Five Games For Doomsday

Ben spills a few words, not Just One. 

Ben sits down with Richard Simpson, famous non-wizard, and talks about the benefits or otherwise of social media.   https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3209

This week I welcome designer of A tale of Pirates, Copenhagen and Flamme Rouge, Asger Granerud. We talk about growing up in Africa, being a competitive game player and making money as a designer...but which games did he choose? Schotten Totten Hanabi Flamme Rouge Commands and Colours: Ancients Root Twitter Facebook Support the show here.

Ben betrays his class as he dives into High Society.

This week Ben takes an excursion into the grounds of the compound and bumps into newly decanted intake, Steven Syrek, to talk about the importance of winning. 

After a day lopping off tentacles Ben ruminates on the Arkham Horror LCG.

This week's guest is designer of Britannia, Lewis Pulsipher. We talk about the beauty of DnD, why euro games aren't games and when we will see a new version of Britannia...but which games did he choose?   First Ed. DnD- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editions_of_Dungeons_%26_Dragons Britania- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240/britannia Empire Deluxe Enhanced Edition- https://www.killerbeesoftware.com/kbsgames/edee/ DnD 5e.- https://dnd5e.fandom.com/wiki/D%26D_5th_Edition_Wikia

Ben pops into the guild and has a drink with one of the friendly zombies. Former internet titan Dan Hughes.   Join the guild here.

Ben looks at the books of QE an decides it's too big to fail. 

This weeks guest is mathematician and designer of Santorini, Gordon Hamilton. We talk about the beauty of mathematics, the value of a puzzle and why Santorini is the greatest thing Gordon has done...but which games did he choose? Avalon: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128882/resistance-avalon Urbino: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237009/urbino Warsaw:City of Ruins: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/206803/warsaw-city-ruins Dungeons and Dragons Star Realms:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/147020/star-realms 

Ben wields his gavel and rules the roost over Modern Art

Ben fills a tankard and looks at Die Tavernen im Tiefen Thal

This week's guest is owner of Grand Gamers Guild, Marc Spector. We discuss starting a new publishing house, food addiction and Endevour: Age of Sail...but which games did he choose? Small World: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40692/small-world Power Grid: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2651/power-grid Gloomhaven: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhaven Endeavour: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233398/endeavor-age-sail Codenames:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/178900/codenames

Ben dons a toga and gets all philosophical for his review of The Grizzled.

Ben meets up with people from the Irradiated States of America and talks about components in games.

Ben ties his proverbials to the mast when he reviews 5 Colours.

Ben talks about his jaunt to Portugal and Leiria Con.

Ben is joined by Matthew Jude to discuss what is annoying in gaming.

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