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Five Games for Doomsday
Hosted by Ben Maddox · EN
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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The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Expanding Episode
3w ago00:49:28Tap to summarizeBen and Uli discuss the thorny topic of expansions. 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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Jeroen Doumen
3w ago00:50:56Tap to summarizeBen talks to one half of legendary indie publisher, Splotter Spellen, Jeroen Doumen. We talk about deep tech, having a following, and being original...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
Transcribe →Spiel des Jahres 2026
4w ago01:12:44Tap to summarizeBen and Steve head to the Spiel des Jahres and talk to a bevy of notables. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Transcribe →The Kenner Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Boss Fighter QR with Michael Palm and Lukas Zach
Jul 800:32:42Tap to summarizeBen sits down to talk with Michael Palm and Lukas Zach about their Kenner Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Boss Fighters QR. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Transcribe →The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Dito with Martin Ang - Audio
Jul 700:22:53Tap to summarizeBen sits down with Martin Ang to talk about his Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Dito. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Transcribe →The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Rebirth with Reiner Knizia - audio
Jul 600:25:00Tap to summarizeBen sits down with Reiner Knizia to talk about his Kenner Spiel des Jahres-nominated game, Rebirth. 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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Peter Adkison
Jul 601:14:33Tap to summarizeBen sits down to talk with the original WOTC CEO, Peter Adkison.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Transcribe →The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Moon Colony Bloodbath with Donald X. Vaccarino
Jul 200:29:18Tap to summarizeBen speaks to Donald X. Vaccarino about his Kennerspiel des Jahres-nominated game, Moon Colony Bloodbath. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Transcribe →Long Haul 1983 - Episode 9 - To The Sea
Jun 2600:32:22Tap to summarizeThis is a reupload of Ben's play of Long Haul 1983 by Sean Patrick Cain.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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The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Morty Sorty with Markus Slawitscheck
Jun 2500:22:26Tap to summarizeBen sits down with Markus Slawitscheck to chat about his SdJ nominated game, Morty Sorty. 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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