In this classic episode Ben speaks to the inventor of the COIN system, Volko Ruhnke. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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?  Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this final prologue episode for Temple of Elemental Evil, Zanoush Pedatra trains for the armed forces and gets in a pickle.  Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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? Support the show here War of the Ring Commands and Colors: Napoleonics   Commands and Colours: Ancients   Fields of Fire   Great Battles of Alexander Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this episode Ben and Steve talk about gamer development and if whinging is worse than A.P.  Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this special episode of the bulletin Ben and Uli are joined by Ignacy Trzewiczek and Jason Matthews to discuss all things conventions. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

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? Support the show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

In this episode of 5G4DnD Ben is joined by CarrieAnn Winter playing Lady Blue Onyx who discovers a troubling truth.  Support the show here

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? Support the show here Dice Miner Carcassonne:Hunters and Gatherers That's Pretty Clever Love Letter It's a Wonderful World

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. Support the show here

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! Support the show here

In this episode Ben and Uli talk about the relationship with the media and publishers and if there's a conflict of interest.

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 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/bouba-kiki-stroop-reprint

Ben and Steve react to your posts on this knotty topic. Support the show here

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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. Support the show here

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. Support the show here

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? Support the show here Advanced Squad Leader Terraforming Mars 1822 Commands and Colours-Ancients High Frontier

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.

In this new episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about the past year in games and their hopes for 2024.

In this episode, Ben and Steve go over their and your 5G4D Awards! Support the show here

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? Support the show here High Low Magic the Gathering Dungeons and Dragons 5e Frosthaven Twilight Imperium 4

In this episode Ben and Steve go over their previous year's resolutions and then make some promises for 2024. Support the show here