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143 In this episode we talk about the 3 following games:
Storyfold: Wildwoods
Tiny epic crimes
The hobbit there and back again.
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142 Part 2 of our 2025 Halloween Special!
The games:
Spooktacular
Scooby Doo, the board game by CMON
The Walking dead by ButtonShy games
Escape from Route 52 by solo game of the month
Trick and treats by Trick or treat studios
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We mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.
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141 This is the first part of the two-part series of our 2025 Halloween Special.
Erika and Dereck go deep into some true and scary facts about the games and the surrounding lore that they involve.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Slaughterhouse board game
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Don't go in there.
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The Shining escape from the overlook hotel.
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140 In this episode, we review 3 games that we picked up at GEN-CON 2025.
1 The Dark Quarter
2 Rumble Nation
3 Whale riders.
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139 Finally!!! One of the most listened to episodes of the year is here!!! It is time for us to share with you our chronicles of GEN-CON 2025!! Erika and Dereck tell you all about the best 4 days of gaming in America! And of course, we take you on an adventure through the games that we obtained from publishers and tease you about their future upcoming episodes!!
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138 It's almost time for GEN CON 2025!! And of course, we need to bring you a list of our most anticipated games for this year, so enjoy!!!!!
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137 In this episode, Erika and Dereck talk about 4 games, some of them made it to the Solo BG Podcast medal podium, while the others..... well..... You better listen!
Games reviewed:
Islebound Emerald Edition
Dandelions
Creature Caravan
Castles by the sea.
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136 In this episode, we share some important board game news. Additionally, Derek shares his thoughts and experiences of losing money on crowdfunding campaigns.
The games we talked about during this episode:
Hellapagos
Dceased a zombicide game
Marvel dice throne missions with X-Men.
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135 Erika is back in this episode! and we talked about 4 games that we have been playing lately:
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Critters Kitchen deluxe
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MLEM
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Middle Ages
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SETI
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134 After a few months off the air, we are back and we are here to stay!
for this episode, Dereck brings his most special and favorite guest ever!
We talk about various gaming experiences, stores, conventions, etc.
The 3 games we review in this episode are:
-Castles of Burgundy special edition
-Rock Hard 1977
-HeroQuest First Light.
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133 This is our yearly Halloween Special, and we discuss Halloween the board game in depth, including many details about the film and its director, John Carpenter.
We also talk about Death by Daylight the board game and Horrified Monsters, The Cthulhu one!!
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131 In this episode we talk about a few games:
Metro Runner
Stonespine Architechts
Sonic Roll
Spy X Family
*Patzcuaro.
We hope you enjoy the episode and do not forget to leave your comments!!
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131 In this episode we take you on a wild ride with our chronicles of Gen Con 2024!
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130 Gen Con 2024 is around the corner!!! We sort of kind of bring you a Pre Gen Con list of our most anticipated games, and then, during the episode we talk about four different games: LOTR Adventure book game, Batman Gotham City Chronicles, Harvest, and Moonrakers with the Nomad expansion.
We also did something unique, Dereck talks about his amateur painting skills with the speedpaints from the army of painter.
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Could you design a video game?
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#129 We are back and fully recharged after a few months away from the podcast. We have changed the format to bring you more games and reviews!!
In this episode, we will tell you everything about 20 STRONG, THE LAST LIGHTHOUSE, SKY TEAM, and WORLD WONDERS with the MUNDO expansion.
We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to share it!!
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128 In this episode we have our special guest and friend, Adam Smith from the Rolling Solo YouTube channel.
We talked of course about solo board games, we went over different categories that are not commonly used when it comes to the top 5 lists. We also evaluated some games and games that are our all-time favorites.
127 The most anticipated episode of the year is here!! our top 5 games of 2023 with our friend and guest Michael Kelley from the very popular and famous YouTube channel, One Stop Co-Op Shop.
126 In this episode Dereck takes us through certain games that are great for this spooky season and to enjoy on Halloween!
He talks about Resident Evil 2, Five Nights at Freddy's, Scream, Unmatched Tales to amaze, and Spoilers about the new Halloween game!!
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125 In this episode we dive in and talk about 4 different games:
Pyramido by SYAPSES GAMES
Lord of The rings Adventure to Mount Doom by KOSMOS
Four Gardens by ARCANE WONDERS
The Perfect Wave by THE OP.
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124 In this episode we go through our Gen Con 2023 adventure, Dereck tells us all about it, the games, the highlites, the events, and of course the elephant in the room: Lorcana.
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123 In this episode Dereck talks about his most anticipated 37 games to play and buy at Gen-Con 2023. He also shares the reasons why the podcast took a 2 months break.
122 In this episode we bring to life the idea of a new format for the podcast, besides adding new sections, Dereck talks about 3 games instead of 1. He reviews Lost Ruins of Arnak, Rolling Realms, and Eleven.
He also takes the time machine and goes back to episode 22 to review what was talked about.
121 We continue with the 3 games review to determine a champion between ENDLESS WINTER, DUNE IMPERIUM, and ARNAK.
120 In this episode we welcome 2023 with an acclaimed game: Endless Winter PaleoAmericans by Fantasia games with the painting caverns expansion!
Dereck starts the 3 episode marathon where we will witness at the end of the third episode which game is the best: Endless Winter w/expansion vs Arnak w/expansion vs Dune Imperium w/expansion.
We hope you enjoy and share!!
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119 In this episode, Jonathan and Dereck discuss their top 5 games of 2022, these games could be published in any year. The main condition was that they had it be played for the first time in 2022.
They also brought some honorable mentions and their year's disappointments.
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118 In this episode we talk about the kickstarters that are on our radar. During the episode, we review PAMPERO, TINY EPIC DUNGEONS, CAESARS EMPIRE, AND E.T. The extraterrestrial by funko games.
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117 In this episode Dereck talks about 2 different games and an upcoming Kickstarter, the solo mode from OCEANS the board game, The Thing, Planet unknown, and Intrepid.
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116 In this episode we talked about what Jonathan and Dereck have been playing, and a few of their gen con purchases.
They review The Spill, Mezo with souls for Xibalba expansion, Arcana Rising, and Evergreen.
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115 We bring you some interviews that we recorded during the 2022 GEN CON!!
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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114 All you need to know for this upcoming 2022 Gen Con, Jonathan, and Dereck shared their lists for their most anticipated games!
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113 In this episode Jonathan and Dereck talked about Tzolkin, The blue collection, and cowboy bebop the card game.
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The music that you listen to during this episode is by Russian Cowboys. You can find their new album on Spotify.
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112 In this episode we talked about TINY TOWNS, HELLBOY, FURNACE, and TENPENNY PARKS.
It's been a long month since we recorded, this time is different and we also bring you some upcoming news, future events, and the promise of recording more often!!
The music that you listen to during this episode is by Russian Cowboys. You can find their new album on Spotify.
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111 an extraordinary episode! Richard Wilkins aka Ricky Royal comes to the show and talks about his gaming and design career, and current and upcoming projects.
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110
In this episode, we bring you a few games to talk about and during the episode, Dereck and Jonathan tell you their impressions on RETURN TO DARK TOWER by restoration games.
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109 In this episode we take over 3 different games, Switch and Signal, On the Rocks, and the highly anticipated WONDERLANDS WARS!!
We go over each game's production, contents, play modes, and impressions.
We hope you enjoy this episode!!!!
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108 In this episode we bring you a Kickstarter preview: BattlePufs, A fun, and unique family card game. The games that we review during this episode are:
- BattlePufs
- 7 Wonders Architects
- Champions of Hara
- Fate of Fantos
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The music that you listen to during this episode is by Russian Cowboys. You can find their new album on Spotify.
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107 In this episode we review 3 games!! : Streetfighter the miniatures game, The cult of Barnacle Bay, and The Ghosts Betwixt!! We go back in time and we talked about the game from about 100 episodes ago.
We also give you a little bit of a spoiler of an upcoming Kickstarter game!
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Music from this episode: Russian Cowboy and Megadrive Sonic the hedgehog
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106 With this episode we kick in on 2022!! And because of that, we bring you 3 unique games, 1 expansion, and a bonus!!
Dereck shares his thoughts and reviews of Street Fighter the miniatures game, Fantastic Factories, Roll player with monsters and minions expansion, and lastly the anticipated Kickstarter Uprising Curse of the last emperor!!
The music that you listen to during this episode is by Russian Cowboys. You can find their new album on Spotify.
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104 In this episode we talk about Too many bones by chip theory games, Equinox by Plan B games, and Palm Island. We go back in time and we are with you what we talked about in episode 4 more than 2 years ago!!!
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103 In this episode we do something unusual, we bring you a Kickstarter campaign preview of Resident evil the board game, we also talk about Here's Negan the board game, The night cage and the famous flip and wright, Cartographers!!
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102 In this episode we take you to Indianapolis, Indiana, and give you a tour into Gen Con 2021!! We also tell you everything about Atlantis Rising, one of the biggest surprises for Dereck during this convention.
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101 In this episode we talked about the currently kickstarter Relics of Rajivahara designed by Joe Slack, we also bring memories about episode #1 of Solo BG Podcast (100 episodes ago).
We also share Dereck's anticipated gen con 2021 gaming list!
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100 Nothing else to say other than THANK YOU amazing listeners for these 100 episodes, I share this episode with Adam Smith from Rolling Solo and he tells us what are his top 5 favorite games ever!!!!
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099 In this episode, Martin G talked to us about his most favorite print and play solo games, He also shares his passion with us and tells us about how he started in solo gaming and how he ended up hosting the fantastic Solosaurus podcast!!
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098 Simple as that! we give you some awesome News for the podcast!, We talked about Destinies from Lucky duck games and Dereck shares his favorite board game ever!!!!
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097 A very special episode!! we take the Delorean and we travel back in time to where all began. With the friendship of Caleb and Dereck. We talked about how everything started with solo board gaming and also Magic, That's right! Caleb is a professional Magician and he tells us all about it, we even talked about his shows in Vegas!! and of course our top 5 favorite games ever!!
096 In this episode we interviewed a very good friend of the show but also one of the most famous solo board games designers David Turczi, We go in deep on how David designs game and he share with us his top 5 most challenging designs so far.
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In this episode, Jason Perez from Shelf Stories joined the Solo BG podcast table and talked about his top 5 favorite games ever!!
As we go through his list we also discuss the reality of our hobby and the cultural impact that we are facing in our board games and with players.
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094 As we continue through our series of special episodes, in this one we also brought a kickstarter preview: Prison Architect by PSC games. We also bring you Red Rising from Stonemaier Games and the interview with Jamey, Publisher, designer, and CEO of Stonemaier games!
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093 With this episode we begin our special series of episodes with some fantastic guests as we approach episode number 100!!
For this one we recorded an amazing interview with Mark Dainty from Not Bored Gaming, Mark shared with us his top 5 solo games ever and we discuss a lot of things from the gaming industry and life!!
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092 In this episode we take over the 1 to 4 players Lost Ruins of Arnak by CGE.
This game has been one of the most anticipated games of 2021 and it has caused a lot of fuzz among social media and particularly among solo gamers, In this episode, we tell you all about it so check it out!!!!
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091 In this episode we tell you everything about the new upcoming kickstarter from Malinche Games: Patria Libre. We also talk about a unique arcade cooperative board game that aims to bring the enjoyment of the beat them up arcade games to our table.
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090 In this episode we talk about the 1-6 players ALIENS Another glorious day in the corps by Gale force nine. This was one of the most anticipated games for Dereck. Has the game met his expectations??? check it out in this episode. We also spoil some news for the upcoming episodes as we reach our mythic episode 100!
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089 In this episode we talk about OVERBOSS the 1-5 players tile-placement game based on the boss monster universe by Brotherwise Games. We also talk about our most recent gaming adventures which include a huge potential of that mythic "holy grail" game!!
We also share with you our plan for the next episodes as we reach episode 100!!!
088 In this episode we talk about the 1-5 players Toy story Obstacles and adventures by TheOP games. We also share our most recent playthrough adventures.
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087 In this episode we talk about the 1-4 players roll and write game ROME AND ROLL by David Turczi and Nick Shaw and published by PSC games.
We also talk about the current kickstarter campaign with the gladiator expansion.
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086 In this episode we talked about the brand new game by AEG : CUBITOS!! We tell you all about it; components, gameplay, mechanics and of course our final rating and review.
We also talked about our most recent plays!!!
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085 In this episode we talked about the 2 coded chronicles games by TheOP , Scooby Doo and The Shinning. Like always we share with your our most recent gaming experiences that had hit the tabletop of solo bg podcast.
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084 In this episode we talk about 2 board games published by Weird Giraffe Games; 1 is Big Easy Busking the 1-4 players musical thematic game and 2 Fire in the library a clever push your luck game about saving books and knowledge from an eternal fire.
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083 In this episode we talk about the 1-4 players action packed game Vengeance Directors Cut by Mighty boards games!! We tell you everything about this game and the expansion. we also tell you if it plays better solo or competitive!!
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082 In this episode we talk about The Batman Who Laughs Rising, the 1-4 players cooperative game from the RISING saga from The OP. I also share my thoughts in other games such as like The night of the living dead and Dwellings of Eldervale.
081 In this episode we talk about POSTHUMAN SAGA and the kickstarter preview expansion: JOURNEY HOME. Also being this episode the first one of 2021 we talk about our gaming goals and challenges for this new year!!
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080 In this episode we share our thoughts and impressions of 2020 as we aim towards the highly expected 2021 , It seems like it will be a new era of time, games and projects!
079 In this episode we talk about our top 5 favorite games of 2020, of course most of them will be solo and or cooperative. Caleb and Jonathan joined for this episode and also brought their top 5 list!
078 In this episode we talk about 2 games by The OP. 1st We go into Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle a cooperative deck-building game for 2-4 players and then we proceed with Harry Potter Death Eaters Rising a dice adventure game for 2-4 players.
We tell you what do with think about this 2 games and if they play better solo or cooperative!!
077 In this episode we talk about LOTR Journeys in Middle Earth by FFG. We explore this 1-5 players adventure campaign game. We tell you everything about it!!! mechanics, components, does it play better solo or cooperative?? Check all that and more on this episode.
076 This episode we prepare with everything we have and we defend our city in this completely solitaire game UNDER FALLING SKIES by CGE! We tell you everything about this game and we also tell you if we recommend this title for your gaming library. Dereck also talks about his most recent plays!
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075 In this episode we talk about the previously teased game: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES from the new Adventures system by IDW and Pete Walsh. ! This is a 1-5 Players game that can be played in different modes. Dereck also talks about his most recent gaming adventures!!
074 In this episode we talk about the solitaire game Warp's Edge by Renegade game studios and designed by Scott Almes. We went ALL IN on this kickstarter and we are ready to share our thoughts on this game that we already played multiple times!!!
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073 This is our yearly Halloween especial! and this time we talk about Cthuluh Death May Die by CMON games!! its an episode that Dereck was looking forward to do! specially since this game has been one of the most anticipated for the podcast!!
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072 In this episode we talk about the 1-4 players card game NARUTO SHIPPUDEN VILLAGE DEFENDERS by IDW. Do not forget to share and suscribed!!
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071 In this episode we talk about the 1-4 players game SANCTUM by CGG . The game was originally designed as a competitive game but the company just released an official solo variant so we give it a try and we share our thoughts with you. We discuss if the game plays better solo or competitive.
070 In this very special episode we Interviewed Michael Kelley! Game designer from Salvation Road and producer/Host of ONE STOP CO OP SHOP.
We talked about life, board games, kickstarter, the industry , life as game designer, life as a content creator and much more!! It was recorded through skype and we apologize for any inconvenience regarding the audio quality. Enjoy!!
069 In this episode Dereck talks about the 2-4 Players BACK TO THE FUTURE-Back in time by FUNKO games and Prospero Hall. This is an special episode since Dereck is a HUGE! fan from the franchise and this was one of his most anticipated games of 2020!
068 In this episode Sam from Gamelyn Games and Dereck talked about games, life, conventions in this chaotic 2020 and of course Tiny epic games!! 2 titles this time : Tiny epic defenders and kingdoms, we also have a fantastic giveaway that is announced at the end of the episode!! Enjoy and sorry for technical difficulties from the audio since this interview was done through Skype.
067 In this episode we talk about the beautiful 1-4 players game Petrichor by Mighty Boards!! The game its currently on kickstarter So go and check it out after you listen to this episode!!!
Episode #66 and we take a look of the anticipated TAPESTRY A civilization game by the very popular Stonemaier Games!!
065 In this episode we talk about the 2-6 Players TALISMAN BATMAN !! Super Villains edition. Published by The OP Games also known as USAopoly.
We also talk about our most recent gameplay adventures!
064 In this episode we talk about the 1-5 players game : ITS A WONDERFUL WORLD
We also talk about our most recent game nights adventures and we tell you if this game plays better as a Solo or Competitive game.
063 We are back! and in this episode we tell you everything you need to know about the 1-4 players Star Wars Outer Rim by Fantasy Flight Games. We will tell you if the games works best for solo or competitive mode.
Music by @John Williams- Episode III Revenge of the Sith.
062 In this episode we take over God Of War The card game by CMON games and based on the acclaimed video game God of War!. We tell you about the mechanics of the game and if it plays better in solo mode or cooperative. Dereck also shares with you his most recent board games adventures!
061 In this episode we take over LockUp a Roll player tale game by ThunderWorks (TW) Games. This is a 1-5 players worker placement game with very interested mechanics. Let us know what you think in the comments section of this episode or in our social media's : @solobgpodcast
060 This a special episode ! Dereck and Jeremy from Jambalaya plays games and
Man VS Meeple sit together and talk about; Life and boardgames. reviewing different aspects of the industry such as Kickstarters and the life as a content creator. Enjoy!!
059 We talk about the new upcoming kickstarter game from Mighty Board games.! EXCAVATION EARTH!!! Designed by David Turczi.
The campaign will launch on April 6 2020
058 In this unique and difficult times around the world, we decide to bring some distraction and possible happiness to our tables and we learn the 1-4 players ESCAPE FROM THE DARK CASTLE. We also talk about the current situation for the industry and the gamers in times of coronavirus.
057 In this episode Dereck talks about the 1-4 players game Movie Empire by Stimulus Games. We go into the base game and the 2 expansions, We share with you if it plays better solo or competitive. Not even a cold or a flu can stop Dereck and if you don't believe me check out this episode!
056 In this episode Dereck takes over the 1 player solitaire game SOJOURN a journey through time, Published by Wyvern Gaming. W e also announce the lucky winner of the facebook contest/giveaway for The Marvel champions LCG mat and promos!!!
055 In this episode we talk about the 2 players board game Aristeia! published by
Corvus belli. The futuristic arena sports game!!
054 In this episode with talk about the 1-4 players game Set A Watch by Rock Manor Games. We also talk about the new recording equipment and our most recent game-plays.
053 In this episode Dereck explores the roll and write 1-75 players game Welcome to DinoWorld. We also share our most recent gameplays and what do we like or dislike about roll and write games!
052 In this episode Dereck, Caleb and Jonathan talk about their favorites games of 2019! Their top 5 solo or cooperative and also their top 5 competitive!!
051 In this episode Dereck talks with Sam Aho from Gamelyn Games and they both take over the 1st Round from a series of episodes about the TINY EPIC UNIVERSE.
For this 1st encounter they talk about 3 games: Tiny Epic Mechs, Tiny Epic Tactics, and Ultra Tiny Epic Galaxy. They also recommend you the best 3 gifts for any gamer on Christmas.!!
049 This is the ESSEN-SPIEL special episode!! our friend Mark from Not Bored Gaming shared his experience with Dereck. They both talk about the convention , the games and their background as gamers.
048 In this episode we talk about the 1-4 players DICE HOSPITAL game from Alley Cat Games. Dereck also talk about his most recent gameplays, and give some spoils about the next 2 episodes: #049 Essen special and episode #050!!
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047 In this episode we took over the 1-4 players roll and build: ERA MEDIEVAL AGE by Eggerstpiele, Plan B games and designed by the famous Matt Leacock. Dereck also talks about his most recent played games and the surprises that are coming for the podcast.
046 In this chapter 4 of our Halloween special we take over IT evil below from usaopoly or the OP , In this October 31 2019, we bring you the scary game, Enjoy and Happy Halloween!!
045 Chapter 3 of the halloween special of 4 episodes! This is time is Horrified , the 1-5 cooperative game based on the Universal Studios Monsters.
044 In this episode Dereck talks with Gabe Barrett about the new Kickstarter game: HUNTED designed by Gabe who is also the host of Board game design lab podcast.
They talk about the game mechanics, components , stretch goals and everything that involves the kickstarter campaign. Dereck also gives his thoughts on the game.
043 This is a very special episode! A fusion between EVERY NIGHT IS GAME NIGHT podcast and SOLO BG! Together we take over of the new upcoming kickstarter from the Sadler brothers Adam and Brady: The Hour of Need. Their new super-hero MDS game!
042 In this episode we talk about Campy Creatures from Keymaster Games, we continue through our Halloween special series with this chapter 2. We talk about our most recent games, upcoming kickstarters and Bill-con.
041 In this episode part of the HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Chapter 1 we take over Cthulhu: The horror in dunwich. The fully cooperative deck-bulding game from Wyvern Games!
Don't forget to share the episode and stay tuned for next friday Chapter 2.
040 In this episode we talk about Incubation!! the new competitive game from Synapse Games!!. We interview Carl Briere who is the Owner and founder of synapse games and Incubation game designer!
039 In this episode we tell you everything you need to know about THE GHOSTS BETWIXT , A new dungeon crawler game by Dustin Freund.
Dereck talks with Dustin about the game and his background as a designer and gamer.
The game will be released on kickstarter on September 24 2019.
038 In this episode we talk about the 2-5 players Monster Slaughter board game by Ankama board games. Dereck also share his most recent plays and gen con pick ups!
037 In this episode Dereck and Mike DiLisio talk about solo board games, they discuss how they discover the hobby and also talk about fun aspects of it. They also talk about the board games industry , kickstarters and where everything is going........
036 In this episode we interview Artem Safarov (Unbroken board game designer) we talk about games, our passion for solo board games and for the hobby in general. We also talk about unbroken kickstarter campaign and he sent a message to all the Unbroken backers around the world.
035 On this episode we talk about GEN-CON 2019, we give you the live streamings that we did during the convention. Interviews with designers like David Turczi and the Sadler brothers from Blacklist games among others!
034 In this special episode we talk about the 2019 Gen-Con , The largest tabletop and gaming convention in America! We talk about the most wanted games, our gaming list for the convention. We also talk about the history of Gen-Con where it was originated? and where is heading in the near future!?
033 In this episode Dereck talks about the 1 player game #UNBROKEN by Altema games designed by Artem Safarov and all the controversy surrounding the kickstarter campaign. We also talk briefly about Roll player , Wingspan and other recent played games.
032 In this episode we release the new Solo BG Podcast gaming series: "SOLO WITH FRIENDS" . In this podcast series we would be talking about non-solo competitive games that we like and that could help new people to get into the hobby. For this episode we talk about the 2-5 players DRAFTOSAURUS by Ankama games and Luma Imports.
031 In this episode we talk about The city of Kings. One of the big surprises of 2018/19 in the cooperative board game world. Dereck also talks about his most recent game plays and he also share some news for upcoming events and the announcement of a new Giveaway game!
030 In this episode we review the 1 to 5 Players card and dice game FUSE, published by Renegade games! We also talk about the most recent games that Dereck has played as well as some news towards the 2019 Gen-Con.
029 On this episode we talk about DARK SOULS the card game, we tell you how it plays and if it does better as a solo or cooperative. We also talk about some other games like Marvel legendary and the city of kings.
028 On this episode we talk about the immersive 1-6 players game: THIS WAR OF MINE from Galakta games. We take a look over the unique and different game experience and we tell you if it plays better solo or cooperative. We also talk about our most recent played games.
027 In this episode we take over MAXIMUM APOCALYPSE from Rock Manor Games, We record the episode with Mike Gnade designer of the game and owner/publisher of Rock Manor Games. We also talk about future expansion, other game projects and mundane things like comics and video games!
026 In this episode we do a game preview of the upcoming ALTAR QUEST kickstarter campaign, Adam and Brady Sadler Game designers of the game give us all the exclusive details about this promising game of epic proportions!
In this episode 025 we talk about Thanos Rising the 1-4 players fully cooperative game, we also talk about future expansions and all the hype surrounding Avengers Endgame movie.
We discuss about crime/detectives games as well like Chronicles of crime and Detective.
24 In this episode we review the 1-4 players TEOTIHUACAN City of Gods!
We talk about the game , the unique mechanics, and if it plays better solo or competitive.
We also talk about our most recent games that we have played!
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23 In this episode Dereck talks about CALL TO ADVENTURE the board game, He explore the different modes of game play and the mechanics as well. At the end you will have a review of the game and if it plays better as solo,cooperative or competitive.
Adventure music during this episode belongs to: Mitchell Miller Music.
In this episode #22 we explain and review: House of Danger choose your own adventure.
By Z-Man games. Dereck also talks about his most recent game plays.
21 In this episode Dereck, Jonathan and Caleb Interview one of the most famous and unique game designer! Corey Konieczka who is also VP of Fantasy Flight Games.
We talk about games, life and all those fun things!
In this episode Dereck talks about the 1-4 players Black Orchestra board game. The art and the game are discussed as well as the game-play and final thoughts.
19 In this episode Dereck and Jonathan talk with James Bradley (designer and creator of Civitas Nihilium) about Civitas Nihilium: a SOLO PLAYER game that will be launched on Kickstarter on February 28-2019
18 In this episode we talk about Batman T.A.S. Gotham City Under Siege.
Dereck and Jonathan discuss the game and the story of batman: comics, movies and games. They also talk about recently played games.
17 In this episode we send earth colonists to mars and we try to survive in the red planet as we colonized! Don't miss this episode review of POCKET MARS. We decide if it plays better solo or competitive.
In this episode we talk with Henry Audubon designer of SPACE PARK , we talk about the
game, future game projects and video games!!
15 In this episode we interview Erin Dean author of FOR THE LOVE OF BOARD GAMES book, we talk about the book and about board games, we also share some experiences and fun stories about the hobby!
14 We review Space Park from KeyMaster Games , we take a look on the components
and we go over the mechanics on playing the game solo and competetive.
We also give you some upcoming news for the show!!
In this last episode of 2018 we classified the best top 5 Solo/Cooperative board games, we also give the "2018 Solo BG podcast game of the year award" !!
In episode 12 we review the 1-2 players ONE DECK DUNGEON.
We take a look of the components, art and gameplay and we decide if the game plays better as a solo or cooperative. Also we have some announcements (surprises) for future episodes!
On this episode we review Scythe. A great game with unique and very
creative mechanics and also with beautiful art! Enjoy!
In episode 10 we review The Reckoners Board game based on the acclaimed best seller The Reckoners Book series. We rate the game and we decide if is better as solo or cooperative!
In episode 009 we review ARKHAM HORROR LCG, we decide if its better as a
solo or cooperative board game! Our last Halloween 2018 month episode!
In this episode .008 we take over Lucidity from Renegade games.
We decide if the game plays better as a solo or in this case competitive.
In episode .007 we review Mansions of Madness 2nd Ed.
We talk about game components and game play we also discuss if plays better as
solo or cooperative.
In this episode we Interview Adam and Brady Sadler, Designers of Street Masters
we talk about the game, expansions, and their game projects besides Street masters.
In episode .005 we review the 1-4 players THE BLOODY INN, we take a look of the art and mechanics of game play, we decide if it plays better solo or competitive, we also have some kickstarter news!
In episode .004 we do a review of Street Masters! we take a look of the game play, art, miniatures and more!. We also discuss if it plays better as solo or cooperative. We have some great news too!
Episode 003: Tiny epic Zombies review , we talk about news, game play, art and cover, and game rules. we decide if the Game plays better solo or cooperative.
Episode 002: In this episode we review the 1-5 players Legendary X FILES, we run a game play explaining mechanics and how the game is played. We also talk about some news on Kickstarter and we decide if the game plays better as solo or co-op.
Episode 001 , We do a review of pixel glory a 1 to 4 players game , we decide if is better as a cooperative or solo. We also have some news on kickstarter