A Game of One's Own

THIS WEEK'S GAME

Knockoff by Banana Chan of Read/Write Memory

Support the Game on BackerKit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/banana-chan/knockoff

Find out more about Banana’s work: https://www.gameandacurry.com/home/

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

“Lightless Dawn” by Kevin MacLeod

Artist: https://incompetech.com/music/

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

CONTENT WARNINGS

Emotionally abusive parents, childhood trauma, racism, homophobia, manipulative relationships, being involved in a crime, paranormal horror, demons, alcohol, smoking, murder, gore, cannibalism, body horror, sex, parasocial relationships, imprisonment, strong language

Why We Fight - Part II

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:58:00 +0000

In the final part of their playthrough of Why We Fight, Maddy’s crew takes on a broadcast station full of White Fist and Guiding Hand operatives.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown

This episode is sponsored by Stop Drop and Roll Games.

TRANSCRIPTS

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THIS WEEK'S GAME

Why We Fight by Stop Drop and Roll Games

Support the BackerKit campaign: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/stop-drop-roll-games-studio/why-we-fight-a-solarpunk-narrative-ttrpg

Find out more about their work: https://www.sdrgames.studio/

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

DD Groove by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: https://incompetech.com/

CONTENT WARNINGS

Violence

Injury

Guns

Militia

Fascism

Mention of past pet death

Strong language

Why We Fight - Part I

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:25:00 +0000

In the first part of their playthrough of Why We Fight, Maddy plays a crew who encounter a troop of White Fist looters.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown

This episode is sponsored by Stop Drop and Roll Games.

TRANSCRIPTS

Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts

SUPPORT THE SHOW

THIS WEEK'S GAME

Why We Fight by Stop Drop and Roll Games

Support the BackerKit campaign: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/stop-drop-roll-games-studio/why-we-fight-a-solarpunk-narrative-ttrpg

Find out more about their work: https://www.sdrgames.studio/

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

DD Groove by Kevin MacLeod

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: https://incompetech.com/

CONTENT WARNINGS

Violence

Injury

Guns

Militia

Fascism

Strong language

Universe At Your Door: The Traveller

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:47:00 +0000

In their playthrough of Universe At Your Door: The Traveller by Lola Johnson, Maddy takes on the role of Hestia Bowler, an astrobiologist on a mission to find life on distant worlds.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown

TRANSCRIPTS

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THIS WEEK'S GAME

Universe At Your Door: The Traveller by Lola Johnson of Johnson Ofair

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnsonofair/universe-at-your-door-the-traveller

Find out more about Lola’s work: https://johnson-ofair.itch.io/

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

Equatorial Complex by Kevin MacLeod

Artist: https://incompetech.com
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

THIS WEEK’S PROMO

Legend of the Bones

Listen and subscribe here: https://pod.link/1622036301

CONTENT WARNINGS

Loss/grief

Temporary body/genetic modification

Vast open spaces

The Unknown

Forest fire

Death of wild animals

Forgery - Part II

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In the second and final part of their playthrough of Forgery, Tempest discovers the dark truth about their new client.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown

TRANSCRIPTS

Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts

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THIS WEEK'S GAME

Forgery by Banana Chan of Game and a Curry

Buy the Game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/446805/forgery

Find out more about Banana’s work: https://www.gameandacurry.com/home/

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

Forgery OST by David Jones-Krause

Artist: https://linktr.ee/Davidjoneskrause

CONTENT WARNINGS

Strong language

Professional jealousy

Divorce

Paranormal horror

Gore

Self-mutilation

Body horror

Parasocial relationships

Sex (bondage-related, with a demon)

Bugs

Mention of alcoholism

Forgery - Part I

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In the first part of their playthrough of Forgery, Maddy takes on the role of down-on-their-luck art forger Tempest who gets an offer from a mysterious client.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown

TRANSCRIPTS

Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts

SUPPORT THE SHOW

THIS WEEK'S GAME

Forgery by Banana Chan of Game and a Curry

Buy the Game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/446805/forgery

Find out more about Banana’s work: https://www.gameandacurry.com/home/

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

Forgery OST by David Jones-Krause

Artist: https://linktr.ee/Davidjoneskrause

THIS WEEK’S PROMO

5 GMs in a Trenchcoat

Listen and subscribe here: https://pod.link/1681138208

CONTENT WARNINGS

Strong language

Divorce

Paranormal horror

Professional jealousy

What Possessed You? - Live at UKGE (ft. Nathan Blades and Naomi Clarke)

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Recorded live at UK Games Expo in Birmingham in June 2024. Maddy is joined by Nathan Blades and Naomi Clarke for a chaotic game of ghostly possession.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown

TRANSCRIPTS

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THIS WEEK’S GUESTS

Naomi Clarke: https://bsky.app/profile/naomithinksit.bsky.social

Nathan Blades: https://bsky.app/profile/theneoncaster.bsky.social

THIS WEEK'S GAME

What Possessed You? by Tim Roberts

Buy the game: https://www.criticalkit.co.uk/products/what-possessed-you-physical-zine?_pos=1&_sid=220b74dd5&_ss=r

Find out more about Tim’s work: https://www.criticalkit.co.uk/

THIS WEEK'S PROMO

Cybertopia AP: https://pod.link/1678107358

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

CONTENT WARNINGS

Innuendo

Discussion of death and the afterlife

Mention of murder (adults and children)

Blackmail

Fraught family relationships

Mention of killing and eating domestic animals

Guns

Strong language

Hedge Witch (ft. Edward Spence) - Part II

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In the final part of their play-through of Hedge Witch, Maddy and Edward conclude the story of Bronwyn and Ashlyn: two witches trying to take care of the forest they call home.

This episode was recorded at Dragonmeet, a TTRPG convention in West London, in December 2023.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown

TRANSCRIPTS

Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts

SUPPORT THE SHOW

THIS WEEK’S GUEST

Edward Spence: https://bsky.app/profile/edwardspence.bsky.social

The Wounded Warrior Project: https://www.twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject

Beyond the Brook: https://bit.ly/beyondthebrook

THIS WEEK'S GAME

Hedge Witch by Justin Vandermeer

Buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/412618/hedge-witch

Find out more about Justin’s work: https://shoutingcrow.itch.io/

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

“Dreamy Flashback”

Artist: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

CONTENT WARNINGS

Misophonia (spitting)

Hedge Witch (ft. Edward Spence) - Part I

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In the first part of their play-through of Hedge Witch, Maddy and Edward tell the story of Bronwyn and Ashlyn: two witches trying to take care of the forest they call home.

This episode was recorded at Dragonmeet, a TTRPG convention in West London, in December 2023.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown

TRANSCRIPTS

Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts

SUPPORT THE SHOW

THIS WEEK’S GUEST

Edward Spence: https://bsky.app/profile/edwardspence.bsky.social

The Wounded Warrior Project: https://www.twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject

Beyond the Brook: https://bit.ly/beyondthebrook

THIS WEEK'S GAME

Hedge Witch by Justin Vandermeer

Buy the game: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/412618/hedge-witch

Find out more about Justin’s work: https://shoutingcrow.itch.io/

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

“Dreamy Flashback”

Artist: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

CONTENT WARNINGS

Animal illness

Death of the Author - Part II

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:16:00 +0000

In the second and final part of their play-through of Death of The Author, Maddy concludes the story of Kiera, who confronts her mysterious Author.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown

TRANSCRIPTS

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THIS WEEK'S GAME

Death of the Author by Samantha Leigh (she/they) of Blinking Birch Games

Buy the Game: https://blinkingbirchgames.itch.io/death-of-the-author

Find out more about Samantha Leigh’s work: https://samleigh.carrd.co/

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

“Feral Angel Waltz”, “Burn the World Waltz” and “Waltz Primordial”

Artist: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

THIS WEEK'S PROMO

Deck of Many Aces

Listen and subscribe here: https://shows.acast.com/deck-of-many-aces

CONTENT WARNINGS

Vampires

Kidnapping

Death

Murder

Fantasy Violence

Implied family conflict

Romance

Strong language

Death of the Author - Part I

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In the first part of their play-through of Death of The Author, Maddy writes the story of Kiera, a young vampire hunter whose girlfriend is threatened by a creature of the night.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/agameofonesown

TRANSCRIPTS

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SUPPORT THE SHOW

THIS WEEK'S GAME

Death of the Author by Samantha Leigh (she/they) of Blinking Birch Games

Buy the Game: https://blinkingbirchgames.itch.io/death-of-the-author

Find out more about Samantha Leigh’s work: https://samleigh.carrd.co/

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

“Feral Angel Waltz”, “Burn the World Waltz” and “Waltz Primordial”

Artist: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

CONTENT WARNINGS

Vampires

Kidnapping

Death

Murder

Strong language

Pitcrawler (ft. Zack FG) - Part II

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000

For this special crossover episode of Realms of Peril and Glory and A Game of One's Own, GM Maddy Searle guides Zachary Fortais-Gomm through a one-shot of Pitcrawler! In this duet game by MacGuffin and Company, Zack plays elderly tailor Percy Chiswick who sets off on an adventure to find a mysterious tome…

This is Part II of a two-part adventure. You can find Part I on the Realms of Peril and Glory podcast feed: https://pod.link/1550749483/episode/a5ceeafce9a9bc64d0f3364f3798af33

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle (they/them) for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://snazzytapir.com

THIS WEEK’S GUEST

Zachary Fortais-Gomm | he/him | Twitter https://x.com/zackfg | Realms of Peril and Glory https://www.realmspod.com/

TRANSCRIPTS

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https://www.macguffinandcompany.com/

THIS WEEK'S GAME

Pitcrawler by MacGuffin and Company

Download the Quickstart here: https://www.macguffinandcompany.com/pitcrawler-quickstart

Head to the MacGuffin and Company website for updates on public release:

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

“Halls of the Undead” and “Malicious” by Kevin MacLeod

Artist: https://incompetech.com/
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

SOCIAL MEDIA

A Game of One’s Own | Twitter https://x.com/AGameOfOnesOwn

Snazzy Tapir Productions | Twitter https://x.com/SnazzyTapir | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/snazzytapir/ | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/snazzytapir

CONTENT WARNINGS

Strong language. Undead, fantasy violence, gore (SFX).

Pitcrawler (ft. Zack FG) - Part I Trailer

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:05:00 +0000

Hello, and welcome back to A Game of One’s Own, the podcast all about solo and duet role-playing games. I’m your host Maddy Searle, my pronouns are they/them, and I’m here to let you know that our next adventure is a two-part crossover with Realms of Peril and Glory! I’m joined by Zachary Fortais-Gomm to play Pitcrawler, a wonderful duet game by MacGuffin and Company. Now, because this is a crossover, you’ll need to head over to the Realms of Peril and Glory podcast feed to listen to Part I of the game, and Part II will be here waiting for you when you get back. Just follow the link in the show-notes to listen to Part I! Thanks so much for listening, and I hope you enjoy Pitcrawler.

Listen to Part I here: https://pod.link/1550749483/episode/a5ceeafce9a9bc64d0f3364f3798af33

To the Bitter End - Live at UKGE (ft. Zack FG)

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:15:00 +0000

In this episode of A Game of One's Own, host Maddy Searle invites special guest Zachary Fortais-Gomm to play To The Bitter End! In this game by Takuma Okada, Maddy and Zack play rival space bounty hunters determined to bring each other down. This episode was recorded LIVE at UK Games Expo in Birmingham!

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://snazzytapir.com

THIS WEEK’S GUEST

Zachary Fortais Gomm | Twitter https://twitter.com/zackfg | Realms of Peril and Glory https://www.realmspod.com/

TRANSCRIPTS

Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts

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Buy me a coffee or become a member at https://ko-fi.com/snazzytapir

THIS WEEK'S GAME

To The Bitter End by Takuma Okada

From The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book, edited by James D’Amato

Buy the book here: https://bit.ly/UltimateRPGBook

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

SOCIAL MEDIA

A Game of One’s Own | Twitter: https://twitter.com/AGameOfOnesOwn

Snazzy Tapir Productions | Twitter: https://twitter.com/SnazzyTapir | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snazzytapir/ | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/snazzytapir

CONTENT WARNINGS

Strong language. References to nuclear weapons, violence, drugs and alcohol, fraught parental relationships, character death, animal death.

Dragon Dowser - Part II

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:08:00 +0000

In this episode of A Game of One's Own, host Maddy Searle shares the second and final part of her playthrough of Dragon Dowser by Hatchlings Games. Maddy's character Lillian must find a lost dragon egg and bring it back to her sanctuary.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://snazzytapir.com

TRANSCRIPTS

Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts

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Buy me a coffee or become a member at https://ko-fi.com/snazzytapir

THIS WEEK'S GAME

Dragon Dowser by Hatchlings Games

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tatteredbear/dragon-dowser

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

King of Peace by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

SOCIAL MEDIA

A Game of One’s Own | Twitter: https://twitter.com/AGameOfOnesOwn

Snazzy Tapir Productions | Twitter: https://twitter.com/SnazzyTapir | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snazzytapir/ | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/snazzytapir

CONTENT WARNINGS

References to war and destruction, capture and restraints.

Dragon Dowser - Part I

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:27:00 +0000

In this episode of A Game of One's Own, host Maddy Searle shares the first part of her playthrough of Dragon Dowser by Hatchlings Games. Maddy's character Lillian must find a lost dragon egg and bring it back to her sanctuary.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://snazzytapir.com

TRANSCRIPTS

Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts

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THIS WEEK'S GAME

Dragon Dowser by Hatchlings Games

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tatteredbear/dragon-dowser

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

King of Peace by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

CONTENT WARNINGS

Minor injury to farm animals. References to war.

Mountaintop Isolation - Part II

Mon, 29 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of A Game of One's Own, host Maddy Searle shares the second and final part of her playthrough of Mountaintop Isolation by La Lionne Publishing. Maddy's character Cara is stuck in an isolated cabin during a blizzard and has to survive all alone without any contact with the outside world.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://snazzytapir.com

TRANSCRIPTS

Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts

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THIS WEEK'S GAME

Mountaintop Isolation by La Lionne Publishing

Buy the game here: https://lalionnepublishing.itch.io/mountaintop-isolation

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

Artist: https://twitter.com/barbarossaphone

Impromptu in Blue by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100456

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

CONTENT WARNINGS

Themes of fear, isolation, suspense, despair, bullying, claustrophobia, starvation, paranoia, mental instability, and potential death, including freezing to death. Strong language.

Mountaintop Isolation - Part I

Mon, 22 May 2023 11:24:00 +0000

In this first episode of A Game of One's Own, host Maddy Searle shares the first part of her playthrough of Mountaintop Isolation by La Lionne Publishing. Maddy's character Cara is stuck in an isolated cabin during a blizzard and has to survive all alone without any contact with the outside world.

A Game of One's Own is hosted and produced by Maddy Searle for Snazzy Tapir Productions. Find out more at https://snazzytapir.com

TRANSCRIPTS

Word Doc and PDF Transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/AGOOOTranscripts

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Buy me a coffee or become a member at https://ko-fi.com/snazzytapir

THIS WEEK'S GAME

Mountaintop Isolation by La Lionne Publishing

Buy the game here: https://lalionnepublishing.itch.io/mountaintop-isolation

MUSIC

A Game of One's Own Theme by James Barbarossa

Artist: https://twitter.com/barbarossaphone

Impromptu in Blue by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100456

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

GUEST TRAILERS

Snyder's Return: https://twitter.com/ReturnSnyder

Legend of the Bones: https://twitter.com/LegendBones

CONTENT WARNINGS

Themes of fear, isolation, suspense, despair, bullying, claustrophobia, starvation, paranoia, mental instability, and potential death, including freezing to death. Strong language.

Trailer

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:43:00 +0000

Welcome to A Game of One's Own, an actual play podcast hosted by me, Maddy Searle, for Snazzy Tapir Productions. This show is all about telling stories using solo and two-player role-playing games. Expect an eclectic mix of science fiction tales, fantasy fables, and horror stories based on games from the most innovative indie designers. I will be documenting the process of playing each game from start to finish, with a few special guests along the way. I am so excited to explore these games with you. Let’s tell some weird stories.

Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on your app of choice, so you have access to the first episode as soon as it is released. You can follow the show on Twitter @AGameOfOnesOwn, or find us on our website at snazzytapir.com.

Gymnopedie No 1 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100787

Artist: http://incompetech.com/