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Author: Ben Maddox

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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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In this episode Ben amd Uli talk about the problems board game publishers have with communicating to the wider cultural world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ulrich Blum

Ulrich Blum

2026-02-1601:12:24

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?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
CEO of Ion Games, Besime Uyanik talks about their new subscription service. https://iongamedesign.com/pages/minionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this classic episdode Jason Matthews talks about his life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this episode Ben and Steve review the last round and loof forward to the quarter finals!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Christian Opperer

Christian Opperer

2026-02-0201:29:19

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?ChessRiftforceTime's Up FamilyFirst ClassOhanamiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
You can listen to the full show by going to https://www.patreon.com/5g4dBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Hjalmar Hach

Hjalmar Hach

2026-01-1901:17:50

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?DixitLetters form WhitechapelKemetPower GridChessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ben and Steve sit down to discuss the round of 32 and get in a row. Enjoy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In the first 2026 episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about serious games and what they bring to the art form. Get Spielworxx Games here: https://www.spielworxx.de/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Listen to the full show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Camilla Cleghorn

Camilla Cleghorn

2026-01-0501:03:13

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 BonesThe CrewArkham Horror:The Card GameKing of TokyoCrokinoleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Merry Christmas you filthy animals! Get on this!!!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben and Steve talk about social deduction.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben and Steve talk about real time games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this episode of ther Advent Calendar Ben and Steve caht about Dexterity games.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this episode of the Advent Calendar Ben and Steve talk about take that. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this episode of the 5G4D Advent Calendar we talk about Route Building.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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Joe Drimmer

Thank you for an amazing podcast and approach. It will be most appreciated if you will make a review for the conversational City of Kings.

May 28th
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Joe Drimmer

The Fox in the Forest is... how to say... lack of something... but... maybe me and my friend only feel like that because we can't figure what shall we do in trick no.9

May 23rd
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Complete Nincompoop

This podcast has some great insights and opinions about games and gaming, but I swear, some or alot of these eps are hard to get through! Far too casual

Sep 25th
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