GUMSHOE One-2-One is a system for designing and playing investigative roleplaying games and adventures for one player and one Game Moderator (GM). Together, you create a story that evokes the classic solo protagonist mystery format.
In a GUMSHOE One-2-One game, the player character discovers something which triggers their investigation, and then the (GM) guides them through a number of scenes, during which they use their Investigative Abilities to gather the core clues they need to move the narrative forward. They must then put the clues together to uncover the secrets behind the mystery.
GUMSHOE One-2-One links and resources
- A summary of the GUMSHOE One-2-One system rules
- GUMSHOE One-2-One, Playtest Feedback, and Acceptable Enjoyment Parameters – Robin D. Laws on incorporating playtest feedback into One-2-One
- What’s Changed in GUMSHOE One-2-One – Robin D. Laws on the differences between regular GUMSHOE and One-2-One
- GUMSHOE, the original multi-player investigative mystery-solving system
- All articles about GUMSHOE One-2-One
GUMSHOE One-2-One Games
Any RPG which uses the GUMSHOE One-2-One system redefines it for that setting, and so there is no “GUMSHOE One-2-One book”. Each of the RPGs below contains the full GUMSHOE One-2-One rules for creating characters and playing in that world, as well as guidance on designing your own investigations for that particular setting.
Follow the links below to find out about our GUMSHOE One-2-One games:
- Cthulhu Confidential
- Night’s Black Agents: Solo Ops (coming soon!)
I had a text from my wife on the 3rd September asking me to buy her this very product. So how soon can we expect a kickstarter / pre-order?
I’m certainly looking forward to being able to play this (especially as I’m confident that my wife’s mind is devious enough to set some very challenging mysteries!
Hey Phil,
We’ve hit some production issues with it, but we’re hoping this will be available by October 2016.
Looking forward to this! It’s now November 2016. Any news on the progress of this project?
Hey Johan, this is currently in layout – we’re hoping to release a special Dragonmeet edition of this at Dragonmeet in early December, and it will be available to pre-order in time for Christmas.
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This is right up my alley. I’m a huge fan of playing Gumshoe one-on-one already, and a whole book on the subject sounds incredibly promising. Please do keep us informed.
Hello. I wrote a mail about a month ago expressing interest in playtesting this but I havn’t heard anything yet… So, I was just wondering how things are going?
/ Erik
Erik, I’ve sent you an email about this.
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Is this a twist on Toy Gumshoe? I’m interested in both but I’ve not read hide nor tail of Toy Gumshoe since Simon’s initial write-up.
Please Cat, Simon or Robin comment, why no Toy Gumshoe info?
Sorry – I’ve not gotten round to writing the sequel
Thanks so much for the both your reply and your honesty. I love this company you’ve got here. Mr Rogers!
I’m anxiously awaiting the next phase in playtesting. My wife and I really enjoyed the first one. I realized that the thing I would really want added to the rulebook are rules for converting regular GUMSHOE adventures to One-2-One adventures. This would allow me to finally put a lot of adventures to use that I haven’t had a chance to play yet.
I’m looking forward to the play by mail possibilities!
Hey, I’d really like to get in on the playtesting of this if that’s still a possibility? I’m not sure how we’re supposed to go about applying for such things… Thanks!
Read the latest Page XX, which has instructions!
This looks awesome. I can’t want to see it. Still hoping it will be out in 2016.
Take my money!! 😊
Is there an ETA for the PDF only version?
Usually a month after the release of the print book
Finally!!!
The PDF seems great. Looking forward to receive the physical copy.
Can I use my “Cop Talking” or “Bureaucracy” Investigative Ability to gain a clue about the location of the shorter One-2-One scenario, “The Red Mist.” (cfr. Pag. 5 of the Core Manual)?
Hey Andrea, a 1-point Bureaucracy spend reminds you that the few days after we release See Page XX are always a little hectic, but we usually have everything sorted by a week later, so check the One-2-One Resources page on December 14th to get “The Red Mist”.
Thank you very much!
Hi!
I’m loving the book, but seems like there are some bugs in it, like letters disappearing. I’m not sure if it’s the book itself or my system though, as I’m using linux. Could it be a font problem?
Thanks!
I have the same problem on linux (evince PDF reader) but not on Windows with the Adobe Reader.
We’ve uploaded a new version of the PDF now, so if you try downloading the file again, it should view correctly.
All good now, thanks!
I pre-ordered at Cool Stuff Inc. Any update on when the physical books will be sent out?
Still nous news on a release date for the printed version?
It’s been postponed so many times I’m getting nervous :)
Sorry about the delay! We’re hoping to finalise the (very revised!) version this week, close the pre-order in mid-March and have it in stores in mid-April.
Also interested in when the physical book will be available. Weren’t some sold at Dragonmeet?
We did have some at Dragonmeet, which were very early preview copies. The finished book will have a new additional chapter, as well as a number of copyediting fixes.
Assume the PDF gets updated – is one usually notified by email when that happens?
The updated PDF will be added to everyone’s bookshelf, and we’ll send out an email to all pre-orderers to notify them of the new version.
Any news on the ship date for the physical book?
We’re hoping to have it to pre-orderers in mid-April.
Thanks!
So, physical book around mid-April and Simon says that PDF only would be around month after that. So that would be in May? This is so long time to wait…
If you buy the physical book pre-order now, you can get the PDF straight away, Jukka!
Oh, I forgot to add that I can’t fit any more physical books to my bookshelf :)
Then I think it’s time for a new bookshelf ;)
Seems like mid-April is getting to late-April! Any news on shipping of physical books, please? Reading PDF is not my taste – I was scratching my pad’s screen!
Yes, there’s nothing like the printed word! Copies will ship from our warehouses before the end of April.
What about the PDF by the way ? Has it been updated ?
Can’t wait to have the book in my hands !
Hi Alex,
Any idea when we can expect to see it arrive in Australia ?
Cheers, Drew
Hi Andrew,
Shipments to Australia can take up to two months to arrive. So, it could be as late as early July. Please let us know if it takes longer than that!
-Alex
I got my printed copy a couple days back and I love it! Great product, as usual!
In case you’re collecting errata, the text on page 8 of the printed edition is missing. It is in the PDF, however.
-Diane
Hi Diane,
Glad you’re enjoying it! And yes, unfortunately, we caught that error only after the books had gone to print. The PDF has been corrected.
-Alex
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