1 Player Podcast

Julius meets up with Travis of the Low Player Count podcast to discuss our thoughts on the recent #GenCantSoloCon. We talk about what was played and how great the turn-out was. Thank you to all who attended. Oh, and we announce the prizes, too!

Albert is finally back from vacation but now Julius is missing.  This episode features the return of the guest host, Chris Hansen.  In this episode Chris and I look at Frontline: D-Day, designed and published by Dan Verssen.    This is a WW2 game in which you control individual soldiers fighting in the front line (hence the name).  Albert also does a quick interview with Karl Fenner regarding Poli...

In this announcement, Julius Besser and Travis Hill (of the Low Player Count podcast) announce the 2015 GenCan't Solo Con. All of our listeners are invited to take part in a special stay-at-home convention. Participate with the rest of our guild, reach out to other solo gamers on BGG, twitter, and social media. And, most importantly, win some excellent games and prizes. More details are available...

Albert's on vacation, but Julius is joined by a special co-host, Chris Hansen, the Empressario of Print and Play. We talk about some new games and kickstarter projects, chat with the designer of Dark Dealings (currently on kickstarter), and review Quest Awakening of Melior. Then, we review Dead Men Tell No Tales, a coop pirate game, and talk about what is the most important part of a successful pr...

Episode 82 is here!  Julius and Albert have been pretty busy lately so this episode was very unplanned.  We do cover a bit of news followed by a short Kickstarter report.  Then we look at the 2015 1 Player gaming awards and our thoughts on them.  Then, we cover the cool little game Bullfrogs.  Gribbit. Bullfrogs  on BGG Bullfrogs  on ThunderworksGames.com (use promo code 1PLAYERPODCAST) Eldritch H...

This is the briefest episode in quite a while as we had to cut the Kickstarter Report short.  However, check out the history segment on the Reconquista followed by a review of the game.  Also, the Elevenses for One contest is resolved. Reconquista  (on BGG) Kickstarter Report  (on 1PlayerPodcast.com)

This episode, we have very little news, but still talk about some cool upcoming releases. We review two great little print and play games: Elevenses for One and X-Hour Xenostrike. We also talk with Morten Pederson, game and solo variant designer, about game design and solo gaming.  Elevenses for One  (on BGG) X-Hour: Xenostrike  (on BGG) Kickstarter Report  (on 1PlayerPodcast.com) Viticulture Auto...

In this latest episode our two hosts travel to the far reaches of the universe exploring strange new KS news, discover mysterious interviews and talk about Star Realms, the deck-building card game in a small box. Star Realms  (on BGG) Kickstarter Report  (on 1PlayerPodcast.com) 1 Player Awards final voting  (on BGG) Castle Panic: The Dark Titan  (on BGG) The Village Crone  (on BGG)

In this episode, we interview Jerry Hawthorne about solo gaming, solo playtesting, and his game Mice & Mystics. Albert and Julius review Mice & Mystics, talk about another new podcast, upcoming games, and the 2015 Solitaire Gaming Awards. Mice & Mystics (on BGG) Jerry Hawthorne  (on Twitter) Conjectural Roleplaying GM Emulator Guide to Playing Alone  (discount link) Low Player Count  podcast Kicks...

In yet another long episode, we take the opportunity to interview Chris Hansen, Jake Staines, Ryan Mayes, and Todd Sanders about the Solitaire PnP Contest in our annual Roundtable. We also review another previous contest entrant, Maquis. We introduce some new music, Julius chats about more SGOYT, and we talk about the news and upcoming games. Video of the  PnP Roundtable Maquis  (on BGG) Stuka Joe...

This episode, which came out very long, we discuss the very popular Mage Knight Board Game. We also discuss all of these Kickstarter projects coming out, even interviewing the designer of Mistfall. After the news and the board game review, Albert interviews Julius and we can delve a little bit deeper into his gamer history. Solo Games Chain of Generosity  geeklist Reconquista  by David Kershaw pub...

This episode is just full of exciting stuff.  First off, we meet the new co-host, Julius.  Then, Julius does an interview with Matt Leacock.  Mr Leacock has published a number of co-op games that are very solo friendly and now has a kickstarter going on for Thunderbirds, a co-op game based on the classic animated show.  We cover two games this time, Forbidden Island and Forbidden Desert!  That's s...

This episode I look at the game The Hunters: German U-Boats at War 1939-1943, if you want the full title.  This game is a simulation of being in charge of a u-boat during world war two.  The game is similar to the classic B-17 Queen of the Skies in that though the game play is very light and random it is full of historical flavor. The 1 Player Podcast now has a new domain name:  1PlayerPodcast.com...

By request, this episode features Tiny Epic Galaxies as well as an interview with Michael Coe of Gamelyn Games and Scott Almes, Designer of the Tiny Epic Games (Tiny Epic Kingdoms, Tiny Epic Defenders, Tiny Epic Galaxies).  Tiny Epic Galaxies is currently on Kickstarter.  The campaign will end Saturday Feb. 7. Tiny Epic Galaxies on Kickstarter Gamelyn Games Galaxy: Edge of Extinction  (KS) Rory's...

In this latest episode, I cover Race for the Galaxy and it's expansion The Gathering Storm which added solo play to the game via a robot.  I had the opportunity to play this thanks to a "Solitaire Games Around the World" event in which a copy of this game is being sent... around the world!  I also look back at my favorite games this year and then look forward to the upcoming year. Race for the Gal...

This first episode of 2015 features an interview with Tony Boydell, designer of Snowdonia and a review of... Snowdonia!  This is a great worker-placement game with lots of hard choices to make and lots of variability in the play.  Games can feel very different, depending on weather, contract cards, train chosen, rubble distribution and scenario. Snowdonia on BGG Suprirsed Stare Games 2015 Solitair...

Happy Holidays to all! Just barely making in at the end of the year.  This final episode for 2014 was recorded the Saturday before Christmas, but being so busy I didn't get to publish it until the Saturday after Christmas.  It's a small episode and I only really cover some very brief news and the game Escape: The Curse of the Temple published by Queen Games. Escape: The Curse of the Temple on BGG...

This episode is mercifully short and on only two things... The 1 Player Guild's People's Choice Top 100 Solo Games!!! and Pandemic: The Cure.. the latest disease fighting co-op game by Matt Leacock.  First I go over the top 20 solo games as the people voted.  You can find the remaining 80 on the BGG geeklist.   Then, I look at Pandemic: The Cure.  This is a fun co-op game on fighting disease dice...

This episode has been loooong in the making.  Mainly this is because I recorded the interview at the end of September.  This show is on solitaire RPGs.  I interview Kenny the Cabbage.  He runs the solitaire RPG guild on BGG and hosts a blog on solo roleplaying (soloroleplayer.com/). I also look at solo roleplaying using the Covetous Poet Adventure Creator and GM Guidebook.  This book is used to bo...

This super episode is on a super game called Sentinels of the Multiverse.  This is a super-hero card game designed for 3-5 players that is very fun solo.  The expansions add an incredible amount of replayability to a game that brings a lot of replayability in the box.  Add to that the opportunity for monthly challenges at the 1 Player Guild and this game is virtually guaranteed fun! I also look at...

In this episode I revisit the now classic game Onirim.  I covered the game on my very first episode and look at it again now that a 2nd edition has been released.  The new edition, not only looks MUCH nicer, but includes an extra 4 expansions (plus an appendix). Not only that, but I talk with the designer, Shadi Torbey about this and the other Oniverse games. Onirim (2nd edition) Urbion Sylvion Ca...

Episode 65.  In this show I talk about the game Hooyah:  The Navy Seals Card Game.  This is a light co-op game for 1-4 players in which you are trying to complete a covert mission, Ticket to Ride style.  Hooyah is published by US Games.  I also look at the upcoming Essen releases. Hooyah: The Navy Seals Card Game Onirim (2nd Edition) Essen 2014 for solitaire players  by Arrakhan Essen 2014 - Solo/...

This is the episode on global economics.   I look at Global Mogul designed by Bill Crenshaw and published by Mayfair games.  This is a worker placement/area control game in which players are making investments and producing goods to fulfill contracts.  This game supports 1-4 players. Global Mogul Eldritch Horror: Mountains of Madness The Lord of the Rings: LCG - The Lost Realms expansion Room 25:...

This latest episode is on Print and Play games.  I look at two things specifically, which includes a LOT of games.... 1.  The solitaire PnP design contest 2014 is currently in the print and play it phase.  Twenty-eight games have  been submitted and are contest ready!  You can try them out now before the voting period begins which runs about a week and ends on Sept. 13.  I give a quick run-down of...

This "week" I look at the game Duel in the Dark.  This is a two player game with a solo variant build in.  It is set in WWII Europe.  British bombers are attacking your German cities and you need to defend them from the onslaught.  In this weird game, victory points are gained when other side moves into your space. I also cover a few other topics including a bit more look at solo RPGing and also G...