Ben Maddox

Five Games for Doomsday

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Five games for Doomsday is a show in which people are thrust into a cabin in the woods but can only take five of their games with them. Which will they choose? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support .

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Ben Maddox

Episodes

Getting to the end - Every Day I Write The Book 18.03.2026 48:28

In this episode Ben and Isaac talk about getting to the end of the book and some of the interesting things they've found out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Luke Laurie 16.03.2026 1:23:05

This week's guest is designer of Dwellings of Eldervale and Andromeda's Edge, Luke Laurie. We discuss teaching, imposter syndrome and whisky...but which game did he choose? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

5G4D Classics - Richard Launius 13.03.2026 52:10

In this classic episode Ben talks to the designer of Arkham Horror, Richard Launius. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Cd Hunter's Game of the Century - Semi Finals 06.03.2026 1:08:03

It's the semi-final! Who's gonna win? You decide! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Peter Vaughan 02.03.2026 1:11:36

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Battle Report - Mycelia(Sample of Patreon Content) 27.02.2026 16:06

Visit http://5g4d.com/ to listen to the full show. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Malachi Ray Rempen on Almighty 23.02.2026 25:18

Ben is joined by Malachi Ray Rempen to discuss Almighty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Spielworxx Bulletin - The Bad Communication Episode 18.02.2026 48:59

In this episode Ben amd Uli talk about the problems board game publishers have with communicating to the wider cultural world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ulrich Blum 16.02.2026 1:07:39

This week's guest is designer of Spaceship Unity, Divvy Dice and Minecraft: Builders and Biomes, Ulrich Blum. We talk about being a chef, the beauty of Switzerland and being an indie creator...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

Besime Uyanik on MinIon Subscriptions 13.02.2026 17:12

CEO of Ion Games, Besime Uyanik talks about their new subscription service. https://iongamedesign.com/pages/minion Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

5G4D Classics - Jason Matthews 09.02.2026 1:17:27

In this classic episdode Jason Matthews talks about his life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

The Game of the Century - The Last 16 04.02.2026 48:51

In this episode Ben and Steve review the last round and loof forward to the quarter finals! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Christian Opperer 02.02.2026 1:26:07

This week's guest is designer of Cloud Age and Ohanami, Christian Opperer. We discuss the difference in twins, traditional games and the limitations of A.I....but which games did he choose? Chess Riftforce Time's Up Family First Class Ohanami Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

5G4D News - The A.I. Boycott Episode 26.01.2026 1:20:37

In this news episode Ben and Steve give some nicknames and Ben talks to Justin from Meeple Mountain about their boycott of A.I. art. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Pirates of Maracaibo(Sample of Patreon Content) 21.01.2026 24:00

You can listen to the full show by going to 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

Hjalmar Hach 19.01.2026 1:15:31

My guest this week is co-owner of Horrible Guild, Hjalmar Hach. We talk about family history, creative obsession and the joys of working in the board game industry...but which games did he choose? Dixit Letters form Whitechapel Kemet Power Grid Chess Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

The Game of the Century - The Round of 32 14.01.2026 51:33

Ben and Steve sit down to discuss the round of 32 and get in a row. Enjoy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Serious Game Episode 12.01.2026 1:02:10

In the first 2026 episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about serious games and what they bring to the art form. Get Spielworxx Games here: https://www.spielworxx.de/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Battle Report - -Limit - Sample of the patreon feed 09.01.2026 20:41

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Camilla Cleghorn 05.01.2026 59:37

This week's guest is presenter on The Dice Tower, Camila Cleghorn. We talk about ASL, doing a dream job and competitive swimming...but which games did she choose? Too Many Bones The Crew Arkham Horror:The Card Game King of Tokyo Crokinole Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

The 5G4D Advent Calendar - Dec 25th - Worker Placement 25.12.2025 34:15

Merry Christmas you filthy animals! Get on this!!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

The 5G4D Advent Calendar - Dec 24th - Social Deduction 24.12.2025 17:37

In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben and Steve talk about social deduction. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

The 5G4D Advent Calendar - Dec 23rd - Real Time 23.12.2025 18:39

In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben and Steve talk about real time games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

The 5G4D Advent Calendar - Dec 22nd - Dexterity Games 22.12.2025 11:59

In this episode of ther Advent Calendar Ben and Steve caht about Dexterity games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

CD Hunter's Game of the Century - The Round of 64 22.12.2025 54:29

Ben and Steve talk over the round of 64 and cast their eys over the round of 32. What will become the Game of the Century? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here