Five Games For Doomsday

In this episode of the 5G4D News, Ben and Steve welcome some Knights of Doomsday, thank new patreon backers and talk abut the first ever 5G4D convention. Also, Ben talks to David Harding form Grail Games about his new title, Night Soil and Corey Thompson about buying a part of Gen Con.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this episode Ben and Uli talk about the balance you need to work in the games industry and if it can make you fall out of love with games.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this classic episode we celebrate Board Game Geek's 25th Anniversary by interviewing the founder of BGG Scott Alden. Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

My guest this week is the designer of Ahoy, Greg Loring-Albright. We discuss the impact of gaming in a social context, how they express themselves as art forms and weighty topics like the correct way to make coffee...but which games did he choose? Support the show here Android Netrunner Pax Pamir 2nd Edition Galactic Loopin Louie A Deck of CardsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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In this episode of Every Day I Write The Book, Ben and Isaac discuss the fear of writing and also writing great stuff that you know you have to cut.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about politics in games and what they offer to the gaming canon. Support the show hereVisit Spielworxx hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week's guest is renowned designer of Glenmore and Rococo, Matthias Cramer. We talk about historical games, being a professional and the fall of the Berlin Wall...but which games did he choose?Support the show here 1817 Descent Paths of Glory Match of the Century The Republic of RomeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this episode Ben and Steve give new Patreon backers nicknames, inaugurate The Knights of Doomsday and Ben speaks to Scott Alden, head of Board Game Geek, about their new Hall of Fame.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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In this first episode of Call of Cthulhu our group meet for a morning coffee and are interrupted by some paramilitaries. Support the show hereVisit Chaosium hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week's guest is Head of Production at GMT Games, Kai Jensen. We talk about getting games out of the door, development and grief...but which games did she choose?Support the show hereAquasphere Atlantic Chase Dominant Species: MarineCombat CommanderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this news flash Ben talks to the head of Alley Cat Games about their new kickstarter, Baghdad. Back the project hereSupport the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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In this second part of the 5G4D Awards 2025 Ben and Steve give out the award for Best pre-2024 Game and The Game of the Year!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In the second annual 5G4D Awards Ben and Steve give out the awards for The Biggest Disappointment and The Biggest Surprise with help from the contributors of the best discord in the world.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin Ben and Uli discuss whether games can be considered cultural assets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week's guest is owner of Button Shy games Jason Tagmire. We talk about New Jersey, games in wallets and the pains and joys of being an independent publisher...but which games did he choose? Support the show hereRisk Legacy 504 Tumblin' Dice Heroscape Dustbiters Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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In this season finale of The Temple of Elemental Evil our party are confronted with a party of Drow. What do they want?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.