Five Games for Doomsday: Recent Episodes
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?
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Ben sits down to talk to Christian Kudahl about his new partnership with Richard Garfield, Final Titan.
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This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.
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Ben and Uli discuss the thorny topic of expansions.
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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?
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Ben and Steve head to the Spiel des Jahres and talk to a bevy of notables.
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Ben sits down to talk with Michael Palm and Lukas Zach about their Kenner Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Boss Fighters QR.
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Ben sits down with Martin Ang to talk about his Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Dito.
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Ben sits down with Reiner Knizia to talk about his Kenner Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Rebirth.
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Ben sits down to talk with the original WOTC CEO, Peter Adkison.
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Ben speaks to Donald X. Vaccarino about his Kennerspiel des Jahres-nominated game, Moon Colony Bloodbath.
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This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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Ben sits down with Markus Slawitscheck to chat about his SdJ nominated game, Morty Sorty.
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Ben and Uli talk about deluxification.
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This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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This is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.
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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?
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Ben sits down with Cory Koniezka to talk about his Spiel des Jahres nominated game Cozy Stickerville.
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Ben, Steve and a host of others sit down to play the legacy game, Queens's Dilema.
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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?
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Ben and Uli talk about escapism.
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Ben and Steve embark on a Dark Romance.
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These are the things I love about board games.
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In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series the end is nigh.
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In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin finds peace?
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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?
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In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin finds religion.
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In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series we see the haards of love.
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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.
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In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series something is revealed
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In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin sees fire.
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In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin experiences the passage of time.
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In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin goes the Britain.
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In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series we meet the vampire.
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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 People
Side 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 Lorry
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Ben speaks to Richard Simpson of We're Not Wizards. We talk about stand up, nationalism and media...but which games did he choose?
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Ben gives hias view on an old con.
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Ben revisits his classic review of Skull King.
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Ben revisits his interview with Bruno Faidutti in tis classic episode.
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These are the best games ever made. Someone on Youtube called this an "old man list". Fucking right!
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Ben and Uli talk about the joy of gaming.
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Ben speaks to bassist, lawyer and game designer, Jackie Fox.
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Ben speaks to Yuval Grinspun on hos new game Viridia.
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Here's 10 more amazing games...nearly there.
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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?
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Ben and Uli are joined by war game legend, Mark Herman to talk aboout the importance of historical games.
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Ben sits down with Friedemann Friese to talk Leira Con and his life in games.
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In this news flash Ben speaks with author of The Score, C.Thi Nguyen.
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In this episode Ben and Isaac talk about getting to the end of the book and some of the interesting things they've found out.
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This week's guest is designer of Dwellings of Eldervale and Andromeda's Edge, Luke Laurie. We discuss teaching, imposter syndrome and whisky...but which game did he choose?
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In this classic episode Ben talks to the designer of Arkham Horror, Richard Launius.
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It's the semi-final! Who's gonna win? You decide!
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Ben is joined by Malachi Ray Rempen to discuss Almighty.
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In this episode Ben amd Uli talk about the problems board game publishers have with communicating to the wider cultural world.
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This week's guest is designer of Spaceship Unity, Divvy Dice and Minecraft: Builders and Biomes, Ulrich Blum. We talk about being a chef, the beauty of Switzerland and being an indie creator...but which games did he choose?
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CEO of Ion Games, Besime Uyanik talks about their new subscription service.
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In this classic episdode Jason Matthews talks about his life.
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In this episode Ben and Steve review the last round and loof forward to the quarter finals!
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This week's guest is designer of Cloud Age and Ohanami, Christian Opperer. We discuss the difference in twins, traditional games and the limitations of A.I....but which games did he choose?
Chess
Riftforce
Time's Up Family
First Class
Ohanami
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In this news episode Ben and Steve give some nicknames and Ben talks to Justin from Meeple Mountain about their boycott of A.I. art.
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My guest this week is co-owner of Horrible Guild, Hjalmar Hach. We talk about family history, creative obsession and the joys of working in the board game industry...but which games did he choose?
Dixit
Letters form Whitechapel
Kemet
Power Grid
Chess
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Ben and Steve sit down to discuss the round of 32 and get in a row. Enjoy.
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In the first 2026 episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about serious games and what they bring to the art form.
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This week's guest is presenter on The Dice Tower, Camila Cleghorn. We talk about ASL, doing a dream job and competitive swimming...but which games did she choose?
Too Many Bones
The Crew
Arkham Horror:The Card Game
King of Tokyo
Crokinole
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Merry Christmas you filthy animals! Get on this!!!!
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben and Steve talk about social deduction.
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben and Steve talk about real time games.
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In this episode of ther Advent Calendar Ben and Steve caht about Dexterity games.
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Ben and Steve talk over the round of 64 and cast their eys over the round of 32. What will become the Game of the Century?
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben and Steve talk about take that.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar we talk about Route Building.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar we talk about Tableau Building.
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Here are ten top games. Utterly blinding!
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar we talk about Legacy.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar we talk about Multi Use Cards.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about Ladder Climbing.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about trade and negotioation.
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This week’s guest is designer of the Tiny Epic and Claim series, Scott Almes. We talk about designing series, the joy in little card games and the word ‘Yinz’...but which games did he choose?
Roborally
Bohnanza
Food Chain Magnate
Pitch Car
Codenames
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about set collection.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about action programming.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about card driven games.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about hidden movement.
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In this episode Ben and Uli discuss Uli's 21st Century.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about pick up and deliver.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about tile placement.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about area control.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about the humble auction.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about deck building.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about drafting.
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In this new episode of 5G4D's Top 100 we have ten more blinders.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about trick takers.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about the mancala.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about the mighty rondel.
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In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about the daddy of all mechanisms, Roll and Move.
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In this relaunced update podcast I take you through a week in 5G4D.
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Now these are getting good.
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In this first episode of the Game of the Century tournament, Ben and Steve discuss the 64 heavy hitters that will start the competition. Brought to you by CD Hunter.
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Ten more of Ben's bangers.
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In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin Ben amd Uli talk Essen Spiel 2025 and if it's really profitable for a company like Spielworxx.
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This is a sample of a secret show recorded a Tony Boydell's convention, The Gathering of Chums.
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This week's guest is the head of Matagot, Arnaud Charpentier. We talk about the influence of his great grandmother in his gaming, doing an RPG radio show and his optimism for the gaming industry... but which games did he choose?
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In this classic episode Ben talks to renowned board game artist, Ian O'Toole.
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This is just an introduction to 5G4D's Game of the Century polls and shows. Join in by going to http://5g4d.com/ and clicking the pinned post. This is definitive!
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In this episode we give some new backers some nicknames, bestow some titles to the Knights of Doomsday, speak to Patrick Kapera of Crafty Games about their reprint of Ostia and answer your questions. Get on it!
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In this audio version of the Ben's Top 100 video he goes through ten more bangers.
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This week's guest is owner of Crafty Games, Alex Flagg. We talk about gentrification, the RPG world and rendering Brandon Sanderson into ludological form...but which games did he choose?
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El Grande 6 Nimmt Barrage Castles of Burgundy Modern Art
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In this episode Ben talks to Nate Heater about his game Garage Rock.
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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!
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Ben and Steve stumble through the last day of Essen Spiel 2025.
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Ben and Steve brave the crowds at Spiel 2025
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Ben and Steve git 'er dun.
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Ben and Steve experience the first day of Essen Spiel 2025.
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Ben and Steve head to Essen Spiel and check out the press day.
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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?
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BattleCon Res Arcana Advanced Squad Leader Age of Steam Nemesis
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Ben looks at 5 exciting games being released at Essen Spiel 2025.
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In this newsflash the doyenne of British game design, Tony Boydell talks about the upcoming campaign for Snowdonia-Grand Tour published by Naylor Games.
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In this classic episode Ben talks to Rodney Smith.
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In this video of Ben's Top 100 he covers some bangers!
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In this episode Ben and Steve discuss if games can promote tolerance and the notion of the posteuro game.
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This weeks guest is host of Orkenspalter TV and face of 2025's Essen Spiel, Mháire Stritter. We talk about writing, being a YouTube personality and the art of the LARP...but which games did she choose?
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Call of Cthulhu
Eldritch Horror
Blade Runner RPG
DIE:The Roleplaying Game
Warhammer Fantasy RPG
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In this episode Ben and Steve guide you through the first ever Five Games for Doomsday convention, Cabin Con 2025.
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In this episode Ben and Uli discuss whether or not the board game bubble have burst.
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Here's the next 10 in my top 100 list. For the full hit go here
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My guest this week is designer and develop with GMT Games, Adam Blinkinsop. We talk about making music, telling a designer that their game is rubbish and whether you should make your hobby a job...but which games did he choose?
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Spades Dungeon World Search for Planet X Daybreak Here I Stand
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Our team find out that all is not well at serial killer, Grossmann's building on Langestrasse. What are they hiding?
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In this audio version of Ben's Top 100 he tells you what's best!
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My guest this week is the head of IGN Germany and host of the Spiel des Jahres Manuel Fritsch. We talk about legacy media, the use of the Spiel des Jahres and why Civ games are the best...but which games did he choose?
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Brass Birmingham Civilization V Frosthaven Blood on the Clocktower Kingdom Two Crowns
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Ben interviews Richard Garfield about designing games.
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In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin Ben and Uli discuss the localisation process.
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In this episode of the news we thank new patreon backers, interview Hans form Funtails about their exciting new title Dark Romance and answer your questions. Get on it!
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In this episode the crew find out some political secrets and head to a serial killer's flat.#
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In this episode our gang try to help poor, drugged Olaferik and stumble upon something dirty...
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Ben couldn't be at Berlin Con this year so Steve actually has to earn his press pass...and bloody hell does he!
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In this special news show Ben and Steve head off into the countryside and answer you questions.
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In this episode Ben and Isaac chat about the progress of the book and Isaac picks five titles to help you design a game.
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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?
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War of the Ring Dune Unmatched Spirit Island Pax Pamir
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In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about theme in game and its importance.
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Ben and Steve go to the Spiel des Jahres and speak to all of the notables.
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Ben sits with some of the notables that attended Rage Con in Reno to see why the convention is great.
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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?
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Snakes and Ladders Barbarian Prince The Grizzled Inis Far Away
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In this episode Ben and Steve introduce a new section, The View from the Shop Floor and we discuss how the pandemic changed gaming.
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Ben and Steve encourage you to get some 5G4D merch before the merch store closes down.
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In this episode Ben and Uli talk about the decline in crowdfunding, its distortion of the industry and if it's dying.
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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?
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Ancient Civilizations of the Inner Sea Battle Cry Ancient Civilizations of the Middle East Memoir 44 Viceroys
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In this special Ben speaks to Hisashi Hayashi about his nominee Bomb Busters.
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In this Spiel des Jahres special Ben talks to Stefan from 7Bazis about Krakel Orakel
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In this Spiel des Jahres special Ben speaks to designer of Flip 7, Eric Olsen.
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In this Spiel des Jahres special Ben speaks to jury member Martina Fuchs about how the award gets given.
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In this Kenner Spiel des Jahres special Ben speaks to Johannes Goupy designer of Faraway.
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In this SdJ special Ben speaks to Charles Chevallier about his Kenner Spiel nominated game Looot.
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In our annual Spiel des Jahres special shows Ben talks to the nominees. This time it's the Kenner Spiel des Jahres with Ben having a chat with Carl de Visser and Jarrat Gray about the game's development and their hopes for the award.
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This weeks guest is the designer of Finca and Mietze Katze, Ralph zur Linde. We discuss teaching children, financial independence and the joy of making music...but which games did he choose?
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Camel Up Time's Up Qwixx Just One Mietze Katze
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In this classic episode Ben interviews the preeminent board game reviewer, Dan Thurot.
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In this free Battle Report, Ben and Steve play the classic Ora et Labora.
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This week's guest is the designer of Fields of Green, Among the Stars and Hegemony, Vangelis Bagiartakis. We talk about education in games, philosophy and the decline of Star Wars...but which games did he choose?
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Star Wars: Unlimited Imperial Assault Twilight Imperium Nemesis Santorini
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In this news flash Ben talks to Martin Wallace about Casus Belli and the impact of tariffs.
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In this episode of the news Ben and Steve thank some new patreon backers and answer some Qs. Also Ben talks to Christian Kudahl about his game Agent Avenue and whether it can win the Spiel des Jahres.
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In this episode we talk about whether the tariffs will minimise America's influence in the board game world.
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In this episode the gamg head down to Red Mill Cafe and speak to people on the street.
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This week's guest is the owner of Naylor Games, James Naylor. We discuss truth claims on religion, train games and the pressures of being a small publisher...but which games did he choose?
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Kingmaker Railways of the World Snowdonia Aeon's End The Mind
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In this episode our crew formulate a plan to find the missing girl and head out on to the grimy streets of Weimar Berlin.
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In this new flash Ben talks to Stephen Finn of Dr. Finn's Games. We talk tariffs and a change in direction.
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In this news flash, Ben talks to Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games about the impact of tariffs on board games and his decision to sue the president of the united states.
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In this news flash Ben talks to the owner of The City of Games, Frank West about the tariffs and the challenges in production.
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This week's guest is the designer of Liberty or Death, Harold Buchanan. We talk about the energy industry, polemic versus history and running a game convention...but which games did he choose?
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Empire of the Sun John Company Combat Commander Twilight Struggle Liberty or Death
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Ben talks to lawyer Colin David Hunter on the tariffs and their impliactions.
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In this news flash designer Jonny Pac discusses the situation at recently folded company Final Frontier Games from the perpective of someone who has worked with them
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Ben talks to Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild about the tariffs and the effects on the board game industry.
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In this news flash, Ben talks to Daniel Newman of Newmill Industries about the effects of the tariffs on a small, independent publisher.
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In this episode of the award winning #channel, Ben and Steve talk about sticking your nose in where it's not wanted(don't eat a German biscuit) and if board games are in a slump.
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Ben and Steve go to Leiria Con and play some games. Where is Tabuletto though?
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In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli are joined by Ignacy Trzewiczek of Portal Games and Arnaud Charpentier of Matagot Games. We talk Leiria Con and the end of the board game industry.
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This week's guest is the owner of Burnt Island Games and Kids Table BG, Helaina Cappel. We talk about running two publishers, the trade war between Canada and America and working with your spouse...but which games did she choose?
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Caylus It's a Wonderful World Endeavor:Deep Sea Cascadia Manhattan Project:Energy Empire
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Ben and Steve sit down to save Middle Earth.
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In this classic episode Ben talks to one of the pioneers of board game YouTube Richard Ham.
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In this news flash Ben talks to board game historian Jacob Schmidt-Madsen about the High Gravity talk about the lexicon of games at the Max Planck Institute in Berlin.
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In this episode of Call of Cthulhu our crew find a job from a mysterious Russian aristocrat.
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This week's guest is the designer of Merv, Calimala and Shackleton Base, Fabio Lopiano. We talk about working in tech, the influence of Cambridge in modern game design and working full time in the industry...but which games did he choose?
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6 Nimmt Agricola The Resistance:Avalon Colosseum Die Sieben Siegel
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In this episode of the 5G4D News, Ben and Steve welcome some Knights of Doomsday, thank new patreon backers and talk abut the first ever 5G4D convention. Also, Ben talks to David Harding form Grail Games about his new title, Night Soil and Corey Thompson about buying a part of Gen Con.
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In this episode Ben and Uli talk about the balance you need to work in the games industry and if it can make you fall out of love with games.
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In this classic episode we celebrate Board Game Geek's 25th Anniversary by interviewing the founder of BGG Scott Alden.
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My guest this week is the designer of Ahoy, Greg Loring-Albright. We discuss the impact of gaming in a social context, how they express themselves as art forms and weighty topics like the correct way to make coffee...but which games did he choose?
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Android Netrunner Pax Pamir 2nd Edition Galactic Loopin Louie A Deck of Cards
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In this episode of Every Day I Write The Book, Ben and Isaac discuss the fear of writing and also writing great stuff that you know you have to cut.
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In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about politics in games and what they offer to the gaming canon.
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This week's guest is renowned designer of Glenmore and Rococo, Matthias Cramer. We talk about historical games, being a professional and the fall of the Berlin Wall...but which games did he choose?
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1817 Descent Paths of Glory Match of the Century The Republic of Rome
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In this episode Ben and Steve give new Patreon backers nicknames, inaugurate The Knights of Doomsday and Ben speaks to Scott Alden, head of Board Game Geek, about their new Hall of Fame.
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In this first episode of Call of Cthulhu our group meet for a morning coffee and are interrupted by some paramilitaries.
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This week's guest is Head of Production at GMT Games, Kai Jensen. We talk about getting games out of the door, development and grief...but which games did she choose?
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Aquasphere
Atlantic Chase
Dominant Species: Marine
Combat Commander
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In this news flash Ben talks to the head of Alley Cat Games about their new kickstarter, Baghdad.
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In this second part of the 5G4D Awards 2025 Ben and Steve give out the award for Best pre-2024 Game and The Game of the Year!
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In the second annual 5G4D Awards Ben and Steve give out the awards for The Biggest Disappointment and The Biggest Surprise with help from the contributors of the best discord in the world.
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In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin Ben and Uli discuss whether games can be considered cultural assets.
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This week's guest is owner of Button Shy games Jason Tagmire. We talk about New Jersey, games in wallets and the pains and joys of being an independent publisher...but which games did he choose?
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Risk Legacy 504 Tumblin' Dice Heroscape Dustbiters
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In this season finale of The Temple of Elemental Evil our party are confronted with a party of Drow. What do they want?
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In this bumper episode of the 5G4D news show Ben and Steve give some patreon backers their official names, answer questions and ben talks to Talia Rosen about First Monday in October from Fort Circle Games and David Harding from Grail Games. Get on it!
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Ben and Isaac are writing as book! In this podcast we talk about the process of writing it. This is all about origins. How Isaac came up with the idea for the book and why he asked Ben to write it with him.
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This week's guest is the head of development at the world's biggest war game publisher GMT Games, Jason Carr. We talk about what a developer does, the state of the war game hobby and the death of originality in games...but which games did he choose?
Star Wars:Rebellion Race for the Galaxy Combat Commander: Europe Lord of the Rings: The Card Game Twilight Struggle
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about designer Tony Boydell
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about designers Splotter Spellen
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about designer Martin Wallace
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In this episode our party court help form the most evil man in Waterdeep, Sylvester Ravenheart.
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about designer Vlaada Chvatil
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about designer Uwe Rosenberg
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about designer Mac Gerdts
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In this episode Ben and Uli talk about 2024, what was good and bad and their hopes for 2025.
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about publisher and designer Wolfgang Kramer
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about publisher and designer Francesco Nepitello
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about publisher and designer Uli Blennemann
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In this episode Ben and Steve talk about Volko Runkhe.
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This week's guest is designer of Libertalia, Ethnos and Dogs of war, Paolo Mori. We talk about winning awards, failed production and Parmesan cheese...but which games did he choose?
Briscola Chiamata
Samurai
Memoir 44
Risk Europe
Challengers
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben amd Steve talk about Jonny Pac
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In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben and Steve talk about Matthew Dunstan
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In this episode of the Advent Calender Ben and Steve talk about the enigmatic Carl Chudyk.
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On December the 12th Ben and Steve discuss Richard Breese.
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In this newsflash Ben talks to owner of City of Games, Frank West about their new game Isle of Cats Duel.
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On December the 11th Ben and Steve discuss The Ragnar Brothers.
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On December the 10th Ben and Steve discuss Alexander Pfister.
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On December the 9th Ben and Steve discuss Klause Juergen Wrede.
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In this episode our heroes avoid trouble with the law and visit Waterdeep's foremost expert on the cult...or so they thought.
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In this episode of the legendary 5G4D Advent Calendar, Ben and Steve discuss Klaus Teuber
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In this episode of the legendary 5G4D Advent Calendar, Ben and Steve discuss Friedemann Friese.
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In this episode of the legendary 5G4D Advent Calendar, Ben and Steve discuss Corey Konieczka.
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In this episode of the legendary 5G4D Advent Calendar, Ben and Steve discuss Richard Garfield.
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In this episode of the legendary 5G4D Advent Calendar, Ben and Steve discuss Stefan Feld.
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In this newsflash Ben talks to Zev of Play to Z Games about their upcomign reprint of Tales of the Arabian Nights.
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In this episode of the legendary 5G4D Advent Calendar, Ben and Steve discuss Shem Phillips.
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In this episode of the legendary 5G4D Advent Calendar, Ben and Steve discuss Paolo Mori.
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This week's guest is designer of 7 Wonders, 7 Wonders Duel, Hanabi and loads more, Antoine Bauza. We talk about designing a classic, anime and writing for children...but which games did he choose?
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Schotten Totten
Galaxy Trucker
The Mind
Dune Imperium
Thunder Road:Vendetta
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In this episode of the the legendary 5G4D Advent Calendar, Ben and Steve discuss Reiner Knizia.
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In this news flash legendary designer Martin Wallace tells about his new space 4x game Casus Belli.
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In this episode Gunnar is reacquainted with his armour but will the rest of our heroes be able to fight off the mummy?Find out in the this exciting episode!
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In this free Battle Report, Ben and Steve play the Suns Origin expansion of Unmatched.
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This week's guest is the board game artist Kwanchai Moriya. We talk about studying art, the challenges of being a commercial artist and his optimism for the future...but which games did he choose.
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Blood Bowl Team Manager
A Feast for Odin
Suburbia
Crokinole
Roads and Boats
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In this episode our crew reckon with Saar’s reckless planting and will Gunnar find his armour?
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In this episode Ben and Uli talk about why they game and how it is publishing other people's games.
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In this episode Ben and Uli talk about why they game and how it is publishing other people’s games.
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In this episode Ben and Steve talk about their yearly game jaunt and where to find joy in gaming.
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This week's guest is top bod at Gamefound, Luke Prior. We talk about the influence of Games Workshop, over production and whether or not crowd funding ruins game design...but which games did he choose?
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Cyclades
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Foundations of Rome
Sheriff of Nottingham
Mythic Battles:Pantheon
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In this special Halloween episode Ben plays the journaling RPG Whispers in the Walls.
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In this episode our heroes have a relaxing bath, all the while avaricious eyes are watching them.
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In this episode we thank some patrons, answer your questions and Ben speaks to Jonathan Chaffer about Holiday Hijinks.
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This week's guest is host of the BGG Podcast Candice Harris. We talk about being a professional drummer, working at BGG and designing your first game...but which games did she choose?
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Too Many Bones
Gaia Project
The Great Zimbabwe
Pax Pamir
Keyforge
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Ben speaks to Nick from Bitewing Games about his huge Cosmic Silos Trilogy Kickstarter featuring 3 Reiner Knizia Designs.
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In this episode our adventurers travel to Waterdeep and meet some wolves.
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This week's guest is the owner of the company that published the apps for Dominion and Race for the Galaxy. We talk about the development of digital games and why board games need apps...but which games did she choose?
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Gin Rummy
So Clover
Res Arcana
Dominion
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In this episode Ben and Uli are joined by Cole Wherle and Candice Harris to talk all things Essen.
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In this bumper two day episode Ben speaks to everyone.
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Ben and Steve hit the halls again. Will the fatigue get them?
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Ben and Steve hit the halls and meet the great and good at Essen Spiel.
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Ben and Steve go to Spiel and speak to all of the great and good.
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In this episode of #channel Ben and Steve talk about their Essen recollections and look at Steve and a couple of discord subscribers' Essen picks.
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In this episode of #channel Ben and Steve talk about their Essen recollections and look at Steve and a couple of discord subscribers’ Essen picks.
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In this episode our crew are greeted as heroes as they head back to Hommlet and are given a new task.
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Ben looks at the new train game from Martin Wallace.
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In this episode Ben and Uli talk about the relationship between publishers and media and how to prepare for Essen.
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In this episode Ben talks to head of PR for Essen Spiel, Robin de Cleur. We talk about the phenomenon of Essen, the role of PR and if Asmodee are good for gaming...but which games did he choose?
Twilight Imperium Fourth Edition
Discworld Ankh-Morpork
Ark Nova
Decrypto
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
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Ben looks at the drafting game Stonespine Architects from Thunderworks Games.
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In this bumper episode Ben has a very sarky complaining sesh, we announce the winner of the Tir Na Nog competition. Ben chats to Spiel des Jahres award winner Randy Flynn about his new game Cats and Dragons and Frank West about his knotty new title Emberleaf and we answer your questions. So much stuff!
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In this episode our heroes confront an evil underground. Will they survive and save Matilda?
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In this classic Ben talks to one of the hottest euro designers around, Shem Phillips.
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This week's guest is video master and head of Kagan Productions, Ori Kagan. We discuss growing up in Israel, the challenge of making board game videos and the dangers of A.I....but which games did he choose?
Star Realms Skyrim-The Adventure Game Dune Imperium Final Girl Clash of Steel
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In this episode of The Temple of Elemental Evil our squad hear some sinister chanting and go in search of Matilda and get held up by some subterranean beasts.
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In this Battle Report Ben and Steve sit down to play the hottest of the hot, Arcs from Leder Games. Also, Tabuletto starts to plan his Stag Do as his nuptials approach
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In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin Uli talks about his experience at Gen Con and the difference between the American and the German Industry.
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In this news flash we talk about the Tir na Nog Kickstarter.
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In this episode patreon backers get some nicknames, we announce a completion and speak to Dan Hughes and Mike Dilisio about I Made You a Mix-Tape and Besime Uyanik about the Pax Porfiriana Gamefound. Also we answer your questions.
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In this episode patreon backers get some nicknames, we announce a completion and speak to Dan Hughes and Mike Dilisio about I Made You a Mix-Tape and Besime Uyanik about the Pax Porfiriana Gamefound. Also we answer your questions.
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In this episode our heroes enter the moat house and meet what's guarding it.
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In this classic episode Ben talks to designer of Space Cadets and many others and premier commentator on board games, Geoff Englestein.
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This is a sample of our Battle Report of Unmatched:Slings and Arrows. To listen to the full episode go to patreon.com/5g4d
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In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk to Hunter and Wurfel Alex about the phenomenon that is Berlin BrettspielCon.
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In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk to Hunter and Wurfel Alex about the phenomenon that is Berlin BrettspielCon.
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In this episode Ben and Steve attend the SdJ ceremony in Berlin and interview the nominees and winners. To address the intro of the show join the Five Games for Doomsday discord.
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In this episode Ben and Steve attend the SdJ ceremony in Berlin and interview the nominees and winners. To address the intro of the show join the Five Games for Doomsday discord.
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In this episode our heroes head to Nulb and spend the night at The Moat House.
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Ben sat down with Matt Leacock to talk about his Kennerspiel des Jahres nominated game, Daybreak.
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In this episode, Ben talks to Matt Leacock and Alan Moon about their Kennerspiel des Jahres nominated game, Ticket to Ride Legacy.
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This week's guest is designer of games for the military, Sebastian Bae. We talk about life in the marines, the future of war and why games are a powerful tool...but which games did he choose?
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In this episode we discuss whether game themes have become too safe and if that's holding back the art form.
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In this episode we discuss whether game themes have become too safe and if that’s holding back the art form.
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In this episode we speak to Brett J Gilbert and Matthew Dunstan on their nomination for Guild of Merchant Explorers.
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In this episode we speak to Brett J Gilbert and Matthew Dunstan on their nomination for Guild of Merchant Explorers.
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In this episode of 5G4DnD, our party negotiate with the council and get commissioned to rescue, Matilda, the brewer's daughter, but is the brewer all he seems?
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In this episode Ben travels to RageCon in Reno Nevada and interviews the great and the good of the west coast gaming scene. Get on it!
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This week's guest is the designer of Powergrid and ther owner of 2F Spiele, Friedemann Friese. We talk about powergrid, being a punk publisher and the biggest innovation on games in the last 20 years...but which games did he choose?
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Heart of Crown
Ave Caesar
Carrooka
Eurorails
Codenames Duet
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In this episode of the news Ben talks to Dave Beck about his new game Luthier and Dominic Crapuchettes about his game system Nature. We also give you nicknames and A your Qs.
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In this episode of the news Ben talks to Dave Beck about his new game Luthier and Dominic Crapuchettes about his game system Nature. We also give you nicknames and A your Qs.
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In this month's show we talk about how a publisher develops over time and how you need to be flexible.
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In this episode our heroes learn more about the temple, have an altercation with a villager and find out something surprising.
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In this episode our heroes learn more about the temple, have an altercation with a villager and find out something surprising.
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In this news flash Ben speaks to the designer of In the Footsteps of Darwin, Matthieu Verdier about designing the game and his hopes for the award.
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You can listen to the full episode and hours of bonus content by going to patreon.com/5g4d. Thanks for listenting
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This week's guest is premier board game artist, Andrew Bosley. We talk about faith, being good at art and the dangers of A.I....but which games did he choose?
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Scythe
Spots
Glen More 2
Resist!
Bohnansa
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This month's classic episode is RPG legend, Monte Cook.
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In this episode where you create the show we discuss whether the BGG Top 100 juice is really worth the squeeze. Also, at the top of the show, we discuss the recent cease and desist form Hans Im Gluck over the work 'Meeple'.
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In this episode our crew finally reach the village of Hommlet, Lady Blue and Zanoush try to charm some guards and Gunner helps Saar with a crisis of confidence, they speak to a villager about strange goings on but what will she tell them?
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In this episode our crew finally reach the village of Hommlet, Lady Blue and Zanoush try to charm some guards and Gunner helps Saar with a crisis of confidence, they speak to a villager about strange goings on but what will she tell them?
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In this news flash Ben talks to war game designer Volko Ruhnke about his new game, The Hunt for Blackbeard from Fort Circle Games.
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This week's guest is designer and consultant, Ellie Dix. We talk about games in the classroom, running a game consultancy and family games...but which games did she choose?
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Terraforming Mars
Railway Rivals
Patchwork
For Sale
Cryptid
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In this episode Ben and Uli have a little row over the Spiel des Jahres, board gaming's biggest award. Also we talk about 'hobby' designers and how the globalisation of games has been a benefit to the industry.
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In this episode Ben talks to Casie Vogel about the Ticket to Ride Cookbook and Michael Heron about his book on accessibility in games. Also we give some patreon nicknames and answer your questions.
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In this episode of 5G4DnD our party find out who the suspicious man at the camp fire is and meet someone on the road.
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This week's guest is war game designer, Carl Fung. We talk about meeting Anthony Bourdain, losing friends and how games can be used as a tool for learning history...but which games did he choose?
Axis and Allies
Last Blitzkrieg
The Last Chance for Victory
DAK
Valley of Tears
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In this classic episode of 5G4D Ben speaks to the designer of Heat Asger Granerud.
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In this show Ben and Steve talk about the membrane between work and socialising in games and if we have a moral responsibility as gamers.
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In this first episode of The Temple of Elemental evil our heroes set out towards the village of Hommlet, find out some secrets and notice some suspicious behaviour.
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Ben amd Steve tackle the classic Vlaada Chvatil game Tash Kalar.
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This week's is designer of Once Upon A Time, Baron Munchausen and owner of Hogshead Publishing, James Wallis. We talk about the frame work of RPGs, the murky world of game publishing and Britain on the tabletop...but which games did he choose?
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Bouba Kiki Kickstarter
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In this episode Ben and Uli talk about the latest developments at Asmodee and Gathering of Friends.
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In this classic episode Ben speaks to the inventor of the COIN system, Volko Ruhnke.
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This week's guest is the designer of the Undaunted series and Mandala, Trevor Benjamin. We talk about growing up in Canada, the purpose of language and the process of game design...but which games did he choose?
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In this episode of the news we give new backers their exclusive nicknames and Ben speaks to Ian Brody abut the upcoming expansion for War of the Rings The Card Game, Fire and Swords.
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In this final prologue episode for Temple of Elemental Evil, Zanoush Pedatra trains for the armed forces and gets in a pickle.
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My guest this week is war game designer and vassal implementer, Joel Toppen. We talk about faith, working in an Indian reservation and war gaming...but which games did he choose?
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War of the Ring
Commands and Colors: Napoleonics
Commands and Colours: Ancients
Fields of Fire
Great Battles of Alexander
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In this episode Ben and Steve talk about gamer development and if whinging is worse than A.P.
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In this special episode of the bulletin Ben and Uli are joined by Ignacy Trzewiczek and Jason Matthews to discuss all things conventions.
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This week's guest is the creative force behind Things Get Dicey, Paula Demming. We talk about being an actor, the amount of board game media and the addiction of acting...but which games did she choose?
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In this episode of 5G4DnD Ben is joined by CarrieAnn Winter playing Lady Blue Onyx who discovers a troubling truth.
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The week's guest is designer of Ticket to Ride, Alan Moon. We talk about fighting in Vietnam, the grind of being a designer and huge success...but which games did he choose?
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Dice Miner Carcassonne:Hunters and Gatherers That's Pretty Clever Love Letter It's a Wonderful World
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In the second prologue episode of 5G4D’s actual play of The Temple of Elemental Evil we meet the Dwarf Druid, Gunnar Stoneleaf and find out why he is travelling to Hommnet.
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In this episode Ben speaks to Martin Wallace about Steam Power and Pini Shekhter about Sea Dragons. Also we give you nicknames and answer your questions. Get on it!
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In this episode Ben and Uli talk about the relationship with the media and publishers and if there's a conflict of interest.
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This week's guest is CEO of Ion Game Design, Besime Uyanik. We talk about growing up an immigrant, contoversial topics and what a CEO actually does...but which games did she choose?
War of the Roses Sammu-ramat Frosthaven Pax Viking Galaxy Trucker
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Ben and Steve react to your posts on this knotty topic.
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In the first prologue episode of 5G4D's actual play of The Temple of Elemental Evil we meet the Tiefling sorcerer, Saar Weekman and find out why he is travelling to Hommnet.
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In the first ever episode of 5G4D At The Movies Ben and Steve look at, maybe the best, board game adaptation ever made, the 1980s classic clue. Do you agree with us? Let us know.
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This week's guest is editor of online magazine, Quilette. We talk about founding a national newspaper, the joy of hugely complex games and being a centrist...but which games did he choose?
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Advanced Squad Leader Terraforming Mars 1822 Commands and Colours-Ancients High Frontier
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In this first news episode of 2024 Ben and Steve thank the new patreon backers, answer your questions and Ben gets the lowdown on Wyrmspan from Connie Vogelmann and Aqua form Asger Granerud and Dan Halstad.
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In this new episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about the past year in games and their hopes for 2024.
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In this episode, Ben and Steve go over their and your 5G4D Awards!
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This week's guest is the voice of Piglet in Winnie the Pooh and co-creator of On Board TV Travis Oates. We talk about being a child star, working for Disney and G4 TV...but which games did he choose?
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High Low Magic the Gathering Dungeons and Dragons 5e Frosthaven Twilight Imperium 4
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In this episode Ben and Steve go over their previous year's resolutions and then make some promises for 2024.
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This weeks guest is former politician, martial artist and co-host on many shows on 5G4D Steve Syrek. We talk about green politics, attachment to material possessions and the beauty of Splotter...but which games did he choose?
Iron Dragon Glory to Rome Trade on the Tigris War of the Ring Horseless Carriage
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On this Christmas day, Ben and Steve talk about the number one game of all time with a little guest appearence from everyone's favourite baby table.
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Ben and Steve talk about the best legacy game.
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Ben and Steve talk about the former number 1 game in the world!
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Ark Nova or Ark Over-rated?
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Is this the best space game?
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Ben amd Steve discuss the merits of this game.
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Ben and Uli discuss why wargaming is tops!
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Ben amd Steve discuss this new classic.
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Ben amd Steve talk about theis pared back version of Gloomhaven.
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This week's guest is member of Watch it Played and world traveller, Matthew Jude. We talk about winning awards, dissatisfaction and history...but which games did he choose?
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Cabo Yellow and Yangtze The Castles of Burgundy Null and Nichtig Yinsh
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This is the most epic of epic games.
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Expert analysis here.
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It is fiddly.
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We really know this one.
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If the war was like the place we recorded this it was bloody cold.
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Simply the best!
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We discuss the Pfister
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Love that new version.
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We chop down some corn in this one.
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Ben amd Steve have a duel in a pyramid.
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Ben and Steve muddle through Eclipse.
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Should Brass have two entries.
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Ben and Steve look at Nemesis.
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Ben and Steve gush over the brilliant game in the forth door of the Advent Calendar.
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This weeks guest is war game designer and content creator, Fred Serval. We talk about growing up in South-East Asia, war game design and Marxism...but which games did he choose?
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Exploding
Kittens
Keyflower
Dual Gauge
Maria
Pax Pamir 2nd Edition
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In the third door of the calendar, Steve guides Ben through this Uwe Rosenberg classic.
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In this door of the Advent Calendar, Ben and Steve avoid talking about a game they've never played.
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In this first door of the Advent Calendar, Ben and Steve talk about the classic game, Wingspan.
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In this episode Ben and Steve talk about offensive subjects in games and if they are acceptable. It gets spicy.
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In this episode Ben and Uli talk about crowdfunding, it benefits and pitfalls. This show is sponsored by Spielworxx.
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In this sample of the patreon exclusibe battle reports Ben and Steve tackle General Orders.
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This week's guest is the host of The Secret Cabal, Jamie Keagy. We talk about being in a punk band, hosting one of the most successful gaming podcast and facing mortality...but which games did he choose?
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Blood Bowl
Le Havre
Star Trek: Ascendency
Through the Ages
Glory to Rome
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In this free Battle Report, Ben and Steve take on War of the Ring with ALL the expansions. With some help from tabuletto.
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Ben and Steve head out east for a romp in Quedlinburg.
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This is a sample of Ben amd Steve playing the new hotness from Essen Spiel, Dracula Vs Van Helsing. Listen to the full episode at: https://patreon.com/5g4d
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This week's guest is the owner and host of Watch It Played, Rodney Smith. We talk about being brought up religious, being the world's premier board game teacher and weighing in on scandals...but which games did he choose?
Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition
Cuba Libre
So Clover
Ashes Reborn
Combat Commander Europe
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In this first episode of a news show sponsored by Spielworxx Ben and Uli talk about A.I. in games and you can learn about all the great games available from Spielworxx.
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In this episode of the 5G4D News Ben speak to Elizabeth Hargrave about a myriad of things including Under Grove and Connie Vogelmann about the new Stonemaier hotness, Apiary.
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In this episode of #channel, Ben and Steve find out what you think about A.I. art! It's spicy!
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In this classic episode of 5G4D, Ben interviews the king of British game design, Martin Wallace. Enjoy.
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This week's guest is head of Restoration Games, Justin Jacobson. We talk about Florida Man, restoring games and the law...but which games did he choose?
Hollywood Gin
Dungeons and Dragons 3rd Edition
Decrypto
Mr President
Pandemic Legacy
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In this episode of the podcast, Ben speaks to all of the notables from Spiel including PR director Robin De Cleur.
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It's Day 3 three at Essen Spiel 2023 and Ben can't speak.
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It's Essen Day 2! Ben gets gradually more exhausted.
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At Essen Spiel Day 1, Ben and Steve stalk the halls and Ben talks to a load of people.
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All the news that's fit to print form Essen Spiel Day 0
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This week's guest is the managing director of Essen Spiel, Carol Rapp. We talk about her life in gaming, running a beloved event and here hopes for the future...but which games did she choose?
Spirit Island Terraforming Mars Unlock Arc Nova Disney Lorcana
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In this episode Ben and Steve let you know what they're looking forward to at Essen Spiel.
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In this episode Abraham is sent to investigate a grizzly murder.
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In this episode Ben speaks to Shazz form FLGS Settlers in Hamilton about the questionable practices in FLGS franchises and Martin Wallace talking about Fighting Fantasy Adventures. All the news that's fit to print.
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In this calssic episode of 5G4D, Ben interviews legendary game designer, Bruno Cathala.
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This week's guest is the designer of Dominion, Donald X. Vaccarino. We talk about designing a classic, winning awards and why so many game designers are programmers...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here Magic The Gathering Dominion Heroes of Might and Magic 2 Evolution Nefarious
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In this episode of Be Like A Crow, Abraham meets a human and learns how to speak.
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In this episode of the our monthly discord based show we ask our listeners who their favourite designer is and fireworks ensue!
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In this episode Ben talks to veteran digital games designer and designer of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scott Rogers. We talk about being a Disney Imagineer, the difference between digital and analogue and teaching game design...but which games did he choose?
Betrayal a House on the Hill
Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game Magic The Gathering Scrabble Imperial Assault
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In this episode of 5G4D Expeditions, Ben and Steve go to Dusseldorf to visit the secret Kingpin of Board Gaming. Karthik Setty. Enjoy.
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In this free Battle Report, Ben and Steve play the classic, Battlelore 2nd Ed.
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In this episode, Abraham joins his flock to take back the White Tower.
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In this episode of the news Ben and Steve thank some patrons, answer your questions and Ben speaks to Robin de Cleur about the changes to this year's Essen Spiel.
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In this episode of #channel, Ben and Steve discuss the discord members pet peeves.
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In this episode, Abraham finds out about Isaiah's past and gets some advice form a seagull.
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In this episode Ben and Steve brave Berlin Con and then attend the most important board game award ceremony in the world.
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This week's guest is Dice Tower contributor, Corey Thompson. We talk about having a famous father, grandmasters and long dinners...but which games did he choose?
Hadrian's Wall Village Frosthaven Scout Hallertau
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In this third spisode in my Spiel des Jahres specials Ben speaks to Kaspar Lapp about his game. Fun Facts.
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In this second Spiel des Jahres special, Ben has a chat with Michael Palm and Lukas Zach, the designers of Dorkromantik to get the low down on the game.
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In this first interview with the designers of this year's Spiel des Jahres nomniees Ben talks to Matthew Dunstan about Next Station London
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In this first actual play episode of Be Like a Crow, Abraham meets the man in the tower.
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In this episode, Ben fights through the jet lag to get you all the action from Rage Con.
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This week's guest is the fames war game designer, Brian Train. We talk about public service, writing about games and historicity...but which games did he choose?
Go Guerrilla Checkers Minuteman:The Second American Revolution A Distant Plain Cityfight
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In this episode Ben makes it across the Atlantic and sees some very American things.
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Ben treks across Germany on the first day of his trip to Rage Con. Will the bloody trains work? Listen to find out.
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In this episode 0 of Be Like a Crow, Ben creates his fledging Raven, Abraham.
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In this episode Ben and Steve discuss your views on this month's question. You can join the discord here
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This week's guest is owner of Alley Cat Games, Caezar Al-Jassar. We talk about being Iraqi, a life in science and indie publishing...but which games did he choose?
Battle Line Draftosaurus Castles of Burgundy Isle of Skye 7 Wonders Duel
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Ben Interviews lawyer, Colin David Hunter to discuss the recent Upper Deck, Ravenburger law suit.
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In this final episode of The Wretched, Ben talks to the designer of the game Chris Bissette. They talk about the game's origin, the impact it has had on the world of solo RPGs and we also get into a chat on OSR.
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In this Battle Report sample, Ben and Steve tackle the remake of the classic, Thunder Road. You canlisten to the whole episode by pledging at https://www.patreon.com/5g4d
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This week's guest is the designer of Fluxx, Andy Looney. We talk about working at NASA, designing a classic and the legalisation of pot...but which games did he choose?
Fluxx Pyramid Arcade Dustworld Poker Parsley
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In this episode of the news Ben and Steve discuss Shakespeare and lols and Ben interviews Tory Brown about Votes for Women and Tony Boydell about the Museum of Board Games.
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In this episode of the news Ben and Steve discuss Shakespeare and lols and Ben interviews Tory Brown about Votes for Women and Tony Boydell about the Museum of Board Games.
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Ben, the ship's doctor, confronts the creature and Ben, the host, confronts a creature of his own.
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In this classic episode Ben looks at the first RPG.
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This week's guest is the designer of Arkham Horror, Richard Launius. We talk about designing baseball jerseys, pioneering co-op games and the south...but which games did he choose?
Arkham Horror 2nd Ed.
Thunder Rolls
Maximum Apocalypse
Defenders of the Realm
Hour of Need
In this inaugural episode of our new discord based show, we ask you if there’s a board game community, and you answered!
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In this episode of The Wretched, Ben the ship's doctor, finds a new home after a narrow escape.
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In this classic episode Ben speaks to the designer of Wingspan, Elizabeth Hargrave.
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This week's guest is designer of Sagrada, Titanic and The Dark Knight Returns, Daryl Andrews. We talk about being a prison guard, designing IPs and working in partnerships...but which games did he choose?
Scotland Yard
El Grande
Carcassonne
Liar's Dice
Cribbage
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In this episode Ben and Steve thank new patrons and talk about the health of the patreon and remind you beautiful people to vote for 5G4D for a Golden Geek. Then we speak to Matt Leacock about Daybreak and Gord! about Santorini. Then we answer your questions.
In this episode of The Wretched, the podcast gets a new host and Ben, the ship's doctor, goes for a walk.
This week's guest is the winner of the Kinderspiel des Jahres, Jens-Peter Schliemann. We talk about a divided Germany, designing games for children and The Game Inventors Studdio...but which games did he choose?
Magician's Night
Chateau Roquefort
Talo
Magic Mountain
Piazza Rabazza
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In this episode of The Wretched ship's doctor, Ben, reveals how the crew really met their end.
In this special episode I talk to the CEO of Catan Studio, Pete Fenlon about his friend Klaus Teuber the creator of CATAN who passed this week. We talk about Klaus as a man and the impact of CATAN on the world of gaming and the world beyond gaming. RIP Klaus.
This week's guest is designer of Belfort, Mind MGMT and Akrotiri, Jay Cormier. We talk about adapting comic books into games, teaching game design and working in a partnership...but which games did he choose?
Times Up
Dominion
El Grande
Codenames
Mind MGMT
In this news episode we speak to famed board game designer Isaac Shalev about Tir Na Nog and Chris Kirkman on Milkman. Including thanks to patrons and answers to your questions.
In this news episode we speak to famed board game designer Isaac Shalev about Tir Na Nog and Chris Kirkman on Milkman. Including thanks to patrons and answers to your questions.
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In our second episode live form Leiria Con Ben and Steve talk about the games they've and Michael Schacht and a host of others pop in.
This week's guest is prolific game designer, Leo Colovini. We talk about living in Venice, the influence of Alex Randolf and the Italian gaming scene...but which games did he choose?
Twixt
Chess
Acquire
Two Decks of Cards
Leo muss zum Friseu
This week’s guest is prolific game designer, Leo Colovini. We talk about living in Venice, the influence of Alex Randolf and the Italian gaming scene…but which games did he choose?
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Twixt
Chess
Acquire
Two Decks of Cards
Leo muss zum Friseur
In this free Battle Report, Ben and Steve play Yspahan and talk about games.
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In this episode of The Wretched, Ben the ship's doctor finds new hope and we have two new hosts in the booth. Brought to you by Lynx body spray, the only body spray made from real Lynxes.
In this episode of The Wretched, Ben the ship’s doctor finds new hope and we have two new hosts in the booth. Brought to you by Lynx body spray, the only body spray made from real Lynxes.
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This week's guest is the designer of Arboretum, Dan Cassar. We talk about his family's flight from Malta, mean card games, and the interface between digital and analogue games...but which games did he choose?
7 Wonders
Marvel Super Heroes
Mottainai
X-Com
For Sale
This week’s guest is the designer of Arboretum, Dan Cassar. We talk about his family’s flight from Malta, mean card games, and the interface between digital and analogue games…but which games did he choose?
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7 Wonders
Marvel Super Heroes
Mottainai
X-Com
For Sale
In this episode of the wretched Ben, the ships doctor reveals some regrets. Also Cthulhu pops in again for a chat.
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In this episode of the wretched Ben, the ships doctor reveals some regrets. Also Cthulhu pops in again for a chat.
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In this episode of the news, Ben talks to Uli Blenemann and Ryan Courtney about the Ryan Courtney Collection and the guys from Splotter Spellen about Horseless Carriage. With top thanks for the patreon backers.
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In this episode of the news, Ben talks to Uli Blenemann and Ryan Courtney about the Ryan Courtney Collection and the guys from Splotter Spellen about Horseless Carriage. With top thanks for the patreon backers.
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This week's guest is the designer of Twilight Struggle, Jason Matthews. We talk about historical games, human trafficking and working in politics...but which games did he choose?
We The People
El Grande
Star Wars: Rebellion
Hammer of the Scots
Paths of Glory
In this classic episode, Ben talks to the designer of Warhammer 40k, Rick Priestly.
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In this sample of our patreon show, Battle Report, we discuss Lord of the Rings:The Confrontation
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In this episode, Ben, the ship's doctor comes face to face with the creature.
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In this episode, Ben, the ship’s doctor comes face to face with the creature.
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In this special Thoughts From The Cabin, Ben goes over five years of 5G4D. There are some of the best moments from it's run and some thanks from friends. Enjoy and here's to another five!
In this special Thoughts From The Cabin, Ben goes over five years of 5G4D. There are some of the best moments from it’s run and some thanks from friends. Enjoy and here’s to another five!
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This week's guest is the designer of Resurgence and Endless Winter, Stan Kordonskiy. We talk about growing up in the Soviet Union, being a nurse and the Ukraine war...but which games did he choose?
Terraforming
Mars
Cat in the Box
Dune Imperium
Lock Up
Rurik:Dawn of Kiev
This week’s guest is the designer of Resurgence and Endless Winter, Stan Kordonskiy. We talk about growing up in the Soviet Union, being a nurse and the Ukraine war…but which games did he choose?
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Terraforming Mars
Cat in the Box
Dune Imperium
Lock Up
Rurik:Dawn of Kiev
In this episode of the news we learn about Goblin Vaults for Thunderworks Games, a new secret project from Stephen Buonocore and a whole raft of 5G4D goals. The hottest news you've ever consumed!
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In this episode of the news we learn about Goblin Vaults for Thunderworks Games, a new secret project from Stephen Buonocore and a whole raft of 5G4D goals. The hottest news you’ve ever consumed!
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In this episode, Ben, the ship's doctor gives a full appraisal of the situation...it's not looking good.
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In this episode, Ben, the ship’s doctor gives a full appraisal of the situation…it’s not looking good.
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This week's guest is one of the core members of The Dice Tower, Chris Yi. We talk about faith, his role in the hobby and heavy metal music...but which games did he choose?
Dominion
Las Vegas
Royal Broom
Service
A Feast for Odin
The Crew
This week’s guest is one of the core members of The Dice Tower, Chris Yi. We talk about faith, his role in the hobby and heavy metal music…but which games did he choose?
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Dominion
Las Vegas Royal
Broom Service
A Feast for Odin
The Crew
In this classic episode Ben speaks to the CEO and founder of The Dice Tower, Tom Vasel.
Welcome to a world of broken promises in this Resolutions Extravaganza! Will they do it? Will they fail terribly? Who knows but you will get to hear some god-awful puns.
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In this session zero for the journaling RPG The Wretched we meet the ship's doctor and discover the fate of the crew. Also Ben get nominated for an Oscar!
In this session zero for the journaling RPG The Wretched we meet the ship’s doctor and discover the fate of the crew. Also Ben get nominated for an Oscar!
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This week's guest is the designer of Spires, Xenon Profiteer and My Father's Work, TC Petty III. We talk about being a croupier, complexity in games and creating an epic work...but which games did he choose?
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Great Western Trail
Sylvion
Zendo
Yinsh
Terra Mystica
This week’s guest is the designer of Spires, Xenon Profiteer and My Father’s Work, TC Petty III. We talk about being a croupier, complexity in games and creating an epic work…but which games did he choose?
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Great Western Trail
Sylvion
Zendo
Yinsh
Terra Mystica
In this month's news I pull Steve out of his sick bed to review our resolutions and how successful we were. We answer your questions and thank a raft of new patrons.
In this month’s news I pull Steve out of his sick bed to review our resolutions and how successful we were. We answer your questions and thank a raft of new patrons.
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Ben and Steve explain why meanness is wonderful when they talk about Stephenson's Rocket
My guest this week is film critic and board game writer, Dan Jolin. We talk about nostalgia for fantasy, the role of the critic and how charming George Clooney is...but which games did he choose?
Gloomhaven
Gloom of Kilforth
Oath
Scythe
Agricola
In this expedition, Ben heads off to Tony Boydell's Gathering of Chums and tells you what he thinks.
In this episode of the advent calendar, Ben and Steve talk about Pixie Queen as well as Edmund Spenser!
Ben doesn't know the difference between Italian and Spanish in this door of the Calendar
This week's guest is head of BoardgameCo, Alex Radcliffe. We talk about selling games, Orthodox Judaism and forming a community...but which games did he choose?
Terraforming Mars
Inis
Too Many Bones
Vindication
Cascadia
In this episode Ben chats to Jonny Pac about the Unconscious Mind success, Tony Boydell about Gathering of Chums and Steve about a load of random BS. Enjoy!
In this special actual play episode Ben invites singer and artist, Samantha Britt as they say goodbye in the RPG by Button Shy, I Guess This Is It.
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This week's guest is the head of Thunderworks Games and designer of Roll Player, Keith Matejka. We talk about digital game unionisation, Wisconsin and fantasy...but which games did he choose?
Descent
War of the Ring
Brass Birmingham
Last Night on Earth
A Deck of Cards
In this classic review, Ben rails against the drawer after drawer after drawer of useless tat that clogs up the oceans and is driving us of a cliff.
In this final episode we speak to designer of Colostle, Nich Angell to talk about the development of the game.
In this final episode we speak to designer of Colostle, Nich Angell to talk about the development of the game. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
This month's classic episode is the first person to ever be hired by Google, Craig Silverstein. We talk about his love of games but also Google's impact on the world. Enjoy!
This week’s guest is designer of Belfort, Akrotiri and MIND MGMT, Sen-Foong Lim. We talk about Brazilian Jujitsu, the medical profession and mentoring aspiring designers…but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
This week's guest is designer of Belfort, Akrotiri and MIND MGMT, See-Foong Lim. We talk about Brazilian Jujitsu, the medical profession and mentoring aspiring designers...but which games did he choose?
In this episode of the news, Ben and Steve welcome a new member to the compound and Ben speaks to Dan Hughes about the new CoraQuest expansion, George Jaros about his charity auction and Christian Kudahl about Mind Bug and his experiences at Essen. Get on it!
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In this final chapter of Colostle, Jayne finds that he has to say goodbye to the most important person in his life and realises the value of memory.
This week's guest is owner and president of Dice Hate Me Games, Chris Kirkman. We talk about working in newspapers, the challenges of running an independent company and ending relationships...but which games did he choose?
Alien Frontiers
Car Wars
New Bedford
Fleet Dice
Arkham Horror
In this classic episode we learn all you need to know about the legend that is, Reiner Knizia.
On the last day of Essen '22 Ben and Steve find out what really Uli really thinks of the job Steve's done.
As the fatigue sets in Ben and Steve brave the halls once more and bump into a whole raft of characters from the board game world.
Ben and Steve descend on the west German town of Essen to experience Spiel 2022. Featuring the great and good.
This weeks guest is the designer of Carcassonne, Klaus-Jürgen Wrede. We talk about faith, teaching and millions of people playing your game...but which games did he choose?
Blood Bowl
Tawantinsuyu
Maracaibo
Ultimate Railroads
Blanco Game
In this episode Ben and Steve welcome a new member to the compound and answer some burning questions. Then we talk to renowned artist Jacqui Davis about her new book Sul, Helaina Cappel about a new version of Endeavor and Keith Matejka about Dawn of Ulos. Get on it!
Ben and Steve get together and discuss their five most anticipated games for Essen Spiel 2022! Also a load of honourable mentions and a truck load of digressions.
Steve's Choices
Honourable Mentions
Revive
Joan of Arc: Orleans Draw and Write
Village Rails
Number 5
Woodcraft
Number 4
Discordia
Number 3
Skymines
Number 2
Crossing Oceans
Number 1
Turing Machine
Ben's Choices
Honourable Mentions
Swindler
St. Patrick
Planet B
Number 5
London Necropolis Railway
Number 4
Heaven Here I come!
Number 3
Aleph Null
Number 2
Atiwa
Number 1
War of the Ring: The Card Game
This week's guest is New York Times bestselling author, Matt Kindt. We talk about being bad, working with Keanu Reeves and why comics are great...but which games did he choose?
Scythe
Modern Art
Mexica
Hive
Ortus Regni
In this episode of Colostle, Jayne escaped the blasted plain and finds something that will change his life forever.
This week's guest is the designer of pipeline, Ryan Courtney. We talk about athletics, winning design competitions and living in the big city...but which games did he choose?
Letter Jam
So Clover
Madeira
Arkwright
Trailblazers
In this classic episode of 5G4D I interview a bona fide living legend, Mark Herman. He talks about war game design and being Edward Snowden's boss. Enjoy!
In this classic episode of 5G4D I interview a bona fide living legend, Mark Herman. He talks about war game design and being Edward Snowden's boss. Enjoy!
Ben and Steve travel through the Pax Romana and get confused by bowls. Listen to the full episode at patreon.com/5g4d
Ben and Steve travel through the Pax Romana and get confused by bowls. Listen to the full episode at patreon.com/5g4d
In this episode we have an interview with the new president of The Games Manufacturers Association, Frank West. We speak to Tim Kulynych of Sir Meeple, thank the new patrons and answer your questions. This is the tippy top of NEWS!
In this episode we have an interview with the new president of The Games Manufacturers Association, Frank West. We speak to Tim Kulynych of Sir Meeple, thank the new patrons and answer your questions. This is the tippy top of NEWS!
In this episode we have an interview with the new president of The Games Manufacturers Association, Frank West. We speak to Tim Kulynych of Sir Meeple, thank the new patrons and answer your questions. This is the tippy top of NEWS! Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
In this episode, Jayne and Ronald meet a stranger who feeds them but are his intentions pure?
SPOILER ALERT-In this free episode of the Battle Report, Steve destroys Ben and it descends into a chat about losing in games! Get on it!
In this episode, Jayne manages to escape with the relic but at the expanse of some cracked ribs and escapes up a huge staircase to the clouds.
In this episode of Voices from the Solitude we get an update from the owner of board cafe, The Ludoquist. We discuss life after lockdown and the health of the industry.
In this episode of the 5G4D News Ben and Steve talk a load of old tosh but we have an exclusive interview with Martin Wallace on his new game and his new company!
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In this episode of the 5G4D News Ben and Steve talk a load of old tosh but we have an exclusive interview with Martin Wallace on his new game and his new company! Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
Ben and Steve get their plumb bobs out and indulge in some town planning.
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Ben and Steve get their plumb bobs out and indulge in some town planning.
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In this episode Jayne finds his strength in the desert and gets some more information about his unique rookling friend.
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This week's guest is philospher and gamer C.Thi Nguyen. We talk about food, criticism and the purpose of philosophy...but which games did he choose?
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Modern Art
Root
The Quiet Year
Apocalypse World
Imperial
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In this episode of the news, Steve and Ben welcome some people to the compound, shill some shirts and answer your questions. All this from the best news network around.
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This week's guest is designer of Divinare and Mandala, Brett Gilbert. We discuss attending Oxbridge, winning a game contest and working with partners...but which game did he choose?
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All Change
Super Cluedo Challenge
Carcassonne
Just One
Mandala
Ben and Steve get out of the city.
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This week's guest is Fantasy Flight Games veteran and designer of Battlestar Galactica, Corey Konieszka. We discuss working at FFG, dealing with beloved franchises and being your own boss...but which games did he choose? Support the show here
Dungeons and Dragons
Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition
Magic: The Gathering
Crokinole
Poker
In his new solo RPG series Ben explores The Colostle. A huge castle containing the whole world!
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This week's guest is designer of Undaunted and War Chest, David Thompson. We talk about growing up in the south, being in the air force and verisimilitude in games...but which games did he choose? Support the show here
Dungeons and Dragons
13 Days
El Grande
1754: Conquest – The French and Indian War
War Chest
In this episode I talk to the designer of Long Haul 1983, Sean Patrick Cain. We discuss everything from gaming to land rights and back to gaming again. Enjoy.
My guest this week is ex Games Workshop designer, James Hewitt. We talk working in the world's biggest game company, starting your own business and ADHD...but which games did he choose?
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Stronghold
Frosthaven
Under Falling Skies
Doppelt so Clever
Galaxy Trucker
On this first episode of the 5G4D news, Ben and Steve discuss new patreon backers, the Golden Geeks, a gorgeous new t-shirt and Ben's upcoming appearance on The Dice Tower. Get informed!
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My guest this week is Minister without Portfolio at Asmodee North America, Steve Kimball. We talk about growing up in the LDS Church, working for Asmodee and squeamish themes…but which games did he choose?
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Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation
The Crew
Ironsworn
Pandemic Legacy: Season 0
Marvel United
Listen to Ben get progressively more tired and emotional as he interviews the great and good at this year's Leiria Con.
My guest this week is the marketing manager for Pegasus Spiele US, Beth Erikson. We talk about the world of books, how it differs to games and Doctor Who...but which games did she choose?
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The Mind
Just One
Parks
Cascadia
A Game of Thrones
Ben and Steve head out to Lisbon to see what the city has to offer before making their way across Portugal in this epic pre-Leiria Con journey. Join them and see how not to do it!
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In this week's episode I talk to the head of Smirk and Dagger, Curt Covert. We talk about playing Axis and Allies in Hollywood, take that and why deckbuilders are great...but which games did he choose?
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Clank
The Quacks of Quedlinburg
Chess
Red7
SHOBU
In this episode of Long Haul 1983, Alan gets some sleep and sees his future on sharp focus.
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This week's guest is RPG legend, Monte Cook. We talk about his time in TSR, designing D&D and being your own boss...but which games did he choose?
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A Deck of Cards
Chess
Dungeons and Dragons
The Cypher System
Invisible Sun
Ben and Steve get sand in their flip-flops when they tackle the classic comabat game, Kemet. Listen to the full show and hundreds of hours of bonus content by supporting the show
Ben got the Covid! We have a chat about that then thank some new patrons.
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This week's guest is the COO of Greenbrier Games, Julie Ahern. We talk about her life in the theatre, working for a shock jock and running a games company...but which games did she choose?
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In this episode, Alan Yarrington finds his twin, dreams about his guitar and loses sleep but what are those fires on the hillside?
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I sit down with the head of Essen Spiel, Dominique Metzler to talk about the recent aquisition of the fair by the Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg.
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This week’s guest is the author of the North Sea and West Kingdom series, Shem Phillips. We talk about life in New Zealand, starting a series and the importance of Kickstarter…but which games did he choose?
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Pandemic
It’s a Wonderful World
Lisboa
Mechs vs Minions
Citadels
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Alan continues his journey back home and, thankfully, it's a calmer day but the threat is ever present and his nerves are beginning to fray.
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This week’s guest is the head of Hachette Board Games UK, Flavien Loisier. We talk about growing up in France, the differences between French and British culture and starting a board game company…but which games did he choose?
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A Pack of Cards
Mythic Battles: Pantheon
Food Chain Magnate
Iki
Dominion
In this second session of my playthrough of Long Haul 1983, Alan Yarrington comes face to face with...something.
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Ben and Steve sneak into the black lands of Mordor once again. You can listen to the full show at:
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In this series of sponsored battle reports, Steve and Ben play through The King's Dilemma from Horrible Guild and give you a seat at the table. In this episode the story begins.
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This week's guest is the editor of Tabletop Gaming UK, Christopher Egget. We talk about literature, editing the UK's premier gaming magazine and being my boss... but which games did he choose?
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Carcassonne
Oh My Goods!
Dungeon Degenerates
Oath
Mork Borg
In this special New Year's episode Ben and Steve discuss what their gaming resolutions are for 2022. #moarsteveinthefeed
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In this first actual play episode, Alan Yarrington sets off on his journey back home after a few too many the night before.
Darren's Mum played by Mary Kelly
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Martin Dufour is back and visiting Christmas through the ages. Get yourself a mulled wine, sit back and hope you don't get bit.
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This week's guest is host and founder of The Spiel, Stephen Conway. We talk about screen writing, running a legendary podcast and games as a catalyst for community...but which games did he choose?
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Cribbage
Concept
Tumblin Dice
Bruges
Ghost Stories
Patrick Cain. In this episode Ben creates his character and talks about the game.
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This week’s guest is designer of Ashes and City of Remnants, Isaac Vega. We talk about growing up in the country, activism and starting a company but…which games did he choose?
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Twilight Imperium
Numenera
Wingspan
Imperial Settlers
Fiasco
After the sad demise of Martin Dufort, Ben sits down with the designer of the game, Tim Hutchings to find out how he came up with something so brilliant.
This week's guest is baseball correspondent for The Athletic and board game reviewer for Paste Magazine, Keith Law. We talk about America's pastime, writing on board games, and new media...but which games did he choose?
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Carcassonne
7 Wonders
Wingspan
Grand Austria Hotel
Everdell
After his greatest act of compassion, Martin succumbs to the inevitable.
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This week's guest is the host of YouTube channel Actualol, Jon Purkis. We talk about his career in TV, the demands of being a full time YouTuber and what it's like to be a DJ...but which games did he choose?
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A Game of Thrones (Second Edition)
Las Vegas
Codenames
The Mind
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective
My guest this week is the man behind the reviewing juggernaut that is Space Biff, Dan Thurot. We talk about Mormonism, volunteering and board games as art...but which games did he choose?
A Study in Emerald
Oath
Space Alert
Omen: A Reign of War
Fire in the Lake
In this episode our "hero" meets an old adversary and inspires someone to pick up a quill.
This week's guest is former pro magic player and owner of North Star Games, Dominic Crapuchettes. We talk about captaining an Alaskan fishing boat, playing Magic for money and not going bankrupt...but which games did he choose?
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Tichu: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/215/tichu
Manhattan Project: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63628/manhattan-project
Magic-The Gathering: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-gathering
Advanced Civilisation: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/177/advanced-civilization
Diplomacy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/483/diplomacy
Ben sits down with Dr Max Davie and talks vaccines, their benefits, dangers and why they are necessary.
Ben went to his first Con since the pandemic started, Berlin Brettspiel Con! He talks to gamers, organisers and celebs! Get on it!
Andreas Odendahl. We talk about growing up pin Germany, being a carer and his love of animals...but which games did he choose?
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Race for the Galaxy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28143/race-galaxy
Underwater Cities: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247763/underwater-cities
Lost Ruins of Arnak: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312484/lost-ruins-arnak
Everdell: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199792/everdell
Orleans: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/164928/orleans
This week's guest is head of Surprised Stare Games, Alan Paull. We talk about post war Britain, writing for the classics and the art of war...but which games did he choose?
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Civilisation: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/71/civilization
Lost Battles: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/83325/lost-battles-forty-battles-campaigns-ancient-world
Quartermaster General: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/159473/quartermaster-general
Azul Summer Pavilion: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287954/azul-summer-pavilion
Too Many Bones: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/192135/too-many-bones
Ben sits down with Tony Boydell to talk about the Museum of Board Games.
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Ben and Steve play this classic live for your pleasure!!!
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Ben continues his actual play of The Thousand Year Old Vampire and ends up on some foggy island.
In this first episode of the 1000 year old vampire actual play Ben creates his creature of the night.
This week's guest is three time Spiel des Jahres winner and legend of the gaming world, Bruno Cathala. We talk about being a gourmand, losing his job and his many successful collaborations...but which games did he choose?
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Schotten Totten: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/372/schotten-totten
Gyges: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10527/gyges
Magic the Gathering: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-gathering
Ave Cesar: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/154677/ave-cesar
Hanafuda: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5451/hanafuda
This week's guest is designer of Men at Work and King of 12, Rita Modl. We talk about growing up in Bayern, lost love in a government office and designing games...but which games did she choose?
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Portal of Heroes: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181960/portal-heroes
Underwater Cities: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247763/underwater-cities
The Grand Carnival: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289081/grand-carnival
Codenames Duet: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224037/codenames-duet
Krazy Wordz: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/195372/krazy-wordz-erwachsenen-edition
My guest this week is designer of PARKS and Space Part, Henry Audubon. We discuss bucolic childhoods, philosophy and taking risks...but which games did he choose?
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Magic the Gathering: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-gathering
The Resistance: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41114/resistance
Heroes of the Storm: https://heroesofthestorm.com/en-us/
Spelunky: https://spelunkyworld.com/original.html
Res Arcana: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262712/res-arcana
This week's guest is YouTube sensation, Guy from Midwinter Minis. We talk about growing up in Jersey, 40k love and YouTube superstardom...but which games did he choose?
Chess: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171/chess
Monopoly: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1406/monopoly
Necromunda: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3072/necromunda
Space Hulk: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54625/space-hulk-third-edition
Heroquest:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/699/heroquest
My guest this week is designer of Renegade and host of Box of Delights, Richard Wilkins aka Ricky Royal. We talk about Chess, the joy of solo games and what games are art...but which games did he choose?
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Chess: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171/chess
Mage Knight: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/96848/mage-knight-board-game
Robinson Crusoe: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/121921/robinson-crusoe-adventures-cursed-island
Memoir '44: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10630/memoir-44
Arkham Horror: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15987/arkham-horror
This week's guest is the owner of Leder Games and designer of Vast, Patrick Leder. We talk about Minnesota, the trials and tribulations of running a small publisher and asymmetry...but which games did he choose?
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Last Will: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/97842/last-will
Cosmic Encounter: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15/cosmic-encounter
Onirim: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/71836/onirim
Race for the Galaxy:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28143/race-galaxy
Small World: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40692/small-world
This weeks guest is the designer of Warhammer Fantasy Battles and Warhammer 40,000, Rick Priestly. We talk about casting models in his bedroom, designing the biggest miniature war games in the world and visiting New Line Cinema headquarters...but which games did he choose?
Escape from Colditz: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/715/escape-colditz
Reaper: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/23073/reaper-fantasy-wargame-rules
Warhammer 40,00: Rouge Trader: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/11106/warhammer-40000-rogue-trader
Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28805/lord-rings-strategy-battle-game
Black Powder: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/60815/black-powder-second-edition
This week's guest is head of Horrible Guild, Lorenzo Silva. We talk about growing up in Italy, being nominated for prestigious awards and the importance of games as products...but which games did he choose?
Agricola: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31260/agricola
Dune: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/121/dune
7 Wonders Duel: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel
Small World: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40692/small-world
Race for the Galaxy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28143/race-galaxy
This week's guest is host of Board Games in a Minute, Sarah Shah. We talk about the immigrant experience, poverty in America and saving Elephants...but which games did she choose?
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Whitehall Mystery: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/190082/whitehall-mystery
Quacks of Quedlinburg: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/quacks-quedlinburg
Everdell: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199792/everdell
Moonrakers: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/270239/moonrakers
Petrichor: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/210274/petrichor
This weeks guest is the Chief Commercial Officer of Catan Studios, Morgan Dontanville. We talk about DC Comics, working in the recording industry and why Catan is great...but which games did he choose?
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Age of Steam: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4098/age-steam
1830: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421/1830-railways-robber-barons
Dune: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/121/dune
Catacombs: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/195137/catacombs-third-edition
Power Grid: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2651/power-grid
To celebrate the third anniversary of the show I've cut together all of the outros. Enjoy.
I interview the owner of board game cafe, Ludoquist about a new funding initiative he's started.
In this Voices from the Solitude special we talk to Dan Hughes about the kids game he designed with his daughter, Cora during lockdown- CoraQuest.
This week's guest is game designer, musician and developer, Jonny Cantin. We talk jazz, game design and imposter syndrome...but which games did he choose?
Carcassonne: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/822/carcassonne
Puerto Rico: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3076/puerto-rico
Colosseum: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/27746/colosseum
First Class: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/206941/first-class-all-aboard-orient-express
The Quacks of Quedlinburg: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/quacks-quedlinburg
This week's guest is Dice Tower staffer, Mike DiLisio. We talk about living in Hollywood, the American school system and Working for the Dice Tower...but which games did he choose?
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Blue Moon City: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/21882/blue-moon-city
Five Tribes: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157354/five-tribes
Deception: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156129/deception-murder-hong-kong
Root: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237182/root
Scythe: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169786/scythe
In this the final part of the history of Surprised Stare Games, recorded live at Spiel Digital, we talk about the monumental changes that are happening to the company.
This week's guest is stand up comic and board game commentator, Grant Lyon. We talk American football, dying on stage and designing games...buy which games did he choose?
Telestrations: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46213/telestrations
Champions of Midgard: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/172287/champions-midgard
Bang Dice: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/143741/bang-dice-game
7 Wonders Duel: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel
The Quacks of Quedlinburg: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/quacks-quedlinburg
Happy Holidays! Ben and Steve sit in the Guild and enjoy a glass of moonshine and reminisce on Christmases past.
This week's guest is ex-CIA analyst and inventor of the COIN series of games Volko Ruhnke. We talk about how the COIN series has crossed over, designing games for the CIA and the gaps in our knowledge of history...but which games did he choose?
Combat Commander Pacific: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28181/combat-commander-pacific
War of the Ring: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/115746/war-ring-second-edition
Steel Inferno: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289247/verdun-1916-steel-inferno
Inferno
Hunt for Blackbeard: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/263479/hunt-blackbeard
The release of Pandemic Legacy Season 0 marks the end of the Pandemic Legacy Series and I sit down with Matt Leacock to talk about the new game and his views on the series as a whole.
Here is the second part of the history of Surprised Stare Games recorded at Spiel Digital 2020.
This week's guest is the owner of City of Games and the designer of Isle of Cats, Frank West. We talk about obsession, computer science and how to run a publisher...but which games did he choose?
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Magic the Gathering: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-gathering
Werewolf: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/925/werewolf
Pingo-Pingo:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171136/pingo-pingo
Blackout Hong Kong: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262215/blackout-hong-kong
Eclipse: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/72125/eclipse
Isaac joins Ben in a bar of ill repute to discuss what the pandemic has done to us as gamers.
In this special live show recorded at Spiel Digital, the founders of Surprised Stare Games chart their history as a company.
This week's guest is mover and shaker in both digital and analogue games, Grant Rodiek. We talk about growing up in Texas, the huge world of The Sims and the discipline of designing for the tabletop...but which games did he choose?
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Carcasonne: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/822/carcassonne
Call of Duty: https://www.callofduty.com/modernwarfare
Combat Commander: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/21050/combat-commander-europe
Pax Pamir 2nd Ed.: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256960/pax-pamir-second-edition
Star Realms: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/147020/star-realms
This week's guest is writer, mentor and host Ruel Gaviola. We talk about growing up in Southern California, poker and the state of board game media...but which games did he choose?
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A Deck of Cards
Twilight Imperium
Viticulture
Paperback
Crokinole
This week's guest is biblical scholar, Latin teacher and evangelist for Solo Games, Elizabeth Davidson. We talk about playing alone, why Christianity was so successful and how David Hasselhoff is in real life...but which games did she choose?
A deck of cards.
Lord of the Rings LCG
Mage Knight
Too Many Bones
Aeon's End
This week's guest is the best known board game reviewer on the planet, Tom Vasel. We talk about his childhood, speaking in front of crowds and his charity work...but which games did he choose?
Le Havre
Ticket to Ride
Lost Cities
Frosthaven
Cosmic Encounter
As as response to nutty stuff on the internet I have a chat with doctor, Max Davie about the disease and our response to it.
This weeks guest is host of The Dice Tower, audio book artist and voice of board gaming, Eric Summerer. We talk about celebrity, joining the dice tower and what makes a good voice actor...but which games did he choose?
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Can't Stop
Marvel Legendary
Quacks of Quedlinburg
The Crew
Merchant of Venus
Ben and Richard pop into the guild and chat about The Prestige and whether board games are art.
Now Dex Raymond, private eye, has been set on the trail he makes his way to MGM Studios to track down the mysterious Marsh.
This is part one of a Cthulhu Confidential actual play starring Steven Syrek as Dex Raymond and Ben Maddox as The Guide.
Ben gets Thomas Sing, designer of The Crew on the phone to have a chat about serendipity.
Ben sits down with Jerry and Gaby of The Board Game Snobs to talk the roles games play in their lives and why the 80s were the high water mark for cinema.
This week's guest is renowned RPG writer, Jason Durall. We talk about his discovery of RPGs, the problem with Lovecraft and how important awards are...but which games did he choose?
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Call of Cthulhu
Amber Diceless RPG
King Arthur Pendragon
Fisaco
Azul
Ben has a chat with Lorenzo Silva and Hjalmar Hach the designers of The King's Dilemma about their nomination.
Ben sits down with the developer of Nova Luna, Lars Frauenrath to talk the game and what a prize like the SdJ would mean to a small publisher.
This week Ben visits the coach of the compound footy team Mark Besada and they talk about what makes the perfect player of board games and also why rolling around in filth is a good thing.
Today's guest is one of the most important people in the world of gaming, the founder of Board Game Geek, Scott Alden. We talk about the founding of BGG, the vagaries of working in the video game world and what community means...but which games did he choose?
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Tigris and Euphrates
Arkham Horror
Gloomhaven
Cities and Knights
Time's Up
This week's guest is game designer and owner of Plaid Hat Games, Colby Dauch. We talk about his upbringing, his love for Heroscape and his new found independence...but which games did he choose?
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Heroscape
Chess
Dungeons and Dragons
Ashes
Gloomhaven
This week's guest is game agent, Anita Landgraf. We talk about late night gaming, being a game agent and the state of the game industry...but which games did she choose?
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Tichu
The Crew
Root
Coconuts
Strike
This week's guest is designer Imhotep, Sushi Go! and Bärenpark, Phil Walker-Harding. We talk about falling in love with the NES, winning an SDJ and faith and games...but which games did he choose?
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Acquire
Blokus
Race for the Galaxy
Tobago
One night Ultimate Werewolf
This week's guest is the owner of Grail Games, David Harding. We talk about being an Aussie Rules umpire, writing children's books and running a small publisher in Australia...but which games did he choose?
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The Mad Magazine Game
Kingdom Builder
Android Netrunner
The Game
Gipf
Today's guest is the pen and brain behind the board game based web-comic Semi-Coop, Rachel Kremer. We talk about games in the Netherlands, being a freelance artist and her favourite board game illustrators...but which games did she choose.
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Hive
Robinson Crusoe
Dragon Castle
Gloomhaven
Dungeons and Dragons
This weeks guest is the designer of Pandemic, Matt Leacock. We talk about coop games, being a voice of the pandemic and hitting number one...but which games did he choose?
Telestrations
Yellow and Yangtze
Decrypto
The Quest of El Dorado
Magic Maze
I talk to Isaac about the effects if covid on the industry and his thoughts about the aftershocks of this crisis.
Ben and Steve punctuate their social isolation with talk about conspiracy thought and what gets you to the table.
This weeks guest is game designer, composer and thinker of gaming thoughts Keith Burgun. We talk about composing music for games, violence in games and the video game community...but which games did he choose?
Master of Magic
Super Smash Bros. 64
Nethack
Dwarf Fortress
Race for the Galaxy
Ben meets a rather spectacularly be-painted Dan Hughes and they have a chat about gamer's good and bad habits.
This week's guest is Larp designer and gaming teacher, Josefin Westborg. We talk about Larp, how it can be used in education and confronting emotion...but which games did she choose?
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Qwixx
Just a little lovin'
A Series of Interesting Choices
Tales of the Arabian Nights
Crown of Emara
This weeks guest is the designer of Citadels, Bruno Faidutti. We talk about Unicorns, Cultural Appropriation and being a Marxist...but what games did he choose?
A Pack of Cards
Codenames
Cosmic Encounter
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This week's guest is legendary designer, Martin Wallace. We talk about post-war Britain, running your own company and the importance of history...but which games did he choose?
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Bluff
Breakout Normandy
Billabong
Terra Mystica
Power Grid
This week's guest is the president of Stronghold Games, Stephen Buonocore. We talk about LARPs, the state of the industry and the unbearableness of living in Florida...but which games did he choose?
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Betrayal at House on the Hill
Codenames
Flamme Rouge
Terraforming Mars
War of the Ring
This week owner of Stonemaier Games, Jamey Stegmaier comes to the cabin. We talk his design ethos, the state of Kickstarter and running one of the most successful publishers in board gaming...but which games did he choose?
Magic- The Gathering
Hanamakoji
On Tour
The Castles of Mad King Ludwig
T'zolkin
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This week's guest is the founder of Heavy Cardboard, Edward Uhler. We talk about being in the Marines, starting a board game media company and the benefits of therapy...but which games did he choose?
Glory to Rome
D-Day at Omaha Beach
1822
Pax Pamir
Age of Steam
My guest this week is writer, Matt Thrower. We talk about growing up in Northern Ireland during the troubles, inventing the term "Ameritrash" and being a writer...but which games did he choose?
Gloomhaven
Here I Stand
Imperial
Once Upon a Time
Memoir '44
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Steve joins Ben in the legendary Kitchen of the Cabin TM to talk about what makes a doomsday game.
This week's guest is the inventor of the legacy system, Rob Daviau. We discuss working at Hasbro, legacy games and branching out on your own...but which games did he choose?
Magic: The Gathering
A deck of cards.
Dungeons and Dragons
Codenames
7th Continent
Ben dons his top hat and becomes the devil of the white city while he muses about Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders.
This week's guest is Google's first ever employee and architect of the search engine, Craig Silverstein. We talk about the early days of Google, the need of philanthropy and games on your wedding day...but which games did he choose?
El Grande
Power Grid
Schotten Totten
Bohnanza
Viva Topo
This week's guest is a bonafide legend of both the tabletop and digital gaming worlds. Designer of Call of Cthulhu and Doom he both revolutionised the RPG and the first person shooter. We discuss being a pioneer, faith and the future...but which games did he choose?
Contract Bridge
Culdcept Saga
World in Flames
Hyperspace
Mega Civilization
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Ben straps on his steam goggles and muses on Carnival of Monsters.
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This week's guest is the writer of Vampire the Masquerade, Kenneth Hite. We talk about H.P. Lovecraft, his love of Chicago and why rules are important...but which games did he choose?
A World at War
Dogs in the Vineyard
Gurps 4th Edition
Pendragon
Rider- Waite Tarot
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Ben bows obsequiously to the man in the stores, Nick Mariner. They have a little drinky and discuss civ games.
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This week's guest is musician and host of Board Games everybody should...Barry Doublet. We talk about music in games, changing your career and the joys of wine...but which games did he choose?
Heroquest:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/699/heroquest
Sheriff of Nottingham: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157969/sheriff-nottingham
Viticulture:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/183394/viticulture-essential-edition
The 7th Continent: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180263/7th-continent
Timeline: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128664/timeline
This week's inductee into the cabin is The Guardian's board game correspondent, Owen Duffy. He talks about publishing books, board game media and coming out in Scotland...but which games did he choose?
Alhambra
Twilight Imperium 4
Magic the Gathering Cube
Fiasco
Monsterhearts
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Ben and Tony talk about people being priced out of games over a couple of shovels.
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This week's inductee is the designer of Bio Megafauna and Pax Porfiriana, Phil Ecklund. We talk about the importance of games to history and the nature of the future...but which games did he choose?
Greenland
Bios: Genesis
Bios: Megafauna
Bios: Origins
High Frontier
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Ben sips on a cocktail on Thorium beach and chats with Matt Thrower about gamer burnout.
Today's guest is designer Mansions of Madness, Legacy of Dragonholt and Arkham Horror 3rd Edition, Nikki Valens. She talks about her love of animals, designing for Fantasy Flight and the nature of inclusivity...but which games did she choose?
Mahjong
Broom Service
Playing Cards
The Mind
Shipwreck Arcana
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Ben sits down with he who shall not be inhumed and talks about how games were before the world went to Jonsonian hell.
Ben ventures out to the ceremony of the Spiel des Jahres and takes you through the day.
This week I speak to gaming legend, Mike Fitzgerald. We talk about Chess, the crazy world of New York radio and what Mickey Dolenz put up his nose...but which games did he choose?
Cribbage
Azul
Brass: Birmingham
Spacecorp
Mottainai
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This week I talk to the founder of Aire Con, Mark Cooke. We talk about expansion, playing in a heavy metal band and craft beer...but which games did he choose?
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Brew Crafters
Codenames
Takenoko
Sunrise City
Bruges
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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
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Ben sits down with yet another American who's made it over the channel, Mike DiLisio and they lament the passing of gaming conventions.
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.
Ben takes a trip out of the compound to the UK Games Expo and meets some interesting people on the way.
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
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Ben sits down with Richard Simpson, famous non-wizard, and talks about the benefits or otherwise of social media.
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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
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This week Ben takes an excursion into the grounds of the compound and bumps into newly decanted intake, Steven Syrek, to talk about the importance of winning.
This week's guest is designer of Britannia, Lewis Pulsipher. We talk about the beauty of DnD, why euro games aren't games and when we will see a new version of Britannia...but which games did he choose?
First Ed. DnD- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Editions_of_Dungeons_%26_Dragons
Britania- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240/britannia
Empire Deluxe Enhanced Edition- https://www.killerbeesoftware.com/kbsgames/edee/
DnD 5e.- https://dnd5e.fandom.com/wiki/D%26D_5th_Edition_Wikia
Ben pops into the guild and has a drink with one of the friendly zombies. Former internet titan Dan Hughes.
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This weeks guest is mathematician and designer of Santorini, Gordon Hamilton. We talk about the beauty of mathematics, the value of a puzzle and why Santorini is the greatest thing Gordon has done...but which games did he choose?
Avalon: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128882/resistance-avalon
Urbino: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237009/urbino
Warsaw:City of Ruins: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/206803/warsaw-city-ruins
Dungeons and Dragons
Star Realms:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/147020/star-realms
This week's guest is owner of Grand Gamers Guild, Marc Spector. We discuss starting a new publishing house, food addiction and Endevour: Age of Sail...but which games did he choose?
Small World: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/40692/small-world
Power Grid: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2651/power-grid
Gloomhaven: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhaven
Endeavour: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233398/endeavor-age-sail
Codenames:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/178900/codenames
Ben meets up with people from the Irradiated States of America and talks about components in games.
This week's guest is the co-owner of Hollandspiele, Tom Russell. We talk about lonely childhoods, the use of war games and how to live creatively...but which games did he choose?
This week's guest is founder of Uganda's Butterfly Project, Ben Parkinson. We discuss the state of Uganda, starting the first board game convention in Africa and helping children realise their potential...nut which games did he choose?
Careers: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1475/careers
Folklore: The Affliction: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/159504/folklore-affliction
Alhambra: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6249/alhambra
Cheeky Monkey: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29773/cheeky-monkey
Agricola: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31260/agricola
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Ben and compound doctor, Max Davie, talk past politics and what is the greatest value you get from gaming.
This week's cabin inductee is designer, author, teacher and broadcaster, Geoff Englestein. We talk about being compelled to game at camp, the need for design education and why Through the Ages is audacious...but which games did he choose?
Go: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188/go
High Society: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220/high-society
Through the Ages: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/182028/through-ages-new-story-civilization
ASL: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/8611/red-barricades-asl-historical-module-1
A deck of cards: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6887/hearts
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This week we welcome Richard Ham into the cabin. Ben and Richard discuss violence in video games, why he runs through and what makes board games tick...but which games did he choose?
Gloomhaven: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhaven
Shadowrun Crossfire: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/135382/shadowrun-crossfire
Trajan: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/102680/trajan
La Granja: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/146886/la-granja
Glen More 2: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/265188/glen-more-ii-chronicles
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This week's inductee to the cabin is entrepreneur and guru, Rich Mulholland. Rich and Ben talk about the state of South Africa, the benefits of confidence and how board gaming encompasses a variety of hobbies...but which games did he choose.
Istanbul: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148949/istanbul
Scythe: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169786/scythe
Joraku: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180901/joraku
War Chest: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/249259/war-chest
Pyramid Arcade: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/187988/pyramid-arcade
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This week I speak to the best known artist in board gaming, Klemens Franz. We talk about his biography of Helen Keller, the nightmare of Agricola and how art in games is fareing...but which games did he choose.
Agricola: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31260/agricola
Defenders of the Realm: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/65532/defenders-realm
Catan: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13/catan
Orleans: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/164928/orleans
Ebbe und Flut: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1379/ebbe-flut
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In this weeks show I speak to the head of Spielworxx Uli Blenemann. We talk about the loss of gaming in the German countryside, why you should play war games and the pitfalls of being a publisher...but which games did he choose.
Borodino: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/252/borodino
Empire of the Sun: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/11825/empire-sun
Pax Porfiriana: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128780/pax-porfiriana
Here I Stand: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17392/here-i-stand
Diplomacy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/483/diplomacy
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Ben sits and the cabin but dreams of sailing the seven seas when he reviews Endeavour: Age of sail.
Ben reads the recently discovered manuscript of Stan.D.Roon translated by Tony Boydell.
In this week's show Ben talks to the inventor of Rory's Story Cubes and head of Hub Games, Rory O'Connor. They discuss his life in puppetry, bring warring peoples together and being number one on Amazon...but which games did he choose?
Monsterpocalypse 1.Ed:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/32674/monsterpocalypse
Pokemon TCG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2165/pokemon-trading-card-game
Shadowrun Crossfire: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/135382/shadowrun-crossfire
Mage Knight: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/96848/mage-knight-board-game
Untold: Adventures Await: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/226588/untold-adventures-await
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This week Ben speaks to the head of Imagination Gaming, Nigel Scarfe. We talk about his difficulties at school, how games helped him to overcome them and how his is passing on the benefits of games all over the UK and beyond...But which games did he choose?
Legendary Encounters: Alien: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/146652/legendary-encounters-alien-deck-building-game
DC Deck Building Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/125678/dc-comics-deck-building-game
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective:https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2511/sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-thames-murder
Quiddler: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/339/quiddler
Sentinels of the Multiverse: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/102652/sentinels-multiverse
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Ben dreams of former journeys as he talks about Railroad Ink.
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This week Ben talks to one of the new titans in board game design and the designer of Forge War and Gloomhaven, Isaac Childres. They discuss becoming liberal, the Higg's Boson and what it's like to be the best...but which games did he choose?
This week Ben speaks to the host of Godsfall, Aram Vartian. They talk about the importance of RPGs, how America is failing on mental health and what it is like to come out...but which games did he choose?
Call of Cthulhu: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/
The End of the World: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/the-end-of-the-world/
Car Wars: http://www.sjgames.com/car-wars/
R.I.F.T.S: https://palladium-store.com/1001/Rifts-Categories.html
Dungeons and Dragons: http://dnd.wizards.com/
This week Ben speaks to the designer of Elysium, Costa Rica and Relic Runners, Matthew Dunstan. They discuss being nominated for the Kennerspiel, life at an Oxbridge College and adapting to life in England...but which games did he choose?
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In this week's show Ben sits down opposite publisher, podcaster and international sweet boy of games, Michael Fox. They talk about the disaster of Game Salute, the state of the hobby and his new life in Belfast...but which games did he choose?
In this week's episode Ben welcomes publisher and all round gaming titan Zev Shlasinger into the cabin. They talk about how he got started, bringing Pandemic into the world and how he is transforming Wizkids...but which games did he choose?
Ben sits in the cabin and assembles a review of the Back-2-Base-iX miniature paint racks.
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In this week's episode Ben speaks to multi Spiel des Jahres winner and designer of Village, Raja of the Ganges and the Exit series of games, Inka Brand. They talk about how to remain motivated when the world ignores you, how she met her design partner and what it's like to win the most prestigious award in gaming...but which games did she choose?
Ben sits in the cabin and mulls over the transience of power in the civilization game Sands of Time.
Ben sits in the cabin and thinks wistfully about the Island that used to be called Britannia...before the Triffids took over.
This week's guest is the the graphic designer and illustrator for A Study in Emerald, Nemo's War and Lisboa among many others, Ian O'Toole. We discuss his formative years, how he stumbled into the board game world and why Glory to Rome is better than anything else...but which games did he choose?
Ben goes out into the pastures to feed the animals and while he's there he opines on Brothers by Ankama Games.
Ben sits in the kitchen of the cabin and faces the reality of what's beyond the walls by reviewing Edge of Humanity.
This week Ben speaks to designer of An Infamous Traffic, John Company and Root,Cole Wehrle. We discuss war games, getting a PhD and being a full time game producer, but which games did he choose?
Ben wipes off the coal dust from his hands and examines the Victorian joys of Brass: Birmingham.
This week Ben interviews designer of Yogi and Wibble, Bez Sharihari. They discuss her youth in Iran, the nature of identity and what games are for. But which games did she choose?
There is no better place than the kitchen of the cabin to ruminate on the building of a new city and Founders of Gloomhaven offers a springboard for such arid examination.
Ben sits in the cabin with a bath tub gin and a dried up, rolled up stinging nettle and discusses the comic delights of Last Will.
This week I speak to the daddy of war gaming Mark Herman! We discuss what a war game actually is, working at the pentagon and Edward Snowden. But which games did he choose?
In this episode Ben talks to prominent physician Max Davie. They discuss cutting up dead bodies, how much time your children should REALLY spend in front of the T.V. and what a well respected doctor is doing in the murky world of board game media...but which games did he choose?
This week Ben talks to the legend that is Reiner Knizia. They discuss the the importance of mathematics, how to be prolific and why he doesn't play other people's games, but which games did he choose?
After his brief expedition to the post-brexit hellscape of the formerly "just fine" Britain, Ben talks about his experiences at the UK Games Expo.
The game up for appraisal this time the, yet to be released, title from Hub Games, Holding On the troubled life of Billy Kerr.
In this week's show Ben speaks to blogger, raconteur and all round board game intellectual Nick Mariner of I call Yellow. We discuss his history and gaming and his work promoting the study of history, but which games did he choose?
Another review fresh from the cabin! In this one Ben looks at the oasis of calm that is Viticulture.
This week I invite the designer of Redacted, Anachrony and the upcoming Dice Settlers, David Turczi into the cabin. We discuss the corruption of his home country, moving to a foreign land and working with Vlaada Chvatil, but which games did he choose?
Ben sit's calmly in the cabin and reviews Wordsy form Gil Hova and Formal Ferret Games.
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?
This week Ben sits in the cabin over a steaming pot of nettle tea and ruminates on the wonderful Dragon Castle by Horrible Games.
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.
Do you love electronica and a discussion of the merits of Alien Artifacts? I've got you covered.
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
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?
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.
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?
Ben sits in the kitchen of the cabin, listens to smooth electronica and reviews the civilisation classic Through the Ages.
In this week's episode I talk to renaissance man, Isaac Shalev. We talk about his history as a designer, the joys of working in a partnership and how his faith influences him and his work.
But which games did he choose?
Based on the board game, City of Remnants, Rise of a Remnant charts the rise, through the criminal underworld, of a young hungry "rem". The City of Remnants is a city populated by alien refugees that have been captured by the cruel overlords of the galaxy, The Yugi. If you're not big enough to work in the mines or strong enough to fight at the front you are thrown in to The City of Remnants to struggle for the meagre life that can be found there.
This is a short story written and performed by Ben Maddox.
In this episode I speak to owner of Formal Ferret Games and the designer of The Networks, Gil Hova. He tells me why he was dysfunctional as child, what the guy from Paizo did to him and the future for Formal Ferret Games but what games will he choose?