Five Games for Doomsday
- Episodes
- 958
- Released
- several times a week
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
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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Episodes 958
5G4D News Flash - Christian Kudahl on Magical Athlete-Second Wind
Ben sits down with c-designer Christian Kudahl about the new standalone expansion for Magical Athlete. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/suppor …
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Ben sits down with c-designer Christian Kudahl about the new standalone expansion for Magical Athlete.
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Support the show hereSteve Jackson
This week's guest is the designer of Munchkin, Ogre, and GURPS, Steve Jackson. We talk about being raided by the government, designing a classic and renown...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of …
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This week's guest is the designer of Munchkin, Ogre, and GURPS, Steve Jackson. We talk about being raided by the government, designing a classic and renown...but which games did he choose?
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Support the show hereSpielworxx Bulletin - The Essen Spiel 2026 Episode
Ben and Uli are joined by Liz Davidson and Geoff Englestein for a live show from Essen Spiel 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Su …
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Ben and Uli are joined by Liz Davidson and Geoff Englestein for a live show from Essen Spiel 2026.
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Support the show hereEssen Spiel 2026 - Day 4
Ben stalks the halls on the final day of Essen Spiel 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Essen Spiel 2026 - Day 3
Ben is still trudging through the halls at Essen. Are you with him? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Essen Spiel 2026 - Day 2
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Essen 2026 - Day 1
Ben experiences the first day of Essen and speaks to some interesting people. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Essen 2026 - Day 0
Ben gets to Essen Spiel and annoys the best and brightest of the board game world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
#Channel - The Essen Show
Ben and Steve discuss whether Essen Spiel is still the most important convention in the world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Suppor …
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Ben and Steve discuss whether Essen Spiel is still the most important convention in the world.
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Support the show hereMichael Palm
This week's guest is the designer of the Spiel des Jahres winner, Dorfromatik, Michael Palm. We talk about growing up in politics, designing award-winning games, and the pressures of retail...but which games …
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This week's guest is the designer of the Spiel des Jahres winner, Dorfromatik, Michael Palm. We talk about growing up in politics, designing award-winning games, and the pressures of retail...but which games did he choose?
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Support the show hereBattle Reprot - Medico(Sample)
To listen to the rest of the show, go to patreon.com/5g4d and give your support. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
News Flash - Sam Gullman on The Prescence
Ben sits down to talk to Sam Gullman about his Victorian horror game, The Presence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
5G4D News - The King's Gambit Episode
In this episode of the news show, Ben and Steve answer your questions, Rob Daviau talks The King's Gambit, and Mark Cooke reflects on becoming UK Games Expo's new COO. Become a supporter of this podcast …
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In this episode of the news show, Ben and Steve answer your questions, Rob Daviau talks The King's Gambit, and Mark Cooke reflects on becoming UK Games Expo's new COO.
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Support the show hereJervis Johnson
This week's guest is the designer of Blood Bowl and Age of Sigmar, Jervis Johnson. We talk about getting in at the ground floor and being a legend...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this …
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This week's guest is the designer of Blood Bowl and Age of Sigmar, Jervis Johnson. We talk about getting in at the ground floor and being a legend...but which games did he choose?
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Support the show hereThe Spielworxx Bulletin - The Capitalism Episode
Ben and Uli chat about capitalism in Eurogames and whether it's the only option. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Every day I write the book - Crisis! What crisis!
Ben and Isaac talk about the dilemmas of writing a book. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
5G4D News - The Return!
In this news episode, Ben and Steve give out some titles and answer some questions, and Ben speaks to the designers of the upcoming game, Timespan. Become a supporter of this podcast …
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In this news episode, Ben and Steve give out some titles and answer some questions, and Ben speaks to the designers of the upcoming game, Timespan.
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Support the show hereMike Didymus-True
This week's guest is owner of Board Game Wire, Mike Didymus-True. We talk about crime, the decline of the truth, and if we're living in a Tolkien board game golden age...but which games did he choose?Become a …
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This week's guest is owner of Board Game Wire, Mike Didymus-True. We talk about crime, the decline of the truth, and if we're living in a Tolkien board game golden age...but which games did he choose?
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Support the show here#Channel - The Inept Show
In this resurrection of #Channel we discuss whether players' ineptitude is the key to loving games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.S …
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In this resurrection of #Channel we discuss whether players' ineptitude is the key to loving games.
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Support the show hereBattle Report - Barracks Emperors(Sample)
To hear the full episode go to 5g4d.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Jamais Vu - Episode 3 - Johnson's Oak
In this episode of the journaling RPG, Jamais Vu, Ben gets a new band member and more of the town gets revealed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631 …
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In this episode of the journaling RPG, Jamais Vu, Ben gets a new band member and more of the town gets revealed.
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Support the show hereMatt Green
This week's guest is game designer Matt Green. We talk about urban degradation, class consciousness, and petty British nimbyism...but which games did he choose?Become a supporter of this podcast …
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This week's guest is game designer Matt Green. We talk about urban degradation, class consciousness, and petty British nimbyism...but which games did he choose?
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Support the show hereJamias Vu - Episode 2 - What's in the theatre?
In this second actual play of RPG Jamais Vu, our protagonist meets some old friends and goes to the theatre. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/ …
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In this second actual play of RPG Jamais Vu, our protagonist meets some old friends and goes to the theatre.
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Support the show hereThe Spielworxx Bulletin - The Construction Episode
In this month's Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli sit down to talk about the games that made them. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Sup …
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In this month's Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli sit down to talk about the games that made them.
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Support the show hereTony Boydell on The Museum of Board Games 5 Years On
Ben sits down with the doyenne of British board gaming, Tony Boydell, to chat games and his wonderful museum of board games, 5 years after its opening. Become a supporter of this podcast …
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Ben sits down with the doyenne of British board gaming, Tony Boydell, to chat games and his wonderful museum of board games, 5 years after its opening.
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Support the show hereJamais Vu - Episode 1 - Takin a walk by the old school
In this first actual play of Jamais Vu: A Story of Coming Home, Ben remembers something about his school days. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--563112 …
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In this first actual play of Jamais Vu: A Story of Coming Home, Ben remembers something about his school days.
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Support the show hereJamais Vu - Episode 0 - What is going on?
In this session zero, Ben creates his character and explains what the solo RPG Jamais Vu is!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support …
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In this session zero, Ben creates his character and explains what the solo RPG Jamais Vu is!
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Support the show hereReef Encounter - Sample
Listen to the full episode by going to 5g4d.com and joining the Patreon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
5G4D News Flash - Final Titan with Christian Kudahl
Ben sits down to talk to Christian Kudahl about his new partnership with Richard Garfield, Final Titan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/suppor …
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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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Support the show hereThe Wretched - Episode 8 - The End Complete
This is a reupload of Ben's playthrough of the classic journaling RPG, The Wretched.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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