Five Games For Doomsday

This week's guest is the writer of Vampire the Masquerade, Kenneth Hite. We talk about H.P. Lovecraft, his love of Chicago and why rules are important...but which games did he choose? A World at War Dogs in the Vineyard Gurps 4th Edition Pendragon Rider- Waite Tarot Support the show here.

Ben bows obsequiously to the man in the stores, Nick Mariner. They have a little drinky and discuss civ games. Join the guild here.

 Ben puts on his stripey hat and talks about Stephenson's Rocket.

Ben regrets ever going on Twitter and thinks about reviews.

This week's guest is musician and host of Board Games everybody should...Barry Doublet. We talk about music in games, changing your career and the joys of wine...but which games did he choose?   Heroquest:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/699/heroquest Sheriff of Nottingham: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157969/sheriff-nottingham Viticulture:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/183394/viticulture-essential-edition The 7th Continent: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180263/7th-continent Timeline: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128664/timeline

Ben meets up with Steve at the compound fountain to talk about fun in games.

Ben pops on his hobnails and has a stroll around Auf der Walz.

Ben pops on the mozzarella and thinks about Papa Paolo.

This week's inductee into the cabin is The Guardian's board game correspondent, Owen Duffy. He talks about publishing books, board game media and coming out in Scotland...but which games did he choose?   Alhambra Twilight Imperium 4 Magic the Gathering Cube Fiasco Monsterhearts Support the show here.

Ben drops into the Wards of London.

Ben and Tony talk about people being priced out of games over a couple of shovels. Listen to the show  Download the show Join the guild here. Support the show here.

This week's inductee is the designer of Bio Megafauna and Pax Porfiriana, Phil Ecklund. We talk about the importance of games to history and the nature of the future...but which games did he choose? Greenland Bios: Genesis Bios: Megafauna Bios: Origins High Frontier Support the show here.

Ben weaves some stories about Dungeons and Dragons.

Ben travels the the distant moons of Jupiter and muses on The Artemis Project.

Ben and Isaac lounge on the beach and chat about difficulty and contention.

Ben pops on the kettle and has a look at Alubari- A Nice Cup of Tea. 

Ben launches himself to the stars and looks at Cassiopeia.

Ben sips on a cocktail on Thorium beach and chats with Matt Thrower about gamer burnout. 

Today's guest is designer Mansions of Madness, Legacy of Dragonholt and Arkham Horror 3rd Edition, Nikki Valens. She talks about her love of animals, designing for Fantasy Flight and the nature of inclusivity...but which games did she choose?  Mahjong Broom Service Playing Cards The Mind Shipwreck Arcana Support the show here.

Ben retells his experience at Berlin Con.