Five Games for Doomsday

Frank West, head of City of Games talks about his new game The Isle of Cats.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben sits in the garden and mulls on the abstract game, Seikatsu. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week I talk to the inventor of Magic:The Gathering, Richard Garfield. We discuss mathematics, inventing a genre and the craziness of the secondary market...but which games did he choose? Dungeons and Dragons Cosmic Encounter Titan Hanabi Poker Twitter Facebook Support the show here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben sits down with yet another American who's made it over the channel, Mike DiLisio and they lament the passing of gaming conventions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In light of people, inconceivably, thinking it's okay to be paid for reviews I thought I'd dig out something I wrote for the patreon backers that elucidates my thoughts on the subject.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben takes a trip out of the compound to the UK Games Expo and meets some interesting people on the way.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this week's show I talk to designer of Wingspan, Elizabeth Hargrave. We talk about how crazy Florida is, being in Washington on 9/11 and designing the hit of the year...but which games did she choose.  A pack of cards. Castles of Burgundy Wingspan Race for the Galaxy Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig Twitter Facebook Support the show here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben spills a few words, not Just One. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben sits down with Richard Simpson, famous non-wizard, and talks about the benefits or otherwise of social media.   https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/3209Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week I welcome designer of A tale of Pirates, Copenhagen and Flamme Rouge, Asger Granerud. We talk about growing up in Africa, being a competitive game player and making money as a designer...but which games did he choose? Schotten Totten Hanabi Flamme Rouge Commands and Colours: Ancients Root Twitter Facebook Support the show here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.