Solo games

A list of my top 20 favourite solo boardgames as of 2022 with descriptions and explanations for every game.

Solo Roleplaying with a Virtual Game Master. Unlike any other Solitaire RPG!

How do you get into solo boardgaming? In this article I will explain the different ways in which you can play solo games, win or lose them, and how they differ. This will give you a good idea of where you might start and with which games.

If you are starting on your journey as a solo board gamer, consider getting gateway games with simpler rules and gameplay.

Everyone loves a good game night with friends, but there’s nothing more satisfying than a one-person game night when you’re enjoying some quiet time at home. Far from dull or lonely, the best solo board games provide all the challenge and excitement…

I'm currently hooked on playing a simple game that fits in my pocket. It's called Pocket Book Adventures and I've been playing it at home, in the car, at coffee shops and basically everywhere I go.

Solo dice and card quest game over a cup of coffee.

Everyone loves a good game night with friends, but there’s nothing more satisfying than a one-person game night when you’re enjoying some quiet time at home. Far from dull or lonely, the best solo board games provide all the challenge and excitement…

Front cover, English print edition

If you are starting on your journey as a solo board gamer, consider getting gateway games with simpler rules and gameplay. Wingspan, Tiny Epic Defenders, Tiny Epic Galaxies, Pandemic, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, Star Realms: Frontiers, Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle