ANOTHER change of plans due to illness! Our next episodes will now be releasing in March, to make sure that they are the best they can be and I don't fall behind with my freelance work! Sorry for the multiple plan changes, and thank you for patience as always.

Apologies, due to illness, the next episode will not have early access, and will release on Patreon at the same time as the public release on 17 Feb. However, as this episode is a Part 1, I'm hoping to have Part 2 ready asap, so Patrons will get access ahead of its public release on 24 Feb!

Happy February! Unfortunately, the next episode of A Game of One's Own will not be going into early access today as originally planned, but should be ready later this week, ahead of the public release on 17 February. Sorry for the slight delay, and thank you for your support and patience!

I wrote this essay a while back about solo rpgs, "open-ended" vs "close-ended" games, and different types of replayability. It was originally published in The Lone Toad newsletter by @croaker-rpgs.bsky.social. I'd love to hear what you think!

I‘m really enjoying this format for sharing solo journaling rpgs. Does anyone have a recommendation for small, lesser known systems that would work well with this format?

Happy New Year! I hope your 2026 is going brilliantly so far. Just a quick update to let you know that A Game of One's Own will be back in February, with a brand new episode in early access on 10 February, followed by a public release on 17 February. Hope you enjoy it!

Thanks so much, Nick, for shouting out the show, and amongst such distinguished company!

Thanks so much for the shout-out, @euphoriaap.bsky.social! I had the absolute pleasure of running a game of Deathmatch Island on the channel this year, and can't wait to see what brilliant APs they produce in 2026.

Will any of these appear on A Game of One's Own in 2026? Only time will tell... 👀

A week left to submit to Solo But Not Alone 6, a bundle of #solorpg projects with benefits going to @takethis.org ! We'll be going live in January so let's get this bundle as stacked as we can! The cost is always just $10 so with your help we can make this irresistible. forms.gle/XYUYY2MCHHss...

Just a quick note to let you know that A Game of One's Own will be taking a break this month, but will be back fighting fit in January with a very exciting duet game! Thanks so much for listening and hope you have a lovely holiday season!

There are definitely a few solo and duet games in my Dragonmeet haul, which will be added to my ever expanding to-play list...

I got to meet the designer of Pirouette, @innocentgoblin.bsky.social, in person at Dragonmeet! Thanks so much for giving me a copy!

Post a link to your solo and duet TTRPGs for #SelfPromoSaturday #BlackFridaySale #SmallBusinessSaturday Please share this post and like/comment/share replies. Let's help each other! solorpglist.com

I'm gutted I can't make it to MuppetMeet this evening, but I WILL be at Dragonmeet tomorrow! Head to the PodcastZone to find me and my @agameofonesown.bsky.social trinkets, or hail me like a taxi as I browse all the wonderful games in the hall!

If you enjoyed listening to the amazing @maddyisabstract.bsky.social play my ballet horror game Pirouette, then you can come buy your very own physical copy from me at Dragonmeet! There may also be a Pirouette based competition 👀🩰

Want a bite-size bit of terror to liven up your day? My new actual play of Pirouette by @innocentgoblin.bsky.social just released.

NEW EPISODE! In this AP of @innocentgoblin.bsky.social's solo horror game Pirouette, @maddyisabstract.bsky.social must guide their protagonist Sylvie through the performance of her life.

This is going to be so darn good!

IT'S ANOTHER SPOOKY ONE, LADS. I LOVE A SPOOKY ONE.

NEW EPISODE - EARLY ACCESS In this month's episode, @maddyisabstract.bsky.social tells the story of a ballet dancer who must give the performance of her life to survive her encounter with the Audience. Listen to this solo AP of Pirouette by @innocentgoblin.bsky.social a week early on Patreon.

Just a quick update to let you know that this month's episode will go into early access on Tuesday 18th November, and be released publicly a week later on Tuesday 25th November. I'm very excited for this episode, but will wait until the 18th to reveal what game I'm playing!

First up in #PodcastZone2025 is @agameofonesown.bsky.social! Hosted by @maddyisabstract.bsky.social this show focuses on solo and duet role-playing games. Expect an eclectic mix of science fiction tales, fantasy fables and horror stories. linktr.ee/agameofonesown #ttrpg #rpg #dragonmeet #podcast

Here's a preview of the goodies you can get your hands on at the A Game of One's Own table at #Dragonmeet2025 on 29 Nov! You can find the table in the #PodcastZone2025, along the east wall opposite the main entrance to the halls. Thanks so much to @podcastzoneuk.bsky.social for organising!

I'll be in the PodcastZone at Dragonmeet again this year! Please come and say hi and nerd out about TTRPGs with me! I'll be repping my show, A Game of One's Own, and trying my best not to bankrupt myself by picking up every solo and duet game I see.

I'm so excited to be back at Dragonmeet this year, in its new venue, London Excel! You can find me in the PodcastZone, organised by the amazing @fkth.bsky.social. I'll have flyers, badges, stickers and one-page RPGs for you to peruse! Dragonmeet is on Saturday 29th November, 9am-11pm.

My AP of @potatocubed.bsky.social's solo+ game See Issue X is out now! Answers for which X-Men character I cribbed from the most on a postcard.

NEW EPISODE! @maddyisabstract.bsky.social's playthrough of See Issue X by @potatocubed.bsky.social is now available on the public podcast feed. In this episode, superhero-to-be Fenella Keel discovers strange new abilities and has to save her friend from a dangerous lab. Link in thread.

Reminder that my silly one-shot TTRPGs are now available to buy in my Patreon shop! Heresy High: unpopular teen demons Vs popular rivals I'm Not Lion: animal lawyers conduct trials at the zoo Alien Festival: aliens try to organise the perfect celebration Vampire Cowboys: Lasers and Feelings hack

This is the product of my newfound obsession with the X-Men, combined with @potatocubed.bsky.social's brilliant game See Issue X. I think the X-Man I was most inspired by will be pretty obvious...

NEW EPISODE! Maddy tells the thrilling origin story of superhero Fenella Keel, using See Issue X by @potatocubed.bsky.social. Can she save her friend using her newfound abilities? Now available on the Snazzy Tapir Patreon for paid members. Keep an eye out for the public release in a week's time!

Our Patreon has just had a fresh coat of paint! If you'd like to support the show, now is the perfect time to sign up and get - access to new episodes a week early - access to the Snazzy Tapir Discord server - our exclusive monthly newsletter - member shout-outs (for £5 Snazzy Supporters only)

Thanks so much for the shout-out, Megan! For more TTRPG/AP goodness, follow Megan and everyone else in her thread below!

This is so, so good!

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Welcome, my little Video Nasties to a new horror anthology podcast from the creators of @realmspod.bsky.social and @wairpodcast.bsky.social – Join me for my first terrifying tape, this fall... The Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.

NEW EPISODE! Host @maddyisabstract.bsky.social creates their own paranormal TV show with the help of Asher's Ridge, a GM-less game by @montfordtales.com. The game is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, link in thread! pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9m...

For each like I'll tell you something I've never shared about how Asher's Ridge came to be :) (If you want to know about my design process, this'll be it!)

NEW EPISODE! Part 1 of Star Crossed: Love Letters. A seamstress trying to make ends meet and a single dad who picks a random atelier to commission a custom suit at... When feelings start to develop, will either of them have the courage to say something? #actualplay #solottrpg 🔗⬇️

We need 2 more backers until I can release stretch goals! (At 75% funded) I think we'll make it today!

Anti-Colonialist Animal Buddies is my new TTRPG where you get to play as totally rad animals and resist an authoritarian regime. 🐾 It's also a metaphor for ADHD and autism. ♾️ aryl-ether.itch.io/acab

Two days to go until launch day, so this Sunday is absolutely a rest day. Here's a vibes video for Asher's Ridge. (And hey, only 16 days until I'm less obsessively posting about it) youtu.be/sezb07yth2Y #ashersridge #ttrpg #solorpg

I just released Visitations: a solo game of ghostly encounters inspired by A Christmas Carol. Create a terrible person, describe their sin, then create three ghosts and narrate the conversations between them. Available on itch now! crackerjackalope-games.itch.io/visitations

Well I got inspired! Starting on the 1st October is the Duo Duet #TTRPG game jam! Pick a partner and make a duet game! Bonus points if you've never worked together before! itch.io/jam/duo-duet...

I'm doing #RPGaDay2025 over on my personal account, including a bunch of wonderful solo games! Duet games may also appear soon...

Conventional wisdom says you shouldn't launch a crowdfunder opposite Gencon. I had in fact completely forgotten that Gencon was happening. Oops.

As well as getting early access to new episodes of A Game of One's Own, members of the Snazzy Tapir Productions Patreon can also download @maddyisabstract.bsky.social's silly one-shot TTRPGs!

We've just hit 5,000 All Time (IAB) Downloads! And our unique downloads are over 5,800! Thanks so much to everyone who listens to the show, it means so much!

Missed the opportunity to post on International Non-Binary People's Day. CONVICT-ION is my TTRPG about using your GENDER to break free from oppressive systems, inspired by the works of Butler, Foucault & Araki, and a winner of Nonbinary Tabletop Award 2025! 💛🤍💜🖤 aryl-ether.itch.io/convict-ion

This year's A Game of One's Own UKGE live show recording is now available on the public podcast feed! Thanks so much to @michellicopter.bsky.social for joining me on this supernatural journey, and to everyone who came along to see the show!