Hate to be pedantic but 'Viscounts' is pronounced 'vye-counts'.
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
In the words of Walter Sochzk, “I did not know that.”
@VoiceofFox
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa English is such an inconsistent language.
@garybraddick5042
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I would like to offer a suggestion; when you make a list of games it would be nice to see them listed at the end. ( I had a cat sleeping in my lap, so I couldn’t get up and get a pencil and paper to write them down)
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
I can do this easily enough next time.
@BoardgameLiker
Ай бұрын
My favorite board game channel by a mile.
@JohnLaRuffa
Ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Tell your friends :)
@cloudzz-ei9fh
Ай бұрын
Great list, I am glad that games I love a lot but not too many people mentioned are on this list - Crown of Emara, Newton, Bonfire, Merv. I love to play them multiple players but Emara and Newton are definitely great solo. Just curious, if they are available online, Newton, Anacrony, Barrage, Gaia are all on BGA, and Underwater Cities, Bonfire, Newton are on Yukata, why not play there instead of solo
@JohnLaRuffa
Ай бұрын
I do play those online at times on BGA. I don’t play on Yukata. However, the main reason I like playing solo is that I can play at my pace (which is usually much faster than people take their turn) and I can play what I want when I want. Sometimes, it can be tough to find an open game for exactly what I am looking to play.
@cjazerjay
Жыл бұрын
How's the AI in Viscounts to run? I find the bot in Paladins a chore...
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
I think it is a lot easier to run than Paladins which is why I like Viscounts more to be honest. It just flows more smoothly.
@shortydancer
Жыл бұрын
Some good games on here. But Bonfire isn’t all tactics. You have to have a strategy especially for how you’re going to accomplish the tasks.
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
That is true.
@SamElanius
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for video Do u have top 10 light to medium euro games to play solo ? Thank you
@JohnLaRuffa
11 ай бұрын
I don’t but you have given me another idea for another Top 10 list. I am not sure if everyone’s definition of medium is the same as mine, but we will see!
@EHngelic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this list and giving attention to to games not usually on solo games lists. Because of this video, I've done a lot more research on Bonfire and have added it to my wishlist
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
You will not be dissatisfied!
@williambrock5975
Жыл бұрын
I've been so interested in Barrage but don't have anyone to play it with. I'm so glad to see it on here because I had no idea there was a solo mode. Thanks!
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
It’s worth it for solo only!
@bookaddict777
Жыл бұрын
Nice list! I would probably have some of the same games on mine - including Bonfire, which I just played today. I cannot wait to see your Uwe Rosenberg list because I am a huge fan of his - anxiously waiting the arrival of Atiwa, which I have on pre-order, and my Kickstarter of Oranienburger Kanal.
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
You and me both. I am waiting impatiently for those games to arrive! I will have my list done soon; at the latest Sunday.
@bookaddict777
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa Great! I am looking forward to seeing how we compare.
@Filip_eF
5 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
@JohnLaRuffa
5 ай бұрын
Sure thing!
@sewaprolo
Жыл бұрын
Finally, some appretiation for Newton. It's amazing and completely underrated.
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Lots of Euro goodness on that one!
@hucz
Жыл бұрын
thanks John for another excellent video and top 10 list. you rock 👍
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am very glad you liked it!
@mrsamtheman80
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the list! Looking forward to your Uwe Rosenberg list!
@MarkB-uu5we
Жыл бұрын
Interesting selections here, aside from Uwe comment at the beginning and ignoring his games, quite a few good ones on this list. Of course there will be many of opinions from others but I really do like seeing some interesting ones I don't think of. For your video, you selected Merv, didn't even consider this one at all but took on board your comments and now will pull it out to give it a play some time. FWIW my faves are Obsession, Teoutihiucan and Underwater Cities. I am also keen to see how a couple of V.Lacerda games go with On Mars to be tried out soon. I have Gaia project and will have to play that at some time - on my shelf of opportunity/shame/dust!
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Cool! Glad to give you a push in some different directions. The Uwe games are really in a class of their own, so that is why I am going to do a separate list for them.
@NapoleonsTriumph
Жыл бұрын
Number one for me is Nemo's War. A stellar production.
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
For the type of game it is, I agree that they did a great job. I owned it for a while before I finally sold my copy this week.
@carmelthomson9917
Жыл бұрын
Hooray, someone finally put Gaia Project No 1!!!!! I’ve never heard of any of the others 😂. Lots of reasearch coming up!! Good on ya John
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Let the good times roll my friend!
@davidt4233
Жыл бұрын
Nice list John. My top 3 would be Scythe, Feast 4 Odin, and Anachrony. Surprised Spirit Island is not on the list since it was your top co-op game.
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
I don’t really consider Spirit Island to be a classic Euro game. That is the only reason it is not on this list.
@dannyverbraeken3829
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this list. Some games are new to me, like Underwater Cities, Barrage and Cooper Island. Going to check them. Certainly love Newton and Bonfire also.
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Good deal! I hope you find something to your liking!
@joellen5984
Жыл бұрын
Such an interesting list - I think I have several of these (My Anachrony is the original box and I don't have Barrage, Bonfire, or Cooper Island. Gaia Project is on it's way. I have not played Newton yet - I'll have to pull that one out. I don't like super super hard games so will skip those (too many other options that maybe let me win occasionally. Nice choices!
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Newton is great and not too hard to learn or play. I hope you enjoy it!
@gidiyaniv82
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for that!
@andoru
Жыл бұрын
Nice list, was amused by the US pronunciation of Viscounts though!
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
It’s the way I say it, but I don’t know if everyone in the US follows suit.
@barneyz350
Жыл бұрын
great list! Orléans, Carnegie and Ginkgopolis are considered in mine though
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Carnegie was number 11 on my list! Orleans, I would put on a different list but I love that one. Ginkgopolis is pretty good too.
@Orthovandro
Жыл бұрын
Great video John. Curious to know of you have tried out the Concordia Solitara?
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
No. I regretfully sold my copy before the solo mode came out. I do like playing it on the iOS app though!
@bankingonmoney8224
Жыл бұрын
Oh like the list. Love underwater city, the crunchiness and the importance of each decision. Also not an easy game to beat, this is something I like in a solo game. I've seen BONFIRE but never heard anything either way for solo. Great to hear it's tough to beat. I'm adding this to my list of for trades as I'm refreshing my collection. By the way bought Arkham Horror 3rd Edition man you were correct. It did take me sometime to set and play my first game (pretty much the entire day) but oh my gosh did I really enjoy the experience. Love the simple rpg elements but yet the tight decision making for the story out. Also like the game does not end immediately after your character dies as you have an opportunity to play them all. There are not a lot of action available but you are limited (2) on the number you can perform. The game has an easy game structure but getting the flow and how the different cards work took a little time. In addition I really like the story definitely grabs you. Thanks for the recommendation cannot wait for my next play of Arkham Horror 3rd Edition. Really enjoy your list cannot wait to see how you rank the UWE games in the future. By the way did you pre order Oranienburger Kanal? I didn't, hated the color scheme and the mechanic did not appeal so I passed. Until next time have a great day!
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
I am so glad you are enjoying Arkham Horror 3rd Edition! I love it for all of the reasons you mentioned! It’s time for me to get it back on my table again! I did order Oranienburger Kanal. I’m with you on the color scheme, but I do enjoy the mechanics used. I can’t wait for it to show up. Thanks again for your support!
@CandyOnAChopstick
Жыл бұрын
Newton and Cooper Island are my top picks from this list.
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Both of those are gems!
@crepusculo1027
Жыл бұрын
You're on a roll pal! Keep these awesome videos coming! You're awesome 😎
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@dayoltay
Жыл бұрын
solo euros are not my thing but I love your list and how you review them.
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Perhaps I will have a list for you one day that fits your interests. I appreciate that you watched the review regardless!
@muhabwahby
Жыл бұрын
Ooooh. I really need to try Newton some time soon.
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
I love it. It is pure Euro goodness!
@alexandersk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your list. So much games to try and so little time to enjoy them 😅
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
You are not kidding!!!
@alexandersk
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa In my case boardgames are not the unique hobby I have 😆
@rhedbernas987
Жыл бұрын
Sad no stonemeir game on the list
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Those are good games, but did not make my top 10. In my top 20 for sure though.
@VuNguyen-uc7xe
Жыл бұрын
All excellent picks!
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@danpalmer7676
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and judging by your list and shelf content we have same taste. The dilemma of this list is does the solo variant stand up.
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
I think all of these that I showed had solo variants that worked very well. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be on my list. Perhaps I don’t understand your dilemma comment?
@nihlify
Жыл бұрын
Any opinion about Anachrony (for solo)?
@JohnLaRuffa
Жыл бұрын
It is a great game for solo, especially after they added so much with the recent expansions. The only problem with it is the very long setup time. Other than that, it is a great experience.
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