Five Games for Doomsday

Berlin Con Impressions

Ben went to his first Con since the pandemic started, Berlin Brettspiel Con! He talks to gamers, organisers and celebs! Get on it! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Episode Seven-The Hazards of Love

In this episode our undead protagonist falls in love and meets some fairies. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

War Chest[SAMPLE]

Andreas Odendahl

Andreas Odendahl. We talk about growing up pin Germany, being a carer and his love of animals...but which games did he choose? Support the show here:http://patreon.com/5g4d   Race for the Galaxy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28143/race-galaxy Underwater Cities: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247763/underwater-cities Lost Ruins of Arnak: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312484/lost-ruins-arnak Everdell: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199792/everdell Orleans: ht...

Harz Part One[SAMPLE]

Battle Report-Ashes[Sample]

Episode Six- A Revelation and a Shock

The newly minted Cathal Fogartach has some dramatic encounters. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Alan Paull

This week's guest is head of Surprised Stare Games, Alan Paull. We talk about post war Britain, writing for the classics and the art of war...but which games did he choose?   Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/5g4d   Civilisation: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/71/civilization Lost Battles: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/83325/lost-battles-forty-battles-campaigns-ancient-world Quartermaster General: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/159473/quartermaster-genera...

Voices from the Solitude-The Museum of Board Games

Ben sits down with Tony Boydell to talk about the Museum of Board Games.    https://www.patreon.com/themuseumofboardgames?l=de Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Episode Five-Conflagrations and Recriminations

Martin changes his name twice then forgets his real one. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Episode Four- Time's Swift Passage

Martin Dufour is just getting older and older. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Undaunted North Africa-A 5G4D Review

Ben dons a hanky and braves Undaunted:North Africa Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Battle Report!!! Castles of Burgundy[SAMPLE]

Ben and Steve play this classic live for your pleasure!!!   Listen to the full show at : https://www.patreon.com/5g4d  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Episode Three-A Hop Across the Channel

Ben continues his actual play of The Thousand Year Old Vampire and ends up on some foggy island. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Episode Two-The Languedoc

In this episode Ben actually starts playing and his vampire takes shape. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

The Thousand Year Old Vampire-Creation

In this first episode of the 1000 year old vampire actual play Ben creates his creature of the night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Battle Report-The Settlers of Catan(SAMPLE)

Ben and Steve go back to the 90s to tackle this classic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Bruno Cathala

This week's guest is three time Spiel des Jahres winner and legend of the gaming world, Bruno Cathala. We talk about being a gourmand, losing his job and his many successful collaborations...but which games did he choose?   Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/5g4d   Schotten Totten: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/372/schotten-totten Gyges: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10527/gyges Magic the Gathering: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-gathering Ave...

Rita Modl

This week's guest is designer of Men at Work and King of 12, Rita Modl. We talk about growing up in Bayern, lost love in a government office and designing games...but which games did she choose?   Listen to the show here: Download the show here: Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/5g4d   Portal of Heroes: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181960/portal-heroes Underwater Cities: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247763/underwater-cities The Grand Carnival: https:...

Henry Audubon

My guest this week is designer of PARKS and Space Part, Henry Audubon. We discuss bucolic childhoods, philosophy and taking risks...but which games did he choose?   Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/5g4d   Magic the Gathering: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-gathering The Resistance: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41114/resistance Heroes of the Storm: https://heroesofthestorm.com/en-us/ Spelunky: https://spelunkyworld.com/original.html Res Arcana: ...

Guy from Midwinter Minis

This week's guest is YouTube sensation, Guy from Midwinter Minis. We talk about growing up in Jersey, 40k love and YouTube superstardom...but which games did he choose?   Chess: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171/chess Monopoly: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1406/monopoly Necromunda: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3072/necromunda Space Hulk: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54625/space-hulk-third-edition Heroquest:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/699/heroquest ...

Ricky Royal

My guest this week is designer of Renegade and host of Box of Delights, Richard Wilkins aka Ricky Royal. We talk about Chess, the joy of solo games and what games are art...but which games did he choose? Support the show here: http://patreon.com/5g4d   Chess: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171/chess Mage Knight: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/96848/mage-knight-board-game Robinson Crusoe: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/121921/robinson-crusoe-adventures-cursed-island ...

Patrick Leder

This week's guest is the owner of Leder Games and designer of Vast, Patrick Leder. We talk about Minnesota, the trials and tribulations of running a small publisher and asymmetry...but which games did he choose?   Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/5g4d   Last Will: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/97842/last-will Cosmic Encounter: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15/cosmic-encounter Onirim: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/71836/onirim Race for the Galaxy:http...

Rick Priestly

This weeks guest is the designer of Warhammer Fantasy Battles and Warhammer 40,000, Rick Priestly. We talk about casting models in his bedroom, designing the biggest miniature war games in the world and visiting New Line Cinema headquarters...but which games did he choose? Escape from Colditz: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/715/escape-colditz Reaper: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/23073/reaper-fantasy-wargame-rules Warhammer 40,00: Rouge Trader: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardg...

Lorenzo Silva

This week's guest is head of Horrible Guild, Lorenzo Silva. We talk about growing up in Italy, being nominated for prestigious awards and the importance of games as products...but which games did he choose?   Agricola: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31260/agricola Dune: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/121/dune 7 Wonders Duel: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel Small World: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40692/small-world Race for the Galaxy: https://boardg...

The Guild w Jason Perez

Ben dusts of the Segway and chats to Jason Perez about the mental effects of lockdown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Sarah Shah

This week's guest is host of Board Games in a Minute, Sarah Shah. We talk about the immigrant experience, poverty in America and saving Elephants...but which games did she choose?   Support the show here: http://patreon.com/5g4d Whitehall Mystery: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/190082/whitehall-mystery Quacks of Quedlinburg: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/quacks-quedlinburg Everdell: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199792/everdell Moonrakers: https://boardgamegee...

Voices from the Solitude-CoraQuest Wrap Up

Ben sits down with Dan Hughes to mull over the kickstarter campaign of CoraQuest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Morgan Dontanville

This weeks guest is the Chief Commercial Officer of Catan Studios, Morgan Dontanville. We talk about DC Comics, working in the recording industry and why Catan is great...but which games did he choose?   Support the show here: http://patreon.com/5g4d   Age of Steam: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4098/age-steam 1830: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421/1830-railways-robber-barons Dune: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/121/dune Catacombs: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardg...

Chris Darden

3 Year Anniversary Super Cut

To celebrate the third anniversary of the show I've cut together all of the outros. Enjoy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Voices from the Solitude- Peter Jones

I talk to NHS nurse, Peter Jones about being on the front line during the pandemic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

A little call for help

This is just a call for help for a project I'm working on. Cheers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Voices from the Solitude- Nick Smith & The Future Fun-Der

I interview the owner of  board game cafe, Ludoquist about a new funding initiative he's started.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Voices from the Solitude-Coraquest

In this Voices from the Solitude special we talk to Dan Hughes about the kids game he designed with his daughter, Cora during lockdown- CoraQuest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Jonny Cantin

This week's guest is game designer, musician and developer, Jonny Cantin. We talk jazz, game design and imposter syndrome...but which games did he choose? Carcassonne: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/822/carcassonne Puerto Rico: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3076/puerto-rico Colosseum: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/27746/colosseum First Class: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/206941/first-class-all-aboard-orient-express The Quacks of Quedlinburg: https://boardgameg...

Battle Report- Le Havre

Here's a free sample of the patreon exclusive battle reports. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Mike DiLisio

This week's guest is Dice Tower staffer, Mike DiLisio. We talk about living in Hollywood, the American school system and Working for the Dice Tower...but which games did he choose?   Support the show here: http://patreon.com/5g4d   Blue Moon City: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/21882/blue-moon-city Five Tribes: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157354/five-tribes Deception: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156129/deception-murder-hong-kong Root: https://boardgamegeek.com/...

A History of Surprises-Part Four

In this the final part of the history of Surprised Stare Games, recorded live at Spiel Digital, we talk about the monumental changes that are happening to the company. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Grant Lyon

This week's guest is stand up comic and board game commentator, Grant Lyon. We talk American football, dying on stage and designing games...buy which games did he choose?   Telestrations: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46213/telestrations Champions of Midgard: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/172287/champions-midgard Bang Dice: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/143741/bang-dice-game 7 Wonders Duel: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel The Quacks of Qued...

Thoughts on 2020

I close out this most challenging of years with few musings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

The Guild Episode 30-Merry Chirstmas!

Happy Holidays! Ben and Steve sit in the Guild and enjoy a glass of moonshine and reminisce on Christmases past. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ian Livingstone

A History of Surprises-Part 3

Volko Ruhnke

This week's guest is ex-CIA analyst and inventor of the COIN series of games Volko Ruhnke. We talk about how the COIN series has crossed over, designing games for the CIA and the gaps in our knowledge of history...but which games did he choose?   Combat Commander Pacific: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28181/combat-commander-pacific War of the Ring: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/115746/war-ring-second-edition Steel Inferno: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289247/verdun-191...

Matt Leacock on the Pandemic Legacy Series

The release of Pandemic Legacy Season 0 marks the end of the Pandemic Legacy Series and I sit down with Matt Leacock to talk about the new game and his views on the series as a whole. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

A History of Surprises-Part 2

Here is the second part of the history of Surprised Stare Games recorded at Spiel Digital 2020. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Frank West

This week's guest is the owner of City of Games and the designer of Isle of Cats, Frank West. We talk about obsession, computer science and how to run a publisher...but which games did he choose?   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/5g4d   Magic the Gathering: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-gathering Werewolf: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/925/werewolf Pingo-Pingo:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171136/pingo-pingo Blackout Hong Kong: https://boardgame...

The Guild w Isaac Shalev-The things we miss.

Isaac joins Ben in a bar of ill repute to discuss what the pandemic has done to us as gamers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

A History of Surprises-Part One

In this special live show recorded at Spiel Digital, the founders of Surprised Stare Games chart their history as a company. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.