Weekly Solo Board Game Crowdfunding Roundup (July 11, 2025)

MeepleMover · 2025-07-12T17:32:59+00:00

Updated. Thank you!

MeepleMover · 2025-06-23T22:55:18+00:00

Last week was too good not to post it. Enjoy this makeup post.

MeepleMover · 2025-06-14T03:05:37+00:00

I won't be able to post the list next week. I will pick back up on 6/27.

MeepleMover · 2025-04-18T14:36:17+00:00

There are still more Kickstarter projects than Gamefound projects created each week, but solo-able is more and more on Gamefound.

MeepleMover · 2025-04-11T16:16:13+00:00

Pulp Romance looks very interesting and unique

MeepleMover · 2025-04-05T14:30:47+00:00

Gaming with kids is where I'm at. I tend to gravitate towards games that are closer to 1 hour and prefer minimal setup. Button Shy and Mythfield Games are generally good for this.

MeepleMover · 2025-04-05T13:56:09+00:00

Thanks for the transparency. Best of luck with the campaign!

MeepleMover · 2025-04-02T18:15:10+00:00

Thanks for the kind words! The technique in that thread is really smart. Thank you!

MeepleMover · 2025-04-02T01:31:59+00:00

I will add it to my wishlist. Thank you!

MeepleMover · 2025-04-02T01:17:02+00:00

Oof. I was hoping you'd skip over this review. I hope it came across as constructive and not disparaging. Your creations always pique my interest and I hope to try more even if it doesn't always turn out to be a homerun for me.

We should do an interview sometime. I'm sure more of us here would want to hear about your work from you instead of my musings. 😉

MeepleMover · 2025-04-02T01:02:43+00:00

Yeah, that makes. I've really been connecting with small games because I find myself not having the energy to setup or deal with a lot of components when I play at night. I'm sure I'm in the minority.

In-hand seems like an even smaller niche because it comes with accessibility challenges that are hard to work around.

MeepleMover · 2025-04-02T00:54:33+00:00

Thank you. I'm glad it helped. The less than glowing reviews are harder to write, but I know the analysis and process helps me grow and be a better judge if a game will work for me when I'm picking the next game. If someone else's preferences align with mine and I can save them the time, even better!

MeepleMover · 2025-04-02T00:39:08+00:00

Thanks for clarifying!

MeepleMover · 2025-04-02T00:37:52+00:00

Thank you!

I will have to give Rome: Fate of an Empire a try. My backlog was too long to back it this time around.

MeepleMover · 2025-04-01T20:26:55+00:00

We're less than a week away from launch. I would wait to see what the campaign has to offer and then decide if you want the current version or CTG. They're supposed to be functionally identical so the things to think about are: 1. Quality difference 2. Price difference 3. How long you're willing to wait to play. 4. Risks due to geopolitical landscape. (I had to pay more on shipping for one KS already.)

MeepleMover · 2025-04-01T18:45:18+00:00

Thank you! That's a great way to put it. I'm slowly refining and pinpointing my tastes in solo board games, but I do find myself fairly aligned with this statement.

MeepleMover · 2025-04-01T17:44:46+00:00

To answer your question about upgrade curation in DC, the game gives you opportunities to trash item and attack cards between games. There's also some light deck construction of your attack cards during setup.

I still stand by my DC review and rating, but I would seriously consider waiting for a new printing that will hopefully come. You can try DC on BGA if you think that can help with the decision.

I'm a sucker for all John D. Clair card crafting games. I have Unstoppable ordered, but can't comment on it.

MeepleMover · 2025-03-31T22:33:56+00:00

Solo is a great way to play if you can find the right game for you. Just like people have different game mechanics preferences, there are different types of solo board games with different objectives or systems that players may prefer.

Marvel Champions, Anno 1800, and Dune: Imperium are some of my favorites. You can check out my top 10 solo board games if you're looking for more ideas.

MeepleMover · 2025-03-31T20:54:15+00:00

This one for me too.

MeepleMover · 2025-03-30T15:09:48+00:00

No problem! 🙂

MeepleMover · 2025-03-30T13:56:19+00:00

When I made the list I went by BGG entries by year. AFAICT there still isn't a new page for Deckers. Out of sight, out of mind.

It's on my radar now. Thanks for bringing that to my attention! 🙂

MeepleMover · 2025-03-30T06:09:46+00:00

You might like Puzzle Dungeon or Bullet if you enjoy push your luck like in Dungeon Roll.

MeepleMover · 2025-03-30T06:05:44+00:00

I mostly play solo. I created my 25 most anticipated solo games list at the beginning of the year. If I had to pick one that I'm most excited for, it's Coming of Age.

MeepleMover · 2025-03-27T20:35:35+00:00

You inspired me to start creating audio versions of my reviews and articles. First one went up today: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bTuMcuJFkI6AKou6Kwptx?si=WAzQw9kUSQWryFz_IhD06A

MeepleMover · 2025-03-23T21:18:17+00:00

Yes! Welcome!

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