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Low Player Count

Low Player Count is a now-defunct podcast devoted to thinking about, sometimes reviewing, but mostly discussing solo and two player boardgames and their place in the current board gaming culture. Instead of just doing reviews, we aim to dissect the larger boardgames industry through our discussions of one and two-player games, occasionally focusing on a specific game. We are three guys with a wide range of gaming interests and tastes, but all have an affinity for solo and two-player boardgames.
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Jan 29, 2017

In Episode 40, the Low Player Count crew returns to its Popular Mechanics series with a discussion about Hand Management Games. They also banter about rules forum etiquette, premium BGGcon tickets, and remind people that their shirts exist!

Time:
01:04 - LPC Shirts are Available (Again) 
04:42 - BGG Forum Etiquette
09:14 - Happy Birthday Aldie!
10:50 - Titling Your Rules Posts
13:40 - Improve your GoogleFu
16:00 - Our Turn Podcast Shoutout
20:00 - BGGcon Premium Tickets
26:40 - boardgametables.com
27:25 - Popular Science?
28:45 - Hand Management Games
29:08 - What is a Hand Management Game?
30:08 - Favorite Games in the Mechanic
31:45 - Does Hand Management Mean Only Cards?
39:25 - Enjoying the Tension of Card Selection
42:05 - “Yup…”
43:00 - Questionable Games
47:15 - Shawn Loves Reading
48:05 - Can Hand Management Be a Stand Alone Mechanic?
51:10 - Slack Shill
55:00 - Scoring vs. Mechanics
60:00 - Interesting Reversals in Hand Management Games
64:40 - End Bits

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Jan 22, 2017

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgames universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year.

This episode? A flashback to the Spiel des Jahres and Kennerspiel winners.

0:36 - Patrick’s Pick: El Grande
5:20 - Cliff’s Pick: Codenames
10:28 - Richard’s Pick: Orleans
13:34 - Donny’s Pick: 7 Wonders
19:15 - Andy’s Pick: Isle of Skye
23:17 - Jessica’s Pick: Yspahan

 

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Jan 16, 2017

The Setting the Table minisodes are designed to discuss the deeper implications of theme in boardgaming. Donny interviews board game media, designer, fans, and personalities, speaking deeper into why specific themes matter in our favorite games.

This week? Middle Earth with Wroderick and Kevin.

 

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Jan 8, 2017

In Episode 39, the Low Player Count crew discusses the stigma of solo gaming, why we do it, and a slew of quotes from the guild on the topic. They also give away a copy of Agricola: Master of Britain, discuss the Slack channel, and kickoff the New Year.

 

Time:
00:26 - Intros & 2017 Kickoff
02:10 - Agricola: MOB Giveaway Winner
05:35 - Slack Channel
13:25 - boardgametables.com
14:07 - Shawn Has the Best BGT Ad
14:52 - Episode Suggestions
15:32 - Skippen Name Drop
15:45 - Why Solo Games?
18:30 - What Drove You to Play Games Solo?
27:07 - Solo Gaming vs. Video Gaming
30:00 - People Interaction
32:00 - Rules Questions
39:00 - Before We Move to the Next Question…
40:40 - Play Solo or with Others?
49:00 - Group Scheduling, or Lack Thereof…
50:05 - Where Did the 3rd Question Go?
52:28 - Random Thoughts from Steve M
53:00 - Some Unfortunate Stereotypes
62:17 - End Bits
63:15 - Pop Screen!

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Jan 2, 2017

In this minisode of Big Fun in a Little Box, Shawn dissects why the multi award winning game of Hanabi is big fun in a little box.

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Dec 28, 2016

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgames universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year.

This episode? Our Best of 2016 Games (So Far)

0:43 - Kimberly’s Pick: Insider
2:47 - Derek’s Pick: Nautilion
6:57 - Cliff’s Pick: A Feast for Odin
13:12 - Richard’s Pick: 1846
15:54 - Brandon’s Pick: Vast: The Crystal Caverns
19:46 - Brian’s Pick: Salvation Road
22:18 - Patrick’s Pick: Terraforming Mars
27:19 - Donny’s Pick: The Colonists

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Dec 19, 2016

In Episode 38, the Low Player Count crew recaps some of their favorite games of 2016, top moments of the podcast, and envision what the future might hold. The crew also discusses chatting while playing solo games, their Slack Channel, and also have a solo wargaming giveaway!

Times:

02:00 - Do You Talk to Yourself When You Play Solo?
08:09 - 2016 People’s Choice Top 100 Solo Games
11:10 - Slack Channel
15:43 - Stonemaier Games Scythe Giveaway for Charity
19:11 - A Giveaway!
24:45 - BoardGameTables.com
26:08 - Most Played Games
31:45 - 11,000 “1” Rated Games
37:07 - Most Fun Game
41:00 - Biggest Surprise Hit
48:20 - The Biggest Letdown
54:00 - Games of the Year (So Far)
60:55 - Was 2016 a Bad Year for Games?
64:45 - Games We Are Looking Forward to…
68:05 - The State of the Podcast
77:05 - End Bits

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Dec 4, 2016

In Episode 37, the Low Player Count crew serves up a double portion of meat! They kick it off with a recap of BGGcon 2016, their favorite moments and most exciting games, and then onto a comparative discussion between Arkham Horror: The Card Game and The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. They also discuss the Stonemaier Games Charity Auction Giveaway that ends December 6th!

Stonemaier Games Charity Auction Giveaway

Times:
1:45 - Stonemaier Charity Auction
12:04 - BoardGameTables.com
13:07 - BGGcon 2016 Recap
15:15 - Donny & Travis Lament the Colonists
19:00 - A Brief Discussion of the Lending Library
22:03 - “Games of the Con”
31:16 - Favorite Moments of the Con
42:03 - Arkham Horror LCG vs LOTR LCG
44:00 - Brief Overview of Both
45:07 - Deck Construction
58:00 - Solo Play
68:05 - Multiplayer Play
73:53 - Story Development
76:40 - Intellectual Property
89:10 - Longest Episode Ever!
89:20 - Gameplay
96:45 - Awkward Endings
97:10 - End Bits

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Nov 29, 2016

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgames universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year.

This episode? Game We Are Thankful For!

Also, be sure to check out the Stonemaier Games Charity Giveaway beginning December 1. Low Player Count is honored to participate in it this year!

0:40 - Stonemaier Games Giveaway Announcement

4:50 - Shawn’s Pick: Cry Havoc

8:56 - Cliff’s Pick: Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn

13:27 - Travis’ Pick: Ottoman Sunset

18:30 - Donny’s Pick: Guildhall

 

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Nov 13, 2016

In this episode, the Low Player Count crew is joined by friend, gamer, and Board With Life personality, Chris Bryan, to discuss our favorite convention: BGGcon 2016, what to do, events, games we’re excited about, and more!

Times:

1:20 - Chris Bryan and the Fanboys
4:30 - Pre-BGGcon Discussion
5:24 - The Listenership Survey
12:10 - Shawn loves BoardGameTables.com!
13:00 - Oh, a BGGcon Episode?
15:00 - Dallas Games Marathon Extended Gaming & Dallas Design Group
19:10 - Travis Stole Onirim
21:00 - The BGGcon Library
27:54 - What Other BGGcon Events Are There?
32:15 - Orphans & First Timers Meetup
33:20 - Designer, Publisher, Unpub…
35:40 - Tweet at LPC!
36:15 - What Games Are We Excited About?
39:08 - Donny’s Shame
59:20 - Events We’re Excited About
65:34 - Chris Has a Red Balloon
66:30 - Things Start Falling Apart
73:10 - Badge Ribbons, Business Cards, and more…
74:15 - Eerie Premonitions
75:15 - End Bits

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Nov 6, 2016

In this episode, Travis sits down with first time designer, Mark Swanson, from Odd Bird Games, the mind behind Feudum, coming out on Kickstarter November 10. They discuss design inspirations, crazy artwork, heavy euros, and solo play all within the context of the game. Enjoy!

Odd Bird Games
Kickstarter Preview Link
 
 

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Oct 30, 2016

If You Buy One Game is a minisode series where the individual Low Player Count crew and friends across the boardgames universe can individually discuss and review a game of their choice, based on theme, topic, or even time of year.

This episode? Spooky Games!

 

0:43 - Travis’ Pick: Arkham Horror: Card Game

3:26 - Andy’s Pick: Zombie Kids

7:21 - Cliff’s Pick: Mysterium

13:08 - Donny’s Pick: Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition

21:59 - Shawn’s Pick: Fury of Dracula

28:08 - Ken’s Pick: Betrayal at House on the Hill

 

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Oct 24, 2016

In Episode 35, the Low Player Count crew discusses hype in the boardgaming industry. Do you build into the hype or get caught up in it? Whose job is it to perpetuate the hype? They also talk about BGGcon, future episodes, all while Travis tries not to drool about his copy of A Feast For Odin.

Times:
3:05 - BGGcon is So Close!
5:39 - Shawn Needs a Gaming Buddy at BGGcon
7:50 - Planning Games at Cons
10:20 - Shawn is Inundated with School
11:00 - Shameless Plug
12:25 - Show Ideas?
14:00 - Nemo’s War Unboxing Video
14:45 - Odin
17:14 - The Awkwardness Ensues
19:37 - BoardGameTables.com!
20:18 - Hype in Boardgaming!!!
22:08 - Kickstarter Hype
32:00 - Social Media Hype Machine
34:15 - Stomping on Someone’s Hype
44:35 - Donny Getting Swept Up by the Hype
50:00 - Hype in Other Mediums
55:48 - Lotus & Marketing
58:25 - Content Creator Hype Machine
68:40 - Hype Letdown
75:15 - End Bits

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Oct 16, 2016

In this minisode of Big Fun in a Little Box, Shawn gives the rundown of a game that has entirely flown under the radar, Strife: Legacy of the Eternals, a highly-produced game of perfect information and back-and-forth struggles.

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Oct 9, 2016

In this short announcement episode, Travis reminds you that shirt preorders end October 16, that you should join the guild and grab a microbadge, and to say hello to them at BGGcon.

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Oct 2, 2016

In Episode 34, the Low Player Count crew discusses tableau building games. They also talk about the recently-revealed BGGcon news, etymology, and open up preorders for the new LPC shirts!

Analog Gamer Shirt Preorder

Times:
1:00 - Donny’s Lovefest with Hamilton
2:37 - Essen Preview Episodes: Solo & Two-Player
8:28 - New LPC Shirts, Finally!
12:48 - Behind the Curtain of LPC
13:40 - The Great Microbadge Drama of September 2016
15:00 - BGGcon News
19:45 - Donny Loves Baked Potatoes
26:45 - A Bit of Spanish Grammar Lesson
27:20 - Druids on Kickstarter
28:40 - A Brief Etymological Discussion
29:50 - BoardGameTables.com
30:20 - Popular Mechanics: Tableau Building
32:06 - What Is a Tableau Building Game?
34:45 - Cards? What Cards?
38:10 - San Juan vs. Race for the Galaxy (again)
42:14 - Donny Uses Songs to Teach
43:50 - Do We Enjoy Tableau Building?
53:06 - LPC Stretches the Definition of Tableau Builders
61:00 - Can Tableau Building Stand on its Own?
69:45 - Personal Favorites
73:30 - Devolving into Etymological Madness
75:10 - End Bits

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Sep 28, 2016

In this second of two minisodes, Travis brings you a gigantic list of interesting two-player games being released at Essen Spiel 2016. Check it out to see what you should (or shouldn’t) buy.

Solo Games List here.

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Sep 24, 2016

In this first of two minisodes, Travis brings you a gigantic list of interesting solo-playable games being released at Essen Spiel 2016. Check it out to see what you should (or shouldn’t) buy.

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Sep 20, 2016

In Episode 33, the Low Player Count crew discusses games that are outside of their comfort zones and how playing them can be a good and bad thing. They also discuss the news about Fantasy Flight splitting with Games Workshop, a couple of games to preorder, and the idea behind an Essen preview list.

Times:
1:32 - Fantasy Flight Splitting Up with Games Workshop
16:45 - The Stars Align
19:00 - The FFG Ask
21:00 - Donny Understands English
21:38 - Sagrada Kickstarter is Funding Well
23:28 - Ibyron on Game Crafter in October
24:30 - The Essen Preview Minisode
26:20 - T-shirts News
28:28 - Man, why is Boardgametables.com so swanky?
29:20 - Comfort Zones!
32:00 - Our Wheelhouse Games and Mechanics
38:00 - We All Don’t Like Party Games
42:20 - Branching Out
57:00 - Transitioning
63:13 - Travis’ Confession
68:09 - End Bits

 

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Sep 10, 2016

In this episode of Travis Gets Heavy, Travis goes over his anticipation list for the 3rd quarter of GMT Games’ P500 orders. He discusses what he is excited about, what he has dropped from his orders, and what he is waiting on.

 

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Sep 6, 2016

In Episode 32, the Low Player Count Crew discusses whether or not there’s a stigma with two player games at larger gatherings. They also talk shop about shirts, microbadges, and more, talk about some kickstarters out, and round it off with some games they’ve enjoyed playing recently.

Also, there’s a bit of a whine that pops in towards the end of the episode. We know. We’re sorry.

Times:
1:00 - Off the Rails Again
2:45 - Microbadges, please!
7:35 - Updated Shirts
11:20 - Tee Shirt Discussions
16:30 - Pentaquark, Sagrada, Vast: the Crystal Caverns
24:05 - BoardGameTables.com is Still the Greatest
24:45 - Two Player Games in a Larger Setting
57:35 - End Bits

 

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Aug 22, 2016

In Episode 31, the Low Player Count Crew releases a new look! They also talk about upcoming preview games they have received, and go in depth with Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games about design thought process, kickstarter tips, solo mode considerations, and the upcoming Charterstone Legacy game and Euphoria Expansion.

Times:
1:00 - Off the Rails Already
3:11 - A New Look for LPC!
5:27 - A New Microbadge?
6:48 - The Part That Donny Never Edits Out
7:06 - Area 51 Kickstarter
11:30 - Button Shy Games: PentaQuark
12:46 - Floodgate Games: Sagrada
20:02 - BoardGameTables.com are still the best!
21:10 - And it’s Jamey Stegmaier!
25:15 - Kickstarter Solo Stretch Goals
30:00 - The Morten Monrad Pederson Effect
36:38 - Making A Game Support Solo
38:35 - Charterstone!
42:00 - Legacy Issues
47:09 - Destructive vs. Additive Legacy Games
52:55 - Kickstarter, Distribution, Preorder?
54:45 - Our Experiences with Legacy Games
58:18 - Euphoria Expansion
65:25 - End Bits

 

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Aug 14, 2016

 

In this next installment of Big Fun in a Little Box, Shawn dives in to two offerings from Portal Games: Tides of Time and Tides of Madness.

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Aug 7, 2016

In Episode 30, the Low Player Count Crew discusses the process they go through in finding the games they want to buy and what happens before and after the purchase. They also talk about GenCantSoloCon 2016, Gen Con from the past, the WHQACG winner, and solo Kickstarter.

Times:

1:03 - LPC from the Past
2:12 - Hostage Negotiator: Crime Wave
6:00 - The WHQACG Winner
11:26 - BoardGameTables.com are the best!
12:10 - How Do We Investigate Games We Want?
20:00 - How to Find the New Games Guide for New Players
23:25 - What Pushes You Over the Edge on Kickstarter?
29:40 - Researching Games!
39:36 - How Have Our Tastes Changed?
43:44 - First Shot at the Game
47:45 - Mastering the Game
53:25 - Keep It and Inserts
61:30 - Getting Rid of It
68:18 - Foreign Markets
72:22 - End Bits

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Jul 23, 2016

The Setting the Table minisodes are designed to discuss the deeper implications of theme in boardgaming. Donny interviews board game media, designer, and personalities, speaking deeper into why specific themes matter in our favorite games.

This week? Star Wars with Chris Witt of d20 Radio.

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