top of page
erlijne
Sep 20, 20227 min read
Maracaibo -- take on Jean
A solo review of Maracaibo by designer Alexander Pfister and publisher Game's Up and Geronimo Games (Dutch edition).
6562
erlijne
Apr 18, 20227 min read
Ark Nova - strong theme with elegant gameplay
A solo review of Ark Nova from designer Mathias Wigge and publisher White Goblin Games/Feuerland Spiele.
5942
erlijne
Mar 24, 20224 min read
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.
4461
erlijne
Mar 7, 20225 min read
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.
1,6480
erlijne
Jan 5, 20228 min read
Hippocrates - thinky game with handicaps
A solo review of Hippocrates from designer Alain Orban and publisher Game Brewer.
3690
erlijne
Dec 28, 20216 min read
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.
4811
erlijne
Dec 15, 20214 min read
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.
5890
erlijne
Dec 14, 20214 min read
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.
2260
erlijne
Dec 13, 20212 min read
Nusfjord - incredibly tight worker placement
A solo review of Nusfjord from designer Uwe Rosenberg and publisher Lookout Games.
5120
erlijne
Dec 13, 20212 min read
Raiders of Scythia - a flow chart automa
A solo review of Raiders of Scythia from Shem Phillips and publisher Garphill Games.
7391
erlijne
Dec 13, 20213 min read
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.
6710
erlijne
Dec 13, 20212 min read
Cascadia - relaxing tile laying prettiness
A solo review of Cascadia from designer Randy Flynn and publisher Flatout Games.
5260
erlijne
Dec 11, 20213 min read
Kōhaku - a very relaxing favourite despite some slip-ups
A solo review of Kōhaku from designer Danny Devine and publisher Gold Seal Games.
1510
erlijne
Dec 11, 20212 min read
Cartographers - quick, thinky and with endless variation
A solo review of Cartographers from Jordy Adan and publisher Thunderworks Games.
5320
erlijne
Dec 10, 20213 min read
Roll Player - satisfying dice placement in smooth game
A solo review of Roll Player from designer Keith Matejka and publisher Thunderworks Games
3962
erlijne
Dec 9, 20215 min read
Solo gaming 101
Need help getting started with solo gaming? This guide will give you the board game answers you need.
6180
erlijne
Dec 8, 20212 min read
Hadrian's Wall - the crunchiest of flip and fills
A solo review of Hadrian's Wall from designer Bobby Hill and publisher Garphill Games.
5200
erlijne
Dec 8, 20212 min read
CloudAge - no love at first sight, and stickers
A solo review of CloudAge from designers Alexander Pfister and Arno Steinwender and publisher Nanox Games.
4650
erlijne
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Space Park - quick rondel game with beautiful artwork
A solo review of Space Park from designer Henry Audubon and publisher Keymaster Games.
2060
erlijne
Dec 7, 20214 min read
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.
1580
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.
bottom of page