Five Games For Doomsday

Ben reclaims some land and looks at Megacity Oceania. 

Ben goes out into the world and interviews the great and good at Spiel 2019.

Ben reminisces about all the booze he drank at Essen. 

This week's guest is a bonafide legend of both the tabletop and digital gaming worlds. Designer of Call of Cthulhu and Doom he both revolutionised the RPG and the first person shooter. We discuss being a pioneer, faith and the future...but which games did he choose? Contract Bridge Culdcept Saga World in Flames Hyperspace Mega Civilization Support the show here.

Ben pops to the bar to speak to Kathleen and see what board games need more of. 

Ben enters the forest to talk about Rune Stones. 

Ben straps on his steam goggles and muses on Carnival of Monsters. 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.

Ben bows obsequiously to the man in the stores, Nick Mariner. They have a little drinky and discuss civ games. Join the guild here.

 Ben puts on his stripey hat and talks about Stephenson's Rocket.

Ben regrets ever going on Twitter and thinks about reviews.

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/viticulture-essential-edition The 7th Continent: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180263/7th-continent Timeline: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128664/timeline

Ben meets up with Steve at the compound fountain to talk about fun in games.

Ben pops on his hobnails and has a stroll around Auf der Walz.

Ben pops on the mozzarella and thinks about Papa Paolo.

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.

Ben drops into the Wards of London.

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.

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.

Ben weaves some stories about Dungeons and Dragons.