Single-player games: a roundup of time-killing games
Introducing games you can play solo!
If you love diving deep into games on your own or want to find the perfect app to kill time, we’ve gathered some great board games and mobile apps just for you.
When you think of board games, you probably imagine playing with a group.
But did you know there are now board games designed specifically for solo play?
Solo board games are perfect for testing your own skills!
There are also tons of simple yet surprisingly addictive app games.
If you’re a game lover, be sure to check them out!
Solo-play games: A roundup of time-killing games (1–10)
EXIT Escape: The Game
Here’s a title that won the 2017 Spiel des Jahres (German Game of the Year).
It turns an escape room into a board game, where you work together to solve a series of puzzles and escape from places like a derelict cabin or a laboratory.
There are several entries in the series.
The drawback is that each game can only be played once, but it’s great for playing with friends or family.
2048
When you hear “2048,” you might think of the near future, but this is actually a puzzle game where you slide tiles within a 4×4 grid to merge identical numbers and create larger ones.
You play with the goal of eventually making a tile with 2048.
If the board fills up with numbers, you lose, so the key is to plan ahead when moving the tiles.
Crossy Road
This is a game where you become a chicken and keep crossing busy roads.
Developed by an Australian game company, it became a hit mobile game that achieved one million downloads in its first week without any advertising.
The fact that anyone can try it once without needing detailed rules might be one of the reasons for its success.
Draw it
Players draw pictures based on given prompts, and a computer with AI capabilities tries to recognize them.
The player who gets the most correct recognitions within the time limit wins.
It’s also fun if the opponent guesses, “Could it be ___?” while you’re drawing.
The key might be to quickly grasp the key features of the prompt and turn them into a drawing fast.
Playcraft
An online game where players can freely create anything, build worlds more easily than in similar games, and play within them.
However, since all on-screen text is in English, it may be easier to use for people who understand English to some extent.
It is developed by a Canadian company.
Goritia
A single-player card game called “Goritia.” Simply put, it’s a gorilla game.
There are only two types of cards: gorillas and bananas.
The goal is to expand the gorillas’ habitat, increasing their numbers by feeding them bananas.
Line up seven or more gorillas horizontally to win.
Robinson Crusoe
If you want a deep, solo board gaming experience, Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island is highly recommended! It’s a game where you use cards to develop Robinson, who has washed ashore on your island.
The fun lies in figuring out how to clear the challenges under various constraints, such as health rules.
With adjustable difficulty levels, you can play it over and over.
