History Main / SoloTabletopGame

* ''Terraforming Mars'' has rules for solo play, where instead of trying to have more points than your opponents when you collectively complete the terraforming process, you try to do the terraforming by yourself in a limited number of generations.

* ''TabletopGame/{{Solitaire}}'' with its many variants, using a deck of standard cards. The Klondike version is the best-known type of solo tabletop game, with many computer variants, including the famous version included with UsefulNotes/MicrosoftWindows starting with version 3.0 in 1990.

* ''TabletopGame/{{Solitaire}}'' with its many variants, using a deck of standard cards. The Klondike version is the best-known type of Solo Tabletop.

* Creator/SteveJacksonGames' ''Literature/FightingFantasy'' books were an early experiment to create single-player TabletopRPG gameplay by mixing it with the ChooseYourOwnAdventure format.

So why would anyone play them alone? Well, some people could be living in a small town where few share their interest in tabletop gaming. Their schedules might not allow them to attend local tabletop gaming meetups. Others just want to be alone, though many probably just want to get the most use out of their purchases. Most hobby tabletop games cost at least $20 to $60, and some cost $100 or more.

So why would anyone play them alone? Well, some people could be living in a small town where few share their interest in tabletop gaming. Others just want to be alone, though many probably just want to get the most use out of their purchases. Most hobby tabletop games cost at least $20 to $60, and some cost $100 or more.

In general, TabletopGames are designed with at least two or three players in mind. Often there's no way to automate the physical base game, needing human players to make the decisions for each side. In the case of many Tabletop [=RPGs=], a GameMaster is required to fill the various roles that the players could not, otherwise the story would be spoiled.

But Solo Tabletop Games avert this - they could be played with just one player.

* The publishers of ''Thunderstone'' released an official variant - with a few rule changes, the single player can play the deckbuilder without the need for others. It helps that the enemies also have their own deck and when drawn a laid down into a row.

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* Dwarfstar Games in the 1980's released two solo-only roleplaying games: ''TabletopGame/BarbarianPrince'' and ''Star Smuggler''. Using boards and various pieces to keep rack of the player's progress and options, the games also used a paragraph booklet which detailed information on events and actions. However, this meant the player had to reference the booklet often.

In general, TabletopGames are designed with at least 2-3 players in mind. Often there's no way to automate the physical base game, needing human players to make the decisions for each side. In the case of many Tabletop [=RPGs=], a GameMaster is required to full the various roles that the players could not, otherwise the story would be spoiled.

So why would anyone play them alone? Well, some people could be they live in a small town where few share their interest in Tabletop Gaming. Others just want to be alone. Though many probably just want to get the most use out of their purchases (Most hobby Tabletop games cost at least $20-60, with some being $100+).

Whatever the reason, games can make this possible because of their mechanics: dice rolling and separate card decks that determine what sort of challenges or effects that occur. Others provide a solitaire variant, turning a game into a self imposed challenge. Another way is the game comes with an "AI" - in this case, a set of actions and rules that trigger based on what card is drawn, roll results, or player decisions.

* ''Chainsaw Warrior'' was marketed as a "Solo Board Game'' right on the box, though its main components are cards- the board was just used to track the player's status. Here, the player is a cybernetic supersoldier who must save New York from a zombie apocalypse by closing a dimensional rift within an hour.

* ''The Omega Virus'' allows one to four players. The antagonist is controlled by a talking electronic console placed in the center of the board, making solo play akin to a computer game. A solo player only misses out on the chance for player characters to attack each other -- and hear the Virus comment on the brazen lack of cooperation.

So why would anyone play them alone? Well, someone could be they live in a small town where few share their interest in Tabletop Gaming. Others just want to be alone. Though many probably just want to get the most use out of their purchases (Most hobby Tabletop games cost at least $20-60, with some being $100+).

* ''Terraforming Mars'' has rules for solo play, where instead of trying to have more points than your opponents when you collectively complete the terraforming process, you try to do the terraforming by yourself in a limited number of generations.

So why would anyone play them alone? Well, someone could be they live in a small town where few share their interest in Tabletop Gaming. Others just want to be alone. Though many probably just want to get the most use out of their purchases (Most hobby Tabletop games can cost $20-50, at least).

* ''Castellion'', set in the ''Oniverse'', is a solo/co-op title laying game. The player must use their tile's abilities and their layout to protect their castle from invaders.

* Dwarfstar Games in the 1980's released two solo-only roleplaying games: ''Barbarian Prince'' and ''Star Smuggler''. Using boards and various pieces to keep rack of the player's progress and options, the games also used a paragraph booklet which detailed information on events and actions. However, this meant the player had to reference the booklet often.

* The 2005 version of ''TabletopGame/ArkhamHorror'' and its spin-offs ''TabletopGame/ElderSign'' and ''Eldritch Horror'' are listed for 1-8 Players. Game encounters and events are made by a separate deck of cards, while a character template covers the actions of the BigBad.
* ''Chainsaw Warrior'' was marketed as a "Solo Board Game'' right on the box, though its main components are cards- the board was just used to track the player's status. Here, the player is a cybernetic supersoldier who must save New York from a zombie apocalypse by closing a dimensional rift within in hour.
* The 2011 version of ''TabletopGame/MageKnight'' (1-4 Players). For solo play, there is a simulated player.
* ''Tiny Epic Galaxies'' has the players in the role of an expanding Space Empire. The retail version includes a solo option, by having several different AI-boards. The difficulty of these Rogue Galaxies go from Beginner to ''Epic''.
* ''VideoGame/XCOMEnemyUnknown - the Board Game'' is for 1 - 4 players, who battle against aliens whose actions are determined by chance. There is also an app required, which gives random events and helps with combat calculation.
* ''The Omega Virus'' allows 1-4 players. The antagonist is controlled by a talking electronic console placed in the center of the board, making solo play akin to a computer game. A solo player only misses out on the chance for player characters to attack each other -- and hear the Virus comment on the brazen lack of cooperation.
* ''Minion Hunter'' is a cooperative board game for 1-6 players. Enemy activity is controlled entirely by dice rolls and a deck of shuffled cards.
* Several standalone TabletopGame/Warhammer40000 ''GaidenGames'' have solo options, including ''Execution Force'' and ''Bommerz Over Da Sulfur River.''

* ''TabletopGame/{{Solitaire}}'' with its many variants, using a deck of standard cards. The Klondike version is the most well known type of Solo Tabletop.

* ''Flip City'' is listed for 1-4 players. Using variant rules, every time the player reshuffles their deck, they remove one card from the common pool. The player must achieve a victory condition before the card pool is empty.

* The DeckbuildingGame ''Legendary'' has a solitaire-only spin offs based on the ''ALIEN'' and ''Predator'' movies.

* ''One Deck Dungeon'' is RPG-style card game in the style of Roguelikes. The titular Deck contains all the monsters and treasure cards, and the Boss Monster is a template that is played when the players reach the end.

* Creator/SteveJacksonGames's ''Literature/FightingFantasy'' books were an early experiment to create single-player TabletopRPG gameplay by mixing it with the ChooseYourOwnAdventure format.

* Several standalone TabletopGame/Warhammer40000 ''GaidenGame Gaiden games'' have solo options, including ''Execution Force'' and ''Bommerz Over Da Sulfur River.''

* ''Sylvion'' is a tower defense game, where the cards are arranged form the outline of a grid and the enemy cards move towards the target. Not only is the enemy are self-running, the game also comes with expansions and rules to increase the difficulty.

* Several standalone Warhammer40K ''GaidenGame Gaiden games'' have solo options, including ''Execution Force'' and ''Bommerz Over Da Sulfur River.''

* The ''Mythos CCG'' is based on the ''Franchise/CthulhuMythos''. It mechanics allowed for solo play since certain card will automatically activate when drawn, such as Monsters.

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There's plenty of house rules by fans to allow their favorite games for solo play. To help narrow things down, examples listed as variants should be official.

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