Arguably the Concordia expansion “Solitaria” is a must have as well as the base game doesn’t even have a solo mode. It adds some nice twists as well as the automa actions are determined by my actions rather than randomized. This adds some tactical elements.
@charlesnye6193
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video and list. I have Everdell and don't love it solo. I'll have to look into Mistwood. For me, Ark Nova Marine Wolds added everything I wanted to a game I already loved. The wave effect of the marine cards, the reef dweller feature, variable action cards - all great!
@wiktormonfilsgustafsson56
2 ай бұрын
Great list! Nice to see Dragonfire in the background.
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
I need to get that one out and back to the table. Haven’t played it in years!
@dannyverbraeken7729
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this overview. I love to play with these expansions : Nucleum Australia and The Missing Expedition (Lost Ruins of Arnak).
@mrsamtheman80
2 ай бұрын
Great list! I would add a Spirit Island expansion-probably Jagged Earth since it is standalone (as in doesn’t require any other expansions)-to greatly increase the solo fun for that game. It adds most of what Branch and Claw did, but with a lot more new spirits as well. If that one is too pricey though then at least get Branch and Claw.
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
That was my #11. I forgot to mention it as a running up.
@bankingonmoney8224
2 ай бұрын
For me Rise of IX for Dune Imperium. It makes the game even better. Not essential but an enhancement.
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
I agree that the expansions make this game better. It didn’t make my Top 10 because the game does not fall into that category for me, but I still like playing it from time to time.
@a-c-m
2 ай бұрын
Not really an expansion but the new Special Edition of Castles of Burgundy by Awaken Realms has a completely new solo mode which is really awesome. However, given the price point for that edition it makes sense only if you are a big fan of the game. I’d say the new version is definitely worth it ! (You don’t need the miniatures, the acrylic tokens are more than fine !)
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
I sold the original because there was no solo and I have the iPad app but don’t seem to play it that much. Thus, I never looked at the Special Edition.
@a-c-m
2 ай бұрын
I‘d say you should ! One of my top 5 most played solo games…
@bookaddict777
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the list, John. Tawantisuyu was already on my BGG wishlist and I have now marked the expansion for pick up at some point too.
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
I really think you want both or none from a solo standpoint or if you hedge, just know it is easier to play solo when you have the expansion.
@pincao
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! Awesome list and happy to own most of these thanks to you.
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@JasonBrown-us9yv
2 ай бұрын
Haha i love scythe, Rise of Fenris, and Invaders from Afar. I saw the Windgambet and thought the theme was dumb watched a preview of it and made the decision to skip that one with no regret! But I love the other 2 with it.
@ianwilz1979
2 ай бұрын
Mistwood for sure makes Everdell a better solo experience. Nightweave is a much better Automa than Rugwort.
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@EHngelic
2 ай бұрын
My essential expansions include: Roll Player - Monsters and Minions Mage Knight - The Lost Legion Lost Ruins of Arnak - Expedition Leaders The other expansions for those games are okay at best. I'm not a fan of campaign games so the Missing Expedition for Lost Ruins is a pass for me
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
I appreciate Expedition Leaders a lot! I have never tried the other 2 games’ expansions that you have listed as I sold the base game before trying. I prefer the Star Trek version of Mage Knight to the original. I had simply played enough Roll Player solo when I sold it.
@markusbiewer2756
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video, have to check out some of those expansions!
@clvrswine
Ай бұрын
Farmers of the Moor is an expansion that didn't help my plays of Agricola. There's an expansion for Cooper Island, but it doesn't change much (skilled workers). The Nusfjord expansion decks are neat because they come with metal coins!
@phinori
2 ай бұрын
Unfinished Business for Star Wars Outer Rim was already mentioned but I'd add another one for a somewhat similar game and that is Embers of a Forsaken Star for Xia. Obviously it's more or less mandatory for solo play since it adds solo play, but it also adds so much more that even for non-solo purposes it's pretty close to top 10 essential. If you like the game, that is. I really need to get Tawantinsuyu back on the table. I played the base game few times, sold it, then bought it back again when the expansion was released but haven't had the willpower to open those boxes and it's been close to two years now.
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
I have always wanted to play Xia. It just looks cool.
@stephens2401
2 ай бұрын
I'd say the expansion to Star Wars Outer rim, Unfinished Business is right as the top for me also. Not only did it improve the solo mode, it also added way more content and different ways to play.
@Biodelic
2 ай бұрын
100% agree!
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
I would agree with you on this. Unfortunately, I just did not like Outer Rim enough to keep it. I could not shake the feeling of it being just a bit of a shlog for whatever reason.
@SaschaKleiber
2 ай бұрын
Instead of GWT 2nd + Rails I'd personally recommend GWT New Zealand more. But both awesome games!
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
Agreed. If I owned none of them, I would buy that one.
@davidriemaker
2 ай бұрын
Good stuff, thanks!
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
You bet!
@realdealastrology9
2 ай бұрын
Woo hoo! Another top 10 recommendation of mine gets the Laruffa treatment!
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
It was a great idea! Thanks!
@gregorys9629
2 ай бұрын
Have you ever played the Legendary deck building games? A lot of great expansion content in there.
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
Yes. I have played a lot of them and agree that the expansions there make for a good amount of fun. The one that I have help onto over the years with the expansions for it is the Alien version. that had the most fun solo in my opinion.
@davidfiser113
2 ай бұрын
another great video john! question - when you play Mansions of Madness solo, how many characters do you typically use?
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
I have always done 2. Might be fun to add a few more to shake things up.
@davidfiser113
2 ай бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa gotcha, thanks for the reply. i've seen a lot of folks use house rules for playing with two, as some of the scenarios feel imbalanced. things such as getting a free movement in addition to your two actions. have you ever used any house rules like that?
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
@davidfiser113 nope. I have just suffered the loss. Most of the time, I don’t quite pull off a win, but I get close. When playing with two characters, you really have to keep your eyes on the objectives and lots of times, that means taking some big risks and ignoring the tokens at times. It puts some serious tension in the game for sure!
@MartinStrausz
12 күн бұрын
Have you tried any Lacerda game? Someone mentioned Inventions as best solo game by him
@JohnLaRuffa
11 күн бұрын
Yes and I think Inventions is the best game he has done. It is in my Top 20.
@MartinStrausz
11 күн бұрын
@@JohnLaRuffa thanks. Still deciding if 150-180 bucks is worth it .. 😂
@BoardgameLiker
2 ай бұрын
Why is your Carnegie box so fat?
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
It was the Kickstarter edition. Perhaps that is why?
@citruesilver
2 ай бұрын
Bookmarks please
@JohnLaRuffa
2 ай бұрын
KZitem usually does this automatically. I cannot do it on my phone which is what I use to publish all of this.
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