Five Games for Doomsday

Ben sits down with Richard Simpson, famous non-wizard, and talks about the benefits or otherwise of social media.   https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3209 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This week I welcome designer of A tale of Pirates, Copenhagen and Flamme Rouge, Asger Granerud. We talk about growing up in Africa, being a competitive game player and making money as a designer...but which games did he choose? Schotten Totten Hanabi Flamme Rouge Commands and Colours: Ancients Root Twitter Facebook Support the show here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Ben betrays his class as he dives into High Society. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This week Ben takes an excursion into the grounds of the compound and bumps into newly decanted intake, Steven Syrek, to talk about the importance of winning.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

After a day lopping off tentacles Ben ruminates on the Arkham Horror LCG. 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 designer of Britannia, Lewis Pulsipher. We talk about the beauty of DnD, why euro games aren't games and when we will see a new version of Britannia...but which games did he choose?   First Ed. DnD-  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editions_of_Dungeons_%26_Dragons Britania-  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240/britannia Empire Deluxe Enhanced Edition-  https://www.killerbees...

Ben pops into the guild and has a drink with one of the friendly zombies. Former internet titan Dan Hughes.   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 looks at the books of QE an decides it's too big to fail.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This weeks guest is mathematician and designer of Santorini, Gordon Hamilton. We talk about the beauty of mathematics, the value of a puzzle and why Santorini is the greatest thing Gordon has done...but which games did he choose? Avalon:  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128882/resistance-avalon Urbino:  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237009/urbino Warsaw:City of Ruins:  https://boardgameg...

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Ben wields his gavel and rules the roost over Modern Art Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben fills a tankard and looks at Die Tavernen im Tiefen Thal 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 owner of Grand Gamers Guild, Marc Spector. We discuss starting a new publishing house, food addiction and Endevour: Age of Sail...but which games did he choose? Small World:  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40692/small-world Power Grid:  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2651/power-grid Gloomhaven:  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhaven Endeavour:  https:...

Ben dons a toga and gets all philosophical for his review of The Grizzled. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben meets up with people from the Irradiated States of America and talks about components in games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben ties his proverbials to the mast when he reviews 5 Colours. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben talks about his jaunt to Portugal and Leiria Con. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben is joined by Matthew Jude to discuss what is annoying in gaming. 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's guest is founder of Uganda's Butterfly Project, Ben Parkinson. We discuss the state of Uganda, starting the first board game convention in Africa and helping children realise their potential...nut which games did he choose? Careers:  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1475/careers Folklore: The Affliction:  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/159504/folklore-affliction Alhambra:  http...

Ben and compound doctor, Max Davie, talk past politics and what is the greatest value you get from gaming.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben jumps at creaking floorboards and reviews Betrayal Legacy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben hops on a bike and travels through Copenhagen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This week's cabin inductee is designer, author, teacher and broadcaster, Geoff Englestein. We talk about being compelled to game at camp, the need for design education and why Through the Ages is audacious...but which games did he choose?   Go:  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188/go High Society:  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220/high-society Through the Ages:  https://boardgamegeek.co...

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