Five Games for Doomsday

In this episode we give some new backers some nicknames, bestow some titles to the Knights of Doomsday, speak to Patrick Kapera of Crafty Games about their reprint of Ostia and answer your questions. Get on it! 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

In this audio version of the Ben's Top 100 video he goes through ten more bangers.  Watch the video here 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 owner of Crafty Games, Alex Flagg. We talk about gentrification, the RPG world and rendering Brandon Sanderson into ludological form...but which games did he choose?  Support the show here   El Grande 6 Nimmt Barrage Castles of Burgundy Modern Art Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show he...

In this episode Ben talks to Nate Heater about his game Garage Rock.  Back the game here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this episode Uli and Ben are joined are joined by owner of everything, Corey Thompson and Leder Games stalwart Anne Kinner to discus Essen Spiel. Enjoy! Support 5G4D here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben and Steve stumble through the last day of Essen Spiel 2025. 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

Ben and Steve brave the crowds at Spiel 2025 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

Ben and Steve git 'er dun. 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

Ben and Steve experience the first day of Essen Spiel 2025. 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

Ben and Steve head to Essen Spiel and check out the press day. 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 ex-neuroscientist and game designer Sam London. We talk about the nature of free will, why Advanced Squad Leader isn't intimidating and the interface between video and board games...but which games did he choose?  Support the show here BattleCon Res Arcana Advanced Squad Leader Age of Steam Nemesis Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games...

Ben looks at 5 exciting games being released at Essen Spiel 2025. 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

In this newsflash the doyenne of British game design, Tony Boydell talks about the upcoming campaign for Snowdonia-Grand Tour published by Naylor Games.  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

In this classic episode Ben talks to Rodney Smith. 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

In this video of Ben's Top 100 he covers some bangers! 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

In this episode Ben and Steve discuss if games can promote tolerance and the notion of the posteuro game. 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 weeks guest is host of Orkenspalter TV and face of 2025's Essen Spiel, Mháire Stritter. We talk about writing, being a YouTube personality and the art of the LARP...but which games did she choose? Support the show here   Call of Cthulhu   Eldritch Horror   Blade Runner RPG DIE:The Roleplaying Game   Warhammer Fantasy RPG Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fiv...

In this episode Ben and Steve guide you through the first ever Five Games for Doomsday convention, Cabin Con 2025. 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

In this episode Ben and Uli discuss whether or not the board game bubble have burst. Support the show here Visit Spielworxx here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Here's the next 10 in my top 100 list. For the full hit go here 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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My guest this week is designer and develop with GMT Games, Adam Blinkinsop. We talk about making music, telling a designer that their game is rubbish and whether you should make your hobby a job...but which games did he choose? Support the show here   Spades Dungeon World Search for Planet X Daybreak Here I Stand Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-d...

Our team find out that all is not well at serial killer, Grossmann's building on Langestrasse. What are they hiding? 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

In this audio version of Ben's Top 100 he tells you what's best! 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