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Five Games for DoomsdaySpiel des Jahres Special-Endeavor-Deep SeaIn our annual Spiel des Jahres special shows Ben talks to the nominees. This time it's the Kenner Spiel des Jahres with Ben having a chat with Carl de Visser and Jarrat Gray about the game's development and their hopes for the award.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2025-06-0333 min
Five Games for Doomsday5G4D News-Can Agent Avenue win the Spiel des Jahres?In this episode of the news Ben and Steve thank some new patreon backers and answer some Qs. Also Ben talks to Christian Kudahl about his game Agent Avenue and whether it can win the Spiel des Jahres.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2025-05-161h 05Five Games for Doomsday5G4D News-The Nightsoil Ownership ShowIn this episode of the 5G4D News, Ben and Steve welcome some Knights of Doomsday, thank new patreon backers and talk abut the first ever 5G4D convention. Also, Ben talks to David Harding form Grail Games about his new title, Night Soil and Corey Thompson about buying a part of Gen Con.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2025-03-141h 24Five Games for Doomsday5G4D News-The Hall of Fame EpisodeIn this episode Ben and Steve give new Patreon backers nicknames, inaugurate The Knights of Doomsday and Ben speaks to Scott Alden, head of Board Game Geek, about their new Hall of Fame.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2025-02-141h 23Five Games for Doomsday5G4D News-The Supreme Grail EpisodeIn this bumper episode of the 5G4D news show Ben and Steve give some patreon backers their official names, answer questions and ben talks to Talia Rosen about First Monday in October from Fort Circle Games and David Harding from Grail Games. Get on it!Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2025-01-101h 44Five Games for DoomsdayEvery Day I Write the Book-Episode 1-OriginsBen and Isaac are writing as book! In this podcast we talk about the process of writing it. This is all about origins. How Isaac came up with the idea for the book and why he asked Ben to write it with him.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2025-01-0852 minFive Games for Doomsday5G4D News-The Tir na Nog Competition EpisodeIn this bumper episode Ben has a very sarky complaining sesh, we announce the winner of the Tir Na Nog competition. Ben chats to Spiel des Jahres award winner Randy Flynn about his new game Cats and Dragons and Frank West about his knotty new title Emberleaf and we answer your questions. So much stuff!Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2024-09-111h 46Five Games for Doomsday5G4D News-The Coral Dragon EpisodeIn this first news episode of 2024 Ben and Steve thank the new patreon backers, answer your questions and Ben gets the lowdown on Wyrmspan from Connie Vogelmann and Aqua form Asger Granerud and Dan Halstad.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2024-01-261h 40Five Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Resolution ExtravaganzaIn this episode Ben and Steve go over their previous year's resolutions and then make some promises for 2024. Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2024-01-081h 03Five Games for DoomsdayEssen 2023-Day 1At Essen Spiel Day 1, Ben and Steve stalk the halls and Ben talks to a load of people.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2023-10-061h 39Five Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Bumper Essen PreviewIn this episode Ben and Steve let you know what they're looking forward to at Essen Spiel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2023-09-2953 minFive Games for Doomsday5G4D News-The Get Ready for Essen EpisodeIn this episode of the news Ben and Steve thank some patrons, answer your questions and Ben speaks to Robin de Cleur about the changes to this year's Essen Spiel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2023-08-071h 10Five Games for Doomsday5G4D News-The Votes for Museums EpisodeIn this episode of the news Ben and Steve discuss Shakespeare and lols and Ben interviews Tory Brown about Votes for Women and Tony Boydell about the Museum of Board Games. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/5g4dBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2023-05-291h 53
Five Games for DoomsdayThe Wretched-Episode 8-The End CompleteBen, the ship's doctor, confronts the creature and Ben, the host, confronts a creature of his own.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2023-05-2238 min
Five Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calender-Dec 22-Stephenson's RocketBen and Steve explain why meanness is wonderful when they talk about Stephenson's RocketBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-2218 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calender-Dec 21-JuntaBen and Steve travel to South America to take part in a Junta.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-2120 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calendar-Dec 17-AntiquityBen and Steve discuss this grave game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-1717 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calendar-Dec 16-TrajanBen and Steve discuss this overarching game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-1613 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calendar-Dec 14-Resistance AvalonSteve questions Ben is a traitor as they discuss Resistance AvalonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-1412 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calendar-Dec 13-Trade on the TigrisBen and Steve go down to the rivers of Babylon and do some trading.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-1311 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calendar-Dec 12-Descent Second Ed.Ben and Steve crawl through the dungeons of Descent 2nd Ed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-1214 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calendar-Dec 11-Pixie QueenIn this episode of the advent calendar, Ben and Steve talk about Pixie Queen as well as Edmund Spenser!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-1121 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calendar-Dec 8th-Blood Bowl Team ManagerIn this episode the boys talk about Ben's first favourite game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-0813 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calendar-Dec 5th-CondottiereBen doesn't know the difference between Italian and Spanish in this door of the CalendarBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-0511 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calendar-Dec 3rd-Iron DragonBen and Steve explore fantasy trains in the classic crayon rail game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-0313 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Advent Calendar-Dec 2-PandemicOn this glorious December 2nd Ben and Steve talk about Ben's formative game, Pandemic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-0217 minFive Games for DoomsdayBen and Steve's Board Game Advent Calendar-Dec 1st-History of the WorldBen and Steve talk about one of Steve's formative games, History of the World.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-12-0113 minFive Games for Doomsday5G4D News with Ben and SteveIn this episode of the news, Ben and Steve welcome a new member to the compound and Ben speaks to Dan Hughes about the new CoraQuest expansion, George Jaros about his charity auction and Christian Kudahl about Mind Bug and his experiences at Essen. Get on it!CoraQuest Kickstarter: https://www.coraquest.com/Charity Auction: https://CharityAuction.bid/2022ExtraLife-GJJGamesMind Bug: https://mindbug.me/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-10-311h 21Five Games for DoomsdayEssen Anticipated Games SpectacularBen and Steve get together and discuss their five most anticipated games for Essen Spiel 2022! Also a load of honourable mentions and a truck load of digressions.Steve's ChoicesHonourable MentionsReviveJoan of Arc: Orleans Draw and WriteVillage RailsNumber 5WoodcraftNumber 4DiscordiaNumber 3SkyminesNumber 2Crossing OceansNumber 1Turing MachineBen's ChoicesHonourable MentionsSwindlerSt. Patrick
2022-09-231h 14Five Games for Doomsday5G4D News Episode 1On this first episode of the 5G4D news, Ben and Steve discuss new patreon backers, the Golden Geeks, a gorgeous new t-shirt and Ben's upcoming appearance on The Dice Tower. Get informed! Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2022-04-2748 minFive Games for DoomsdayThe Guild w Jason PerezBen 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.Support the show here
2021-03-2944 minFive Games for DoomsdayVoices from the Solitude-CoraQuest Wrap UpBen 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.Support the show here
2021-03-0844 minFive Games for DoomsdayThe 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.Support the show here
2020-12-2544 minFive Games for DoomsdayThe 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.Support the show here
2020-11-1239 minFive Games for DoomsdayThe Guild w Richard SimpsonBen and Richard pop into the guild and chat about The Prestige and whether board games are art.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-08-2651 min
Five Games for DoomsdayThe Fathomless Sleep- Part OneThis is part one of a Cthulhu Confidential actual play starring Steven Syrek as Dex Raymond and Ben Maddox as The Guide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-08-0544 min
Five Games for DoomsdaySpiel des Jahres 2020- The CrewBen gets Thomas Sing, designer of The Crew on the phone to have a chat about serendipity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-08-0309 min
Five Games for DoomsdayThe Guild w The Board Game SnobsBen sits down with Jerry and Gaby of The Board Game Snobs to talk the roles games play in their lives and why the 80s were the high water mark for cinema. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-07-2952 min
Five Games for DoomsdaySpiel des Jahres 2020- My CityBen sits down with Reiner Knizia to talk about his SdJ nominated legacy game My City.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-07-1822 min
Five Games for DoomsdaySpiel des Jahres 2020- The King's DilemmaBen has a chat with Lorenzo Silva and Hjalmar Hach the designers of The King's Dilemma about their nomination. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-07-1720 min
Five Games for DoomsdaySpiel des Jahres 2020- Nova LunaBen sits down with the developer of Nova Luna, Lars Frauenrath to talk the game and what a prize like the SdJ would mean to a small publisher.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-07-1622 min
Five Games for DoomsdayThe Guild w Mark BesadaThis week Ben visits the coach of the compound footy team Mark Besada and they talk about what makes the perfect player of board games and also why rolling around in filth is a good thing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-07-1544 minFive Games for DoomsdayA 5G4D Update- Stephen BounocoreBen talks to CEO of Stronghold Games, Stephen Buonocore about his upcoming retirement. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-07-0818 minFive Games for DoomsdayVoices From The Solitude- Ben ParkinsonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-05-0519 minFive Games for DoomsdayVoices From The Solitude-Stephen BuonocoreBen talks to Stephen bout the industry in this time of crisis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-03-2717 minFive Games for DoomsdayVoices From The Solitude-Matthias NagyBen talks to Matthias about Frosted Games.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-03-2609 minFive Games for DoomsdayThe Guild Solitude EditionBen and Steve punctuate their social isolation with talk about conspiracy thought and what gets you to the table.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-03-2548 minFive Games for DoomsdayVoices From The Solitude-Mark CookeBen talks to Mark about AireconBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-03-2516 minFive Games for DoomsdayVoices From The Solitude-IgnacyTrzewiczekBen talks to Ignacy about the ramifications for the industry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-03-2418 minFive Games for DoomsdayVoices From The Solitude-Max DavieBen speaks to Max Davie about what we can do at these times.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-03-2317 minFive Games for DoomsdayThoughts from the Cabin 12Ben has a think about solitude.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-03-1809 min
Five Games for DoomsdayAlice in Wordland- A 5G4D ReviewBen pops through the looking glass to have a play of Alice in Wordland.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-03-1306 minFive Games for DoomsdayThe Guild "I can't believe it's him again" w Dan HughesBen meets a rather spectacularly be-painted Dan Hughes and they have a chat about gamer's good and bad habits.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-03-1156 min
Five Games for DoomsdayThe Pocket Campaigns- A 5G4D ReviewBen dons his putties and looks at two Pocket Campaign games.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-03-0405 minFive Games for DoomsdayThe Guild w Moar Stevie SyrekBen meets Steve again and uncovers a new religion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-02-2655 min
Five Games for DoomsdayA War of Whispers- A 5G4D ReviewBen wheedles his way into a review of A War of Whispers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-02-2406 min
Five Games for DoomsdayIsle of Cats- A 5G4D ReviewBen boards his vessel and saves those felines.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-02-0706 minFive Games for DoomsdaytHE gUILD W iSAAC sHALEVBen chats to Isaac about the price of games.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-01-3145 min
Five Games for DoomsdaySlyville- A 5G4D ReviewBen hammers some nails through a plank and heads down to Slyville.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-01-2705 minFive Games for DoomsdayThe Guild w Kai HerbertzBen pops to see mechanic Kai Havertz and they talk about the new year in gaming.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-01-1747 minFive Games for DoomsdayThoughts on FailureBen sits in the kitchen and muses on failure.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-01-1308 min
Five Games for DoomsdayBlitzkrieg- A 5G4D ReviewBen battens down the hatches and reviews Blitzkrieg!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-01-0806 min
Five Games for DoomsdayThe King's Dilemma- A 5G4D ReviewBen sits on some horns and reviews The King's Dilemma.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2020-01-0307 minFive Games for DoomsdayMerry Christmas from The Guild w Kellen Laker!Ben and Kellen talk about the gifts the hobby needs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2019-12-1838 min
Five Games for DoomsdaySatanimals- A 5G4D ReviewBen heads down to the petting zoo and...WHAT THE HELL IS THAT!!???!!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2019-12-1604 minFive Games for DoomsdayThe Guild w Steve Syrek- Turd Time's the Charm.Steve joins Ben in the legendary Kitchen of the Cabin TM to talk about what makes a doomsday game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2019-12-0442 min
Five Games for DoomsdayLux Aeterna- A 5G4D ReviewThis week Ben is sucked into the black hole of Lux Aeterna.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2019-11-2906 min
Five Games for DoomsdayFast Sloths- A 5G4D ReviewBen slowly travels through a game of Fast Sloths.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2019-11-2004 min
Five Games for DoomsdayChicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders- A 5G4D ReviewBen dons his top hat and becomes the devil of the white city while he muses about Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2019-11-1306 min
Five Games for DoomsdayMegacity Oceania- A 5G4D ReviewBen reclaims some land and looks at Megacity Oceania. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2019-11-0805 min
Five Games for DoomsdayEssen Interview Extravaganza!Ben goes out into the world and interviews the great and good at Spiel 2019.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2019-11-062h 14
Five Games for DoomsdayEssen 2019- A 5G4D ReviewBen reminisces about all the booze he drank at Essen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
2019-11-0410 min