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Table for One Episode 19 - Masmorra: Dungeons of Arcadia & The Others: 7 Sins Jan 28, 2017

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This week we're diving into a pair of Cool Mini or Not releases from the last few months - starting with Masmorra: Dungeons of Arcadia, a dice driven dungeon crawl that just hit US shores for Kickstarter backers. It's one of the few Cool Mini or Not games with a built-in solo variant, so how does it fare?

Next up we look at Eric Lang's most recent CMON release - The Others: 7 Sins - which hit for Kickstarter backers in September and the public at large shortly after. How does the fan-made solo variant for this one stack up?

Finally, we dive into a discussion of Cool Mini or Not's overall practices and where we think they stand after a few years. Does a company this size still need the surge of attention and built-in scarcity that a Kickstarter campaign provides?

If you haven't yet, check us out on Facebook and Twitter where we post every day, including our Question of the Day. You can also catch up on recent episodes on BoardGameGeek and everything is published to BoardGamersAnonymous.com.

Table for One Episode 18 - Aeon's End and Solo Play in Deck Builders Jan 19, 2017

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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.

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Table for One Episode 17 - Top 100 Solo Games Commentary Part 2 Jan 12, 2017

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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.

Table for One Episode 16 - Top 100 Solo Games Commentary Part 1 Jan 06, 2017

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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.

Table for One Episode 15 - Pan Pandemic Part 2: Pandemic Legacy Dec 29, 2016

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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!

Table for One Episode 14: Pan Pandemic! Part 1 Dec 22, 2016

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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!

Table for One Episode 13 - Digital vs Cardboard and our Favorite Board Game Apps of 2016 Dec 15, 2016

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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

Table for One Episode 12 - 2016 Holiday Gift Guide Dec 08, 2016

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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!

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Table for One Episode 11 - Arkham Horror: The Card Game, Lord of the Rings LCG, and the LCG Model for Solo Play Dec 02, 2016

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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.

Table for One Episode 10 - The Pursuit of Happiness, Vast: The Crystal Caverns, and Tips for the Holidays Nov 25, 2016

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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.

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