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 Police Precinct, which is still on Kickstarter for a few days more.Frontline: D-DayGenCan't solo-conPolice Precinct on KickstarterFields of Despair solo system on Inside GMTInvierno Cubano on GMT's P500Colonial Twilight on GMT's P500Steam coming to iOS & AndroidGeekDad.com Table for One series

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 on our guild and in the episode.

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 print-and-play game. Dead Men Tell No Tales (BGG)Quest: Awakening of Melior (Kickstarter)Dark Dealings (Kickstarter)Deep Space D-6 (BGG)Crazy Cat Lady (BGG)Countdown to Disaster (BGG)This episode was delayed, with Albert away and Julius very busy until the end of the month. We will return to our normal bi-weekly schedule soon.

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 BGGBullfrogs on ThunderworksGames.com (use promo code 1PLAYERPODCAST)Eldritch Horror: Strange Remnants on BGGOra & Labora on BGGLuna on BGGStar Trek: Five Year Mission on BGGLow Player Count's campaign for #SylvionKdJ2015DVG's Valkyrie on BGGSolitaire variants on CardboardCrusader.com2015 1 Player awardsBest solitaire game: Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deck Building GameBest solitaire variant: Imperial Settlers solo campaign cardsBest Solitaire Expansion: Tuscany: Expand the World of ViticultureBest Multiplayer Game Played Solitaire - Star RealmsBest Solitaire Print and Play Game - Elevenses for One

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 Automa deckSolo Stories entry

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 EmulatorGuide to Playing Alone (discount link)Low Player Count podcastKickstarter Report (on 1PlayerPodcast.com)Cardboard Crusader solo blogSolo RPG Guide on RPGNowThanks for listening!

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 RoundtableMaquis (on BGG)Stuka Joe (on Youtube)The Solo Stories entry on SGOYTSolitaire Print and Play Design Contestwww.DanPancaldi.comThanks for listening!

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 geeklistReconquista by David Kershaw published by White Dog GamesAlone Agaisnt the Flame solitaire CoC adventure by Chaosium.The 1 Player Podcast Kickstarter ReportMage Knight Board Game on BGGThunderworks games, publishers of BullfrogsUse the coupon code 1PLAYERPODCASTSecret Soloist gift exchangeSolo stories entry on SGOYTThanks for listening!

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 something that has only happened once before in this podcast when I covered Lord of the Rings.  Finally, Julius introduces a new segment and I have a giveaway!Forbidden IslandForbidden DesertThunderbirds on KSBattle at Kemble's CascadePnP Design contest roundtable disccussionGolden Geek Award WinnersCannibal Squares on KSAirborne CommanderPlague: Land of the Dead on KSBetween Two CitiesHostage Negotiator pre-orders openSGOYT post of the episode

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.comThe Hunters on BGGA session reportUBoatAces.comUBoat.netSoloRoleplayer.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 KickstarterGamelyn GamesGalaxy: Edge of Extinction (KS)Rory's Story Cubes: CluesRory's Story Cubes: EnchantedRory's Story Cubes: PrehistoriaRory's Story Cubes: MedicRory's Story Cubes: IntergalacticRory's Story Cubes: Score

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 Story Cubes: Clues Rory's Story Cubes: Enchanted Rory's Story Cubes: Prehistoria Rory's Story Cubes: Medic Rory's Story Cubes: Intergalactic Rory's Story Cubes: Score