Five Games for Doomsday

In this episode of Call of Cthulhu our crew find a job from a mysterious Russian aristocrat. 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

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This week's guest is the designer of Merv, Calimala and Shackleton Base, Fabio Lopiano. We talk about working in tech, the influence of Cambridge in modern game design and working full time in the industry...but which games did he choose?  Support the show here 6 Nimmt Agricola The Resistance:Avalon Colosseum Die Sieben Siegel Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fi...

In this episode of the 5G4D News, Ben and Steve welcome some Knights of Doomsday, thank new patreon backers and talk abut the first ever 5G4D convention. Also, Ben talks to David Harding form Grail Games about his new title, Night Soil and Corey Thompson about buying a part of Gen Con. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsda...

In this episode Ben and Uli talk about the balance you need to work in the games industry and if it can make you fall out of love with 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 we celebrate Board Game Geek's 25th Anniversary by interviewing the founder of BGG Scott Alden.  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

My guest this week is the designer of Ahoy, Greg Loring-Albright. We discuss the impact of gaming in a social context, how they express themselves as art forms and weighty topics like the correct way to make coffee...but which games did he choose?  Support the show here Android Netrunner Pax Pamir 2nd Edition Galactic Loopin Louie A Deck of Cards Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...

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In this episode of Every Day I Write The Book, Ben and Isaac discuss the fear of writing and also writing great stuff that you know you have to cut. 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 of the Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about politics in games and what they offer to the gaming canon.  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

This week's guest is renowned designer of Glenmore and Rococo, Matthias Cramer. We talk about historical games, being a professional and the fall of the Berlin Wall...but which games did he choose? Support the show here 1817 Descent Paths of Glory Match of the Century The Republic of Rome Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support...

In this episode Ben and Steve give new Patreon backers nicknames, inaugurate The Knights of Doomsday and Ben speaks to Scott Alden, head of Board Game Geek, about their new Hall of Fame. 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

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In this first episode of Call of Cthulhu our group meet for a morning coffee and are interrupted by some paramilitaries.  Support the show here Visit Chaosium 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 Head of Production at GMT Games, Kai Jensen. We talk about getting games out of the door, development and grief...but which games did she choose? Support the show here Aquasphere Atlantic Chase   Dominant Species: Marine Combat Commander Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this news flash Ben talks to the head of Alley Cat Games about their new kickstarter, Baghdad.  Back the project here 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

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In this second part of the 5G4D Awards 2025 Ben and Steve give out the award for Best pre-2024 Game and The Game of the Year! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In the second annual 5G4D Awards Ben and Steve give out the awards for The Biggest Disappointment and The Biggest Surprise with help from the contributors of the best discord in the world. 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 of the Spielworxx Bulletin Ben and Uli discuss whether games can be considered cultural assets. 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 Button Shy games Jason Tagmire. We talk about New Jersey, games in wallets and the pains and joys of being an independent publisher...but which games did he choose?  Support the show here Risk Legacy 504 Tumblin' Dice Heroscape Dustbiters Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show he...

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In this season finale of The Temple of Elemental Evil our party are confronted with a party of Drow. What do they want? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this bumper episode of the 5G4D news show Ben and Steve give some patreon backers their official names, answer questions and ben talks to Talia Rosen about First Monday in October from Fort Circle Games and David Harding from Grail Games. 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 s...

Ben and Isaac are writing as book! In this podcast we talk about the process of writing it. This is all about origins. How Isaac came up with the idea for the book and why he asked Ben to write it with him. 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