1 Player Podcast

It's the Solitaire PnP Design contest time of the year.  We have a long chat with Chris Hansen regarding the contest.  First we look at the normal news and Kickstarter stuff.  After we do the normal game review stuff.  This time, we look at Samurai Spirit by Antoine Bauza.  It's a neat little co-op game for the math lover & film buff in you. 0:00:35 - Welcome 0:02:11 - News 0:02:17  -  VPG is movi...

GenCantSoloCon is right around the corner. Julius comes back to announce the opening of the official geeklist and the start of the pre-registration event. For more details listen to the podcast, or follow the links to the official geeklist: GenCantSoloCon Geeklist Discussion Geeklist

Albert and Julius (who arrived a bit late) are joined by Mikolaj, designer of a Hostage Negotiator expansion and long time listener. Everyone talks about Mikolaj’s gaming history, some kickstarter games, and all about Castle Panic and its expansions and rethemes. And there’s a contest at the end. Show notes:   News (00:02) 1 Player Guild grows in membership Spiel predictions (00:03) About Mikolaj...

We're launching #GenCantSoloCon 2016 in this episode. Travis from the Low Player Count joins Julius to introduce the next annual GenCantSoloCon and lay out some of the basic details for the event. More details are going to be published as we draw closer to the date, but circle your calendars for the biggest solo convention of the year: August 4-7. We'll see you there.

The shadow drifts over the podcast, as Albert and Julius review the Shadow over Westminster. We also chat some about the Barnes and Nobles sale, upcoming conventions, and games we've been playing.   Full show notes: Opening: (00:00) Barnes and Nobles sale Samurai Spirit Kickstarter Hero Realms (00:17) Wayward: Hunter’s Board Game (00:20) Review of The Shadow Over Westminster (00:24) What’s It Miss...

Episode 104 is here!  This time we have a good PnP report, an interview with the designer of Dungeon Crusade: Book 1 Genesis of Evil, which is currently in Kickstarter.  Then we discuss the merits of owning your own lawn mowing business. 00:05:45 - Kickstarter report 00:05:45  - Elevenses for One, and Bowling Solitaire ( BGG ,  KS ) 00:11:30  - Days of Ire: Budapest 1956 ( BGG ,  KS ) 00:20:25  -...

In this latest long episode of the podcast, we cover a LOT of stuff!  Our main game is Burgle Bros, a heist game similar in theme to the movie Oceans 11, but with the austerity of Austin Powers.  In this game, players break into a museum and try to escape with loot. We also discuss the all important question, does every game need to support solitaire? The easy answer is well, off course, but we ha...

The year of wargaming continues, with our second game of the year. Granted, we're almost halfway through the year, but at least we got another one. Albert and Julius discuss Conflict of Heroes Awakening the Bear and its solo expansion this episode as well as talking about other games and topics. Show notes: Opening Chatter Flash Point AJ’s thread on the Guild Update on the Challenge Coin (Live now...

In this latest issue of our Podcast Julius has gone missing.  Albert & Chris talk about PnP & return to the Oniverse to defend their Castellions. 0:00:41 - Introduction 0:01:27 - Kickstarter Report Aether Captains ( BGG ,  KS ) 0:05:53 - Print and Play   Nine Card PnP contest   -  Dynamice ( BGG )   -  Nano Cyber Rogue ( BGG )   -  Zombies in Our Neighborhood ( BGG )   -  Yeomen ( BGG )   -  Mini-...

Albert and Julius celebrate episode 100 with a review of an older game, Pax. We also interview Ian Zang about the Expedition RPG and listen to Chris talk about Austerity. Plus, there's a contest! Show notes (with timestamps): News and Banter Frost Bite 1 Player Awards Dresden Files Kickstarter (29) Zephyr Expedition Descent app Aeon’s End Interview with Ian Zang, developer of Expedition (47) PnP P...

Welcome to the 99th episode of the 1 Player podcast.  Yup, we are nearly at 100; but, for now let's focus on 99.  This episode is one of the biggest yet at almost 144 minutes!!  It's got a lot.  There is the normal KS news, and a discussion on games whose solo experience killed the multiplayer game and games whose multiplayer experience killed the solo game.  Then, Chris has his solo report on Mr....

The leaders of the podcast are here. Julius and Albert are joined this episode by Kevin Erskine, organizer of the Top 100 Solo Games and a prominent member of the 1 Player Guild. Everyone chats about some current games and reviews Thunderbolt Apache Leader and the Leader series in general. Plus, we're starting a new series: PnP Patrol with Chris Hansen. Chris will be presenting a different print-a...

Another long episode.  This one features singing, comedy routines and baseball!  It's late so let's just list the links. Bottom of the 9th ( BGG ) Baseball Highlights 2045 ( BGG ) Agricola 2nd Edition ( BGG ) COIN Pendragon: The Fall of Roman Britain ( BGG ,  GMT ) Star Trek Panic ( BGG ) Darkest Night ( BGG ,  VPG ) The Opulent ( BGG ,  Kickstarter ) Victoriana ( BGG ,  Kickstarter ) The Great De...

Albert and Julius quench their thirsts for an animal adventure with a review of Agricola All Creatures Big and Small. But before that, they talk about some news, and some kickstarter releases. Plus, Julius interviews the creators of Cthulu: A Deck Building Game and talks about his experiences with the demo. And then Julius and Albert unveil the newest segment: "The Great Debate: What's It Missing?...

Episode 95 is here!  In this episode Albert and Julius decide to talk a bit about solo games.  This time, they cover some news Kickstarter games and a game feature!  The game is none other than Suburbia by Ted Alspach and published by his own label, Bezier Games.  This is a neat game about building your own city and came out just a few years ago. Suburbia ( BGG ) Baseball Highlights 2045 Android a...

Welcome to 2016! Albert and Julius start off the year with a bang, talking about Hostage Negotiator, which involves minimal bombs and explosions. We then start building a city of dice with a chat about Dice City. Oh, and there's the normal news and mini reviews. New solo podcast in Spanish:  Jugando Solo Land 6 android app Boardgamearena  new redesign and mobile friendly Nemo's War ( Kickstarter )...

This latest episode of the show, we cover a cool new solo game called Airborne Commander.  It was designed by Aaron Lauster and published by Stratamax Games.  This deck-building game is not unlike Friday in style, size and color.  We also talk about the idea of story in solo games. Airborne Commander ( BGG ,  StrataMax website ) Healthy Heart Hospital ( BGG ,  VPG ) Elder Sign: Omens of Ice ( BGG...

In this episode, Albert interviews Alan Emrich about Victory Point Games and his upcoming kickstarter release game, Nemo's War 2nd Edition. Albert and Julius then discuss the People's Choice Top 100 Solo Games, discussing straight from 100 through grand number 1. - Nemo's War 2nd Edition ( BGG ) - Top 100 Solo Games ( BGG )

In this very late at night episode, Julius and Albert talk about Kickstarter & Mistfall and a bit more. Mistfall ( BGG ) Wordwright ( BGG ,  Kickstarter ) No Hope City ( Kickstarter ) Role Player ( Kickstarter ) Airborne Commander ( BGG ) Castellion ( BGG ) I have probably forgotten some links.  Maybe I'll add them later after I listen to this episode and remember what they are.

We receive an unexpected phone call from an old friend this week. Join Albert and Julius as we discuss the theme of Cthulhu in gaming. We also review Cards of Cthulhu as an example of a Lovecraft-themed game, Side Quest ( BGG ) ( Kickstarter ) Tavarua ( BGG ) ( Kickstarter ) Centauri Saga ( BGG ) ( Kickstarter ) Deep Space D-6 ( BGG ) ( Kickstarter ) Nemo's War (2nd edition) ( BGG ) Cards of Cthul...

In this latest episode we look at the game, Sylvion, by Shadi Torbey.  This is the 2nd or 3rd or possibly even 4th game in the Oniverse series.  We also look at a bit of news, Kickstarter games and talk about demoing games. **********************************************************Jump to 55:24 to skip the spoiler starting at 45:00.********************************************************** Sylvion...

Albert's not well this week, so Julius and his brother Yitzchak as a guest host are here to chat. They talk about some news, excitement about Essen, and a few popular kickstarters. Since both of them have recently been playing Red November, an older coop game with drunken gnomes! Then, they discuss playing puzzles and some of their favorite puzzle games. Between Two Cities ( BGG ) Dungeon Roll ( B...

Julius & Albert are back with yet another big show.  This episode has a bit of news and kickstarter stuff as usual. Then, Albert talks to Ignaczy  Trzewiczek  about Imperial Settlers, Robinson Crusoe, Legacy: The Testament of Duke de Crecy and solitaire games.  Finally, Julius and Albert take an in depth look at Imperial Settlers. Note: I incorrectly mentioned that Imperial Settlers won the 1 Play...

In this episode, Albert and Julius chat about a couplerandom things entirely unrelated to board games. And then they talk about boardgames! Julius chats about some games currently on Kickstarter, then interviews Bruno Sautter, aco-designer of 7th Content, soon to release to Kickstarter. Albertand Julius then review Lewis and Clark. Eldritch Horror ( BGG ) Star Trek: Five-Year Mission ( BGG ) Confl...

Finally summer break is over and things return to normal.  Well, at least we make a poor attempt at normal.  In this show we have a small news segment and a small Kickstarter report, followed by two game reviews.  That's right... two! First we look at the independently published game, Hero's Journey Home by Graham Cranfield.  This small card game features unique art by the designer himself.  Then...