Essen 21-Day Four

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Essen 21-Day Four

FromFive Games for Doomsday

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Oct 16, 2021

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The fact that I can still do this today is a testament to my bloody mindedness! Enjoy!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5631121/advertisement

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Oct 16, 2021

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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?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5631121/advertisement

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Gil Hova: In this episode I speak to owner of Formal Ferret Games and the designer of The Networks, Gil Hova. He tells me why he was dysfunctional as child, what the guy from Paizo did to him and the future for Formal Ferret Games but what games will he choose? by Five Games for Doomsday
59 min listen
Through the Ages- A 5GFD Review: Ben sits in the kitchen of the cabin, listens to smooth electronica and reviews the civilisation classic Through the Ages. by Five Games for Doomsday
5 min listen
Fox in the Forest- A 5G4D Review: Ben sits in the cabin and reviews the two player trick-taker Fox in the Forest. by Five Games for Doomsday
6 min listen
Viticulture- A 5G4D Review: Another review fresh from the cabin! In this one Ben looks at the oasis of calm that is Viticulture. by Five Games for Doomsday
5 min listen
Dan Hughes: This week I talk to presenter of This Game is Broken and regular Dice Tower contributor, Dan Hughes. We talk about his work for charity, his work as a mental health nurse, modern attitudes to mental health and the state of board game media. But which... by Five Games for Doomsday
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Max Davie: In this episode Ben talks to prominent physician Max Davie. They discuss cutting up dead bodies, how much time your children should REALLY spend in front of the T.V. and what a well respected doctor is doing in the murky world of board game... by Five Games for Doomsday
52 min listen
Ignacy Trzewiczek: In this week's show I interview the designer of Imperial Settlers and Robinson Crusoe, Ignacy Trzewiczek. We chat about running a publishing house and gaming after the Iron Curtain fell. To donate to the Ugandan Board Game Convention... by Five Games for Doomsday
62 min listen
Holding On- A 5G4D Review: The game up for appraisal this time the, yet to be released, title from Hub Games, Holding On the troubled life of Billy Kerr. by Five Games for Doomsday
7 min listen
Isaac Shalev: In this week's episode I talk to renaissance man, Isaac Shalev. We talk about his history as a designer, the joys of working in a partnership and how his faith influences him and his work. But which games did he choose? by Five Games for Doomsday
62 min listen
Rise of a Remnant.: Based on the board game, City of Remnants, Rise of a Remnant charts the rise, through the criminal underworld, of a young hungry "rem". The City of Remnants is a city populated by alien refugees that have been captured by the cruel overlords of the... by Five Games for Doomsday
17 min listen
Alien Artifacts- A 5G4D Review: Do you love electronica and a discussion of the merits of Alien Artifacts? I've got you covered. by Five Games for Doomsday
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Reiner Knizia: This week Ben talks to the legend that is Reiner Knizia. They discuss the the importance of mathematics, how to be prolific and why he doesn't play other people's games, but which games did he choose? by Five Games for Doomsday
62 min listen
Patreon Taster: For all you non-patreon backers out there, Here's a taster of what you could get. Hope you enjoy it. by Five Games for Doomsday
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Tony Boydell: This week I invite the designer of one of my favorite games, Guilds of London to the cabin. We discuss his process, the demise of the British rail system and designing a game just for his family. But what games did he choose? by Five Games for Doomsday
58 min listen
David Turczi: This week I invite the designer of Redacted, Anachrony and the upcoming Dice Settlers, David Turczi into the cabin. We discuss the corruption of his home country, moving to a foreign land and working with Vlaada Chvatil, but which games did he choose? by Five Games for Doomsday
55 min listen
Inka Brand: In this week's episode Ben speaks to multi Spiel des Jahres winner and designer of Village, Raja of the Ganges and the Exit series of games, Inka Brand. They talk about how to remain motivated when the world ignores you, how she met her design partner... by Five Games for Doomsday
51 min listen
Kathleen Mercury: This week I speak to games teacher and designer of the upcoming Dirty Dragons from Kolossal Games, Kathleen Mercury. We talk about the challenges in teaching game design to gifted children and the rewards in organising a gaming con. But which games... by Five Games for Doomsday
63 min listen
Nick Mariner: In this week's show Ben speaks to blogger, raconteur and all round board game intellectual Nick Mariner of I call Yellow. We discuss his history and gaming and his work promoting the study of history, but which games did he choose? by Five Games for Doomsday
61 min listen
Spyrium- A 5G4D Review: Another day looking out on the wasteland the planet has become and thinking about games. This time Ben reviews Spyrium by William Attia and Ystari Games. by Five Games for Doomsday
7 min listen
Mark Herman: This week I speak to the daddy of war gaming Mark Herman! We discuss what a war game actually is, working at the pentagon and Edward Snowden. But which games did he choose? by Five Games for Doomsday
74 min listen
Cerebria- A 5G4D Review: Ben delves into his brain to review Cerebria. by Five Games for Doomsday
7 min listen
Dragon Castle- A 5G4D Review: This week Ben sits in the cabin over a steaming pot of nettle tea and ruminates on the wonderful Dragon Castle by Horrible Games. by Five Games for Doomsday
6 min listen
Liesbeth Bos: This week I talk to children's game designer Liesbeth Bos. We discuss the challenges of designing for children, her history in product design and what children can teach us about life. by Five Games for Doomsday
41 min listen
Azul- A 5G4D Review: Ben sits at the kitchen table and plays with the pretty pieces that make up Azul. by Five Games for Doomsday
5 min listen
Wordsy- A 5G4D Review: Ben sit's calmly in the cabin and reviews Wordsy form Gil Hova and Formal Ferret Games. by Five Games for Doomsday
6 min listen
Cole Wehrle: This week Ben speaks to designer of An Infamous Traffic, John Company and Root,Cole Wehrle. We discuss war games, getting a PhD and being a full time game producer, but which games did he choose? by Five Games for Doomsday
70 min listen
Brass: BIrmingham- A 5G4D Review: Ben wipes off the coal dust from his hands and examines the Victorian joys of Brass: Birmingham. by Five Games for Doomsday
6 min listen
UKGE- A 5G4D Review: After his brief expedition to the post-brexit hellscape of the formerly "just fine" Britain, Ben talks about his experiences at the UK Games Expo. by Five Games for Doomsday
6 min listen
Seafall- A 5G4D Review: This week Ben sits in the Cabin and reviews the legacy game, Seafall. by Five Games for Doomsday
7 min listen
Trick and Trouble- A 5G4D Review: Ben sits in the cabin and reminisces with the co-op trick taker, Trick and Trouble. by Five Games for Doomsday
6 min listen

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