1 Player Podcast

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 GenCon solo friendly games.Duel in the DarkTravel games covered in episode 15The travel games list from episode 15, on BGGGarruk, the challenge cardGenCon solo friendly games geeklistSolo roleplaying guildThe Lone Cabbage RPG blog and mailing list

In this episode I very quickly look at using Rory's Story Cubes for solo RPG gaming.  I also spend some time talking with A.J. Porfirio about Hostage Negotiator which is just now on Kickstarter.Rory's Story CubesHostage NegotiatorHostage Negotiator on KickstarterGoing Alone on IndieCardboard.com - This is just a link to the latest article in the series.  I don't find any easy way to locate them all.

In this BIGGEST episode yet, I have a discussion on the 2014 solitaire PnP design contest with Chris Hansen & Todd Sanders.  This was originally recorded as a Google Hangounts conversation and the video can be watched on YouTube.Alas, I am no expert and I had audio issues.  Hopefully they don't distract from your enjoyment too much.  Contrary to the appearances, I am not chewing tabacco. YouTube video of chat2014 Solitaire PnP Design ContestPrint 'n Play geeklist for Junegames-icons.net

This episode is on a cool deck building/area control game, Asgard's Chosen.  This is a really neat hybrid that takes the best of both worlds and combines them into a fun game, albeit hard to learn, game.  I also finally, way belatedly, announce the winners of the 1 Player Awards.  However, if you follow the 1 Player Guild, and you should, this is all old news.Asgard's Chosen on BGGAsgard's Chosen on Mayfair GamesHostage Negotiator on BGGProgress: Evolution of Technology on Kickstarter2014 1 Player Awards on BGG1 Player guild on BGG

In this latest episode, I look at the game of Nations, a card drafting, resource management, worker placement kind of game.  I also get to talk to one of the designers, Rustan Håkansson, one of the designers of the game.  Nations is a big game and this is a big episode to go along with it!Nations on BGGEldritch Horror: Forsaken Lore on FFGThunderstone Advance: Into the Abyss on BGG

In this latest episode, I look at the game of Nations, a card drafting, resource management, worker placement kind of game.  I also get to talk to one of the designers, Rustan Håkansson, one of the designers of the game.  Nations is a big game and this is a big episode to go along with it! Nations on BGG Eldritch Horror: Forsaken Lore on FFG Thunderstone Advance: Into the Abyss on BGG

Welcome back to the 1 Player podcast.  I unexpectedly took a vacation from podcasting for the last few weeks so I've stayed busy and have a lot of fun playing Thunderstone Advance. This is a great dungeon crawling, deck building game for 1 to 4 players  The game is a sequel to Thunderstone with streamlined rules, however it is compatible with the original game so you can get even more cards to play with now, if you have the original. Thunderstone Advance on AEG's website Thunderstone Advance: Towers of Ruin on BGG Thunderstone: Starter Set on BGG Thunderstone Advance: Caverns of Bane on BGG

Welcome back to the 1 Player podcast.  I unexpectedly took a vacation from podcasting for the last few weeks so I've stayed busy and have a lot of fun playing Thunderstone Advance. This is a great dungeon crawling, deck building game for 1 to 4 players  The game is a sequel to Thunderstone with streamlined rules, however it is compatible with the original game so you can get even more cards to play with now, if you have the original.Thunderstone Advance on AEG's websiteThunderstone Advance: Towers of Ruin on BGGThunderstone: Starter Set on BGGThunderstone Advance: Caverns of Bane on BGG

I hate retyping stuff, but here goes... This episode I look at solitaire friendly CCGs.  In particular, I look at Magic: The Gathering which now has 2 challenge decks available and a 3rd on the way. Magic: The Gathering Middle-Earth Dungeon Crawler Sim City Mythos Arcadia

I hate retyping stuff, but here goes...This episode I look at solitaire friendly CCGs.  In particular, I look at Magic: The Gathering which now has 2 challenge decks available and a 3rd on the way.Magic: The GatheringMiddle-EarthDungeon CrawlerSim CityMythosArcadia

Today's episode is all about Hermann Luttman.  First I have a great discussion with Hermann about some of his solitaire designs.  Then I look at his latest solo game, A Spoiled Victory: Dunkirk 1940. Enough said.. on with the show! A Spoiled Victory: Dunkirk 1940 Dawn of the Zeds In Magnificent Style Onirim (2nd edition) Cities of Darkscorch Printin' and Playing podcast Mound Builders White Dog Games Victory Point Games

Today's episode is all about Hermann Luttman.  First I have a great discussion with Hermann about some of his solitaire designs.  Then I look at his latest solo game, A Spoiled Victory: Dunkirk 1940. Enough said.. on with the show!A Spoiled Victory: Dunkirk 1940Dawn of the ZedsIn Magnificent StyleOnirim (2nd edition)Cities of DarkscorchPrintin' and Playing podcastMound BuildersWhite Dog GamesVictory Point Games

The latest episode of the show is on Free Trader, a print and play game about travelling through space and hauling goods.  This neat little card game uses a card driven mechanic to control a lot of the flow of the game.  I take a brief look at the mechanic and how it is used in a few different games, focusing on the evolving complexity as you go from game to game. Free Trader Cuba Libre States of Siege series A Spoiled Victory: Dunkirk 1940 Pocket Civ 1 Player guild on BGG Solitaire Games on Your Table subscription thread

The latest episode of the show is on Free Trader, a print and play game about travelling through space and hauling goods.  This neat little card game uses a card driven mechanic to control a lot of the flow of the game.  I take a brief look at the mechanic and how it is used in a few different games, focusing on the evolving complexity as you go from game to game.Free TraderCuba LibreStates of Siege seriesA Spoiled Victory: Dunkirk 1940Pocket Civ1 Player guild on BGGSolitaire Games on Your Table subscription thread

Welcome to the latest episode. This show, I look at the game Robinson Crusoe: Adventure on the Cursed Island by Ignacy Trzewiczek.  This is a co-operative worker placement game in which your character is stuck on an island somewhere and have to work to survive.  This is a BIG game and there is a lot to say about it... fortunately I keep it brief.I also try to convince you that you may want to play co-operative games by controlling multiple characters.Robinson Crusoe: Adventure on the Cursed Island on BGG