1 Player Podcast

In Episode 112 Albert & guest host Chris discuss the recently wrapped up Solo Print & Play design contest.  We look at the top winners and a few honorable mentions.  We also have a brief KS segment in which we show off just how good Julius really is at Kickstarter stuff. Intro stuff Kickstater (5:55)  - Peacekeepers (6:00)  - Starcade (10:26)  - Spires (15:35) PnP contest discussion + review (21:00)  - Artisans (27:20)  - The Shooting Party (35:00)  - The Solo System (43:50)  - The Bogey (1:11:15)  - Feathers and Wax (1:14:55)  - Mech Capture (1:18:15)  - Photon Galactic Traders (1:21:05)  - Sudoku Killers (1:36:00) What we've been playing (1:39:00) Be The Hero Series (1:39:15)  - Knights  - Captive Descent 2nd Ed (1:44:20) What's it missing? (1:48:55)

Like two hobbits with the same birthday, Albert & Julius celebrate the eleventy-first episode by covering two games.  First we look at the Lord of the Rings Adventure Card Game then we look at the Networks.  There is off course the usual KS segment and a quick chat on what we've been playing.  Oh, and don't forget, we fix one of these games by adding in the missing piece. Introduction (0:00:40) What we've bee playing (00:01:35)  - Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu  - Pandemic Legacy  - Airborne Commander  - LotR: LCG  - Wizard's Academy  - Tiny Epic Western  - Scout Kickstarter (00:10:40)  - Rising 5 (BGG, Kickstarter) Lord of the Rings Adventure Deck Game (BGG) (00:21:47) The Networks (BGG) (00:39:36) What's it Missing? (01:16:11)

Julius and Albert are working the space stations in this episode. Join us in the far reaches for an exploration of the game Far Space Foundry, along with our regular kickstarter and new games discussions. Albert also takes some time off for a poetry recital as he announces the winner of our most recent giveaway.   Opening Chat  Octodice Pandemic the cure expansion  Pandemic Cthulhu  WHQACG Kickstarter (00:11) Ray Master Adventuria Sagrada Bethel Woods Review of Far Space Foundry (00:33) What’s It Missing (1:09) Contest results (1:16)                                                  

Episode 109 is here!  This time Albert describes Shadowun: Crossfire.  This is a deck buidling game set in classic cyperpunk Shadowrun universe.  Also Julius interviews B.J. Galley and Brad Lawrence on their upcoming re-Kickstarter game, Victoriana.  Plus most of the usual stuff. 00:00:39 - Welcome everybody 00:02:46 - Hostage Negotiator (BGG, Hostage cards) 00:06:09 - Guilds of London (BGG) 00:06:59 - Too many solo games? 00:09:33 - Kickstarter 00:09:33 -  Card Rogue (BGG, KS) 00:16:12 -  Victoriana (BGG, KS) 00:17:29 - Victoriana Interview 00:47:58 - Shadowun: Crossfire (BGG) 01:28:57 - Whats it missing?

Welcome back from GenCant. Albert and Julius return to talk about some new games, Gencon announcements, and a contest. We also review Warhammer Quest: the Adventure Card Game, a campaign card game. As a bonus review, Julius talks about Manhattan Project: Chain Reaction, a filler and solo-friendly game. 00:00 - Gencon and general chat 00:18 - Print-and-Play Patrol 00:35 - Recent Games and a Giveaway 00:39 - Review of Warhammer Quest Adventure Card Game 01:16 - Review of Manhattan Project: Chain Reaction 01:35 - The Great Debate: What's It Missing?

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 moving (VPG) 0:12:04  -  Mansions of Madness 2nd edition (BGG, FFG here and here) 0:17:06  -  1 Player guild keeps growing! (BGG here and here) 0:18:57 - Kickstarter report 0:19:02  -  Hostage Negotiator: Crime Wave (BGG, KS) 0:25:46  -  Fire of Eidolon (BGG, KS) 0:30:56  -  Fate of the Elder Gods (BGG, KS) 0:37:54  -  The Game of Energy (BGG, KS) 0:45:18 - PnP Patrol: Solitaire PnP Design Contest (BGG, BGG 2016) 1:29:14 - Samurai Spirit (BGG) 2:01:31 - What's it Missing?

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 and upcoming Hostage Negotiator expansions (00:05) Kickstarter (00:40) Crisis (00:41) Hero: Prepare your champion (00:48) Dungeon Time (00:52) Darkness Sabotage (00:57) Castle Panic Review (01:01) What’s It Missing (01:38) Contest: Maquis for iOS and Android release (01:44)  

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 Missing: The Great Debate (00:59)  

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  - Summit (BGG, KS) 00:26:44 - PnP Patrol 00:29:05  - 30 Rails (BGG) 00:32:51  - 1572: The Lost Expedition (BGG) 00:38:33  - Paper 'Mech (BGG) 00:51:04 - Interview with Rodger Deering: Dungeon Crusade Book 1: Genesis of Evil (BGG, KS) 01:22:15 - Mow Money (BGG) 01:38:15 - What's it Missing?

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 hash it out nonetheless.  You can also get the latest (week old) scoop on the 1 Player Guild Challenge coin. We have our usual Kickstarter report and What's it Missing  00:00:56 - 1 Player Guild challenge coin (KS) 00:06:42 - 1 Player Guild Gaming Awards (BGG) 00:08:08   - Best Solo Game:  Hostage Negotiator (BGG) 00:10:23   - Best Solo Variant:  Redjack's Automated Imperial variant (BGG)                        for Imperial Assuault (BGG) 00:12:14   - Best Multiplayer Game Played Solo:  Runebound 3rd edition (BGG) 00:13:20   - Best Print and Play Solo Game:  Deep Space D6 (BGG) 00:19:12   - Hall of Fame (Game):  Arkham Horror (BGG) and Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (BGG) 00:21:02   - Hall of Fame (BGG User):  Kevine Erskine & RyanMobile 00:22:58   - Hall of Fame (Designer):  Joseph Fatula (BGG) and Morten Monrad Pederson (BGG) 00:24:48 - Kickstarter report 00:26:19   - 1 Deck Dungeon (BGG, KS) 00:30:43   - Tramways (BGG, KS) 00:34:33   - Anachrony (BGG, KS) 00:42:42 - Discussion topic 01:09:30 - Burgle Bros. (BGG, Publisher) 01:43:16 - What's it Missing? 01:52:34 - Closing

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 ChatterFlash PointAJ’s thread on the GuildUpdate on the Challenge Coin (Live now!)Kickstarter (17)Dresden FilesEscape and Escape Zombie City big boxesVirusDreamwars Conflict of Heroes review (32) The Great Debate (104): Money v Jellyfish

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-Rogue (BGG)   -  The Harrvest Feast (BGG)   Wargame PnP contest   -  Constantinople (BGG)   -  Castle Itter (BGG)   Solitaire PnP contest 0:36:41 - Castellion 1:23:01 - The Great Debate

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 BanterFrost Bite1 Player AwardsDresden FilesKickstarter (29)ZephyrExpeditionDescent appAeon’s EndInterview with Ian Zang, developer of Expedition (47)PnP Patrol: (1:24)Pax (1:33)Great Debate (2:17)Contest (2:24)