Five Games for Doomsday

In this episode Ben and Steve introduce a new section, The View from the Shop Floor and we discuss how the pandemic changed gaming. 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 encourage you to get some 5G4D merch before the merch store closes down.  Get some 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 Ben and Uli talk about the decline in crowdfunding, its distortion of the industry and if it's dying. 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

My guest this week is war game designer Mark Mclaughlin. We talk about a religious education, the importance of a free press and why Alexander might not be that great...but which games did he choose?  Support the show here Ancient Civilizations of the Inner Sea Battle Cry Ancient Civilizations of the Middle East Memoir 44 Viceroys Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

In this special Ben speaks to Hisashi Hayashi about his nominee Bomb Busters. 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

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In this Spiel des Jahres special Ben talks to Stefan from 7Bazis about Krakel Orakel 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 Spiel des Jahres special Ben speaks to designer of Flip 7, Eric Olsen. 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 Spiel des Jahres special Ben speaks to jury member Martina Fuchs about how the award gets given. Support the show here https://www.fuxundbaer.de/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

In this Kenner Spiel des Jahres special Ben speaks to Johannes Goupy designer of Faraway. 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 SdJ special Ben speaks to Charles Chevallier about his Kenner Spiel nominated game Looot. 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 our annual Spiel des Jahres special shows Ben talks to the nominees. This time it's the Kenner Spiel des Jahres  with Ben having a chat with Carl de Visser and Jarrat Gray about the game's development and their hopes for the award. 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 weeks guest is the designer of Finca and Mietze Katze, Ralph zur Linde. We discuss teaching children, financial independence and the joy of making music...but which games did he choose? Support the show here   Camel Up Time's Up Qwixx Just One Mietze Katze Join the Casus Belli pledge manager here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--563...

In this classic episode Ben interviews the preeminent board game reviewer, Dan Thurot.  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 free Battle Report, Ben and Steve play the classic Ora et Labora. 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 designer of Fields of Green, Among the Stars and Hegemony, Vangelis Bagiartakis. We talk about education in games, philosophy and the decline of Star Wars...but which games did he choose? Support the show here Star Wars: Unlimited Imperial Assault Twilight Imperium Nemesis Santorini Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsda...

In this news flash Ben talks to Martin Wallace about Casus Belli and the impact of tariffs. 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 news Ben and Steve thank some new patreon backers and answer some Qs. Also Ben talks to Christian Kudahl about his game Agent Avenue and whether it can win the Spiel des Jahres. 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 we talk about whether the tariffs will minimise America's influence in the board game world.  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 the gamg head down to Red Mill Cafe and speak to people on the street. 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 owner of Naylor Games, James Naylor. We discuss truth claims on religion, train games and the pressures of being a small publisher...but which games did he choose? Support the show here Kingmaker Railways of the World Snowdonia Aeon's End The Mind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the sho...

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In this episode our crew formulate a plan to find the missing girl and head out on to the grimy streets of Weimar Berlin. 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 new flash Ben talks to Stephen Finn of Dr. Finn's Games. We talk tariffs and a change in direction. 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 news flash, Ben talks to Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games about the impact of tariffs on board games and his decision to sue the president of the united states. 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