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Sep 15, 2026·Review·54:43·237·Watch on YouTube

Multiplayer Games Made Solo: My Top 5 Picks

Boardgaymergirl

Boardgaymergirl

Watch “Multiplayer Games Made Solo: My Top 5 Picks,” a board game review for Ark Nova from Boardgaymergirl on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by Boardgaymergirl on YouTube:

Still looking for solo game modes for popular multiplayer board games? I am back again to bring you more solo gaming goodness resources! For this video, I cover my Top 5 new to me fan-made solo modes, primarily suggested by my community! Hello there and welcome to the Boardgaymergirl channel! If you are new here, my name is Natalie and I like to play all things board games, but from a primarily solo perspective that may or may not include some silly antics. This is a ranked countdown of five fan-made solo modes that were new to me: what the multiplayer game is, how the solo mode works, upkeep, and whether these solo modes resemble the multiplayer game. If you’re hunting the best solo board games, best board games to play solo, or a better Ark Nova solo mode for that matter, start here! All links to the fan made solo mode references are listed under the timestamps for the video so that you can evaluate these fan made solo modes for yourself! ______ 00:00 Introduction 01:40 List Evaluation Criteria 03:47 #5 Faraway 11:44 #4 Tribes of the Wind 20:49 #3 The Vale of Eternity 31:20 #2 Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game 42:49 #1 Ark Nova (Arno) 53:15 More Fan Made Solo Mode Videos? ______ #5 - Faraway Solo Mode created by Orlando Sa - https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3193884/faraway-solo-variant #4 Tribes of the Wind Solo Mode created by BGG user @cold25 - https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3391651/article/46301648#46301648 #3 The Vale of Eternity Solo Mode created by Michael Kelley - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M1VAaQeraO5XplJyuP3lc5HdYEysPQKNC8lQyHoVmoc/edit?tab=t.0 Video for Solo Mode Playthrough by @OneStopCoopShop - https://youtu.be/YtzHLTB6YJI?si=W_P6w_sYze0mPHHh #2 Star Wars the Deckbuilding Game Solo Mode created by Robert J (@Azure_Death ) - https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3069939/leaders-a-star-wars-deckbuilding-game-solitaire-va Video for the Solo Mode playthrough from Azure Death - https://youtu.be/2s7vGYDSHEM?si=mvs6tfKUAxXWN74o Second video for Solo Mode playthrough from One Stop Co-op Shop - https://youtu.be/NJxmasIN-IE?si=Ft-jaD9EwXc_q3Xu #1 Ark Nova (Arno) Solo Mode created by Andre K (BGG user @anke79) - https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2823056/arno-alternative-solo-mode Solo Mode Web App - https://brdgm.me/ark-nova/ * For media requests or collaborations you can email me at boardgaymergirl@gmail.com * You can also connected with me at the links listed below Discord https://discord.gg/n7VPJ26DXB Instagram https://www.instagram.com/boardgaymergirl/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/natalie.boardgaymergirl Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/boardgaymergirl.bsky.social

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Ark Nova

Ark Nova

2021·Mathias Wigge

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Mainly reviews. Ark Nova is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 180 reviews, 78 how-to-play guides, 81 recorded sessions, 50 unboxings, and 43 other videos.

1 - 4 players
90 - 150 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

About Ark Nova, from BoardGameGeek:

In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal. Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards in question are: CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards). BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions. ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo. ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks. SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money. 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, special enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a special ability, are at the heart of Ark Nova. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and collect conservation points. -description from the publisher

Designer

Mathias Wigge

Artists

Steffen Bieker, Loïc Billiau, Dennis Lohausen

Publisher

Feuerland Spiele

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AnimalsEnvironmental

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