Five Games for Doomsday

This week I invite the designer of one of my favorite games, Guilds of London to the cabin. We discuss his process, the demise of the British rail system and designing a game just for his family. But what games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week Ben sits in the cabin over a steaming pot of nettle tea and ruminates on the wonderful Dragon Castle by Horrible Games.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week I talk to children's game designer Liesbeth Bos. We discuss the challenges of designing for children, her history in product design and what children can teach us about life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Do you love electronica and a discussion of the merits of Alien Artifacts? I've got you covered.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this week's show I interview the designer of Imperial Settlers and Robinson Crusoe, Ignacy Trzewiczek. We chat about running a publishing house and gaming after the Iron Curtain fell. To donate to the Ugandan Board Game Convention visit:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/uganda-village-board-game-convention  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week Ben sits in the Cabin and reviews the legacy game, Seafall.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week I talk to presenter of This Game is Broken and regular Dice Tower contributor, Dan Hughes. We talk about his work for charity, his work as a mental health nurse, modern attitudes to mental health and the state of board game media. But which games did he choose? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Another day looking out on the wasteland the planet has become and thinking about games. This time Ben reviews Spyrium by William Attia and Ystari Games.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

This week I speak to games teacher and designer of the upcoming Dirty Dragons from Kolossal Games, Kathleen Mercury. We talk about the challenges in teaching game design to gifted children and the rewards in organising a gaming con. But which games did she choose?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Ben sits in the kitchen of the cabin, listens to smooth electronica and reviews the civilisation classic Through the Ages.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.