Solosaurus

Michael Eckenfels & Martin Gonzalvez
  • 4.7 (125)
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Solosaurus

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!

  1. JUL 7

    Solosaurus Episode #98 - Solosaurus Plays: The Drifter

    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!

    1h 4m

  2. JUN 22

    Solosaurus Episode #97 - Breakaway Football

    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!

    55 min

  3. JUN 1

    Solosaurus Episode #96 - Random Gaming Thoughts

    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!

    50 min

  4. MAY 27

    Solosaurus Episode #95 - What Lies Beneath (Book RPG)

    Welcome to Episode 95 of the Solosaurus podcast! Now for something kind of sort of different - a playthrough and review of a book RPG game! Please note, there are at times descriptions in this book that might not be pleasant for younger listeners. Not a lot, but enough to perhaps give pause for adults to vet accordingly. 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 50:14 - Review Go here to check out the book - or find it on Amazon: https://ferventworkshop.com/what-lies-beneath/ 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!

    1 hr

  5. APR 14

    Solosaurus Episode #94 - Black Orchestra

    Welcome to Episode 94 of the Solosaurus podcast! Host Michael Eckenfels gets into a long needed discussion of Black Orchestra! Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor!  Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro and Disclaimer 01:56 - Solosaurus News 12:47 - Review Begins 39:14 - Conclusion 42:36 - Final Thoughts and Outro 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!

    45 min

  6. 12/21/2023

    Solosaurus PLAYS - Episode #2: Rock Band Solo RPG

    Welcome to the next episode of Solosaurus Plays. In this Part 2 episode, Michael Eckenfels continues his foray into a solo playthroughs of Rock Band, a solo RPG where you create and control a band as it struggles to rise from garage band status with few fans, to international stardom and beyond, in the early 1980s. So join him for this exercise in solo play! Need new games? Head on over to Game Kastle and use the discount code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out to secure 10% off your first order! Note: All music was provided via Humble Bundle, and all sound effects were purchased from Videvo.  Please head over to the Solosaurus Facebook page to give any feedback. I'm still trying to find a good balance of sound effects!

    43 min

  7. 12/06/2023

    Solosaurus Episode #93 - Resident Evil 2: The Board Game

    Welcome to Episode 93 of the Solosaurus podcast! Host Michael Eckenfels discusses a zombie-themed board game, Resident Evil 2! Check out your EXCLUSIVE 10% Solosaurus discount at The Game Kastle, our sponsor!  Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro and Disclaimer 01:50 - Solo2 News 13:45 - Review Begins 14:50 - Horror in Board Games versus Movies versus Zombies 20:24 - Overview 25:18 - Components 31:56 - Rules 34:11 - Gameplay 49:34 - Overall 52:52 - Stomp of Approval (?) 53:58 - Final Thoughts and Outro 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!

    56 min
  8. Solosaurus PLAYS - Episode #1: Rock Band Solo RPG

    11/29/2023

    Solosaurus PLAYS - Episode #1: Rock Band Solo RPG

    Welcome to the first (ish) episode of Solosaurus Plays. In these episodes, Michael Eckenfels dives into solo playthroughs of all types of games, starting with this solo RPG called Rock Band. In this game, you create and control a band as it struggles to rise from garage band status with few fans, to international stardom and beyond. So join him for this exercise in solo play! Need new games? Head on over to Game Kastle and use the discount code SOLOSAURUS10 at check out to secure 10% off your first order! Note: All music was provided via Humble Bundle, and all sound effects were purchased from Videvo.  Please head over to the Solosaurus Facebook page to give any feedback. The sound effects were limited in this one as I didn't want to weigh it down too much with an overabundance of them. At least, not now. Muwahahahahaha!

    1h 5m
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About

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!

Information

  • Creator
    Michael Eckenfels & Martin Gonzalvez
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Solosaurus

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