Five Games for Doomsday
Five games for Doomsday is a show in which people are thrust into a cabin in the woods but can only take five of their games with them. Which will they choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
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 he choose?
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The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Capitalism Episode
Ben and Uli chat about capitalism in Eurogames and whether it's the only option.
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Every day I write the book - Crisis! What crisis!
Ben and Isaac talk about the dilemmas of writing a book.
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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.
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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...but which games did he choose?
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#Channel - The Inept Show
In this resurrection of #Channel we discuss whether players' ineptitude is the key to loving games.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Tony Boydell on The Museum of Board Games 5 Years On
Ben sits down with the doyenne of British board gaming, Tony Boydell, to chat games and his wonderful museum of board games, 5 years after its opening.
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Jamais Vu - Episode 1 - Takin a walk by the old school
In this first actual play of Jamais Vu: A Story of Coming Home, Ben remembers something about his school days.
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Jamais Vu - Episode 0 - What is going on?
In this session zero, Ben creates his character and explains what the solo RPG Jamais Vu is!
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Reef Encounter - Sample
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5G4D News Flash - Final Titan with Christian Kudahl
Ben sits down to talk to Christian Kudahl about his new partnership with Richard Garfield, Final Titan.
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The Wretched - Episode 8 - The End Complete
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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The Wretched - Episode 7 - A New Home
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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The Wretched - Episode 6 - Time for a Walk
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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The Wretched - Episode 5 - The Truth Emerges
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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The Wretched - Episode 4 - A Little Housekeeping
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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The Wretched - Episode 3 - Discoveries and Regrets
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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The Wretched - Episode 2 - A Conscious Hate
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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The Wretched - Episode 1 - The Way Things Are Now
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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The Wretched - Episode 0 - The Monster and Me
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Expanding Episode
Ben and Uli discuss the thorny topic of expansions.
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Jeroen Doumen
Ben talks to one half of legendary indie publisher, Splotter Spellen, Jeroen Doumen. We talk about deep tech, having a following, and being original...but which games did he choose?
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Spiel des Jahres 2026
Ben and Steve head to the Spiel des Jahres and talk to a bevy of notables.
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The Kenner Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Boss Fighter QR with Michael Palm and Lukas Zach
Ben sits down to talk with Michael Palm and Lukas Zach about their Kenner Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Boss Fighters QR.
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The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Dito with Martin Ang - Audio
Ben sits down with Martin Ang to talk about his Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Dito.
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The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Rebirth with Reiner Knizia - audio
Ben sits down with Reiner Knizia to talk about his Kenner Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Rebirth.
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Peter Adkison
Ben sits down to talk with the original WOTC CEO, Peter Adkison.
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The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Moon Colony Bloodbath with Donald X. Vaccarino
Ben speaks to Donald X. Vaccarino about his Kennerspiel des Jahres-nominated game, Moon Colony Bloodbath.
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Long Haul 1983 - Episode 9 - To The Sea
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Morty Sorty with Markus Slawitscheck
Ben sits down with Markus Slawitscheck to chat about his SdJ nominated game, Morty Sorty.
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Long Haul 1983 - Episode 8 - It Seemed Out Of The Battle I Escaped
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Deluxe Episode
Ben and Uli talk about deluxification.
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Long Haul 1983 - Episode 7 - A Flood of Recollection
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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Long Haul 1983 - Episode 6 Transformation
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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Long Haul 1983 - Episode 5 - New Friends
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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