I am positively dangerous when it comes to that one. Ha! And I know exactly how it goes about finding a game you want, even if your shelves are full of unplayed games. Enjoy the research process! I know that’s not the same as playing, but learning more about games you might be interested in can be a lot of fun… And costs much less than buying everything. It’s a tip I really should actually listen to. Ha ha!

Oh I found now your old posts that Obsession is your favorite game to solo. I haven’t been able to find a copy of it yet, but it is highest on my want to play list! I just read pride and prejudice and have really wanted to “pair” it with obsession. There are no copies for sell where I live sadly, but your reviews and session reports of playing it make me want to try it even more.
I am of course happy with the games I have, I don’t want to just desire for stuff I don’t have, but you know how it goes.

You’re very welcome, and thanks for the kind words! Hope you enjoy exploring the game digitally, which should give you a pretty good idea of what it has to offer. Good luck!

Thanks for the reply. I just set up a solo 5×5, so I’ll finish that first before I try it. It’s also on BGA, so I ran through the tutorial there the other day. I think I’ll enjoy it when the time comes. I really enjoy your blog 🙂

Good question! Usually, if I hesitate over the cost of a game, that’s a sign that it’s probably not the right one for me. It’s a lot of fun solo, but is also a lot heavier than it might first appear. There is a lot of focus on optimizing your turns and it takes a fair amount of work to do well… As evidenced by my horrific negative scores. Ha ha!

Setting aside the variety in the cards, I think it’s important to understand if the underlying system is fun for you. If you’re undecided on buying, take a look at a large sample of opinions and check out the rules. How often do you think you’ll play? Solo takes me a little under and hour, yet this also calls for a pretty large amount of table space.

As someone literally nicknamed the Breaker of Wallets, I try to save wallets when I can! Although I love the solo mode and plan to play a lot more, it’s a little bit of a different mashup of mechanics that won’t be right for everyone. Good luck as you explore it some more and decide if it’s going to be right for you or not!