Every Night Is Game Night

This week Anthony and Jason are talking about one of their most recent plays and a game high in the hotness for January - Aeon's End. We dive into the game and how it plays, how it compares to a very similar game - Sentinels of the Multiverse - and what we think about some of the other big solo-compatible deck builders on the market.  Make sure to stop by BoardGamersAnonymous.com and check out all of our recent episodes, as well as our guild on Board Game Geek where we talk about each episode and our questions of the day. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter where new content is posted daily. 

Thank you everyone for joining us last week to discuss #100-51 on the 1 Player Guild People's Choice Top 100 solo games. This week we're back in Episode 17 for the rest of the list! In part two of our special two part interview, Anthony and Jason welcome Kevin to Table for One to discuss the top 50 entries in the list, our own favorite solo games, and some of the recent trends in top rated solo games.  To see the full list, visit the Geeklist on BoardGameGeek here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/217988/2016-peoples-choice-top-100-solo-games And you can join the discussion of our episode on BoardGamersAnonymous.com and in our guild on BoardGameGeek. 

Every year for the last three years, Kevin Erskine has gathered votes from hundreds of solo gamers on Board Game Geek and created a gamer-voted Top 100 list of solo games. The 2016 edition of the list had nearly 400 voters and saw a bunch of interesting new games make the cut.  In part one of a special two part interview, Anthony and Jason welcome Kevin to Table for One to discuss the first 50 entries in the list, what goes into creating the list each year and some of the biggest surprises we spotted in this year's rankings.  To see the full list, visit the Geeklist on BoardGameGeek here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/217988/2016-peoples-choice-top-100-solo-games And you can join the discussion of our episode on BoardGamersAnonymous.com and in our guild on BoardGameGeek. 

In part two of our Pan Pandemic special, we're looking at the biggest game release of the last two years - Pandemic Legacy. From the controversy over the rapid ascent of Pandemic Legacy in the Board Game Geek rankings to the actual nature of the game and where is stands in the pantheon of great narratives, games, and other mediums, we look at this great game and what makes it so special.  We also talk at some length about how this game would play solo - both with the positive elements and possible pitfalls. If you've played Pandemic Legacy before, we'll also spoil a bit of it and discuss those big moments we each had and how our groups responded to them.  SPOILER WARNING: If you haven't played or haven't finished yet, spoilers start at 25:40 (there will be a length audio warning as well :) Enjoy the episode everyone and have a Happy New Year! Thank you for listening. We're excited for more great episodes next year!

This week we're talking all things Pandemic! From the base game and its humble-puzzle roots to the expansions and now standalone versions that are blanketing game store shelves, we dig into each iteration of this popular coop and solo friendly modern classic and discuss which you should check out and why.    Happy holidays to all our listeners out there and make sure to check out part two of our Pan Pandemic episode next week!  

This week Jason and Anthony discuss the differences (and relative pros and cons) of digital board games vs. their analog counterparts. We kick things off with a rundown of our favorite digital board game apps of 2016 and then dive into the differences, the place these games hold in our collections and when we consider buying them (and don't). Check out our full rundown of this year in apps in Table for One episode 13.  And don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and BoardGamersAnonymous.com

This week's Table for One is all about gifts! We're talking about some of the hidden gems, solo variants, and all around great games we recommend you check out if looking for a good solo gaming gift for the people in your life (or a game you can play with them that is also solo friendly!)  We'll also set aside our Mt Rushmore of Solo Games - the five games that we mention all the time and won't be including in lists like this. They're great, you know it and we know it!  We'd love your support - please leave us a review on iTunes and subscribe to help us reach a larger audience with the podcast every week. And if you have questions, suggestions, or just want to say hi, hit us up on Facebook, Twitter, or www.boardgamersanonymous.com

This week Anthony and Jason discuss the hottest new solo game of the year thus far, Arkham Horror: The Card Game. Recently released as the newest in FFG's Living Card Game line, Arkham Horror is a true solo card game with story progression, character development, and multiple play through options.  We'll discuss the game, what makes it unique, and whether it's worth playing, along with comparisons to Lord of the Rings: The Card Game and its approach to the LCG model, now five years in. We'll also discuss some of the big questions (and concerns) around LCG and subscription-style gaming for solo play and whether we think it's worth it.  Thanks for joining us this week on Table for One - please take a minute to leave a quick review in iTunes or Google Play, and don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, BoardGameGeek (Guild 1735) and BoardGamersAnonymous.com.

Happy Thanksgiving! Jason takes the reins this week with Episode 10 of Table for One. He discusses two games he's played recently - The Pursuit of Happiness and Vast: The Crystal Caverns - two very popular multiplayer games released in 2016 with solo variants. He also talks about a topic very near and dear to a lot of solo gamers - how to handle being an introvert during the holidays when visiting family. If you haven't yet, we'd love a quick review on iTunes or the Google Play store, and don't forget to check out all of the Table for One Episodes on BoardGamersAnonymous.com.

This week Anthony and Jason sit down to talk about one of the biggest (little) game series in the industry the last few years - Tiny Epic. From Gamelyn Games and designer Scott Almes, the Tiny Epic series hit the market a few years back with Tiny Epic Kingdoms and has since launched Tiny Epic Defenders, Tiny Epic Galaxies, and Tiny Epic Western, with the newest, Tiny Epic Quest, on Kickstarter right now.  The common thread? Every one of these games has a solo mode. So we're going to sit down and discuss the games, what makes them work, and their solo modes, along with some of the issues that come up when discussing little (big) games.  Make sure to connect with us on Facebook as well as Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com. 

In this week's episode of Table for One, Anthony and Jason discuss two BIG games that hit their tables in the last week - The Daedalus Sentence and Mechs vs. Minions. We also dig into the factors that have the greatest impact on our perception of value in tabletop games, especially for solo play. Is that big box purchase worth it? Find out in our feature this week.  And of course, make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), http://www.boardgamersanonymous.com and on our guild on BoardGameGeek.  And if you haven't yet, we really appreciate your reviews on iTunes! Help more people find this podcast and discover the world of solo gaming. 

This week I'm diving into one of the biggest (quite literally) new euro releases of the fall - A Feast for Odin from Uwe Rosenberg. The newest, spacial tile-based worker placement game is a big hit coming out of Essen this year, and has one of the more interesting solo modes of any Rosenberg game in recent years.  This week I'm going to look at how it plays, what I like about it, and how it compares to other recent Rosenberg releases with solo variants like Fields of Arle and Caverna.  Make sure to connect with us on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, Twitter (@BGAPodcast) and on Facebook. Please also leave us a review on iTunes or the Google Play store. 

We're back with Table for One Episode 6. This week I have a very special guest, Jason Perez, joining me to talk about the Oniverse, the core of the solo-gamers go to collection for palate cleansers, light card games, and ethereal artwork.  The entire episode is all Oniverse, all the way through - we're talking about Onirim, Sylvion, and Castellion, as well as some pining for the newest entry in the 'verse, Nautilion, coming later this year.  Enjoy! and if you haven't yet, make sure to rate us on iTunes, connect on Facebook and Twitter (@BGAPodcast), and visit the website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com.

Welcome back to Table for One, the weekly podcast about solo board gaming, and the games, variants, and people involved. This week I'm talking about Guilds of London from Tasty Minstrel Games and Tony Boydell, playing dexterity games solo to unwind, and the solo challenges and game discussions that make solo gaming so much fun on BGG and Facebook.  Stay in touch! Reach out on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and BoardGamersAnonymous.com. And make sure to leave us a rating on iTunes! 

It's episode 4 of Table for One! Thanks for joining me. This week, I'm discussing three games I really quite enjoy, along with a topic that I know is relevant to most gamers out there.  First up, we're discussing three recent plays, which include Star Trek Frontiers to start. Is this rethemed version of Mage Knight worth tracking down and playing if you already have Mage Knight? Find out in my quick solo review. Next up is initial impressions of Mansions of Madness Second Edition, one of my surprise hits of the year thus far. And finally, a small box game with a lot of meat to it - The Manhattan Project: Chain Reaction.  Finally, I'm digging into board game apps - the ones I like, the ones I'm vaguely disappointed with, and the situations in which I play them (and don't). Check it out if you have a tablet or smartphone and are interested in expanding your options as well.  Make sure to connect with Table for One on BoardGameGeek (Guild 1735), Boardgamersanonymous.com, Facebook, and Twitter (@BGAPodcast). And

Welcome back for episode 3 of Table for One! This week, we're talking about a couple of new games, one of which I've covered in part in the past, and an oldie that keeps hitting the table.  I dive into Xenoshyft Dreadmire to see if it fixes the difficulty issues of Onslaught, then I revisit Hostage Negotiator as we prepare for the next standalone set that's coming very soon. I also give a more in-depth review of The Castles of Burgundy Card Game after several more plays.  Finally, we dig into the foibles of setup and breakdown time in solo gaming. Are there games you never get to the table because they take too long, or others that just never get broken down because you may as well leave it out? Let's chat about this and more on Episode 3 of Table for One. 

Welcome back to Episode 2 of Table for One, the solo board gaming podcast. This week we're looking at how to play non-solo games solo, as well as some recent plays of Zombicide Black Plague, The Goonies Adventure Card Game, and Shakespeare: Backstage.   

Welcome to Episode 1 of Table for One! The podcast about solo games by a solo gamer. We're talking about all things new and exciting in the world of solo games this week with reviews of Terraforming Mars solo mode, The Castles of Burgundy Card Game, Scythe, and Eight Epics.  Anthony from Board Gamers Anonymous will take you through some of his recent plays and the big games he wants to recommend every week as part of this new ongoing series from BGA.  Make sure to subscribe to the Board Gamers Anonymous podcast as well, and join us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and Patreon - your support helps us produce more content every month. Thank you!