Five Games for Doomsday

In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about the daddy of all mechanisms, Roll and Move. 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 owner of Frosted Games and co-owner of Deep Print Games, Matthias Nagy. We talk about CCGs, advent calendars and how to run a business...but which games did he choose? Netrunne r Codenames Duet 13 Days Spirit Island Finished! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this relaunced update podcast I take you through a week in 5G4D. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Now these are getting good.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this first episode of the Game of the Century tournament, Ben and Steve discuss the 64 heavy hitters that will start the competition. Brought to you by CD Hunter. 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

Ten more of Ben's bangers.  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 amd Uli talk Essen Spiel 2025 and if it's really profitable for a company like Spielworxx. 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 is a sample of a secret show recorded a Tony Boydell's convention, The Gathering of Chums. To hear the full show go 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 head of Matagot, Arnaud Charpentier. We talk about the influence of his great grandmother in his gaming, doing an RPG radio show and his optimism for the gaming industry... 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

In this classic episode Ben talks to renowned board game artist, Ian O'Toole. 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 is just an introduction to 5G4D's Game of the Century polls and shows. Join in by going to http://5g4d.com/ and clicking the pinned post. This is definitive! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this episode we give some new backers some nicknames, bestow some titles to the Knights of Doomsday, speak to Patrick Kapera of Crafty Games about their reprint of Ostia and answer your questions. 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 show here

In this audio version of the Ben's Top 100 video he goes through ten more bangers.  Watch the video 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 owner of Crafty Games, Alex Flagg. We talk about gentrification, the RPG world and rendering Brandon Sanderson into ludological form...but which games did he choose?  Support the show here   El Grande 6 Nimmt Barrage Castles of Burgundy Modern Art Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show he...

In this episode Ben talks to Nate Heater about his game Garage Rock.  Back the game 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 Uli and Ben are joined are joined by owner of everything, Corey Thompson and Leder Games stalwart Anne Kinner to discus Essen Spiel. Enjoy! Support 5G4D here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Ben and Steve stumble through the last day of Essen Spiel 2025. 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

Ben and Steve brave the crowds at Spiel 2025 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

Ben and Steve git 'er dun. 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

Ben and Steve experience the first day of Essen Spiel 2025. 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

Ben and Steve head to Essen Spiel and check out the press day. 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 ex-neuroscientist and game designer Sam London. We talk about the nature of free will, why Advanced Squad Leader isn't intimidating and the interface between video and board games...but which games did he choose?  Support the show here BattleCon Res Arcana Advanced Squad Leader Age of Steam Nemesis Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games...

Ben looks at 5 exciting games being released at Essen Spiel 2025. 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 newsflash the doyenne of British game design, Tony Boydell talks about the upcoming campaign for Snowdonia-Grand Tour published by Naylor 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