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One Stop Co-Op Shop is a podcast about cooperative boardgames. Game designers & publishers, Peter Gousis & Michael Kelley host the podcast. Every other week we take one game and break it down to it's top 5 points (the good, the bad and our overall impressions). After we discuss the game we have a design discussion about one of the parts of the game. We will also have occasional podcasts reviewing ... more

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This week Peter & Mike review Mech Bunny. Next week we will have a related design discussion about card crafting. Our next design, Stonefall, hits Gamefound this week. Here is a link: gamefound.com/en/projects/gabe-barrett/stonefall-solo-game... more

This week Peter & Mike have a design discussion about gimmicky components. What makes them good, and what makes them a distraction. _________________________ YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg X - @onestopcoopshop Discord - di... more

This week Peter & Mike review the Backstories games. Next week we will have a related design discussion about gimmicky components. _________________________ YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg X - @onestopcoopshop Discord - dis... more

This week Peter & Mike have a design discussion about when your mechanism is too complicated. _________________________ YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOtGhui_jdLdoQNI7PU4Pg X - @onestopcoopshop Discord - discord.gg/p4jX8AF Merch: one-stop-co-op... more

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Recent Guests

Jesse Von Wiemann
A teacher and gaming enthusiast
Episode: 438 | Leviathan Wilds | with Peter, Mike & Jesse
Chase Carter
Notable tabletop journalist with experience in Dicebreaker.
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Episode: 429 | The State of Tabletop Journalism | with Jason and Rascal News
Lin Codega
Well-known for breaking news in the tabletop gaming industry.
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Episode: 429 | The State of Tabletop Journalism | with Jason and Rascal News
Rowan Zeoli
Freelance journalist with experience in various media and a focus on TTRPGs.
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Episode: 429 | The State of Tabletop Journalism | with Jason and Rascal News
Liz Davidson
Game designer and content creator at Beyond Solitaire
Beyond Solitaire
Episode: 427 | Liz's Wargame Corner for Spring 2024 | with Jason
Matt Leacock
Designer of cooperative games, including 'Daybreak'
Episode: 419 | Daybreak | Interview with Jason, Matt Leacock, and Matteo Menapace
Matteo Menapace
Co-designer of 'Daybreak' with a focus on climate crisis gaming.
Episode: 419 | Daybreak | Interview with Jason, Matt Leacock, and Matteo Menapace

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 252 ratings
  • Especially live the design discussions. Have also found some great games after heading Mike and Peter mention them- Thanks guys!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JAMLab
    4 months ago
  • Great podcast for the solo gamer

    Mike, Peter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AC101
    Australia6 months ago
  • Absolutely love this podcast

    I’m a board game addict, and this is my favorite board game podcast by far. If you like solo or co-op board games, I highly recommend you listen to Peter and Mike review games and discuss game design ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    calbearfan
    United States6 months ago
  • The best podcast about boardgames

    This podcast is IMO the best podcast out there talking about boardgames, especially reviewing them. I trust their taste as it fits mein. My favourite section when they talk about what they have played recently, I have known a lot about my favourite games from them.

    Big fan, wouldn’t miss an episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zeyados
    Saudi Arabia9 months ago
  • Consistently great!

    Long-time listener of the podcast and it never disappoints. I appreciate the five key elements of a game and now the separate design discussions. Really makes me think differently about games I prefer to play and why. Plus all of this with years of expertise and humor make for a fun listen each and every week. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kmontzka
    United States10 months ago

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Fans cite the top-five format as a concise, repeatable way to learn about games.
Listeners praise deep design discussions and practical takeaways for designers.
Some feedback notes a preference for staying focused on game content rather than broader social commentary.
Listeners appreciate the balance of game reviews with design theory and industry context.

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#228
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Apple Podcasts
#244
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454 | People's Choice Top 200 Solo Games 2024 | 101-200 | Mike, Liz, Dereck, & Marceline
Q: What do you consider hidden gems in this section of the list?
Several games like Skytair Horde and Paleo are personal favorites that I feel haven't gained the recognition they deserve, alongside new titles like Pavlov's House which are exciting to explore.
457 | People's Choice Top 200 Solo Games 2024 | 1-50 | Mike, Liz, Dereck, & Marceline
Q: What game on this list would you suggest to someone new to solo gaming?
Recommendations varied, with some suggesting lighter and faster games like Orchard or Sprawlopolis, while others advocated for thematic games like Eldritch Horror or Robinson Crusoe.

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This show centers on cooperative and solo/coop-friendly board games, with hosts Peter Gousis and Michael Kelley breaking down a featured game into a concise top-five takeaway every episode. After the core review, they pivot into a design-focused discussion about a key component of game design, exploring learnability, pacing, and player experience. The format emphasizes practical design insights, a candid look at both the strengths and weaknesses of games, and a community around cooperative design ideas. It's known for accessible, detailed analysis, a personable banter style, and a willingness to tackle both mechanical minutiae and broader design questions that matter to designers, publishers, and hobbyists alike.

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