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The Best 1 Player Board Games of 2023 – Reviewed and Top Rated

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SaleRank No. #1
City of Games The Isle of Cats - Rescue as Many Cats As Possible for 1-4 Players, Ages 8+
  • Officially Licensed
  • Save as many cats as possible before the evil Lord Vesh arrives!
  • Includes Solo & Family Mode
  • 1-4 Players | Ages 8+ | 60-90 Minutes Playing Time
  • Manage Resources, Rescue Cats, Find Treasures, Befriend Oshax, and Read Ancient Lessons!
SaleRank No. #2
Bag of Dungeon - DARE YOU ENTER THE DRAGON'S LAIR? - A family fantasy adventure board game for 1-4 players ages 7 and up
  • Play solo, cooperative or competitive with up to 4 players. Delve deeper and deeper into the catacombs to find the Ring and try to get out alive. Includes Standard (simple) or Advanced rules
  • Battle classic monsters, goblins, trolls, skeletons and more. Can you defeat the fearsome Red Dragon who guards the exit? Find magical items and powerful weapons to upgrade your characters
  • Collect spells, potions and armour. Use ranged weapons to fight from afar, or get up close with your trusty sword to defeat your foes. A randomly generated dungeon crawler - no two games are the same!
  • Set up and start playing in 3 minutes. Lightning-fast combat - simple but rewarding. A broad appeal across different ages and experiences. Play male or female characters - elf, dwarf, human or healer
  • A great family game introducing players to fantasy tabletop gaming. Small, lightweight and perfect for home, holiday or travel. Includes 11 additional Dragon Scroll quests
SaleRank No. #3
Asmadi Games One Deck Dungeon, For 168 months to 9600 months
  • One Deck Dungeon is a 1-2 player cooperative game
  • 30-45 minute playing time
  • With multiple sets, you can add more players
  • he game is very easy to learn, featuring intuitive dice mechanics and thematic skills and abilities.
  • Polish (Publication Language)
Rank No. #4
Final Girl: Happy Trails Horror – Board Game by Van Ryder Games – Core Box Required to Play - 1 Player – Board Games for Solo Play – 20-60 Minutes of Gameplay – Teens and Adults Ages 14+
  • IMPORTANT: This Feature Film box is not playable by itself and requires you to also own the Core Box.
  • BE THE HERO: You alone must survive and defeat the killer butcher at the summer camp.
  • CLASSIC TROPES: Summer camp turns deadly in The Happy Trails Horror. Produced by Evan Derrick, this Feature Film box stars Hans - The Butcher, who murders and feasts on unsuspecting campers.
  • BEAUTIFUL ART: Each Feature Film Box is double-sided, with amazingly illustrated covers on the front AND back.
  • MIX AND MATCH: Each Feature Film Box features a unique Killer and iconic Location, and the more Feature Films you have, the more killer/location combinations you can experience!
SaleRank No. #5
Choose Your Own Adventure House of Danger Board/ Strategy Game | Cooperative Adventure Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 10+ | 1+ Players | Average Playtime 1+ Hours | Made by Z-Man Games
  • ICONIC STORY COMES TO LIFE: The beloved Choose Your Own Adventure series transforms into an engaging narrative adventure game.
  • HOUSE OF DANGER AWAITS: Join friends and family for an exciting journey through the House of Danger, filled with risks, laughter, and thrills.
  • CHARMING PROSE: Immerse yourself in the classic Choose Your Own Adventure style with charming prose that captivates players of all ages.
  • ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES: Navigate through thousands of gaming paths within the story, ensuring each adventure is unique.
  • RETRO AESTHETIC: Experience an original and nostalgic aesthetic that adds a unique touch to your gaming experience.
Rank No. #6
Cantaloop Breaking Into Prison (Book 1)| Interactive Adventure Game | Puzzle Game | Fun Game for Teens and Adults | Ages 13 and Up | 1 Player | Average Playtime 5 Hours | Made by Lookout Games
  • INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE GAME: Play as the small-time criminal Oz "Hook" Carpenter who returns from exile seeking revenge on the person who made him leave. In order to take on the most powerful crook in the city, you need to assemble a team of people with a unique set of skills.
  • STRATEGY GAME: This interactive story is driven by puzzle solving and exploration. Talk to characters and gather your crew to move forward in the story. Search for items, collect them and figure out where to use them and combine them to solve riddles.
  • CHALLENGING EXPLORATION GAME: Cantaloop tells a non-linear story full of quirky characters, useless items and tough riddles. Explore 20 beautifully illustrated locations, talk to characters and solve tricky puzzles to gather your crew in this fun interactive game.
  • EASY TO LEARN: Cantaloop is an interactive book and so are the rules. The introduction of the book teaches you all rules on the fly so that studying the rules is not necessary! LOOKING FOR MORE ADVENTURES? Check out the rest of the Cantaloop Trilogy to solve more challenging riddles.
  • NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This interactive book for teens and adults is designed for one player and is suitable for ages 13 and up. The average playtime is 5 hours. After you finish the story, you can pass it along to family and friends.
SaleRank No. #7
The Initiative Board Game | Strategy/Narrative Puzzle/ Escape Room Game for Adults and Kids | Ages 8 and up | 1 to 4 Players | Average Playtime 30 – 60 Minutes | Made by Unexpected Games
  • IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A CAPTIVATING MYSTERY: Uncover secrets and unravel the enigma in this immersive story-driven adventure.
  • COOPERATIVE GAMEPLAY AT ITS BEST: Collaborate with friends as you work together to overcome challenges and solve intricate puzzles.
  • EVOLVING CAMPAIGN WITH ENDLESS SURPRISES: Experience a dynamic narrative that evolves with each decision, providing endless replayability.
  • CUSTOMIZABLE CHARACTERS AND BRANCHING STORYLINES: Personalize your journey and explore multiple paths, shaping the outcome of the game.
  • PREMIUM COMPONENTS FOR AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: Delight in high-quality miniatures, stunning artwork, and meticulously crafted game elements.
SaleRank No. #8
Final Girl Core Box – Board Game by Van Ryder Games 1 Player – Board Games for Solo Play – 20-60 Minutes of Gameplay – Teens and Adults Ages 14+ - English Version
  • IMPORTANT: This Core box is NOT playable by itself and requires you to also own at least one Feature Film Box.
  • CHOOSE A FILM: The Final Girl Core Box contains the basic rules and all the general components that are needed to play a game of Final Girl when combined with at least one Feature Film box.
  • REMORSELESS KILLERS: Playing on a famous horror movie trope, Final Girl is a solitaire-only game that puts the player in the shoes of a female protagonist who must kill the slasher if she wants to survive.
  • MIX AND MATCH: Each Feature Film Box features a unique Killer and iconic Location, and the more Feature Films you have, the more killer/location combinations you can experience!
  • REPLAY ABILITY: Killers and locations each have their own specific terror cards that will be shuffled together to create a unique experience with various combinations of scenarios for you to play!
Rank No. #9
Age of Civilization Strategy Card Game, Board Games, Pocket, Travel and Family Friendly 1-4 Players Board Game Adventure and Brain Teaser
  • QUICKLY COLLECT RESOURCES, RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES, BUILD WONDERS, AND PREPARE FOR WAR! Age of Civilization is a streamlined pocket card game version of the well-known civilization game for 1-4 players. Unlike other card games each player can play as 3 civilizations in 30 minutes!
  • UNIQUE GAMING MECHANISM ALLOWS FOR AMAZING REPLAYABILITY - The set-up for every game is greatly different, providing a high replay-ability to players. Players will have to analyse the characteristics of every era you are facing and make the best choice for your kingdom development.
  • DEVELOPS YOUR CRITICAL SKILLS - During the game, players will have use the cards to reveal different challenges to overcome. Each kingdom has different strengths and weaknesses and you will need your wit and determination to develop a culture for your people, build your empire and conquer for glory!
  • WHO IS THIS GAME FOR? Age of Civilization is the perfect board game for adults teens and kids who are into turn based strategy games, especially those who want a quick game in 30 minutes or less!
  • TRUSTED BY FANS WORLDWIDE - Over 10,000 backers backed us in Kickstarter. AOC ranks 895 in the Strategy Game Rank and the average rating is 7.3 on Boardgamegeek website.
SaleRank No. #10
Bloodborne The Board Game | Strategy/ Horror / Adventure Game | Cooperative Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 14+ | 1-4 Players | Average Playtime 60-90 Minutes | Made by CMON
  • STRATEGY BOARD GAME: In this cooperative game, players take on the role of Hunters working together to uncover the mysteries hidden within the city of Yharnam. A plague that turns people into beasts spreads through the city. Fight through beasts, monsters, and townsfolk alike to survive the night and discover the source of this madness.
  • ADVENTURE GAME: Saving the city is a multi-step process with many quests along the way. Game features unique Trick Weapons with various forms and powers so Hunters must think quickly and adapt their tactics to overcome their foes. Learn their behavior, exploit their weaknesses, and strike them down.
  • INNOVATIVE CARD-BASED COMBAT: Combat is resolved using your combat decks, letting you choose just how you want to attack, with enemy decks that keep you on your toes. Customize your combat deck as the game progresses.
  • HIGHLY VARIABLE: Detailed game tiles are highly modular and allow you to build the board as you play, so no two games are ever the same. With its unique card-driven combat, luck has little place here. Success or failure will depend on your choices and how you approach each engagement.
  • NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This cooperative board game for teens and adults can be played with 1 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 14 and up. The average playtime is 60 to 90 minutes.
Rank No. #11
Thunderworks Games - Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale | Award-Winning Game of Fantasy Map Drawing | Strategy Board Game | Flip and Write | Family Game for 1-100 Players | 30-45 Minutes
  • EXPLORE THE WILDERNESS: The Queen has tasked you with scouting new territories in the World of Ulos, first introduced in the hit game Roll Player!
  • DRAW YOUR MAP: 100 double-sided map sheets challenge players to draw unique terrain shapes on their maps over the course of four “seasons.”
  • BEWARE OF MONSTERS: It’s an Ambush! Draw these beastly attackers, but be sure to surround them swiftly before they cost you dearly…
  • UNIQUE SCORING: Goals are randomly selected each game, creating different scoring challenges and combos each time you play.
  • English (Publication Language)
Rank No. #12
Final Girl: Slaughter in The Groves – Board Game by Van Ryder Games – Core Box Required to Play - 1 Player – Board Games for Solo Play – 20-60 Minutes of Gameplay – Teens and Adults Ages 14+
  • IMPORTANT: This Feature Film box is not playable by itself and requires you to also own the Core Box.
  • COMPELLING STORY: Each year, thousands of tourists flock to the "Ancient Groves" in Africa to see ancient and beautiful settings, artifacts, and places of worship. Vacations turn to nightmares when the masked killer, Inkanyamba, arrives to exact revenge on behalf of the gods
  • MIX AND MATCH: Each Feature Film Box features a unique Killer and iconic Location, and the more Feature Films you have, the more killer/location combinations you can experience!
  • BEAUTIFUL ART: Each Feature Film Box is double-sided, with amazingly illustrated covers on the front AND back.
  • INNOVATIVE DESIGN: The magnetically attached box covers are removable, with the reverse of each functioning as the Killer and Location boards respectively.
SaleRank No. #13
Bristol 1350 Board Game of Strategy, Deceit, and Luck for 1-9 Players
  • BRISTOL 1350: The dreaded Black Death has descended upon Bristol and you need to escape! To win, be on the first cart out of town while avoiding players who are secretly infected with the plague.
  • SOLO & PARTY GAME MODES: Bristol 1350 is a light strategy and social deduction game for 1-9 players ages 13 years and older. Learn in 10 minutes and play in 20-40 minutes. Includes solo play mode.
  • CONTENTS: 1 magnetic book box, 9 character cards, 27 remedy cards, 28 symptom cards, 3 miniature carts, 1 linen pouch, 1 rulebook, 9 wood pawns, 1 rubber playing map, 6 custom apple/rat dice.
  • FAST PACED GAME: Avoid those with the Black Plague (or try to infect others if you already have it!) in this medieval themed game of racing and deceit. Game includes quick turns with full-group interaction.
  • GAMEPLAY: Begin in 1 of 3 carts & try to be the first out of town. If anyone on your cart has the plague when you finish, you die! Play until an all-healthy cart crosses or everyone has the plague.
SaleRank No. #14
theory11 Box ONE Board Game Presented by Neil Patrick Harris 1 player
  • From the brainwaves of Neil Patrick Harris comes an interactive board game
  • An ever-evolving board game of trivia, puzzles, and adventure!
  • Designed to challenge only ONE person - and that person is YOU. Can you handle it?
  • One of the most highly rated and reviewed board games ever produced.
  • Ages 14+ and internet access is required
SaleRank No. #15
Rio Grande Games Friday
  • 1-player game
  • Takes about 30 minutes to play
  • Unique and fun
  • The mission of Rio Grande Games is to promote the playing of games, which offer the players choices
SaleRank No. #16
What Next? Cooperative Pick Your Path Adventure Board Game, 1-4 Players
  • ADVENTURE AWAITS: A pick your path cooperative board game, perfect for family night or friends. Featuring colossal koalas, renegade robots and an angry old lady with a bazooka. Discover new paths and challenges every time you play.
  • PICK YOUR PATH TOGETHER, DIFFERENT EVERY TIME: You’re being chased through the jungle by a giant koala. Will you vote to climb up a tree and hide? Or will you choose to escape through the swamp instead?
  • 60+ ACTION-PACKED CHALLENGES: From puck-flicking to shape building, card throwing to role playing, in this board game there are over 60 unique mini games that you’ll need to master as you go.
  • PERIL AROUND EVERY CORNER: Whenever someone takes a wrong turn or fails a challenge, you’ll have to add a peril piece to the ‘Tower of Peril’. If it topples, this cooperative board game over for everyone!
  • PLAY SOLO, WITH 2 PLAYERS OR MORE: Looking for one player board games? Well, all the adventures and challenges can be completed with 1-4 players (ages 10 and up). A perfect board game for couples, families and friends.
SaleRank No. #17
Fallout The Board Game (Base) | Strategy | Apocalyptic Adventure Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 14 and up | 1 to 4 Players | Average Playtime 2-3 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games
  • SURVIVE AND THRIVE: Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world where survival is just the beginning.
  • EXPLORE THE WASTELAND: Roam through a devastated landscape, encountering mutated creatures and challenges.
  • QUESTS AND SKILLS: Complete challenging quests and enhance your survivor's skills for ultimate success.
  • BALANCE THE FACTIONS: Navigate the feuding factions as you secure your spot in a changing society.
  • BASED ON THE HIT VIDEO GAME: Experience the Fallout universe in this exciting adventure board game.
SaleRank No. #18
Katamino | Puzzle Game for Kids and Families | Ages 6+ | 1 to 2 Players | 10 Minutes
  • OVER 500 CHALLENGES: Play it again and again, increasing the difficulty and changing the shapes used in each puzzle!
  • SOLO OR COMPETITIVE: Tweak the rules to play with another player, trying to be the first to completely fill your side of the board.
  • BEAUTIFUL WOODEN PIECES: Leave the game setup on your coffee table between challenges, since the attractive and colorful pieces make a nice accent to your decor.
  • CLASSIC PUZZLE: The game has had success for decades on end since its original release in the '90s, making it a true classic in the puzzle genre.
  • UNIVERSAL GAMEPLAY: This brain teaser is enjoyed by kids and adults alike, since the rules are easy to understand and the puzzle is satisfying.
SaleRank No. #19
Final Girl: Haunting of Creech Manor – Board Game by Van Ryder Games – Core Box Required to Play - 1 Player – Board Games for Solo Play – 20-60 Minutes of Gameplay – Teens and Adults Ages 14+
  • IMPORTANT: This Feature Film box is not playable by itself and requires you to also own the Core Box.
  • CLASSIC TROPES: In The Haunting of Creech Manor, when a family moves into infamous Creech Manor, their little girl Carolyn begins noticing supernatural phenomena.
  • MIX AND MATCH: Each Feature Film Box features a unique Killer and and iconic Location, and the more Feature Films you have, the more killer/location combinations you can experience!
  • BEAUTIFUL ART: Each Feature Film Box is double-sided, with amazingly illustrated covers on the front AND back.
  • INNOVATIVE DESIGN: The magnetically attached box covers are removable, with the reverse of each functioning as the Killer and Location boards respectively.
Rank No. #20
Horrible Guild Evergreen - (English), Abstract Strategy Board Game, Board Game for Adults and Family, Allowing a Total of 1 to 4 Players, Ages 8+, 45-60 Min
  • A relaxing abstract strategy game for 1-4 players, ages 8+, under 60 minutes.
  • Supporting "Trees for the Future" for a more sustainable planet.
  • Pick a Biome card from a common pool to determine the area of your Planet you’re going to develop each round.
  • Concentrate your Trees in the most Fertile areas and let them collect Light without overshadowing each other to score points!

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