Top 10 SOLO Board Games Of 2023! | My 10 favourite games I played solo this past year!

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Hey friends! It is that time! Time to talk all about the games I most enjoyed in 2023 solo! In total I think I played about 70-80 different games solo in 2023 and these are the ones I found myself coming back to time and time again. Hope you all enjoy the video!
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  • @rossnorthstar
    @rossnorthstar3 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed Eila so much! We're definitely discussing future content.

  • @MattHarropActor

    @MattHarropActor

    2 ай бұрын

    Wish I could buy this in the uk!

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    WOOHOO! Exciting! 😊

  • @caseyslaughter6614
    @caseyslaughter66142 ай бұрын

    My board game library has definitely grown the way it has because of your content and it appears that it will do so again. I hadn't heard of Eila and Something Shiny and am now super intrigued. I love playing solo games and glean alot from your solo videos. The games I have been playing alot solo lately are Three Sisters (which was difficult for me to find for awhile), My City roll and write, Hadrian's Wall has become my favorite lately, and I also like the solo of Ark Nova and Wingspan but they're a little more difficult to get to the table. I've been looking through the button shy games and may actually get Rove now thanks to this video but looking forward to the release of The Last Lighthouse.

  • @dqbrewer
    @dqbrewer2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the great recommendations. During covid, I started trying some of my games solo. My current favorite is Antiquity (Splotter). I hadn't discovered the official solo rules, but played it three times with no rules changes and different patron saints each time. Each game was a real squeaker, for different reasons. You convinced me to get Concordia Solitaria. Concordia is one of my all time favorites. Eila and Something Shiny looks promising, also. Again, thank you for making these videos.

  • @botanyandboard
    @botanyandboard3 ай бұрын

    Love the video, but ALSO those nails girl!! 🤩 Gorgeous!! I was literally just telling some of my friends that I really need to go get my nails done I'm always showing up hand painted and chipped all over the place. You have inspired me to just go get them done! 😁

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    Awh thank you so much Baley! 😊 I've been obsessed with getting different press ons. If I'm lucky they stay on for a solid 2 weeks! It's great.

  • @crapuchettes
    @crapuchettes3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for covering Eila! It captured by heart too. I have never been emotionally moved by a game before. This one had me in tears.

  • @BelleAim
    @BelleAim3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for another great video Jenna! Def going to be looking into Eila and something shiny after hearing your opinion on it. Sending best wishes your way! 😊🌟

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    3 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed Belle! 😊 I definitely recommend! It is wonderful! ❤ thank you! You too!

  • @Tablenauts
    @Tablenauts2 ай бұрын

    I wholeheartedly agree with the Guild of Merchant Explorers love! Its super chill and fun just exploring and getting as much points as possible. If I can find For Northwood soon, I will be grabbing it. Great video friend! - Doolin

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    Yesss! I feel like it doesn't get enough love! It's a great game! 😊 Thanks for watching Doolin! Hope you are doing well!

  • @jjrathkamp9021
    @jjrathkamp90213 ай бұрын

    No surprise, you share my top solo game of 2023 in Legacy of Yu. So much fun with that game. Wayfarers is probably my second favorite, simply for the fact that it plays with more than one. But that game captivated me so much, it cracked my top 3 ever. Number 3 is probably For Northwood, followed by Under Falling Skies, which I bought and played for the first time as of last year. Can’r wait to see what you play and enjoy solo this year! 😊

  • @hecate9659
    @hecate96593 ай бұрын

    I'm still waiting for My City R & W (and Final Girl BTW) that I ordered I don't remember when! ^^ I take note of Mind Space, I'll certainly buy it when it comes into stores here. Eila is an innovative game, I love it too! Will you play it again? For Northwood is very good, they managed to create a solo trick game, that's awesome. Weren't it so expensive, I'd like to play Marrakesh with the solo expansion. Did you try it? Thanks a lot for the video Jenna! Have an extraordinary Easter week end!

  • @Crimsonboardgames
    @Crimsonboardgames2 ай бұрын

    I bought Paperback Adventures because of your stream and I love that game so much!!

  • @tracieperez2629
    @tracieperez26293 ай бұрын

    Great list! I really want to play Mind Space, but hadn't heard of it until now. Also, feel your passion for the ease of the Orchard and For Northwood "boxes"! I secretly hope when I get a new card game this will be the type of box it's in, lol. A few solo games I enjoyed in 2023: For Northwood, Patchwork Doodle, Project L, and Maquis

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    3 ай бұрын

    Yesss! More card games need the little drawer boxes! I still need to get a copy of Project L! I played it multiplayer a few times and I thought it would be my type of solo game. 😊

  • @DioxzPro
    @DioxzPro3 ай бұрын

    OMG I love your sweater !!! ☕️

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Fun fact, I was wearing matching sweatpants too! 🥰☕️👏🏻 they are from my friends brand called Carmico! It’s part of a new collection called Sugar & Spice, coming soon!

  • @skyelarsen8172
    @skyelarsen81723 ай бұрын

    Thanks for mentioning Paperback Adventures! I hadn't heard of Mind Space or TIOC Explore & Draw--I'm going to have to check those out!

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    3 ай бұрын

    No problem! 😊 I really need to get it back to the table! It was great! And yess definitely recommend those!

  • @bryanscollick8305
    @bryanscollick83053 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed both my plays of Legacy of Yu. I also really love Eila as well. I can’t wait for For Northwood’s next printing!

  • @TomTom-gl6nc
    @TomTom-gl6nc3 ай бұрын

    Hello. Excellent selection of solo games 😊Legacy of Yu is also my favorite of the year and I will try to play with “Rove”, “Elia” and “For Northwood” very soon… I also liked “Harrow County” (better 2 players than solo) and Unmatched Solo with Tales to amaze expansion. Thanks for your amazing videos !

  • @leom3642
    @leom36423 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the list Jenna, lots of good suggestions there Witchcraft! and Legacy of Yu are firmly on my wishlist - but being from Australia, I know that I have to be patient and just wait for them to become available (at a reasonable price)

  • @MerlinsManor
    @MerlinsManor3 ай бұрын

    I really enjoy Isle of Cats solo, but like you find Explore and Draw much easier to get to the table for solo play. I need to get For Northwood. I put it off because the idea of a solo trick-taking game didn't draw me in at first, but I keep hearing people talking about how great it is. I believe it is still between print-runs.

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah both are great solo! I actually haven’t played either multiplayer yet surprisingly! I think The Isle of cats would be very enjoyable multiplayer! And yeah! I definitely recommend when you can! They did such a great job! 👏🏻

  • @jamesmorgan1967
    @jamesmorgan19673 ай бұрын

    I love For Northwood! and Guild of Merchant Explorers. I've been waiting to find another person or two to go through My City: Roll and Build with me, but maybe I should just solo it. Mind Space, which I had forgotten about, looks really good. And you've reminded me that I still need to get Witchcraft! to the table.

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    3 ай бұрын

    I do recommend trying My City Roll & Build solo! You can always go back and play another campaign multiplayer as well! 😊👍🏻

  • @Mysmi
    @Mysmi3 ай бұрын

    I really enjoy your insight and eclectic choice of games. A lot of ideas come from your channel. The store just restocked ROVE and I was lucky enough to get it before it sold out (Numbsters gone in hours!) Have you tried the ROVE expansion and if so do you think it’s worth adding or is the base game perfect enough? Keep up the great content!

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    I haven't tried the expansion! I feel like it would be nice eventually to get it and try it but as of right now I am happy playing the base game! Aqua Rove is also coming out soon which is exciting!

  • @pandariafish9642
    @pandariafish96423 ай бұрын

    I was so excited that I guessed it before you said the name of Eila and Something Shiny! I love this game, but sadly it seems there will not be more expansion in the future.

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    Just saw a comment above that mentioned they are discussing future content! Exciting! 😊

  • @pipsinspaaace5282
    @pipsinspaaace52823 ай бұрын

    A game I got recently and would recommend is Cursed!? It a small card game, plays really quickly. I've been having a lot of fun playing it

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    3 ай бұрын

    Ohhhh I need to look into this! What publisher is it from?

  • @NatanelApfel
    @NatanelApfel3 ай бұрын

    Super jealous you got that jumper!!! I want mine nao!

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    THIS FRIDAY! WOOP WOOP! 🥰👏🏻

  • @aaronstark5060
    @aaronstark50602 ай бұрын

    I’m generally not a fan of trick taking games, but for some reason, For Northwood really got its hooks into me.

  • @bryansanda3724
    @bryansanda37243 ай бұрын

    Where did Mythwind fall out? I watched your live stream as the Crafter while waiting for my copy to arrive, and I have been playing the heck out of it! It's a very enjoyable experience, and would like to hear what you think.

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    I actually didn't include Mythwind because I didn't play it in 2023. I played it early 2024. Spoiler, it will probably be in my top solo games of 2024. I've been LOVING Mythwind. 😊

  • @WiseWizardGames
    @WiseWizardGames2 ай бұрын

    I love Eila so much - deb

  • @hanslamal5632
    @hanslamal56323 ай бұрын

    Rove is a wonderful game indeed! I think there's an Aqua Rove coming very soon 🙃🥳

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm so excited for Aqua Rove! 😊👏🏻

  • @jasonv8516
    @jasonv85162 ай бұрын

    Hi friend!!!!🎉

  • @eloblht
    @eloblht3 ай бұрын

    Can you share where you buy your games here in Canada? I can’t seem to find Witchcraft! anywhere 😊

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    I usually purchase from Board Game Bliss, Board Game Bandit or 401 Games! Those are the online places. I also support my local game store called J&Js. 😊 I think Witchcraft is currently unavailable but should be coming back soon!

  • @kitcarpo4745
    @kitcarpo47453 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the vid, and as someone with Isle of Cats who had declined Explore and Draw but has now changed his mind... EDIT: Rats! Legacy of Yu to. :D

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    HAHA Sorry! 😂 They are both great!

  • @christalynjeanne8919
    @christalynjeanne89192 ай бұрын

    Where can I buy Witchcraft! if I am in the USA? I can't find it easily on the interwebs.

  • @albertolopes829
    @albertolopes8292 ай бұрын

    Don't want to make you sad, but considering the setting of Witchcraft, the place the revealed witches are sent to is worse than prison.

  • @sorenjochens7952
    @sorenjochens79523 ай бұрын

    You should give Regicide a try :)

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    I've played that 2 player on BGA! It was fun! I should definitely try it solo soon!

  • @mikeforner7797
    @mikeforner77973 ай бұрын

    is that sweater a genuine " Theo Huxtable " ?

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    3 ай бұрын

    🤣👏🏻

  • @stefanopaolini1345
    @stefanopaolini13452 ай бұрын

    Resist! Has an amazing theme about fighting the fascist oppression in Spain... It's a bit more nuanced and heroic than "war"

  • @ekurisona663
    @ekurisona6633 ай бұрын

    hey jenna - i havent seen anyone talking about the mythwind 'all-in' price of $385 - what is going on with gamefound and kickstarters - this seems totally out of control to me - 1% of families would be able to pay that for a boardgame - im so confused by the business model and the silence from the bg community about it - am i crazy? 🙃

  • @nihlify

    @nihlify

    3 ай бұрын

    Most kickstarters aren't targeting families.

  • @kigerspirit

    @kigerspirit

    3 ай бұрын

    Ever since the pandemic, most people seem to have an endless supply of excess money to spend on extravagant things and experiences.

  • @ghattem

    @ghattem

    3 ай бұрын

    All in pledges are ridiculously expensive, but also unnecessary. I don’t need an art book or stationery. The base game pledge is only $85. I have the base game already. If I back anything from this it will be the new game play pledge for $40.

  • @df15ch13
    @df15ch133 ай бұрын

    1st!

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    3 ай бұрын

    Woop woop! 🎉

  • @df15ch13

    @df15ch13

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TheBoardGameGarden HAPPY! HAPPY! HAPPY! to see Ü enjoy Eila & it made the Top 3! WOOP! WOOP! 🙌🏼

  • @mabos555
    @mabos5553 ай бұрын

    What no cyberion? Boooo

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    Nope! Haven't tried that one yet! I actually just recently picked up Onirim, Sylvion, Castellion and Nautilion! Excited to try them and eventually pick up Cyberion as well. I've heard great things. 👍🏻

  • @adriang6259
    @adriang62593 ай бұрын

    Love your content and you seem quite sweet but you could probably cut this down to about twenty minutes. Maybe I'm too impatient.

  • @jenpants

    @jenpants

    2 ай бұрын

    She added time stamps, you could have just skipped through them. She doesn't need to change anything.

  • @adriang6259

    @adriang6259

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jenpants yeah ok you had to add your 2 cents worth.

  • @TheBoardGameGarden

    @TheBoardGameGarden

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the constructive criticism. 😊 I'm fully aware I talk a lot and honestly that is just how I am! I love talking about board games. HAHA. Feel free to play it on 1.5x speed or skip through. I totally understand the chattiness is not for everyone. Appreciate the support!

  • @Allgloss312

    @Allgloss312

    Ай бұрын

    @@TheBoardGameGardeni for one love the chattiness. I feel like i waste my time watching a video where they are going over 10 games in 5 minutes and they barely give any details or thoughts. Love that you can take the criticism but especially love that you arent afraid to make the content you wanna make! I make book content on tiktok and my vids are like often over 5 minutes long and i know many people wont watch them cuz of that but idc because i love talking about the things i love and the people who like it like it and the people who dont dont. You just popped up in my recommended and this vid def earned a sub from me 👍

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