10 Solo Board Games for Beginners | Top 10 Board Games to Start with
TLDRIn this 'Foster the Meeple' video, the host introduces a selection of beginner-friendly solo board games, perfect for those new to the solo gaming experience. The list includes a variety of games like 'Appropo Movies or Board Games,' 'Chomp,' 'Horrified,' and 'Kaku,' each offering unique gameplay mechanics. The host emphasizes the accessibility and simplicity of these games, making them ideal for a gentle introduction to the world of solo board gaming. The video also touches on games with multiplayer options that can be enjoyed alone, like 'Town 66' and 'Super Skill Pinball,' providing a diverse range of options for viewers to explore.
Takeaways
- 🎲 The video is a solo board game review by Foster the Meeple, focusing on beginner-friendly solo games.
- 👤 The host is presenting a list of board games suitable for those new to solo gaming, emphasizing ease of entry and simplicity.
- 🔑 Button Shy Games are highlighted as great entry points for solo gaming due to their affordability and minimal setup.
- 🎨 The first recommendation is 'Appropo Movies or Board Games,' a game that plays best with one or two players and involves creative naming based on prompts.
- 🦕 'Chomp' is suggested as a simple game involving building a dinosaur habitat, scoring points based on feeding mechanisms.
- 👻 'Horrified' is recommended for those already familiar with the game, as it can be easily adapted for solo play with minor rule adjustments.
- 🐟 'Kaku' is a tile placement game with a scoring system based on fish and flower tiles, featuring a light automa mechanic.
- 🔢 'Numers' is a favorite solo Button Shy game that is easy to learn but challenging to win, involving number-eating cards.
- 🍀 'Lucky Numbers' is a game for puzzle lovers, where players arrange numbers in a non-consecutive ascending order to meet certain conditions.
- 🏝️ 'Food Chain Island' is a solo-only game where players build an animal grid, trying to clear it until only the top predator remains.
- 🏙️ 'Town 66' (and 'Town 77') is a grid-building puzzle game where each row and column must contain unique colors and shapes.
- 🎰 'Super Skill Pinball' is a roll-and-write game with multiple scenarios, offering a fun and varied solo experience.
- 🍎 'Orchard' is a small box, solo-only game where players build an orchard and score points based on apple types.
- 🚂 'Royal Limited' is a newer Button Shy game with a train theme, involving strategic card placement and meeting VIP requirements.
- 🛒 The host encourages checking local game stores first for purchases and mentions a discount for Munch pack snacks.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is about introducing solo board games for beginners.
Why is Button Shy mentioned as a good entry point for solo gaming?
-Button Shy is mentioned as a good entry point for solo gaming because their games are affordable, have minimal setup, and are easy to learn.
What is the first game recommended in the video and why?
-The first game recommended is 'Appropo Movies or Board Games or Both', as it is easy to play solo and can be a soft launch into solo gaming.
What is the suggestion for someone who is unsure about getting into solo games?
-The suggestion is to start with a game that they already own which has a solo variant or can be played as a single player.
What is the game 'Chomp' about and how does it play solo?
-'Chomp' is about building a dinosaur habitat with different terrain types, dinosaurs, and food sources. The game plays similarly solo as it does with others, without the need to learn a new rule set.
What is the recommendation for someone who already owns the game 'Horrified'?
-For those who already own 'Horrified', the recommendation is to try playing it solo as the rule set remains mostly the same with only minor tweaks needed.
What is unique about the game 'Kaku' in terms of solo play?
-'Kaku' is unique as it includes a slight automa mechanism where tiles are removed from choices, simulating a ghost player, adding a layer of challenge to the solo play.
Why is 'Numers' considered a good solo game for beginners?
-'Numers' is considered good for beginners because it is easy to learn, not easy to win, quick to play, and affordable as a Button Shy game.
What is the game 'Lucky Numbers' and how does it play?
-'Lucky Numbers' is a game where players try to fill out a grid with numbers in ascending order, following specific rules to fit numbers in between to achieve the best score.
What is the appeal of 'Food Chain Island' for solo players?
-'Food Chain Island' appeals to solo players as it is simple to understand but challenging to win, making it engaging and replayable.
What is the recommendation for someone looking for a quick and easy puzzle game to play solo?
-The recommendation for a quick and easy puzzle game to play solo is 'Orchard', which is part of a series of nine-card solitaire games.
What is special about the game 'Town 66' when played solo?
-'Town 66' can be played solo with a slight automa mechanism that involves pulling tiles from piles to build a grid with unique colors and shapes in each row and column.
What makes 'Roll and Write' games suitable for solo play?
-'Roll and Write' games are suitable for solo play because they often involve individual decision-making and do not significantly change when played with others.
What is the theme of the 'Royal Limited' game from Button Shy?
-The theme of 'Royal Limited' is building out a train with different VIP passengers and train cars, following specific placement rules and restrictions.
What advice does the video give for those looking to buy board games mentioned?
-The video advises checking local gaming stores first and mentions a discount coupon for Munch pack for those interested in snacks.
Outlines
🎲 Board Game Introduction for Beginners
The script introduces 'Foster the Meeple,' a channel focused on board games, and presents a solo board game video aimed at beginners. The host recommends starting with simple, affordable games like those from Button Shy, which require minimal setup. The first game highlighted is 'App Propo,' which is a creative card game that can be played with a small number of players and is suggested as an easy entry into solo gaming. The host also advises using existing games with solo variants before purchasing new ones.
🦖 Chomp and Horrified: Solo and Cooperative Board Games
The script discusses 'Chomp,' a game where players build a dinosaur park, and 'Horrified,' a cooperative game that can be adapted for solo play. Both games maintain similar rules whether played solo or with others. 'Chomp' involves strategic card placement to feed dinosaurs, while 'Horrified' offers a spooky theme and a challenge that remains engaging in solo play. The host emphasizes that these games are accessible for new solo gamers and can also be enjoyed in multiplayer settings.
🐟 Kaku and Numers: Tile Placement and Simple Strategy Games
The video script introduces 'Kaku,' a tile placement game with a scoring system based on fish and flower tiles, and 'Numers,' a simple yet challenging card game from Button Shy. 'Kaku' features an automa mechanism that simulates an opponent by limiting tile choices, while 'Numers' involves number manipulation to leave a single card on top of a deck. Both games are recommended for their ease of learning, quick playtime, and suitability for solo gaming.
🍀 Lucky Numbers and Food Chain Island: Puzzle-Like Solo Games
The script describes 'Lucky Numbers,' a number placement game that requires strategic thinking to fit numbers into a grid, and 'Food Chain Island,' a game where players build an animal grid to create a food chain. 'Lucky Numbers' is praised for its simplicity and appeal to puzzle lovers, while 'Food Chain Island' is noted for its challenge and replayability. Both games are solo-only and are recommended for those looking for quick, engaging solo experiences.
🚂 Town 66, Super Skill Pinball, and Orchard: Diverse Solo Game Options
The video script recommends 'Town 66,' a grid-building puzzle game, 'Super Skill Pinball,' a roll-and-write game with multiple scenarios, and 'Orchard,' a small-box solitaire game. 'Town 66' challenges players to create a unique grid with color and shape restrictions. 'Super Skill Pinball' offers variety with different pinball table setups and themes. 'Orchard' is highlighted for its portability and quick gameplay, making it suitable for travel or short gaming sessions.
🤔 The Royal Limited and Next Steps for Solo Gamers
The script concludes with 'The Royal Limited,' a train-building card game with a unique set of rules and restrictions, and a teaser for future content on more advanced solo games. 'The Royal Limited' is described as a slightly more complex game with a fun theme, while the host expresses interest in creating more content to guide new solo gamers to the next level of complexity in their gaming journey.
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Keywords
💡Board Games
💡Solo Board Games
💡Button Shy Games
💡Appropo
💡Chomp
💡Horrified
💡Kaku
💡Numers
💡Lucky Numbers
💡Food Chain Island
💡Roll and Write Games
💡Orchard
💡Town 66
💡Royal Limited
Highlights
Introduction to solo board games for beginners, providing a list of accessible options.
Recommendation to start with board games that have a solo variant for low commitment entry into solo gaming.
Button Shy games highlighted as affordable entry points for solo gaming due to their low cost and simple setup.
Appropo Movies or Board Games suggested as a simple activity that plays well solo or in pairs.
Chomp game recommended for its simple rules and solitaire playability without needing to learn new rules.
Horrified as a cooperative game that offers a good challenge in solo play with minimal rule changes.
Kaku, a tile placement game, praised for its beauty, coziness, and relaxing gameplay suitable for solo.
Numers, a Button Shy game, highlighted for its ease of learning and quick play, ideal for solo gaming.
Lucky Numbers recommended for those who enjoy puzzles, with its simple rules and quick gameplay.
Food Chain Island as a solo-only Button Shy game that's easy to understand but challenging to win.
Town 66 (and Town 77) as grid-building puzzles that are good for lunchtime solo play.
Super Skill Pinball as a roll-and-write game offering variety with multiple sets and themes.
Orchard, a small box game, recommended for its quick play and suitability as a travel game.
Royal Limited as a slightly more complex solo game with a train-building theme and unique mechanics.
Discussion on the next steps for solo gamers and the possibility of a follow-up video.
Encouragement for viewers to share their solo game experiences and recommendations in the comments.
Closing remarks with a prompt to subscribe and support the channel for more board game content.
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