Five Games For Doomsday

This week's guest is renowned designer of Glenmore and Rococo, Matthias Cramer. We talk about historical games, being a professional and the fall of the Berlin Wall...but which games did he choose?Support the show here 1817 Descent Paths of Glory Match of the Century The Republic of RomeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In 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.

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In this first episode of Call of Cthulhu our group meet for a morning coffee and are interrupted by some paramilitaries. Support the show hereVisit Chaosium hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week's guest is Head of Production at GMT Games, Kai Jensen. We talk about getting games out of the door, development and grief...but which games did she choose?Support the show hereAquasphere Atlantic Chase Dominant Species: MarineCombat CommanderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this news flash Ben talks to the head of Alley Cat Games about their new kickstarter, Baghdad. Back the project hereSupport the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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In this second part of the 5G4D Awards 2025 Ben and Steve give out the award for Best pre-2024 Game and The Game of the Year!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In the second annual 5G4D Awards Ben and Steve give out the awards for The Biggest Disappointment and The Biggest Surprise with help from the contributors of the best discord in the world.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin Ben and Uli discuss whether games can be considered cultural assets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week's guest is owner of Button Shy games Jason Tagmire. We talk about New Jersey, games in wallets and the pains and joys of being an independent publisher...but which games did he choose? Support the show hereRisk Legacy 504 Tumblin' Dice Heroscape Dustbiters Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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In this season finale of The Temple of Elemental Evil our party are confronted with a party of Drow. What do they want?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In 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.

Ben 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.

This week's guest is the head of development at the world's biggest war game publisher GMT Games, Jason Carr. We talk about what a developer does, the state of the war game hobby and the death of originality in games...but which games did he choose? Star Wars:Rebellion Race for the Galaxy Combat Commander: Europe Lord of the Rings: The Card Game Twilight Struggle Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about designer Tony BoydellSupport the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about designers Splotter SpellenSupport the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about designer Martin WallaceSupport the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.