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Kickstarter: Tiny Epic Pirates

by Frederick Jung
Kickstarter: Tiny Epic Pirates
I just backed my first game on Kickstarter. This game is Tiny Epic Pirates by Gamelyn Games. I am a big fan of the Tiny Epic series having owned T...
Posted in Game News, Gamelyn Games, Kickstarter, resource management, solo gaming

Casual Games to Play During a Quarantine, Part II

by Frederick Jung
Casual Games to Play During a Quarantine, Part II
We are still in pandemic and though people are venturing out more, most of us are staying at home. That is why I am bringing out some more games to play with close ones during your self-quarantine.
Posted in deck building, Gamelyn Games, gateway games, quarantine, solo gaming

Review: The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth

by Frederick Jung
Review: The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth
Embark on a journey through J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic Middle Earth!
Posted in card game, combat, Fantasy Flight Games, miniatures, solo, solo gaming, strategy, tabletop

Star Wars: Outer Rim Review

by Frederick Jung
Star Wars: Outer Rim Review
One of my favorite parts of the Star Wars Universe is the underworld of smugglers, bounty hunters, and other scum and villainy. Star Wars: Outer Rim from Fantasy Flight Games brings the underworld to your table.
Posted in card game, dice, Fantasy Flight Games, resource management, solo, solo gaming, strategy, tabletop

First impression of Forbidden Sky

by Frederick Jung
First impression of Forbidden Sky
"Soar to dizzying heights in this electrifying cooperative adventure! Work as a team to explore a mysterious platform that floats at the center of...
Posted in Gamewright, gateway games, solo, solo gaming, strategy

The Rise of Solo Board Games

by Frederick Jung
The Rise of Solo Board Games
  Games that are made specifically for solo play or is preferable for solo play has been on the rise for years. Most of them have been print and p...
Posted in Kickstarter, niche, solitaire, solo, solo gaming, Unbroken

The Dark War: Tiny Epic Defenders expansion

by Frederick Jung
The Dark War: Tiny Epic Defenders expansion
The Dark War is a new expansion of Tiny Epic Defenders 2nd edition. 
Posted in expansion, Game News, Gamelyn Games, gateway games, Kickstarter, solo gaming, Tiny Epic Defenders

Spirit Island Playthrough

by Frederick Jung
Spirit Island Playthrough
In my video playthrough, I play two Spirits: Lightning Swift Strike and Shadows Flicker like Flame. I broke this play through up into 6 videos. 
Posted in Greater than Games, solo gaming, Spirit Island

Nine Easy-To-Play Games with Solo play

by Frederick Jung
Nine Easy-To-Play Games with Solo play
If you are starting on your journey as a solo board gamer, consider getting gateway games with simpler rules and gameplay.
Posted in card game, Gamelyn Games, gateway games, solo, solo gaming, star realms, Tiny Epic Defenders

Tiny Epic Defenders: 2nd Edition Play through

by Frederick Jung
Tiny Epic Defenders: 2nd Edition Play through
Join me as I take you through a  play through of Tiny Epic Defenders, 2nd Edition. A tower defense game designed by Scott Acmes from Gamelyn Games.
Posted in card game, game mechanic, Gamelyn Games, play through, solo, solo gaming, tutorial, video, youtube

Game Review: Spirit Island

by Frederick Jung
Game Review: Spirit Island
Spirit Island is a cooperative game for 1-4 players created by Greater than Games and Designed by R. Eric Reuss. The box says the game can take around 90-130 minutes to play. 
Posted in conflict, cooperative, Greater than Games, solo, solo gaming, strategy

Review: Tiny Epic Defenders, 2nd Edition

by Frederick Jung
Review: Tiny Epic Defenders, 2nd Edition
I am a fan of Gamelyn Games. I was excited when they released the Second Edition of Tiny Epic Defenders. This game is designed by Scott Almes. I n...
Posted in Game News, Gamelyn Games, gateway games, solo, solo gaming, Tiny Epic Defenders, tower defense