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Five Games for Doomsday

by Ben Maddox

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Essen Spiel 2026 - Day 4

October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

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

October 25, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

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

October 24, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

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Essen 2026 - Day 1

October 23, 2026 · 2 hr 7 min

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

October 22, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

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

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#Channel - The Essen Show

October 20, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

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. Support the show here
Michael Palm

October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

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? Become a…
Battle Reprot - Medico(Sample)

October 15, 2026 · 21 min

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

October 14, 2026 · 53 min

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

October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

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: https://www.sp…
Jervis Johnson

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

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 podcast: htt…
The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Capitalism Episode

September 28, 2026 · 60 min

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

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About the show

Five games for Doomsday is a show in which people are thrust into a cabin in the woods but can only take five of their games with them. Which will they choose? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.