7 board games that are fun to play alone

Almost all the games in the selection are cooperative - that is, those where the participants compete not with each other, but with the game. This means that board games of this format can be played without company, without losing any fun.

1. Arkham Horror

Arkham Horror is a game set in the mythos of H. P. Lovecraft. Each participant in it becomes a detective, gets acquainted with the occult, fights ancient gods and the forces of evil, reveals secrets and tries to save the once quiet and calm town of Arkham. Whether the hero will cope with this task is unknown to anyone.

At the beginning of the game, the investigator needs to assemble his own deck with cards of weapons, special powers, skills, talismans and other items that help fight monsters, look for clues and solve puzzles during scenarios. There are several of them in the board game, they are non-linear and can be replayed many times. Gameplay is divided into myth, action, attack and rest phases and is progressed through decisions made and scenario cards.

These and other rules are described in detail in the reference book that comes with the kit. In addition, the box contains investigator cards, scenarios, resource tokens, chaos, horror, wounds, clues and hopelessness. And also - additions to the game and cycles consisting of other adventures of detectives in Arkham.

Price: 2,490 rubles.

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2. Ancient Horror

The game takes place in the same universe. An ancient and powerful evil is ready to awaken, monsters are crawling out of portals, and magical cults are gaining strength. The player's task is to save the world, even if he has to sacrifice everything for this.

The difference between this game and the previous one is that there is a playing field. You will be able to travel around the world, finding spells, collecting artifacts and gaining allies. The investigators, scenarios, skills and capabilities are also different here. This board game is replayable, there are additions to it.

Price: 4,990 rubles.

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3. Mansions of Madness

The ancient evil will not calm down. This time it has reached the piers of Innsmouth, monsters are walking along the corridors of abandoned houses, local residents are completely mad and pose a danger to detectives. The player needs to explore mansions and surrounding areas, collect evidence, fight evil spirits and decide puzzles.

To play Mansions of Madness, you need to install a special application on your smartphone, tablet or computer. It automatically forms decks and the playing field, controls monsters and various objects, and acts as a leader.

Using the application, you will need to conduct searches and interact with objects. It also takes over the calculation of the combat part of the game, describes the events taking place and controls the events of the myth phase. The program may change the task or make it more difficult to complete if the investigator is progressing too slowly.

The main goal is unknown from the very beginning. It can be opened only by collecting enough evidence and reaching a certain stage. And when you achieve it, you deserve victory.

Price: 9,990 rubles.

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4. Crime Scene: Middle Ages

In medieval Paris, the crime rate is growing, and many of the crimes look very mysterious and defy logical explanation. Ordinary guards cannot cope; local residents need the help of someone who has the skills of a detective and a magical gift. And this - knight Abelard Lavelle. The player will have to try on his role: conduct investigations, interrogate residents and search crime scenes.

The game offers several scenarios and unique investigation stories. There are also various mechanics that can break the deadlock. In addition to the standard playing field, cards and other familiar attributes, you will also need a special application to scan QR codes of locations to move around the city and character maps to dialogue with witnesses and search for material evidence.

Price: 2,490 rubles.

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5. Once Upon a Time in Chicago

A detective cooperative game in which the participant will play as a young journalist, John Fitzpatrick, writing for a famous newspaper. Despite his age, he has already become famous thanks to his sharp mind and active participation in various investigations.

Encrypted letters, strange hints, illogical clues mixed with lies - the player will have to sift out the unnecessary and expose the criminals. The set includes four cases and one mission, envelopes with evidence and tips and other attributes.

Price: 2,690 rubles.

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6. The Lord of the Rings: Journeys into Middle-earth

A co-op adventure set in the fantasy universe of John R. R. Tolkien, in which the player will become a ranger, a burglar, a leader, or something else. The choice determines the possibilities in the game and how exactly you will have to fight the darkness, explore the lands, look for artifacts and extricate yourself from incredible stories.

A special application for a smartphone generates an adventure, shows the map and options for its expansion, creates a scenario and tasks, controls enemies, helps carry out battles and saves progress.

«Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth" - base game. There is information about add-ons on the product page.

Price: 9,990 rubles.

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7. Sickle

The only strategy game in the collection. Each game is a search for a new path to victory based on starting conditions and goals. It combines combat, territory control and resource management. All this is needed to bring prosperity to one of the nations taken under patronage.

However, a fierce war, although sure, is not the only way to win. You can win if the power fulfills any of the conditions: it achieves economic success, a certain size of the army, or the proper level of popularity of the government among the controlled people.

Interacts with a live player artificial intelligence named Autom. If you install a special application on your smartphone, you will be able to fight against several Automs at once. The set includes miniatures, counters and cards for a fun game.

Price: 7,490 rubles.

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