Five Games For Doomsday

In this episode we give some new backers some nicknames, bestow some titles to the Knights of Doomsday, speak to Patrick Kapera of Crafty Games about their reprint of Ostia and answer your questions. Get on it!Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this audio version of the Ben's Top 100 video he goes through ten more bangers. Watch the video hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Listen to the full show by going to the 5G4D PatreonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week's guest is owner of Crafty Games, Alex Flagg. We talk about gentrification, the RPG world and rendering Brandon Sanderson into ludological form...but which games did he choose?  Support the show here  El Grande 6 Nimmt Barrage Castles of Burgundy Modern ArtBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this episode Ben talks to Nate Heater about his game Garage Rock. Back the game hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this episode Uli and Ben are joined are joined by owner of everything, Corey Thompson and Leder Games stalwart Anne Kinner to discus Essen Spiel. Enjoy!Support 5G4D here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben and Steve stumble through the last day of Essen Spiel 2025.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben and Steve brave the crowds at Spiel 2025Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben and Steve git 'er dun.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben and Steve experience the first day of Essen Spiel 2025.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben and Steve head to Essen Spiel and check out the press day.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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 NemesisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben looks at 5 exciting games being released at Essen Spiel 2025.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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 hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this classic episode Ben talks to Rodney Smith.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this video of Ben's Top 100 he covers some bangers!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 Steve discuss if games can promote tolerance and the notion of the posteuro game.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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 RPGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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.

In this episode Ben and Uli discuss whether or not the board game bubble have burst.Support the show hereVisit Spielworxx hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.