Purple Moose Plays
@purplemooseplays.bsky.social
Previews, reviews, and playthroughs of soloable board games both new and old (though to be honest, mostly new...)
Played my first game of Railroad Tiles with the Forest expansion tonight. This one was much more straightforward than the Monuments expansion, kind of just a "more stuff" expansion that adds an additional terrain type and a new token type. Still lots of fun though!
February 19, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Played my first game of Railroad Tiles with the Forest expansion tonight. This one was much more straightforward than the Monuments expansion, kind of just a "more stuff" expansion that adds an additional terrain type and a new token type. Still lots of fun though!
Played two of the scratch off games from Zach Attack! today and am already excited by what I'm seeing! (Though not loving what I'm smelling, lol, they stink of rosewater or something else flowery)
February 19, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Played two of the scratch off games from Zach Attack! today and am already excited by what I'm seeing! (Though not loving what I'm smelling, lol, they stink of rosewater or something else flowery)
After listening to the @danthurot.bsky.social interview with Zach Barth last week, I was instantly intrigued by his scratch off games and somewhat curious about the solo card games as well, so I reached out and was lucky enough to snag a few review copies!
February 19, 2026 at 4:06 AM
After listening to the @danthurot.bsky.social interview with Zach Barth last week, I was instantly intrigued by his scratch off games and somewhat curious about the solo card games as well, so I reached out and was lucky enough to snag a few review copies!
3000 subscribers on YouTube! Still can't believe the channel has come this far, yet alone even still exists. Thanks to everyone who has joined me along the way, stay tuned for a celebratory giveaway!
February 18, 2026 at 12:58 PM
3000 subscribers on YouTube! Still can't believe the channel has come this far, yet alone even still exists. Thanks to everyone who has joined me along the way, stay tuned for a celebratory giveaway!
Got Railroad Tiles to the table today, my first time playing with an expansion. First up was the Monuments expansion, that adds in an archaeologist that moves around the paths you've made with your tiles, finding monuments. Excited to try out some more!
February 18, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Got Railroad Tiles to the table today, my first time playing with an expansion. First up was the Monuments expansion, that adds in an archaeologist that moves around the paths you've made with your tiles, finding monuments. Excited to try out some more!
Need to say up front that they sponsor my channel, but if you are looking for some new games, check out Noble Knight's clearance sale going on now, and remember to use my affiliate link to help out the channel, thanks!
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February 18, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Need to say up front that they sponsor my channel, but if you are looking for some new games, check out Noble Knight's clearance sale going on now, and remember to use my affiliate link to help out the channel, thanks!
www.nobleknight.com?awid=1461
www.nobleknight.com?awid=1461
Likely won't have any new content out for it, but I just wanted to point out that Corps of Discovery is back in crowdfunding with a new upgraded edition as well as a unique two player version that's sort of a reverse take on the deduction puzzle!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/min...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/min...
Corps of Discovery: 2nd Ed. + Duo
New improvements to the hit deduction game, plus a new stand-alone 2-player game!
www.kickstarter.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Likely won't have any new content out for it, but I just wanted to point out that Corps of Discovery is back in crowdfunding with a new upgraded edition as well as a unique two player version that's sort of a reverse take on the deduction puzzle!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/min...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/min...
Bonus video on the channel this week! This time I took a look at the solo mode of Taylor Reiner's shedding game, Bested Another Time!
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Purple Moose Plays...Bested Another Time (solo) - review copy
YouTube video by Purple Moose Plays
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February 17, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Bonus video on the channel this week! This time I took a look at the solo mode of Taylor Reiner's shedding game, Bested Another Time!
youtu.be/rNf6CBinuWo?...
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Very exciting mail day today!
February 13, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Very exciting mail day today!
Finally got to try @thunderworksgames.bsky.social Citizens of the Spark today, getting a few solo plays in. Really enjoy the twist on card drafting, and all of the different ways the cards are used to interact with the game. Solo plays pretty well too! Looking forward to trying more card sets!
February 13, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Finally got to try @thunderworksgames.bsky.social Citizens of the Spark today, getting a few solo plays in. Really enjoy the twist on card drafting, and all of the different ways the cards are used to interact with the game. Solo plays pretty well too! Looking forward to trying more card sets!
Finally, I finished off the day with my first game of the solo hand management game, Adamastor! Have heard how hard this one is, and maybe it was beginner's luck, but with a nice combination of skills, I managed to make it to the end!
February 12, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Finally, I finished off the day with my first game of the solo hand management game, Adamastor! Have heard how hard this one is, and maybe it was beginner's luck, but with a nice combination of skills, I managed to make it to the end!
Next up was a few plays of the prototype of Astro ROVE, the newest iteration of @buttonshy.bsky.social ROVE. Just like aqua, the movement has been moved to the action cards, but now so have the abilities. In their place, the modules now have the ability to turn into other modules!
February 12, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Next up was a few plays of the prototype of Astro ROVE, the newest iteration of @buttonshy.bsky.social ROVE. Just like aqua, the movement has been moved to the action cards, but now so have the abilities. In their place, the modules now have the ability to turn into other modules!
Fun day of little games today. Started off with a couple plays of the chill roll and write game Daydream. Not sure this one has staying power, aside from possibly using it in my after school class, but it's a nice cozy game. Interested to try out the other board combinations.
February 12, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Fun day of little games today. Started off with a couple plays of the chill roll and write game Daydream. Not sure this one has staying power, aside from possibly using it in my after school class, but it's a nice cozy game. Interested to try out the other board combinations.
Planning on introducing my students to bag building in my class this week, so finally got ぬくみ温泉開拓記 (Nukimi Onsen Kaitakuki) to the table, trying out the solo mode! Definitely prefer this to Hanjouki, it feels like the quicker, lighter brother of Orleans, which makes it very good in my book!
February 11, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Planning on introducing my students to bag building in my class this week, so finally got ぬくみ温泉開拓記 (Nukimi Onsen Kaitakuki) to the table, trying out the solo mode! Definitely prefer this to Hanjouki, it feels like the quicker, lighter brother of Orleans, which makes it very good in my book!
Got some fun new review stuff in today!
February 11, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Got some fun new review stuff in today!
Got A Wild Venture to the table today for my first solo play. AI in this one doesn't do a ton and doesn't get in the way too much, but wow is it challenging. Got taken out 57-50 by the easy bot, but had quite a bit of fun with it!
February 11, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Got A Wild Venture to the table today for my first solo play. AI in this one doesn't do a ton and doesn't get in the way too much, but wow is it challenging. Got taken out 57-50 by the easy bot, but had quite a bit of fun with it!
New review copy from @ospreygames.bsky.social, the flip and write castle builder, Flip Pick Towers! Wasn't sure I needed another flip and write game when I requested this one, but just sat down to play a solo game of it, and have to say I'm glad I did. There's a lot of fun in this one!
February 8, 2026 at 7:06 PM
New review copy from @ospreygames.bsky.social, the flip and write castle builder, Flip Pick Towers! Wasn't sure I needed another flip and write game when I requested this one, but just sat down to play a solo game of it, and have to say I'm glad I did. There's a lot of fun in this one!
Played my first multiplayer game of HamFarm with my son, using the playmat and some of the extra upgrades that came in the last expansion as well. The game is very simple, and probably a bit too long for what it is, but it's a pretty fun one.
February 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Played my first multiplayer game of HamFarm with my son, using the playmat and some of the extra upgrades that came in the last expansion as well. The game is very simple, and probably a bit too long for what it is, but it's a pretty fun one.
Also got in some games of the upcoming tricktaker, Elevation, in prep for a preview video I'm hoping to record tomorrow!
February 6, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Also got in some games of the upcoming tricktaker, Elevation, in prep for a preview video I'm hoping to record tomorrow!
Played a bunch of solo games of Bested Another Time today. Not a whole lot going on in the solo, but it plays in like 10 minutes and is a pretty fun puzzle! Can't wait to try the multiplayer game as well!
February 6, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Played a bunch of solo games of Bested Another Time today. Not a whole lot going on in the solo, but it plays in like 10 minutes and is a pretty fun puzzle! Can't wait to try the multiplayer game as well!
Nice package from @tricktaking.bsky.social today, very excited for this! Interested to try a shedding game with a solo mode! Great art from @saibep.bsky.social as well!
February 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Nice package from @tricktaking.bsky.social today, very excited for this! Interested to try a shedding game with a solo mode! Great art from @saibep.bsky.social as well!
Newest game on the review pile, Citizens of the Spark from @thunderworksgames.bsky.social! Can't wait to dive into this one!
February 3, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Newest game on the review pile, Citizens of the Spark from @thunderworksgames.bsky.social! Can't wait to dive into this one!
New video up on the channel! Today I took a preview look at the upcoming solo only spatial puzzler from @buttonshy.bsky.social , The Daily Weather, that offers up a unique puzzle every day!
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Purple Moose Plays...The Daily Weather - Kickstarter preview
YouTube video by Purple Moose Plays
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February 3, 2026 at 1:01 AM
New video up on the channel! Today I took a preview look at the upcoming solo only spatial puzzler from @buttonshy.bsky.social , The Daily Weather, that offers up a unique puzzle every day!
youtu.be/Op2nQNbYroQ?...
youtu.be/Op2nQNbYroQ?...
Yay, my big package from Japan came today. Guess you could say I went ham on some HamFarm, now I just hope I like it, lol. Playmat is on the way too!
February 3, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Yay, my big package from Japan came today. Guess you could say I went ham on some HamFarm, now I just hope I like it, lol. Playmat is on the way too!
New video up on the channel, sponsored by @nobleknightgames.bsky.social This time I took a look at the tile laying game, Railroad Tiles, from @horribleguild.bsky.social !
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Purple Moose Plays...Railroad Tiles (solo) - sponsored by Noble Knight Games
YouTube video by Purple Moose Plays
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February 1, 2026 at 1:48 AM
New video up on the channel, sponsored by @nobleknightgames.bsky.social This time I took a look at the tile laying game, Railroad Tiles, from @horribleguild.bsky.social !
youtu.be/zJMsAI3uJiE?...
youtu.be/zJMsAI3uJiE?...