1P 339 - Unsettled

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1P 339 - Unsettled

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May 25, 2024

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This week Julius is back (but staying far far away from my teleporter). He talks about being lost in space in the game Unsettled in which you are exploring new planets while lost in space. It's a big big episode about a big big game!

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May 25, 2024

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A podcast dedicated to solitaire board gaming.

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1P 001 - Onirim: This is the first episode of the 1-player podcast. This is a show about solitaire boardgaming. The first show features a discussion of types of games that can be played solitaire and a review of the game Onirim by Shadi Torbey, published by Z-Man g... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 020 - Nemo's War: This latest show is all about Victory Point Games and it's a big one! First off I give a brief overview of the company's origins and then get into a look at the States of Siege game series. Then, there is an interview with Tom Decker who has design... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 003 - Lord of the Rings megasode!: Episode 3 of the 1 Player podcast is all about co-operative games. First I go the timeline of co-operative games starting way back in 1979. I make one glaring mistake during this segment but manage to correct myself later in the show. See if you c... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 048 - Dungeon Heroes: I am in the midst of moving this week. I don't have much time for a show but this one is surprisingly long. I talk to Todd R from French Toast Games about Spell Saga. This is a Tabletop Novel he has on Kickstarter right now. That's a narrative to... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 002 - Field Commander: Alexander: This episode of the 1 Player Podcast includes a list of some solitaire gaming resources and a (one sided) discussion about true solitaire games and their mechanics. Also, Field Commander: Alexander, by Dan Verssen and published by DVG is also review... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 011 - D-Day Dice: This episode should have been the solo RPG episode but Real Life has gotten in the way of that in a BIG way. Instead, this episode is on D-Day Dice. The co-operative dice game about WW II. If you haven't heard about this game yet, check it out and... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 040 - Barbarian Prince: Episode 40 is here! In this episode I talk a lot about print & play games. I go into tools, supplies and even a bit about technique. Then, I review a game which was originally a commercial game but is now available as PnP. Barbarian Prince on ... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 004 - Luna: Episode 4 of the 1 Player podcast is on games designed for 1 or more players. These are games which are competitive and usually have players vying for the high score at the end of the game. Many of these games work for solitaire play because they h... by 1 Player Podcast
28 min listen
1P 015 - Feurio!: This episode takes a look at solitaire games that can be played on an airplane tray table. It's a very small surface and very few games actually work on it. I also resolve the contest and announce the winner of the soon to be available Equilibrion.... by 1 Player Podcast
23 min listen
1P 027 - Ambush!: Today's episode is on the classic solitaire wargame, Ambush! This is a paragraph driven wargame. As you play, you look up in a book to determine what is going on. In otherwords, this game has A LOT of information that is unknown to the player unti... by 1 Player Podcast
28 min listen
1P 024 - Levée en Masse: This episode I talk about the Victory Point Game's State of Siege game called Levée en Masse. The game is on the French Revolution and designed for exactly one player. I also mention a contest. Levéee Masse on BGG. Solitaire PnP Design contest ... by 1 Player Podcast
29 min listen
1P 006 - Outdoor Survival: Episode 6 is finally available. It's only a week late. This episode is about experience games. I define those as games where playing is more abut the experience and story the game provides than it is about winning or losing. I first talk a little... by 1 Player Podcast
21 min listen
1P 010 - Elder Sign: Welcome to the Halloween Episode... published just barely in time for the Holiday. It has a very very brief look at Halloween solo friendly games in general and then I spend some time dwelling on Elder Sign. Enjoy! Elder Sign on BGG by 1 Player Podcast
23 min listen
1P 038 - AstroNavis Merchant Advanced: This episode covers a neat little Print and Play game on transporting goods across the galaxy. The game is AstroNavis Merchant Advanced. You take on the role of a trader whose just taken a loan out on a ship and has 3 months left to repay it. Your... by 1 Player Podcast
17 min listen
1P 036 - Bowling Solitaire: This episode covers, briefly, the history of solitaire, resolves a contest, and then describes a different solitaire... Bowling Solitaire by Sid Sackson. Happy April Fool's Day all. Bowling Solitaire on BGG Flash Point: Fire Rescue - Extreme D... by 1 Player Podcast
25 min listen
1P 007 - SoloPlay variants: In this episode, first I talk about what I've been playing lately. Then, I talk about Solitaire variants. I talk briefly about some games with variants for one and go over what kind of games don't usually support solitaire variants. Finally, I have... by 1 Player Podcast
39 min listen
1P 029 - Catan Dice Game: For the last episode of the year, I talk about Yahtzee-like games and specifically the Catan Dice Game. Based on the simplicity of this game, it is probably the shortest review yet. Also, yet another contest.. this one is even smaller and more comp... by 1 Player Podcast
30 min listen
1P 012 - Mythic RPG: Happy New Year! Episode 12 of the 1 Player podcast is finally available. In this episode I briefly discuss playing RPGs solo and go into detail about the Mythic RPG ruleset which can be used with any other RPG system to play adventures without a GM... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 009 - Men of Iron, the Rebirth of Infantry: Welcome to episode 9. In this show I talk about playing multiplayer games alone. I discuss a bit about some of the benefits and drawbacks of it. Then, I go into more detail about my experience while playing Men of Iron, Volume 1: The Rebirth of In... by 1 Player Podcast
28 min listen
1P 005 - Ricochet Robot: In this episode, I talk about puzzle games, dexterity games, ThinkFun puzzles and Ricochet Robot. After briefly describe puzzle and dexterity games I talk about a number of puzzles published by Binary Arts. These are very color plastic puzzles. T... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 037 - Rune Age: This long overdue episode is finally out. In this show, I look at Rune Age, the deck-building game by Corey Konieczka and published by Fantasy Flight Games in 2011. This is a fantasy themed deck-building game set in the world of Terrinoth which is ... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 008 - Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective: Finally another episode! In this show I talk about game books such as the Choose Your Own Adventure series and Fighting Fantasy Game books. I also give a pseudo-review of Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective. This game is about to be re-published... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 014 - Space Hulk: Death Angel: Today's episode has a look forward at upcoming solitaire games. Then, I look at Death Hulk: Space Angel, published by Fantasy Flight Games, in detail. Oh yeah, I announce a small contest because, darned it, I want e-mail. by 1 Player Podcast
27 min listen
1P 032 - If I'm Going Down...: Another megasode is here! This episode is all about Van Ryder Games and If I'm Going Down.... If I'm Going Down is a zombie survival game which you won't get to survive. We also talk about the playtesting of Hostage Negotiator. If I'm Going Do... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 016 - Raider 16-Atlantis: This is the (first) Print and Play episode. Hopefully, I'll have many more of these as I have a few other PnP games I'd like to look at. In this episode, I first talk with Crhis Hansen of the Solitaire Print and Play Design Contest being hosted on B... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 018 - The Walking Dead The Boardgame: In this latest show, I go over The Walking Dead: The Boardgame. This is the Z-Man edition based on the comic. I also ask the question "Is my Lord of the Rings: LCG a good value?" Tune in to see if I answer the question. The Walking Dead: The Bo... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 031 - Shadows Over Camelot the Card Game: This latest episode looks at the new game by Serge Lagat & Bruno Cathala. This is a small memory math card game. Also, I briefly look at Tunnels & Trolls which is currently on Kickstater. Shadows over Camelot the Card Game on BGG. Delu... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 023 - Circus Train: Today's episode is on Circus Train by Tom Decker. A neat game in which you can play that dastardly sub-villain from Water for Elephants, Uncle Al. Circus Train on BGG Circus Train at Victory Point Games. Circus Train at GMT's website. Dark... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 017 - Smokejumpers: Episode 17 is now up. It features another review about a firefighting game (hopefully not my last). In this one, I talk about Smokejumpers. It's a neat little game where your crack team of firefighters have to stop a forest fire. But, before that... by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 326 - New York Zoo: This week we learn how to start a new zoo! Julius tells us about New York Zoo, a game in which you are trying to build a new zoo with animals and rides. It's a rondel game with polyominoes by Uwe Rosenberg and pretty family friendly. by 1 Player Podcast
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1P 321 - Endangered: This week Julius shares a game he can't stop gushing about. It's Endangered, the cooperative game about saving endangered species. It's a neat little compact game with an interesting theme and nice artwork. by 1 Player Podcast
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