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.
Episodes
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Jul 23, 2025 • 45min
Every Day I Write The Book-Isaac's list of books
In this episode Ben and Isaac chat about the progress of the book and Isaac picks five titles to help you design a game.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 1min
Joe Dewhurst
My guest this week is game designer and developer at GMT Games, Joe Dewhurst. We talk about philosophy, game development and the evangelisation of games...but which games did he choose?Support the show here War of the Ring Dune Unmatched Spirit Island Pax PamirBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Jul 17, 2025 • 60min
Spielworxx Bulletin-What is this game about anyway
In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about theme in game and its importance.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 47min
Spiel des Jahres Special
Ben and Steve go to the Spiel des Jahres and speak to all of the notables. Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Jul 9, 2025 • 34min
Rage Con Round Up
Ben sits with some of the notables that attended Rage Con in Reno to see why the convention is great. Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 39min
Jacob Schmidt-Madsen
This week's guest is scholar at the Max Planck Institute, Jacob Schmidt-Madsen. We talk about the occult, the discipline of board game acedemia and its place in the modern world...but which games did he choose?Support the show hereSnakes and Ladders Barbarian Prince The Grizzled Inis Far AwayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Jun 23, 2025 • 51min
#Channel-How did the pandemic change gaming
In this episode Ben and Steve introduce a new section, The View from the Shop Floor and we discuss how the pandemic changed gaming.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Jun 20, 2025 • 6min
Emergency News Flash-Sir Meeple is closing down
Ben and Steve encourage you to get some 5G4D merch before the merch store closes down. Get some hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Jun 18, 2025 • 56min
Spielworxx Bulletin-Is crowdfunding dead
In this episode Ben and Uli talk about the decline in crowdfunding, its distortion of the industry and if it's dying.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 18min
Mark McLaughlin
My guest this week is war game designer Mark Mclaughlin. We talk about a religious education, the importance of a free press and why Alexander might not be that great...but which games did he choose? Support the show here Ancient Civilizations of the Inner Sea Battle Cry Ancient Civilizations of the Middle East Memoir 44 ViceroysBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
