Five Games for Doomsday

Arkhan Horror LCG- A 5G4D Review

After a day lopping off tentacles Ben ruminates on the Arkham Horror LCG. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Lewis Pulsipher

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 Become a ...

The Guild w Dan Hughes

Ben pops into the guild and has a drink with one of the friendly zombies. Former internet titan Dan Hughes.   Join the guild here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

QE- A 5G4D Review

Ben looks at the books of QE an decides it's too big to fail.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Gordon Hamilton

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.co...

The Guild w Crystal Pisano

Modern Art- A 5G4D Review

Ben wields his gavel and rules the roost over Modern Art Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Die Tavernen im Tiefen Thal- A 5G4D Review

Ben fills a tankard and looks at Die Tavernen im Tiefen Thal Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Marc Spector

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...

No Thanks- A 5G4D Review

Ben dons a toga and gets all philosophical for his review of The Grizzled. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

The Guild w The Punchboarders

Ben meets up with people from the Irradiated States of America and talks about components in games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

5 Colours- A 5G4D Review

Ben ties his proverbials to the mast when he reviews 5 Colours. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Tom Russell

This week's guest is the co-owner of Hollandspiele, Tom Russell. We talk about lonely childhoods, the use of war games and how to live creatively...but which games did he choose?

Leiria Con- A 5G4D Review

Ben talks about his jaunt to Portugal and Leiria Con. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

The Guild-Episode 3

Ben is joined by Matthew Jude to discuss what is annoying in gaming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Leiria Con 2019 Impressions

Live, Live Live from Leiria Con Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben Parkinson

This week's guest is founder of Uganda's Butterfly Project, Ben Parkinson. We discuss the state of Uganda, starting the first board game convention in Africa and helping children realise their potential...nut which games did he choose? Careers: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1475/careers Folklore: The Affliction: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/159504/folklore-affliction Alhambra: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6249/alhambra Cheeky Monkey: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/297...

The Guild- Episode 2

Ben and compound doctor, Max Davie, talk past politics and what is the greatest value you get from gaming.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Betrayal Legacy- A 5G4D Review

Ben jumps at creaking floorboards and reviews Betrayal Legacy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Copenhagen

Ben hops on a bike and travels through Copenhagen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Geoff Englestein

This week's cabin inductee is designer, author, teacher and broadcaster, Geoff Englestein. We talk about being compelled to game at camp, the need for design education and why Through the Ages is audacious...but which games did he choose?   Go: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188/go High Society: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220/high-society Through the Ages: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/182028/through-ages-new-story-civilization ASL: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/8611...

The Guild- Episode One

Alone- A 5G4D Review

Ben explores the empty husk that is the dungeon crawler, Alone. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Vadoran Gardens- A 5G4D Review

Ben looks at the horticultural joy of Vadoran Gardens. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Richard Ham

This week we welcome Richard Ham into the cabin.  Ben and Richard discuss violence in video games, why he runs through and what makes board games tick...but which games did he choose? Gloomhaven: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhaven Shadowrun Crossfire: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/135382/shadowrun-crossfire Trajan: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/102680/trajan La Granja: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/146886/la-granja Glen More 2: https://boardgamegeek.com/bo...

Skull King-A 5G4D Review

The Quiver- A 5G4D Review

Ben has got a brand new bag! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Rich Mulholland

This week's inductee to the cabin is entrepreneur and guru, Rich Mulholland. Rich and Ben talk about the state of South Africa, the benefits of confidence and how board gaming encompasses a variety  of hobbies...but which games did he choose. Istanbul: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148949/istanbul Scythe: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169786/scythe Joraku: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180901/joraku War Chest: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/249259/war-chest Pyramid Arca...

Symphony No.9- A 5G4D Review

Ben sits in the cabin, dusts of his baton and weaves rhapsodic about Symphony No.9. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Trade on the Tigris- A 5G4D Review

Ben rummages through the fertile crescent and talks about Trade on the Tigris. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

A Big Thank You

On the occasion of reaching FIFTY patreon backers I thought I'd write a thank you note.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Klemens Franz

This week I speak to the best known artist in board gaming, Klemens Franz. We talk about his biography of Helen Keller, the nightmare of Agricola and how art in games is fareing...but which games did he choose.   Agricola: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31260/agricola   Defenders of the Realm: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65532/defenders-realm   Catan: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13/catan   Orleans: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/164928/orleans   Ebbe und Flut: https:...

Thoughts from the Cabin- Table Edition

Ben imagines his perfect game night and starts with his first guest- Thomas Paine. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Arboretum- A 5G4D Review

Ben plants himself under a willow and weeps at the brilliance of Arboretum.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Uli Blenemann

In this weeks show I speak to the head of Spielworxx Uli Blenemann. We talk about the loss of gaming in the German countryside, why you should play war games and the pitfalls of being a publisher...but which games did he choose.   Borodino: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/252/borodino   Empire of the Sun: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/11825/empire-sun   Pax Porfiriana: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128780/pax-porfiriana   Here I Stand: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17392...

Endeavour-Age of Sail- A 5G4D Review

Ben sits and the cabin but dreams of sailing the seven seas when he reviews Endeavour: Age of sail.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

The 5G4D Christmas Message

Ben becomes a bit misty eyes as he thinks about Christmas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

One Magic Christmas

Ben reads the recently discovered manuscript of Stan.D.Roon translated by Tony Boydell. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Cerebria- A 5G4D Review

Ben delves into his brain to review Cerebria.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Rory O'Connor

In this week's show Ben talks to the inventor of Rory's Story Cubes and head of Hub Games, Rory O'Connor. They discuss his life in puppetry, bring warring peoples together and being number one on Amazon...but which games did he choose?   Monsterpocalypse 1.Ed:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/32674/monsterpocalypse   Pokemon TCG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2165/pokemon-trading-card-game   Shadowrun Crossfire: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/135382/shadowrun-crossfire   Mage Kni...

Lincoln- A 5G4D Review

Ben surveys the aftermath of his plays of Lincoln. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Time's Up- A 5G4D Review

Ben sits in the cabin and ruminates on Time's Up. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Thoughts from the Cabin 7

Ben sits in the cabin and ruminates on swearing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Nigel Scarfe

This week Ben speaks to the head of Imagination Gaming, Nigel Scarfe. We talk about his difficulties at school, how games helped him to overcome them and how his is passing on the benefits of games all over the UK and beyond...But which games did he choose?   Legendary Encounters: Alien: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/146652/legendary-encounters-alien-deck-building-game   DC Deck Building Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/125678/dc-comics-deck-building-game   Sherlock Holmes Cons...

Forum Trajanum- A 5G4D Review

Ben basks in the grandeur of Forum Trajanum.   Support the show at patreon.com/5g4d  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Railroad Ink- A 5G4D Review

Ben dreams of former journeys as he talks about Railroad Ink.   Support the show at: http://patreon.com/5g4d  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Isaac Childres

This week Ben talks to one of the new titans in board game design and the designer of Forge War and Gloomhaven, Isaac Childres. They discuss becoming liberal, the Higg's Boson and what it's like to be the best...but which games did he choose? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Kacka Alarm- A 5G4D Review

This week Ben roars at the decadence that is Kacka Alarm. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Fast Shot- A 5G4D Review

Ben sits at the kitchen table and flicks around ideas for Fast Shot. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Aram Vartian

This week Ben speaks to the host of Godsfall, Aram Vartian. They talk about the importance of RPGs, how America is failing on mental health and what it is like to come out...but which games did he choose?   Call of Cthulhu: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/ The End of the World: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/the-end-of-the-world/ Car Wars: http://www.sjgames.com/car-wars/ R.I.F.T.S: https://palladium-store.com/1001/Rifts-Categories.html Dungeons and Dragons: http:...