Five Games for Doomsday

Ben heads down to the petting zoo and...WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!!???!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

My guest this week is writer, Matt Thrower. We talk about growing up in Northern Ireland during the troubles, inventing the term "Ameritrash" and being a writer...but which games did he choose? Gloomhaven Here I Stand Imperial Once Upon a Time Memoir '44 Support the show here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support th...

Steve joins Ben in the legendary Kitchen of the Cabin TM to talk about what makes a doomsday game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

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This week Ben is sucked into the black hole of Lux Aeterna. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This week's guest is the inventor of the legacy system, Rob Daviau. We discuss working at Hasbro, legacy games and branching out on your own...but which games did he choose? Magic: The Gathering  A deck of cards. Dungeons and Dragons Codenames 7th Continent Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben slowly travels through a game of Fast Sloths. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben dons his top hat and becomes the devil of the white city while he muses about Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This week's guest is Google's first ever employee and architect of the search engine, Craig Silverstein. We talk about the early days of Google, the need of philanthropy and games on your wedding day...but which games did he choose? El Grande Power Grid Schotten Totten Bohnanza Viva Topo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support ....

Ben reclaims some land and looks at Megacity Oceania.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben goes out into the world and interviews the great and good at Spiel 2019. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben reminisces about all the booze he drank at Essen.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This week's guest is a bonafide legend of both the tabletop and digital gaming worlds. Designer of Call of Cthulhu and Doom he both revolutionised the RPG and the first person shooter. We discuss being a pioneer, faith and the future...but which games did he choose? Contract Bridge Culdcept Saga World in Flames Hyperspace Mega Civilization Support the show here. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Ben pops to the bar to speak to Kathleen and see what board games need more of.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben enters the forest to talk about Rune Stones.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben straps on his steam goggles and muses on Carnival of Monsters. Support the show here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This week's guest is the writer of Vampire the Masquerade, Kenneth Hite. We talk about H.P. Lovecraft, his love of Chicago and why rules are important...but which games did he choose? A World at War Dogs in the Vineyard Gurps 4th Edition Pendragon Rider- Waite Tarot Support the show here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support...

Ben bows obsequiously to the man in the stores, Nick Mariner. They have a little drinky and discuss civ games. Join the guild here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

 Ben puts on his stripey hat and talks about Stephenson's Rocket. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben regrets ever going on Twitter and thinks about reviews. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This week's guest is musician and host of Board Games everybody should...Barry Doublet. We talk about music in games, changing your career and the joys of wine...but which games did he choose?   Heroquest:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/699/heroquest Sheriff of Nottingham:  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157969/sheriff-nottingham Viticulture:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/183394/viti...

Ben meets up with Steve at the compound fountain to talk about fun in games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben pops on his hobnails and has a stroll around Auf der Walz. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben pops on the mozzarella and thinks about Papa Paolo. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This week's inductee into the cabin is The Guardian's board game correspondent, Owen Duffy. He talks about publishing books, board game media and coming out in Scotland...but which games did he choose?   Alhambra Twilight Imperium 4 Magic the Gathering Cube Fiasco Monsterhearts Support the show here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631...