Skip to main content
Alone box art

Alone

Game ID: GID0021670
Collection Status
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!

Year Published
2019
Transcript Analysis
Browse transcript mentions, sentiments, pros/cons, mechanics, topics, quotes, and references.
Total mentions: 3
This page: 3
Sentiment: pos 1 · mix 1 · neu 1 · neg 0
Mentions per page
Top
Showing 1–3 of 3
Video DD95-ffcTOI Dice Tower analysis at 6:48 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 31119 · mention_pk 91750
Dice Tower - Alone video thumbnail
Click to watch at 6:48 · YouTube ↗
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.
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video eFz0I26MHaU Cardboard Rhino rules teach at 0:11 sentiment: positive
video_pk 9004 · mention_pk 26543
Cardboard Rhino - Alone video thumbnail
Click to watch at 0:11 · YouTube ↗
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
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Video ZU96sumKmSc Unknown Channel top_10_list at 4:14 sentiment: neutral
video_pk 3149 · mention_pk 88468
Unknown Channel - Alone video thumbnail
Click to watch at 4:14 · YouTube ↗
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
References (from this video)
No references stored for this video.
Transcript Navigation
Top
Showing 1–3 of 3
View on BoardGameGeek