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Game Info
Year
2019
Players
2-4
Age
14+
Playtime
90 min
Collection
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Description
Alone is a sci-fi survival horror / dungeon crawler game that will pit a single, stranded hero against 1-3 evil masterminds who will do their best to stop the hero from completing a quest to discover the truth and save his companions.
The Evil players always have the full map of the scenario in front of them, hidden behind a huge screen. They manage all the events happening during the game, and try to stop the Hero from completing his objectives.
The Hero can only see the Sector of the map he is in, and from there he will have to explore the map. All kind of horrors may be hiding in the darkness, so he will have to be cautious. At the end of each round, the portions of the map he explored will be removed from the table: only the Sector he is in will stay visible... the Hero will have to put his memory to test, if he doesn't want to get lost!
The story of the game will be unfolded through several scenarios, each one divided into several chapters. Each chapter has an objective for the Hero to complete, while the Evil players will have to stop him (or try to fulfill a different objective of their own). The outcome of each chapter will influence the gameplay of the subsequent one: each scenario is conceived with a branching storyline that can adapt to the actions of the players: if the Hero completes his goals, his life will be easier in the next chapter... but that is also true for the Evil players!
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Watch It Played Biography at 13:46
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I consider myself a board game media junkie anytime I have spare time I'm usually watching a video review or a walkth through or I am listening to a podcast
- he does such a wonderful job of presenting how a game works in his video he couples that with excellent video work and then all the editing that goes into that I just it's it takes a lot of time and effort he does them so well it just I always walk away understanding how the game works
- there's nothing pushy about it I always walk away knowing exactly what he thinks about the game and I never feel like um he's closed the door on on what I should think about the game either
- basically on the board game geek forums there is a a section that's that's dedicated to the geek of the week and they give a thread each week to a new board game geek member well not not necessar a new member but to a different one each week
- the first serious game that I remember playing oddly enough was a war game actually which surprises me because I don't really have war games in my collection today
- I think I must have somewhere along the line Associated what I perceived to be all this incredible fun tied into these very thick complex rules
- the Box said something like um you know would take you 2 hours to 2 months to play depending on what you played
- I came to realize that I'm not going to be able to teach this game anyone who's going to want to play it with me
- I wonder if that's part of why I get so much meaningful satisfaction out of making these videos I do about teaching games some of them complex and feeling um connected to the other people that I'm you know through online teaching these games too
- This was it for me um when I saw this game on Board Game Geek I got excited because there was the complexity yes there was the complexity there but all of these components and were really goodlooking and and dripping with theme
- I mean this is this is what I was looking for if you will this was the The Thing I needed to get me back and interested in this hobby really full force
- I didn't really realize that games like this existed and that got me going to board game geek all the time
- I really enjoyed watching his videos and it was very inspiring to me it made me think this this is what I would want to do
- I have this I I say it's almost an irrational aversion to giving my opinion about games over the Internet because I never mind it when anyone else does it like that's that's great I don't always agree with all the opinions I hear but I enjoy hearing other Gamers opinions about games but I think on a personal level so I'm not critiquing anyone else who does this but just on a personal level I struggle with the idea if I tell someone A Game's really great and they go and buy it and they hate it I'm going to feel like I cause them to waste money
- This was it I was now getting to play games outside the four walls of my own home with other people they were continuing to play with me and they seem to be enjoying it and I was really enjoying it
- what surprised me believe me it was a surprise was that other people seemed to enjoy watching along with us
- I think that's one of the one of the things that really got on to me early was instead of having just inviting a few people to join us invite everyone to join in people can leave their comments and vote for what ideas they want best that way everyone can feel like they're contributing to the gameplay
- really we just wanted to complement the other great review videos that we were enjoying ourselves
- it's really helped shape me as a gamer it's helped me evolve and and it's certainly made my enjoyment of this hobby all all the more meaningful
- that's really the big part of this hobby that I enjoy the most is that interaction
- thanks Joel thanks for this opportunity to be the geek of the week it's just another extension of being able to reach out to more Gamers and and meet them and and share that passion for this hobby
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The Dice Tower Analysis at 6:48 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Elegant and tactile production; hex pieces and board interactions feel premium.
- Simple, three-rule framework that still yields varying and interesting decisions.
Cons
- Board holes introduce assembly/punch-out friction; setup and punch-out can be cumbersome.
- Symbol clarity can be inconsistent once the board evolves, affecting readability.
Thematic elements
- colorful hex/ butterfly motif with stacked mechanics
- board with holes and inserted discs that form a changing playfield
- geometric puzzle with tactile components
Comparison games
- Kamisado (hybrid of line-building and strategic blocking)
- Dvonn (contrast with stacking/line-building)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- hole-punched board with inserted discs — At setup, discs of each color are inserted into the board and players take turns placing hex-shaped pieces onto the board, which interacts with the disc holes to form a dynamic landscape.
- Pattern Building — Players aim to form an unbroken line of their color from one edge to the opposite edge, or to form a loop, or to block the opponent entirely (i.e., render them unable to move).
- pattern completion and line-building — Players aim to form an unbroken line of their color from one edge to the opposite edge, or to form a loop, or to block the opponent entirely (i.e., render them unable to move).
- stack dynamics and visibility — Even after placing pieces around a disc, the disc symbol remains visible, which helps players track the state, but some players found it visually cluttered.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is one of the better abstract games I've played in a while, I got to say.
- I love games that quickly develop into that feeling of oh, I might make a mistake.
- The look is very sci-fi Tron kind of thing.
- This game has rising tension back and forth trying to be careful not to give you the winning spot.
- The production is nice, but there are holes in the board that require extra setup and punch-out.
- I’m going to give this one a nine out of 10.
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cardboardrhino Rules Teach at 0:11 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Asymmetrical gameplay with distinct hero and evil player experiences
- Deep setup and campaign/scenario structure
- Rich memory/map reveal mechanics and lighting interactions
- Dynamic combat with dice and experience rewards
- Scenarios offer branching narratives across campaigns
Cons
- Complex rules may have a steep learning curve
- Asymmetric information may be challenging for new players
- Campaign setup and management may be time-consuming
Thematic elements
- Survival, deduction, asymmetric conflict, memory-based exploration
- Sci-fi dungeon labyrinth where a single hero must survive against evil masterminds
- Branching campaign with 12 scenarios; episodic story that adapts to player decisions
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- asymmetric player roles — One hero vs. multiple evil players with separate objectives.
- Bullet time / adrenaline economy — Adrenaline tokens enable a second action in a turn (bullet time).
- Dice combat with light/dark modifiers — Dice outcomes depend on sector lighting; fighting creatures uses different dice.
- Hero sheet with tracked stats — Hero has health, self-control, items, round/missions, and a reaction track.
- Hidden information asymmetry — Evil players see the full map while the hero only sees the parts of the labyrinth they can observe.
- Lights and visibility — Lights affect movement and enemy abilities; lighting conditions influence outcomes.
- Memory and map clearing — End-of-round labyrinth parts are removed to simulate clearing and memory.
- Mission system and progression — Hero starts with missions; completing starting and mid-game missions drives branching outcomes.
- Movement and line of sight — Movement between sectors; doors reveal adjacent sectors and lines of sight.
- Noise, danger tokens, and map tension — Creatures generate noise; players tell the hero the direction and manage danger tokens.
- Reaction cards for evil players — Two selected reaction decks per game; cards influence hero actions and trigger effects.
- Scavenge and item upgrade — Draw items from decks and upgrade items using charges and upgrades.
- scenario-based campaign — 12 scenarios in a scenario book; progression influences later chapters.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the evil players can see everything
- the hero doesn't see the map but always sees the labyrinth where the action takes place
- the labyrinth is a sort of zoomed in view of the map and it represents only the parts of the map that the hero can actually see at a specific moment
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Board Game Hangover Top List at 4:14 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- Potentially strong strategy
Cons
- Less exposure and familiarity
Thematic elements
- Strategic tile/trade decisions
- Abstract/ economic game
- Abstract strategy
Comparison games
- Katan
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Resource management — Manage resources for scoring.
- tile placement — Place pieces to claim zones.
- Tile placement / area control — Place pieces to claim zones.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- number one was Azul I had it in the first spot
- number two it might not be on the list
- number nine is Wingspan actually wouldn't you believe that Wingspan was that bpan
- I want to take Katan
- Scout is number 10
- Azul top one
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