Ginkgopolis
I have seen the future, and it is filled with octagonal cylinders perched high atop buildings.
Exactly 3 types of buildings, as you might expect, that produce everything a person could want: resources (delicious), more buildings (structural!), and, of course, victory points (also delicious).
But, I’m afraid to say, my friends, the future also has automated solo opponents. And while that may sound good, I’m here to tell you that he cheats.
But, really, it’s pretty good. Nothing like the multiplayer game would feel, I imagine. In fact, the solo experience and the multiplayer experience could probably be considered two completely different games, outside of the fact that they share components and a good portion of the rule set.
I lost, 49 to 70. How did “Hal” get 70 points? Cheating. How did I get 49 points? Not cheating. I think we can see where this is going. In order to beat the solo AI, you will have to cheat.
Or… play… better than… I did. One of those two options should clinch your victory.
What a wonderfully elegant game; I really want to both play it again solo, but also play it 3 or 4 player (which I suspect will be it’s sweet-spot).