Five Games for Doomsday

Essen Spiel 2026 - Day 3

Ben is still trudging through the halls at Essen. Are you with him?  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--563112

Essen Spiel 2026 - Day 2

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Essen 2026 - Day 1

Ben experiences the first day of Essen and speaks to some interesting people.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsd

Essen 2026 - Day 0

Ben gets to Essen Spiel and annoys the best and brightest of the board game world.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-d

#Channel - The Essen Show

Ben and Steve discuss whether Essen Spiel is still the most important convention in the world.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five

Michael Palm

This week's guest is the designer of the Spiel des Jahres winner, Dorfromatik, Michael Palm. We talk about growing up in politics, designing award-winning games, and the

Battle Reprot - Medico(Sample)

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News Flash - Sam Gullman on The Prescence

Ben sits down to talk to Sam Gullman about his Victorian horror game, The Presence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-d

5G4D News - The King's Gambit Episode

In this episode of the news show, Ben and Steve answer your questions, Rob Daviau talks The King's Gambit, and Mark Cooke reflects on becoming UK Games Expo's new COO. 

Jervis Johnson

This week's guest is the designer of Blood Bowl and Age of Sigmar, Jervis Johnson. We talk about getting in at the ground floor and being a legend...but which games did h

The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Capitalism Episode

Ben and Uli chat about capitalism in Eurogames and whether it's the only option.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doo

Every day I write the book - Crisis! What crisis!

Ben and Isaac talk about the dilemmas of writing a book.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

5G4D News - The Return!

In this news episode, Ben and Steve give out some titles and answer some questions, and Ben speaks to the designers of the upcoming game, Timespan.  Become a supporter o

Mike Didymus-True

This week's guest is owner of Board Game Wire, Mike Didymus-True. We talk about crime, the decline of the truth, and if we're living in a Tolkien board game golden age...

#Channel - The Inept Show

In this resurrection of #Channel we discuss whether players' ineptitude is the key to loving games.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast

Battle Report - Barracks Emperors(Sample)

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Jamais Vu - Episode 3 - Johnson's Oak

In this episode of the journaling RPG, Jamais Vu, Ben gets a new band member and more of the town gets revealed.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake

Matt Green

This week's guest is game designer Matt Green. We talk about urban degradation, class consciousness, and petty British nimbyism...but which games did he choose? Become a

Jamias Vu - Episode 2 - What's in the theatre?

In this second actual play of RPG Jamais Vu, our protagonist meets some old friends and goes to the theatre.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co

The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Construction Episode

In this month's Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli sit down to talk about the games that made them.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/