Five Games for Doomsday
Ben Maddox
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.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 48min
Spielworxx Bulletin-Live at Essen Spiel 2025
In this episode Uli and Ben are joined are joined by owner of everything, Corey Thompson and Leder Games stalwart Anne Kinner to discus Essen Spiel. Enjoy!Support 5G4D here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 46min
Essen Spiel 2025-Day 4
Ben and Steve stumble through the last day of Essen Spiel 2025.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
Oct 26, 2025 • 2h 9min
Essen Spiel 2025-Day 3
Ben and Steve brave the crowds at Spiel 2025Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
Oct 25, 2025 • 1h 60min
Essen Spiel 2025-Day 2
Ben and Steve git 'er dun.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 33min
Essen Spiel 2025-Day 1
Ben and Steve experience the first day of Essen Spiel 2025.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 54min
Essen Spiel 2025-Day 0
Ben and Steve head to Essen Spiel and check out the press day.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 28min
Sam London
This week's guest is ex-neuroscientist and game designer Sam London. We talk about the nature of free will, why Advanced Squad Leader isn't intimidating and the interface between video and board games...but which games did he choose? Support the show here BattleCon Res Arcana Advanced Squad Leader Age of Steam NemesisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
Oct 17, 2025 • 8min
5 Must Have Games of Essen Spiel 2025
Ben looks at 5 exciting games being released at Essen Spiel 2025.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
Oct 15, 2025 • 26min
News Flash-Snowdonia Grand Tour
In this newsflash the doyenne of British game design, Tony Boydell talks about the upcoming campaign for Snowdonia-Grand Tour published by Naylor Games. Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 32min
5G4D Classics-Rodney Smith
In this classic episode Ben talks to Rodney Smith.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
