1 Player Podcast

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. CabbageHead's Garden Game by Todd Sanders.  Then Julius talks about Project Dreamscape by Will & Sara Reed.  We have a Great Debate and finally Julius finishes up with an interview with Sara Reed. Whew!! Project Dreamscape (BGG, Undine Studious)Mr Cabbagehead's Garden (BGG)The Goonies: Adventure Card Game (BGG)Lock and Load: Normandy solitaire (Lock n Load)Solitaire Games on Your Table Aggragator (link)Dungeon Delvers (KS)Taue Ceti (KS)

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-and-play game every episode. The series starts with a review of Invaders from Dimension X. Oh, and Albert flubs it on the Great Debate (but maybe you'll vote for him anyway). Too Many Bones (BGG) (Kickstarter)Empires in America (BGG)Victoriana (poll)Invaders from Dimension X (BGG)Thunderbolt Apache Leader (BGG)The Leader Series (BGG)The Great Debate poll

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 Debate (BGG vote)

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?" We are going to be adding this segment at the end of our reviews in the future and we hope to get your feedback on it. You can vote for the winner on the 1 Player Guild at this thread. Submit your words for future segments on this poll. First Martians: Adventure on the Red Planet (BGG)Dungeon Crawler: The Thorn (Link)Big Book of Madness (BGG)Vinhos Deluxe Edition (BGG) (Kickstarter)Fabulous Beasts (BGG) (Kickstarter)Shadow Agent (BGG) (Kickstarter)Cthulhu: A Deck Building Game (BGG) (Kickstarter)Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small (BGG)Vote for the winner of the Great Debate: What's It MissingSubmit your own words

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 app (BGG, Google Play)Van Ryder Games (Van Ryder)The Pursuit of Happiness (KS, BGG)Dirigible Disaster (KS, BGG)Manhattan Project: Chain Reaction (KS, BGG)Venom Assault (KS, BGG)Xenoshyft: Dreadmire (KS, BGG)Nova Aetas (KS, BGG)King's Forge: Glassworks (KS, BGG) - which I was wrong about and doesn't seem to support solo play.

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 SoloLand 6 android appBoardgamearena new redesign and mobile friendlyNemo's War (Kickstarter) (BGG)Exiled: Siege (Kickstarter) (BGG)Global Collapse (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, Fantasy Flight Games)Asmodee News (BGG, BGG followup, Asmodee pdf)

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 Cthulu (BGG)

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 (BGG)The Martian Investigation (Payhip)Top 100 Solo Games (BGG)The Grizzled (BGG)Pandemic: Legacy (BGG)Onus (BGG) (Kickstarter)Deadcert (BGG) (Kickstarter)Fathoms (BGG) (Kickstarter)Hostage Negotiator (BGG)7th Continent (BGG)

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 (BGG)Dugeon of Fortune (BGG)The 7th Continent (BGG) (Kickstarter)Scythe (BGG) (Kickstarter)Spirit Island (BGG) (Kickstarter)Folklore: The Affliction (BGG) (Kickstarter)Red November (BGG)Houdini (Amazon)Folders (BGG Store)Perplexus Original (Amazon)Perplexus Death Star (Amazon)

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 Player guild's game of the year last year.  In fact, it won the Golden Geek award for solo games and the 1 Player guild's Best Solo Variant for the campaign cards.  Oops :)Imperial SettlersImperial Settlers: Why Can't We Be FriendsImperial Settlers: AtlanteansRobinson Crusoe: Adventure on the Cursed IslandLegacy: The Testament of Duke de CrecyTheseus: The Dark OrbitRory's Story Cubes appStar Patrol: Carrier CommandInvaders from Dimension X by Tiny Battles PublishingGem Rush skill cardsAusterityAgent DeckerDeep Space d-6Mr. President by GMT GamesAvalance on Yeti MountainCharm City Blues

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)Conflict of Heroes (BGG)Scythe (BGG)Gloomhaven (KS) (BGG)The Networks (KS) (BGG)The 7th Continent (BGG)Lewis and Clark (BGG)

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 we look at Nations: The Dice Game by Rustan Håkansson.  This is definately the little brother of Nations which was covered on the show a year and a half ago.Nations: The Dice GameHero's Journey Home