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Alex Flagg

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/11/03

This week’s guest is owner of Crafty Games, Alex Flagg. We talk about gentrification, the RPG world and rendering Brandon Sanderson into ludological form…but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here El Grande 6 Nimmt Barrage Castles of Burgundy Modern Art

The Spielworxx Bulletin-Live at Essen Spiel 2025

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/10/29

In this episode Uli and Ben are joined are joined by owner of everything, Corey Thompson and Leder Games stalwart Anne Kinner to discus Essen Spiel. Enjoy! Listen to the show here Download the show here Support 5G4D here

Essen Spiel 2025-The Whole Experience

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/10/27

Here is every show of 5G4D’s Essen 2025 experience. If you want to feel what the show is like but can’t get there this is the collection for you. Listen to Day 0 here Listen to Day 1 here Listen to Day 2 here Listen to Day 3 here Listen to Day 4 here Support... Continue Reading →

Sam London

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/10/20

This week’s guest is ex-neuroscientist and game designer Sam London. We talk about the nature of free will, why Advanced Squad Leader isn’t intimidating and the interface between video and board games…but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here BattleCon Res Arcana Advanced Squad... Continue Reading →

Channel-What is the Posteuro?

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/10/08

In this episode Ben and Steve discuss if games can promote tolerance and the notion of the posteuro game. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

Mháire Stritter

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/10/06

This weeks guest is host of Orkenspalter TV and face of 2025’s Essen Spiel, Mháire Stritter. We talk about writing, being a YouTube personality and the art of the LARP…but which games did she choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here Call of Cthulhu Eldritch Horror Blade Runner... Continue Reading →

5G4D Expeditions-Cabin Con 25

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/09/26

In this episode Ben and Steve guide you through the first ever Five Games for Doomsday convention, Cabin Con 2025. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

The Spielworxx Bulletin-The Bursting Bubble Episode

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/09/24

In this episode Ben and Uli discuss whether or not the board game bubble have burst. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

Adam Blinkinsop

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/09/15

My guest this week is designer and develop with GMT Games, Adam Blinkinsop. We talk about making music, telling a designer that their game is rubbish and whether you should make your hobby a job…but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here Spades Dungeon... Continue Reading →

5G4CoC-Episode 7-Langestrasse

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/09/09

Our team find out that all is not well at serial killer, Grossmann’s building on Langestrasse. What are they hiding? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

Manuel Fritsch

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/09/01

My guest this week is the head of IGN Germany and host of the Spiel des Jahres Manuel Fritsch. We talk about legacy media, the use of the Spiel des Jahres and why Civ games are the best…but which games did he choose? Listen the show here Download the show here Support the show here... Continue Reading →

The Spielworxx Bulletin-The Localisation Episode

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/08/20

In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin Ben and Uli discuss the localisation process. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

5G4D News-The Dark Romance Episode

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2025/08/17

In this episode of the news we thank new patreon backers, interview Hans form Funtails about their exciting new title Dark Romance and answer your questions. Get on it! Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

5G4Coc-Episode 6-What’s in the Schmutz File

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/08/13

In this episode the crew find out some political secrets and head to a serial killer’s flat. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

5G4CoC-Episode 5-Thrown a Mickey

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/08/08

In this episode our gang try to help poor, drugged Olaferik and stumble upon something dirty… Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

Berlin Con 2025-Steve Goes Rogue

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/08/05

Ben couldn’t be at Berlin Con this year so Steve actually has to earn his press pass…and bloody hell does he! Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

5G4D News-An Expedition AUA!

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/07/28

In this special news show Ben and Steve head off into the countryside and answer you questions. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

Every Day I Write The Book-Isaac’s list of books

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/07/23

In this episode Ben and Isaac chat about the progress of the book and Isaac picks five titles to help you design a game. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

Joe Dewhurst

Five Games For Doomsday ·

2025/07/21

My guest this week is game designer and developer at GMT Games, Joe Dewhurst. We talk about philosophy, game development and the evangelisation of games…but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here War of the Ring Dune Unmatched Spirit Island Pax Pamir

Spielworxx Bulletin-What is this game about anyway?

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2025/07/17

In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about theme in game and its importance. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here

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