Five Games for Doomsday

Ben and Steve talk about one of Steve's formative games, History of the World. 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 chats to Jonny Pac about the Unconscious Mind success, Tony Boydell about Gathering of Chums and Steve about a load of random BS. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this special actual play episode Ben invites singer and artist, Samantha Britt as they say goodbye in the RPG by Button Shy, I Guess This Is It. Follow Sam on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/samsing4food Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this essay Ben talks about his experience at this year's Spiel. 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 head of Thunderworks Games and designer of Roll Player, Keith Matejka. We talk about digital game unionisation, Wisconsin and fantasy...but which games did he choose? Descent War of the Ring Brass Birmingham Last Night on Earth A Deck of Cards Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show he...

In this classic review, Ben rails against the drawer after drawer after drawer of useless tat that clogs up the oceans and is driving us of a cliff. 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 we speak to designer of Colostle, Nich Angell to talk about the development of the game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This month's classic episode is the first person to ever be hired by Google, Craig Silverstein. We talk about his love of games but also Google's impact on the world. Enjoy! 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 designer of Belfort, Akrotiri and MIND MGMT, See-Foong Lim. We talk about Brazilian Jujitsu, the medical profession and mentoring aspiring designers...but which games did he choose? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben sits down and gives you his view of The Great Split 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 episode of the news, Ben and Steve welcome a new member to the compound and Ben speaks to Dan Hughes about the new CoraQuest expansion, George Jaros about his charity auction and Christian Kudahl about Mind Bug and his experiences at Essen. Get on it! CoraQuest Kickstarter: https://www.coraquest.com/ Charity Auction: https://CharityAuction.bid/2022ExtraLife-GJJGames Mind Bug: https://mindb...

In this final chapter of Colostle, Jayne finds that he has to say goodbye to the most important person in his life and realises the value of memory. 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 and president of Dice Hate Me Games, Chris Kirkman. We talk about working in newspapers, the challenges of running an independent company and ending relationships...but which games did he choose? Alien Frontiers Car Wars New Bedford Fleet Dice Arkham Horror Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Sup...

In this classic episode we learn all you need to know about the legend that is, Reiner Knizia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

On the last day of Essen '22 Ben and Steve find out what really Uli really thinks of the job Steve's done. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

The big Saturday and Ben speaks to the head honcho! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

As the fatigue sets in Ben and Steve brave the halls once more and bump into a whole raft of characters from the board game world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben and Steve embark on the first day of the con and speak to a load of people. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben and Steve descend on the west German town of Essen to experience Spiel 2022. Featuring the great and good. 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 the designer of Carcassonne, Klaus-Jürgen Wrede. We talk about faith, teaching and millions of people playing your game...but which games did he choose? Blood Bowl Tawantinsuyu Maracaibo Ultimate Railroads Blanco Game 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 welcome a new member to the compound and answer some burning questions. Then we talk to renowned artist Jacqui Davis about her new book Sul, Helaina Cappel about a new version of Endeavor and Keith Matejka about Dawn of Ulos. Get on it! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben and Steve get together and discuss their five most anticipated games for Essen Spiel 2022! Also a load of honourable mentions and a truck load of digressions. Steve's Choices Honourable Mentions Revive Joan of Arc: Orleans Draw and Write Village Rails Number 5 Woodcraft Number 4 Discordia Number 3 Skymines Number 2 Crossing Oceans Number 1 Turing Machine Ben's Choices Honourable Mentions Swind...

This week's guest is New York Times bestselling author, Matt Kindt. We talk about being bad, working with Keanu Reeves and why comics are great...but which games did he choose? Scythe Modern Art Mexica Hive Ortus Regni Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here