Five Games for Doomsday

This week's guest is owner of Alley Cat Games, Caezar Al-Jassar. We talk about being Iraqi, a life in science and indie publishing...but which games did he choose? Battle Line Draftosaurus Castles of Burgundy Isle of Skye 7 Wonders Duel Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben Interviews lawyer, Colin David Hunter to discuss the recent Upper Deck, Ravenburger law suit. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this final episode of The Wretched, Ben talks to the designer of the game Chris Bissette. They talk about the game's origin, the impact it has had on the world of solo RPGs and we also get into a chat on OSR. If you want to support the making of more shows like this you can back the show at: https://www.patreon.com/5g4d Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-g...

In this Battle Report sample, Ben and Steve tackle the remake of the classic, Thunder Road. You canlisten to the whole episode by pledging at https://www.patreon.com/5g4d 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 designer of Fluxx, Andy Looney. We talk about working at NASA, designing a classic and the legalisation of pot...but which games did he choose? Fluxx Pyramid Arcade Dustworld Poker Parsley 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 news Ben and Steve discuss Shakespeare and lols and Ben interviews Tory Brown about Votes for Women and Tony Boydell about the Museum of Board Games. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/5g4d Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

You can listen to the full episode and 100s of hours of bonus content by going to patreon.com/5g4d Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben, the ship's doctor, confronts the creature and Ben, the host, confronts a creature of his own. 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 looks at the first RPG. Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/5g4d 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 designer of Arkham Horror, Richard Launius. We talk about designing baseball jerseys, pioneering co-op games and the south...but which games did he choose? Arkham Horror 2nd Ed. Thunder Rolls Maximum Apocalypse Defenders of the Realm Hour of Need Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show...

In this inaugural episode of our new discord based show, we ask you if there’s a board game community, and you answered! 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

You can listen to the full episode by supporting the podcast 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 Wretched, Ben the ship's doctor, finds a new home after a narrow escape. 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 speaks to the designer of Wingspan, Elizabeth Hargrave. Support the podcast 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 designer of Sagrada, Titanic and The Dark Knight Returns, Daryl Andrews. We talk about being a prison guard, designing IPs and working in partnerships...but which games did he choose? Scotland Yard El Grande Carcassonne Liar's Dice Cribbage Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Vote for 5G4D for the DJolden DJeek here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame In this episode Ben and Steve thank new patrons and talk about the health of the patreon and remind you beautiful people to vote for 5G4D for a Golden Geek . Then we speak to Matt Leacock about Daybreak and Gord! about Santorini. Then we answer your questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

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In this episode of The Wretched, the podcast gets a new host and Ben, the ship's doctor, goes for a walk. 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 I talk to the designer of Root and Pax Pamir, Cole Wherle 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 winner of the Kinderspiel des Jahres, Jens-Peter Schliemann. We talk about a divided Germany, designing games for children and The Game Inventors Studdio...but which games did he choose? Magician's Night Chateau Roquefort Talo Magic Mountain Piazza Rabazza Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Suppor...

Steve talks about why 5G4D should win a Golden Geek. Vote here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame 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 Wretched ship's doctor, Ben, reveals how the crew really met their end. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this special episode I talk to the CEO of Catan Studio, Pete Fenlon about his friend Klaus Teuber the creator of CATAN who passed this week. We talk about Klaus as a man and the impact of CATAN on the world of gaming and the world beyond gaming. RIP Klaus. 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 Belfort, Mind MGMT and Akrotiri, Jay Cormier. We talk about adapting comic books into games, teaching game design and working in a partnership...but which games did he choose? Times Up Dominion El Grande Codenames Mind MGMT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this news episode we speak to famed board game designer Isaac Shalev about Tir Na Nog and Chris Kirkman on Milkman. Including thanks to patrons and answers to your questions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here