Let's Talk Solitaire.....

So Dad's Army then?

Had to look that up...But that's what it sounds like...But without the comedy.

ThirstyMan wrote: So Dad's Army then?

Precisely. But done by the guys who did the notable solitaire title--and world's only playable Falklands game--"Where there is Discord."

Yes, I may have to get this Falklands game. It seems to be the kind of thing I like.

EDIT: God prices are absurd on BGG (>$100)

Anyone want to get rid of their copy?

Rarity and ridiculous production are responsible for the super high prices. I've played it once and made some fundamental errors so put it away. I've not felt the desire to pull it out again. The one thing that struck me was how retardedly big the board is. Nothing should be out of arm's reach in a solo game.

In other random thoughts. Anybody have knowledge or thoughts on the up coming GMT solo game about the dam buster raids of WW2, Enemy Coast Ahead?

repoman wrote: In other random thoughts. Anybody have knowledge or thoughts on the up coming GMT solo game about the dam buster raids of WW2, Enemy Coast Ahead?

Funny you bring this up, last night I started watching NOVA's Busting Hitler's Dams which covers this topic. Watching the first half has really piqued my interest in this game.

All I know is what is in the summary on BGG, which is pretty detailed and worth the read. It sounds like the bulk of the game is largely the pre-work leading up to the raid - Training crew, performing recon, modifying the aircraft. Then once you assign crew to planes and decide to launch the raid it seems like you just let loose and see if your prep work and decisions leading up pay off.

I kind of get the impression, and I could be wrong, that the prep-period of the game is where you're active and involved. The second part sounds a bit like B-17:QotS where you take on more of a spectator role.

20 years ago, Blackbeard was my reentry into the hobby. Played it a ton and it's still on my top 10, if only in a hall-of-fame "thanks for the memories" sense.

I've played a bunch of the AH games over the years, including bears like Carrier and Tokyo Express.

I have a bunch of newer games from GMT, DVG, DG, and VPG, many of the latter (Legions of Darkness being my favorite SoS title, and In Magnificent Style being my overall fave). I've dabbled in a bunch of the Euros with solo rules.

At this point of my life (until I retire in 10-20 years), Mage Knight is really the only solo game I need and the only one I've played the past few months (I played it 2p long before then). Between the different published scenarios, fan-made supplements, and the ability to design your own characters and scenarios (which I have done), it has tremendous replay value and is a good challenge if a bit of a mess to set up.

dave wrote: I've played a bunch of the AH games over the years, including bears like Carrier and Tokyo Express.

If you're ever in the Kansas City area you have an open invitation to come by and each me either! I'll even provide beer.

Yggdrasill is a very puzzle type co-op that plays well co-op. the theme carries it for me as it ties into the mechanics fairly well.

Anyone try that Cards against Cthulhu game from DVG?

The iPad version of that is really good- very underrated.