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Five Games for Doomsday
Five Games for Doomsday
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 of the 5G4D Advent Calendar 2025 we're talking about the humble auction.Support the show hereBecome 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 2025 we're talking about deck building.Support the show hereBecome 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 2025 we're talking about drafting.Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this new episode of 5G4D's Top 100 we have ten more blinders.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 2025 we're talking about trick takers.Support the show here 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 2025 we're talking about the mancala.Support the show here 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 2025 we're talking about the mighty rondel.Support the show here 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 2025 we're talking about the daddy of all mechanisms, Roll and Move.Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This week's guest is owner of Frosted Games and co-owner of Deep Print Games, Matthias Nagy. We talk about CCGs, advent calendars and how to run a business...but which games did he choose?NetrunnerCodenames Duet13 DaysSpirit IslandFinished!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this relaunced update podcast I take you through a week in 5G4D.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Now these are getting good. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Ten more of Ben's bangers. Support the show hereBecome 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 Spielworxx Bulletin Ben amd Uli talk Essen Spiel 2025 and if it's really profitable for a company like Spielworxx.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
This is a sample of a secret show recorded a Tony Boydell's convention, The Gathering of Chums.To hear the full show go hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this classic episode Ben talks to renowned board game artist, Ian O'Toole.Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
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!Support the show hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
In this audio version of the Ben's Top 100 video he goes through ten more bangers. Watch the video hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here










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.
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
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