Five Games for Doomsday

Ben pops to the bar to speak to Kathleen and see what board games need more of.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben enters the forest to talk about Rune Stones.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben straps on his steam goggles and muses on Carnival of Monsters. 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 the writer of Vampire the Masquerade, Kenneth Hite. We talk about H.P. Lovecraft, his love of Chicago and why rules are important...but which games did he choose? A World at War Dogs in the Vineyard Gurps 4th Edition Pendragon Rider- Waite Tarot Support the show here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support...

Ben bows obsequiously to the man in the stores, Nick Mariner. They have a little drinky and discuss civ games. Join the guild here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

 Ben puts on his stripey hat and talks about Stephenson's Rocket. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben regrets ever going on Twitter and thinks about reviews. 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 musician and host of Board Games everybody should...Barry Doublet. We talk about music in games, changing your career and the joys of wine...but which games did he choose?   Heroquest:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/699/heroquest Sheriff of Nottingham:  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157969/sheriff-nottingham Viticulture:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/183394/viti...

Ben meets up with Steve at the compound fountain to talk about fun in games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben pops on his hobnails and has a stroll around Auf der Walz. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben pops on the mozzarella and thinks about Papa Paolo. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

This week's inductee into the cabin is The Guardian's board game correspondent, Owen Duffy. He talks about publishing books, board game media and coming out in Scotland...but which games did he choose?   Alhambra Twilight Imperium 4 Magic the Gathering Cube Fiasco Monsterhearts Support the show here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631...

Ben drops into the Wards of London. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben and Tony talk about people being priced out of games over a couple of shovels. Listen to the show  Download the show Join the guild 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

This week's inductee is the designer of Bio Megafauna and Pax Porfiriana, Phil Ecklund. We talk about the importance of games to history and the nature of the future...but which games did he choose? Greenland Bios: Genesis Bios: Megafauna Bios: Origins High Frontier Support the show here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support...

Ben weaves some stories about Dungeons and Dragons. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben travels the the distant moons of Jupiter and muses on The Artemis Project. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben and Isaac lounge on the beach and chat about difficulty and contention. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben pops on the kettle and has a look at Alubari- A Nice Cup of Tea.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben launches himself to the stars and looks at Cassiopeia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben sips on a cocktail on Thorium beach and chats with Matt Thrower about gamer burnout.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Today's guest is designer Mansions of Madness, Legacy of Dragonholt and Arkham Horror 3rd Edition, Nikki Valens. She talks about her love of animals, designing for Fantasy Flight and the nature of inclusivity...but which games did she choose?  Mahjong Broom Service Playing Cards The Mind Shipwreck Arcana Support the show here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fi...

Ben retells his experience at Berlin Con. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben sits down with he who shall not be inhumed  and talks about how games were before the world went to Jonsonian hell.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben ventures out to the ceremony of the Spiel des Jahres and takes you through the day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here