Five Games for Doomsday

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

In this classic episode Ben talks to Rodney Smith. 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 video of Ben's Top 100 he covers some 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 Ben and Steve discuss if games can promote tolerance and the notion of the posteuro game. 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 host of Orkenspalter TV and face of 2025's Essen Spiel, Mháire Stritter. We talk about writing, being a YouTube personality and the art of the LARP...but which games did she choose? Support the show here   Call of Cthulhu   Eldritch Horror   Blade Runner RPG DIE:The Roleplaying Game   Warhammer Fantasy RPG Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fiv...

In this episode Ben and Steve guide you through the first ever Five Games for Doomsday convention, Cabin Con 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 episode Ben and Uli discuss whether or not the board game bubble have burst. Support the show here Visit Spielworxx here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support . Support the show here

Here's the next 10 in my top 100 list. For the full hit go 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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My guest this week is designer and develop with GMT Games, Adam Blinkinsop. We talk about making music, telling a designer that their game is rubbish and whether you should make your hobby a job...but which games did he choose? Support the show here   Spades Dungeon World Search for Planet X Daybreak Here I Stand Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-d...

Our team find out that all is not well at serial killer, Grossmann's building on Langestrasse. What are they hiding? 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 Ben's Top 100 he tells you what's best! 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 the head of IGN Germany and host of the Spiel des Jahres Manuel Fritsch. We talk about legacy media, the use of the Spiel des Jahres and why Civ games are the best...but which games did he choose? Support the show here Brass Birmingham Civilization V Frosthaven Blood on the Clocktower Kingdom Two Crowns Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five...

Ben interviews Richard Garfield about designing games. Listen to more like this at: 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

In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin Ben and Uli discuss the localisation process. 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 we thank new patreon backers, interview Hans form Funtails about their exciting new title Dark Romance 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 episode the crew find out some political secrets and head to a serial killer's flat.# 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 our gang try to help poor, drugged Olaferik and stumble upon something dirty... 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 couldn't be at Berlin Con this year so Steve actually has to earn his press pass...and bloody hell does he! 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 special news show Ben and Steve head off into the countryside and answer you questions. 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