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Maracaibo -- take on Jean
A solo review of Maracaibo by designer Alexander Pfister and publisher Game's Up and Geronimo Games (Dutch edition).
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Sep 20, 20227 min read
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Ark Nova - strong theme with elegant gameplay
A solo review of Ark Nova from designer Mathias Wigge and publisher White Goblin Games/Feuerland Spiele.
erlijne
Apr 18, 20227 min read
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Viticulture -- well-balanced worker placement with excellent solocampaign
A solo review of Viticulture from Jamey Stegmaier, Alan Stone, Morten Monrad Pedersen and publisher Stonemaier Games.
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Mar 24, 20224 min read
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Welcome to the Moon - great replayability, but those markers...
A solo review of Welcome to the Moon from Alexis Allard, Benoit Turpin and publisher Blue Cocker Games.
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Mar 7, 20225 min read
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Hippocrates - thinky game with handicaps
A solo review of Hippocrates from designer Alain Orban and publisher Game Brewer.
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Jan 5, 20228 min read
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Fantastic Factories - happy dice placement with tight insert
A solo review of Fantastic Factories from Joseph Z. Chen, Justin Faulkner and publisher Deep Water Games.
erlijne
Dec 28, 20216 min read
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Rolling Realms - a filler that turned out to be the main event
A solo review of Rolling Realms from designer Jamey Stegmaier and publisher Stonemaier Games.
erlijne
Dec 15, 20214 min read
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A solo review conviction
About why I started solo reviews, how they are structured (and why), and what I promise to give you in those solo reviews.
erlijne
Dec 15, 20214 min read
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Nusfjord - incredibly tight worker placement
A solo review of Nusfjord from designer Uwe Rosenberg and publisher Lookout Games.
erlijne
Dec 13, 20212 min read
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Raiders of Scythia - a flow chart automa
A solo review of Raiders of Scythia from Shem Phillips and publisher Garphill Games.
erlijne
Dec 13, 20212 min read
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It's a Wonderful World - great engine builder with badly written rules
A solo review of It's a Wonderful World from designer Frédéric Guérard and publisher La Boîte de Jeu.
erlijne
Dec 13, 20213 min read
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Cascadia - relaxing tile laying prettiness
A solo review of Cascadia from designer Randy Flynn and publisher Flatout Games.
erlijne
Dec 13, 20212 min read
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Kōhaku - a very relaxing favourite despite some slip-ups
A solo review of Kōhaku from designer Danny Devine and publisher Gold Seal Games.
erlijne
Dec 11, 20213 min read
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Cartographers - quick, thinky and with endless variation
A solo review of Cartographers from Jordy Adan and publisher Thunderworks Games.
erlijne
Dec 11, 20212 min read
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Roll Player - satisfying dice placement in smooth game
A solo review of Roll Player from designer Keith Matejka and publisher Thunderworks Games
erlijne
Dec 10, 20213 min read
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Solo gaming 101
Need help getting started with solo gaming? This guide will give you the board game answers you need.
erlijne
Dec 9, 20215 min read
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Hadrian's Wall - the crunchiest of flip and fills
A solo review of Hadrian's Wall from designer Bobby Hill and publisher Garphill Games.
erlijne
Dec 9, 20212 min read
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CloudAge - no love at first sight, and stickers
A solo review of CloudAge from designers Alexander Pfister and Arno Steinwender and publisher Nanox Games.
erlijne
Dec 8, 20212 min read
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Space Park - quick rondel game with beautiful artwork
A solo review of Space Park from designer Henry Audubon and publisher Keymaster Games.
erlijne
Dec 7, 20212 min read
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Blog for What Board Game
In May I had the opportunity to write about my top 3 for What Board Game. Read all about why these were (and are among) my favourites.
erlijne
Dec 7, 20214 min read
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EVERYTHING WORDY
Oh good, you're home! Hi! I'm Erlijne, and I write blogs and reviews about solo games and solo gaming. Want to know more about me? Read on.
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