12:39 My Opinion
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Terraforming Mars: How's it Play Solo?
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An overview of Terraforming Mars and an in-depth look at the solo variant 0:00 Intro 0:32 Overview of Game and Intro to Parameters 1:45 Resources Overview 3:08 Setup 4:01 Turn Structure and Rules Overview 11:59 Rule Changes for the Solo Game 14:42 My Opinion of the Solo Game
Castles of Burgundy: The Card Game: How's it Play Solo?
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An overview of The Castles of Burgundy: The Card Game rules and a discussion of the solitaire variant 0:00 Intro 0:36 Setup Overview 2:05 Object of the Game 2:22 Rules and Turn Structure 15:13 Solitaire Game Rules 17:08 My Opinion
Dawn of the Zeds (Third Edition): How's it Play Solo?
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A look at the general game structure and my opinion of the Dawn of the Zeds solo game. Note: There are a lot of rules in this game. I tried to hit the high points to show how the game works, but there are quite a few rules that I glossed over. 0:00 Intro 0:59 Setup and Components 4:41 Turn Structure and Rules Overview 23:27 My Opinion
Le Havre: How's it Play Solo?
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An overview of Le Havre and my opinion on the solitaire gameplay 0:00 Intro 0:23 Goal and Structure of the Game 1:01 Overview of Setup Variability 2:56 Rules Overview 14:47 Additional Solo Rules 15:24 My Opinion of the Solitaire Gameplay
Friday: How's it Play Solo?
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A look at the structure and rules of the popular one-player deck building game, along with my opinion of the game. 0:00 Intro 0:21 Rules and Gameplay Overview 9:13 My Opinion
Flash Point: Fire Rescue: How's it Play Solo?
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A look at the rules of Flash Point: Fire Rescue and a closer look at the solitaire experience 0:00 Intro 0:55 Rules Overview 15:35 My Opinion of the Solitaire Game
Agricola: How's it Play Solo?
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An overview of the Agricola rules and a closer look at both the basic and campaign variants for solo play
Fields of Arle: How's it Play Solo?
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An overview of Fields of Arle and discussion of the solitaire variant
Imperial Settlers: How's it Play Solo?
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An overview of the basic and campaign solo rules
Race for the Galaxy (w/ The Gathering Storm): How's it Play Solo?
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An overview of the solo variant included in Race for the Galaxy's first expansion, The Gathering Storm
Rolling America: How's it Play Solo?
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A look at the solo gameplay for this family dice game
La Granja: How's it Play Solo?
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An overview of La Granja and an examination of the game's official solo variant
Viticulture: How's it Play Solo?
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I provide a quick overview of Viticulture and take a look at the solo variant.
Hostage Negotiator: How's it Play Solo?
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I dive into Hostage Negotiator, provide a rules overview, and discuss the challenges presented by the game.
Castellion: How's it Play Solo?
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Castellion: How's it Play Solo?
Baseball Highlights 2045: How's it Play Solo?
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Baseball Highlights 2045: How's it Play Solo?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @xanadu1215
    @xanadu1215 2 місяці тому

    Solo seems good to practice and get used to the terminology and resource paths. Root is also great

  • @xanadu1215
    @xanadu1215 8 місяців тому

    Hi Mike. Good video. You have to do something about your mic, however. You have a bit of an echo. Look forward to more videos.

  • @kosterix123
    @kosterix123 9 місяців тому

    Title is misleading.

  • @waltercardcollector
    @waltercardcollector 10 місяців тому

    I own A Feast for Odin. Do you think Le Havre is also worth picking up if I'm mainly going to play it solo?

  • @jamessherman7797
    @jamessherman7797 Рік тому

    I know this is an older video, but I just got the game and need to learn how to you play. You explained it well!

  • @BALROG_Army
    @BALROG_Army Рік тому

    Nice video bro!!

  • @MrLucidjake
    @MrLucidjake 2 роки тому

    Nice and clear instructions. Really enjoyed this.

  • @marcosandreorlando2011
    @marcosandreorlando2011 3 роки тому

    Thank u Marc for a fantastic overview of Le Havre

  • @gidiyaniv82
    @gidiyaniv82 3 роки тому

    Thanks for that :) Whats the measure of the clear boxea youbhave for the resources?

  • @AppleZaider
    @AppleZaider 3 роки тому

    Great video, very well done!

  • @mariusferreira1297
    @mariusferreira1297 3 роки тому

    Great explanation, thank you so much for this video 👍

  • @RenbroNL
    @RenbroNL 3 роки тому

    Great video. Helped me deciding to not try Agricola solo and go for something else instead.

  • @joethirtle
    @joethirtle 4 роки тому

    A really good rules overview with great explanation of the solo game, many thanks.

  • @davidsolyom5604
    @davidsolyom5604 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the vid. Solo explanation starts at 10:22

  • @kosterix123
    @kosterix123 4 роки тому

    The fact that any sequence can come up, including 3 disaster tiles in the first dozen draws, kills it. And it should have space in the box for a drawstring bag. A yellow one ;-)

  • @marcosandreorlando2011
    @marcosandreorlando2011 4 роки тому

    Best review Mac

  • @ericritenour9002
    @ericritenour9002 4 роки тому

    Excellent video! I just got this game. Can't wait to play it! Have you ever done a video for Robinson Crusoe or Homesteaders? I would be interested in those if you have.

  • @drbingogh
    @drbingogh 4 роки тому

    Great review my man. I've been playing this on Table Top Simulator and was paying life on the loss and then and additional life to take out cards. Needless to say this made the game much harder. Going to check out Oniverse games here I guess. Thanks for the tip.

  • @KuddlyKisses
    @KuddlyKisses 4 роки тому

    What sleeves did you purchase for these cards/what size are the cards?

  • @oldskidgrey
    @oldskidgrey 4 роки тому

    Great explanation, I wish you could play the actual game to demonstrate the intricacies.

  • @billturner
    @billturner 4 роки тому

    Thanks for a great explanation! Go Bucs!

  • @AppleZaider
    @AppleZaider 4 роки тому

    I love your reviews! You have such a way of explaining step by step in a clear and concise way. Keep up the great job!

  • @dennox1
    @dennox1 4 роки тому

    TR starts at 14 in solo

  • @republikadugave420
    @republikadugave420 5 років тому

    One of the best single player game

  • @kevinolmstead676
    @kevinolmstead676 5 років тому

    Make some new videos!

  • @Jellocheck
    @Jellocheck 5 років тому

    After 3 Years(now 2019) what can you say about the long-term fun? Greetings, Alexander

  • @renerinner1573
    @renerinner1573 5 років тому

    Great! Left an abo! Keep up the good work

  • @udenost
    @udenost 5 років тому

    Great video. Thanks. :)

  • @rocketworld8582
    @rocketworld8582 5 років тому

    Nice hat!!! Go Pirates!!

  • @colacurciolaw7745
    @colacurciolaw7745 5 років тому

    My goodness! You communicate VERY clearly. Thank you.

  • @antoinesaez317
    @antoinesaez317 6 років тому

    thank you for making the solo rules so clear

  • @andyveh221
    @andyveh221 6 років тому

    If no cards were used, never buying any cards, selling all ten initial cards during the first generation for a total of 51 Megacredits to start with, a player falls short by about five oxygen levels after 14 generations; a game cannot be won without cards. That's the appeal of the game of course: use the drawn cards wisely. (By the way, the cards exhibit great art work and the information given on the cards reflects a number of science fiction novels about Mars, especially Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars Trilogy.) All solo games can be won after 13 or 14 generations when playing cards wisely. A solo game can even be won by using one of two single cards - if they happen to be drawn during the first generation: while selling the remaining nine cards to get a total of 51 Megacredits to start with, the 6 Standard projects card allows a player to buy all those temperature, aquifers, and greeneries cheaper. The other card is 35 Soletta: again, while selling the remaining nine cards to get a total of 51 Megacredits to start with, Soletta allows to increase temperature quickly, gaining higher terraforming ratings and using that money to buy aquifers and greeneries.

    • @alcovitch
      @alcovitch 4 роки тому

      The "artwork" is all public domain images gotten free. It's one of the big cheapo moves from the publisher. They didn't bother making art for this specific game which is why it's so ugly. It looks like a dogs breakfast

  • @awray89
    @awray89 6 років тому

    Am I mistaken when I say that I think your castle needs to have a complete base (6 tiles) in order to pass the first ordeal as well? Or is that just the base introductory rules?

  • @simonlavender
    @simonlavender 6 років тому

    The solo isn't mentioned till the end

  • @osk3i
    @osk3i 6 років тому

    Very informative. Thanks!

  • @apollonia6656
    @apollonia6656 6 років тому

    After playing HN for the about a year, I have become very crafty ! Bought the expansions and rea!!y got to love HN . However, Friday is still my favourite solo game ! There again, I only play solo 😂

  • @julierhan
    @julierhan 6 років тому

    Helpful video- thank you. 👍

  • @rolandoorozco599
    @rolandoorozco599 6 років тому

    Enjoyed this. Is the game as complicated as it looks? Or does it all come together as you play through?

  • @rodneyhrvatin9621
    @rodneyhrvatin9621 6 років тому

    Great video. My question is about the neutral player in the solo player- do you need to set up a separate board for them or how does it work? I know you kind of explained it but I'm still not clear!

  • @kosterix123
    @kosterix123 6 років тому

    How does it compare to viticulture?

    • @ElegyForTheMasses
      @ElegyForTheMasses 6 років тому

      If you're speaking strictly of solo play, it's quite different. Fields of Arle plays like a point salad in single player, where you're basically trying to try different things each playthrough to improve your score. It's pretty much a sandbox with no opponent. Viticulture on the other hand places you against an artificial player who can block your actions and has a pre-defined score that you have to surpass in order to successfully complete the game. If you don't achieve that score, you lose. Viticulture provides more challenge, but Fields of Arle provides a bit more variety in combinations of choices you can make.

  • @lizzygav
    @lizzygav 6 років тому

    Thanks for this video. You make it easy to understand

  • @RetroReef
    @RetroReef 7 років тому

    Great video, Mac. Subscribed. Always looking for good solo games.

  • @dopestarinc69
    @dopestarinc69 7 років тому

    why weren't you using the generation track?

    • @mackern6800
      @mackern6800 7 років тому

      1. I wasn't actually playing the game, I was demoing it. 2. I don't think you can even see the start of the generation track in this video, and that's where the marker would have been.

  • @edoardodaneo4423
    @edoardodaneo4423 7 років тому

    In my version of the game it is stated that the grid for the solo version is 4 lines x 3 COLUMNS (and not 4).Could you please check?

    • @Platonick66
      @Platonick66 6 років тому

      Yes mine says 4 rows and 3 columns too

  • @MichaelsCatEmporium
    @MichaelsCatEmporium 7 років тому

    Thanks for this!

  • @MichaelsCatEmporium
    @MichaelsCatEmporium 7 років тому

    Thanks for this video! I hadn't heard of the campaign rules before

  • @nickvandam1214
    @nickvandam1214 7 років тому

    Good review, but I respectfully disagree about the point on upkeep. Upkeep seems to be the major difficulty of the game. Every play through video I've watched has at least one upkeep error. It is easy to miss something especially when playing multiple characters. That said I enjoy this game for group or solo play, but this is a challenge that should be highlighted. As for co-op games I rank Burgle Bros at 1, with Kings of Israel 2nd... this is one I'll gladly play but likely won't suggest.

  • @quinnsommerfeld7458
    @quinnsommerfeld7458 7 років тому

    Come back!! These videos are awesome and a huge help!

  • @danbednarski9531
    @danbednarski9531 7 років тому

    Mars will not terraform itself!

  • @edventuresinboardgaming8651
    @edventuresinboardgaming8651 7 років тому

    I love playing this game solo. There is an awesome Solo Campaign mode I have been playing through on my channel that adds some great features to playing solo. Great job on the video!