Solosaurus

By: Michael Eckenfels & Martin Gonzalvez
  • Summary

  • A podcast about one player board and card games, hosted by Michael Eckenfels. Join me here on each episode as I discuss the latest solo games news and give an in-depth review of a new solo game or variant. I'll also have designers and other podcasters on to discuss games as well!
    Show More Show Less
Episodes
  • Solosaurus Episode #98 - Solosaurus Plays: The Drifter
    Jul 7 2024

    Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor! Use code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out for your 10% discount!

    Thank you for checking out the latest Solosaurus episode! In this one, host Michael Eckenfels chooses the wild west life by delving into the world of The Drifter, a solo Old West book-style RPG filled with dangers, adventure, exploration, secrets, and of course, good ol'-fashioned gunslinging. Listen in to check out how the game plays, and stick around for final thoughts!

    Time Stamps:

    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 00:42 Narrative
    • 01:59 General Information/How to Play
    • 07:18 Character Creatin'
    • 15:11 Let's Get This Show On The Dusty Trail
    • 16:12 Taking Turns
    • 21:38 First Encounter
    • 24:35 The Good, The Balm, and The Ugly
    • 25:34 Checking Out a Town
    • 26:24 'Scuse Me While I Whip Out This Map
    • 27:36 I Love The Nightlife; I Love to Rustle
    • 32:12 First Skill Test (I Have a Hunch...)
    • 36:59 All Farm Things Must Come to an End
    • 38:45 Accounting for Poor Behavior
    • 41:32 Out On The Town (Again)
    • 42:38 Capitalism: Old West Style
    • 46:18 Time For Some Bandit Whompin'
    • 57:39 Whew, That Was Lucky...Doggone Near Lost (Not Really)
    • 58:51 A Hideout? The End? Overall Thoughts

    Links

    • The Drifter on BGG
    • The Drifter on DriveThruRPG
    • The Drifter Series on Facebook

    Other Links

    • Dwarfstar Games - where you can download PnP titles of some really good old-school adventure games and wargames. Click on the image of the game you'd like to check out, on this page.
    • Munnygrubbers Plastic Polyhedral 7 Dice Set (comes in a six-gun style cylinder); wonderfully thematic for Old West style games!

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Solosaurus Episode #97 - Breakaway Football
    Jun 22 2024

    In Episode 97, Michael talks about a great new football game with a robust solo mode - Breakaway Football! How does it work? How good is it? Check out the episode to learn more!

    Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor! Use code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out for your 10% discount!

    Time Stamps:

    • 00:00 - Where It Begins
    • 01:47 - A Little News
    • 07:49 - Review Begins
    • 10:30 - Components/Options
    • 18:35 - Gameplay
    • 50:43 - Stomp of Approval(?)
    • 52:38 - That Part At The End

    Helpful Links:

    • Breakaway Football on The Game Crafter
    • Breakaway Football for PnP Aficionados and Tabletop Simulator Folks
    • Uplink Underground Games Homepage
    • Breakaway Football Solo Rules (requires BGG account to access)
    • BGG Article on Solo Sports Gaming

    To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.

    To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to https://www.solitairetimes.net/, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news. You can also find our work shared on the Armchair Dragoons website, where all kinds of games are discussed, even solo games!
    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
  • Solosaurus Episode #96 - Random Gaming Thoughts
    Jun 1 2024

    Episode 96 is a bit different, in that host Michael Eckenfels just kind of goes into a random thought overdrive on various things within solo board gaming, including games and publishers you might not have heard of before.

    Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor! Use code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out for your 10% discount!

    Time Stamps:

    • 00:00 - Intro and Playthrough
    • 06:13 - Games Received and Kickstarters
    • 22:37 - Solo Game Books
    • 29:06 - Print-On-Demand / Blue Panther, LLC
    • 39:25 - Upcoming Projects
    • 42:59 - A Trade
    • 47:19 - Final Bits

    To see more from Solosaurus, like us on Facebook at (facebook.com/solosaurus), follow us on Instagram (@solosauruspodcast), or shoot as an email at solosauruspodcast@gmail.com.

    To read more of our favorite solo news page, head over to https://www.solitairetimes.net/, or visit them on BGG at https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/9349/solitaire-times-solo-board-games-news. You can also find our work shared on the Armchair Dragoons website, where all kinds of games are discussed, even solo games!
    Show More Show Less
    50 mins

What listeners say about Solosaurus

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.