A Game of One's Own
@agameofonesown.bsky.social
A solo and duet TTRPG podcast by @maddyisabstract.bsky.social. A Snazzy Tapir Production. Fantasy, sci-fi, horror and more. Let's tell some weird stories.
https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown
https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown
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!
February 10, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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!
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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'd love to hear what you think!
Solo RPGs: An open or shut case?
On open-ended and close-ended solo rpgs and what group play can learn from them
www.backwardstabletop.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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'd love to hear what you think!
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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?
I made a neocities website of my playthrough of 1000 year old vampire (currently at 11 pages!)
(it's designed to be viewed on desktop only)
If anyone else makes websites of their solo TTRPGs, let me know because I want to reeeeeeaaaadddd theemmmmm
aalis.neocities.org
(it's designed to be viewed on desktop only)
If anyone else makes websites of their solo TTRPGs, let me know because I want to reeeeeeaaaadddd theemmmmm
aalis.neocities.org
Aalis
aalis.neocities.org
January 19, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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!
January 12, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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!
Also big thanks to all the legacy APs who have continued to be a wonderful source of storytelling and mirth throughout the year:
@rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social
@realmspod.bsky.social
@backwaterbastards.bsky.social
@pretendwithdice.bsky.social
@agameofonesown.bsky.social
@rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social
@realmspod.bsky.social
@backwaterbastards.bsky.social
@pretendwithdice.bsky.social
@agameofonesown.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Thanks so much, Nick, for shouting out the show, and amongst such distinguished company!
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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.
A Game of One's Own by @maddyisabstract.bsky.social
This show by Maddy features a mix of solo and duet games. Some episodes we love are Mountaintop Isolation by @lalionnepublishing.itch.io, Why We Fight by @sdrgames.bsky.social and the UKGE live show featuring our own @michellicopter.bsky.social!
This show by Maddy features a mix of solo and duet games. Some episodes we love are Mountaintop Isolation by @lalionnepublishing.itch.io, Why We Fight by @sdrgames.bsky.social and the UKGE live show featuring our own @michellicopter.bsky.social!
December 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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... 👀
And 10 solo/duet/GM-less TTRPGs for 2026:
- For Small Creatures Such As We
- Paint the Town Red: The Mourning After
- Wreck This Deck
- Spectres of Brocken
- Transgender Deathmatch Legend II
- Horse Girl
- Jude's World
- Numb3r Stations
- Eleventh Beast
- Citizen Sleeper: Cycles of the Eye
- For Small Creatures Such As We
- Paint the Town Red: The Mourning After
- Wreck This Deck
- Spectres of Brocken
- Transgender Deathmatch Legend II
- Horse Girl
- Jude's World
- Numb3r Stations
- Eleventh Beast
- Citizen Sleeper: Cycles of the Eye
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Will any of these appear on A Game of One's Own in 2026? Only time will tell... 👀
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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...
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...
Solo But Not Alone 6 Signup
If you have a singleplayer TTRPG you've never submitted to Solo But Not Alone before, this is the place!
Solo But Not Alone is a bundle of singleplayer TTRPGs of all kinds, sold for $10 to benefit m...
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December 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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...
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!
December 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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...
Second, some excellent books and zines!
Milk Bar by @peregrinecoast.press
All Night Breakfast at the Midnight Owl by @critkituk.bsky.social
Love and Barbed Wire by @planesailinggames.com
Bumbling by @yvris.bsky.social
Eleventh Beast by @exeunt.press
Milk Bar by @peregrinecoast.press
All Night Breakfast at the Midnight Owl by @critkituk.bsky.social
Love and Barbed Wire by @planesailinggames.com
Bumbling by @yvris.bsky.social
Eleventh Beast by @exeunt.press
November 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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!
DRAGONMEET HAUL TIME!
First up, some very kind gifts!
What Lurks Beneath the Library by @thehomebakery.bsky.social
You've Got A Friend In Me by @greedygorgonpress.bsky.social
Pirouette and Down To Our Skeletons Again by @innocentgoblin.bsky.social
Sticker from @sdrgames.bsky.social
First up, some very kind gifts!
What Lurks Beneath the Library by @thehomebakery.bsky.social
You've Got A Friend In Me by @greedygorgonpress.bsky.social
Pirouette and Down To Our Skeletons Again by @innocentgoblin.bsky.social
Sticker from @sdrgames.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I got to meet the designer of Pirouette, @innocentgoblin.bsky.social, in person at Dragonmeet! Thanks so much for giving me a copy!
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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!
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Solo RPG List - Find Solo and Duet TTRPGs
Discover amazing solo and duet tabletop role-playing games that can be played with—or without—dice, tarot cards, playing cards, pen and paper, etc.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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!
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solorpglist.com
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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!
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!
for organising!
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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!
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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 👀🩰
There may also be a Pirouette based competition 👀🩰
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.
Pirouette
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November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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 👀🩰
There may also be a Pirouette based competition 👀🩰
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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.
Pirouette
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pca.st
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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.
Pirouette
Listen to your favorite podcasts online, in your browser. Discover the world's most powerful podcast player.
pca.st
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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.
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This is going to be so darn good!
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.
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.
November 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
This is going to be so darn good!
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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.
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.
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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.
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.
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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.
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!
November 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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!
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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
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#ttrpg #rpg #dragonmeet #podcast
November 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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
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!
for organising!
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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!
for organising!
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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.
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.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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.
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.
November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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.
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.
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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.
October 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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.