Five Games for Doomsday
Ben Maddox·919 episodes
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.
Why listen
Five Games for Doomsday is a board game interview show with a sharp hook: guests imagine being stuck in a cabin and choose the five games they would take with them. Ben Maddox uses that premise to get designers, publishers, critics, and hobby personalities talking about taste, design, culture, and the memories attached to games. It is best for tabletop fans who like opinionated, personality-led conversations as much as recommendations.
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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? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben and Steve head to the Spiel des Jahres and talk to a bevy of notables. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben sits down to talk with Michael Palm and Lukas Zach about their Kenner Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Boss Fighters QR. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben sits down with Martin Ang to talk about his Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Dito. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben sits down with Reiner Knizia to talk about his Kenner Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Rebirth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben sits down to talk with the original WOTC CEO, Peter Adkison.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben speaks to Donald X. Vaccarino about his Kennerspiel des Jahres-nominated game, Moon Colony Bloodbath. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben sits down with Markus Slawitscheck to chat about his SdJ nominated game, Morty Sorty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben and Uli talk about deluxification. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This week's guest is designer of Taki and Halli Galli, Haim Shafir. We talk about being an institution, creativity and legacy...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben sits down with Cory Koniezka to talk about his Spiel des Jahres nominated game Cozy Stickerville. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben, Steve and a host of others sit down to play the legacy game, Queens's Dilema. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
My guest week is the designer of 1837 and 1854, Lonny Orgler. We discuss taking care for handicapped children, 18xx games and publishing your own titles...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben and Uli talk about escapism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben and Steve embark on a Dark Romance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
These are the things I love about board games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series the end is nigh. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin finds peace?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben speaks to the host of Gaming Rules, Paul Grogan. We talk about how he met his wife, the importance of a rulebook and how he changed a classic game...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin finds religion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series we see the haards of love. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this news Episode, Ben and Steve giveout some nick names, some peerages and answer your questions. Also, Ben talks to Nick Murray form Bitewing Games about his upcoming epic, solo adventure, Rolling Deep. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series something is revealedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin sees fire.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin experiences the passage of time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin goes the Britain. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series we meet the vampire. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
5G4D's first album remasterted by compressing it into an mp3.Side One:1. The Thousand Year Old Vampire Suite: Allegro: Pork Church Andante: Anger Scherzo: Sea Growth Rondo: Defenses 2.I like Blood 3.Bite Yo Face 4.The Ballard of Martin Dufour 5.Bloody Christmas 6.I Like Eating PeopleSide Two:1. Drivin' a Truck 2.Truck 3.It's My Truck 4.My Lorry 5.Do You Like My Lorry? 6.It's My Lorry 7.I'm A Truck Driver 8.Look At My LorryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben speaks to Richard Simpson of We're Not Wizards. We talk about stand up, nationalism and media...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben gives hias view on an old con. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben revisits his classic review of Skull King. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben revisits his interview with Bruno Faidutti in tis classic episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
These are the best games ever made. Someone on Youtube called this an "old man list". Fucking right!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben and Uli talk about the joy of gaming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben speaks to bassist, lawyer and game designer, Jackie Fox. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben speaks to Yuval Grinspun on hos new game Viridia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben speaks to Yuval Grinspun on his new game Viridia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a free episode of the patreon update podcast. If you like it get it every week at: https://www.patreon.com/c/5g4dBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Here's 10 more amazing games...nearly there. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This week's guest is head of inventor relations at Ravensburger Thorsten Gimmler. We talk about No Thanks and developing games...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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