Five Games for Doomsday
byBen 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?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.
Episodes(40 episodes)
Long Haul 1983 - Episode 4 The Fires on the Hillside
This 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
Published: Jun 21, 2026Duration: 32m 27s
Long Haul 1983 - Episode 3 - A String of Little Days
This 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
Published: Jun 20, 2026Duration: 24m 57s
Long Haul 1983 - Episode 2 - The Shouting World
This 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
Published: Jun 19, 2026Duration: 32m 30s
Long Haul 1983 - Episode 1 - The Journey Begins
This 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
Published: Jun 18, 2026Duration: 38m 52s
Long Haul 1983 - Episode 0 - Where Am I
This 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
Published: Jun 17, 2026Duration: 37m 14s
Haim Shafir
This week's guest is designer of Taki and Halli Galli, Haim Shafir. We talk about being an institution, creativity and legacy...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
Published: Jun 15, 2026Duration: 59m 18s
The Spiel des Jahres 2026 - Cozy Stickerville with Corey Konieczka- Audio
Ben sits down with Cory Koniezka to talk about his Spiel des Jahres nominated game Cozy Stickerville. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jun 9, 2026Duration: 23m 3s
The Queen's Dilema - Part 1
Ben, Steve and a host of others sit down to play the legacy game, Queens's Dilema. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: Jun 8, 2026Duration: 34m 44s
Lonny Orgler
My guest week is the designer of 1837 and 1854, Lonny Orgler. We discuss taking care for handicapped children, 18xx games and publishing your own titles...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
Published: Jun 1, 2026Duration: 33m 21s
The Spielworxx Bulletin - The Escapist Episode
Ben and Uli talk about escapism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: May 29, 2026Duration: 45m 50s
Dark Romance
Ben and Steve embark on a Dark Romance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: May 25, 2026Duration: 48m 56s
5G4D's Very Best Things About Board Games
These are the things I love about board games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: May 21, 2026Duration: 12m 9s
The Thousand Year Old Vampire Episode Ten - Death Comes Ripping
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series the end is nigh. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: May 20, 2026Duration: 33m 35s
The Thousand Year Old Vampire - Episode Nine - After the Darkness the Light!
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin finds peace?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: May 19, 2026Duration: 39m 3s
Paul Grogan
Ben speaks to the host of Gaming Rules, Paul Grogan. We talk about how he met his wife, the importance of a rulebook and how he changed a classic game...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
Published: May 18, 2026Duration: 1h 25m 20s
The Thousand Year Old Vampire - Episode Eight - Reformations and Deformations
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin finds religion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: May 17, 2026Duration: 31m 52s
The Thousand Year Old Vampire - Episode Seven - The Hazards of Love
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series we see the haards of love. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: May 16, 2026Duration: 40m 22s
5G4D News - The Rolling Deep Episode
In this news Episode, Ben and Steve giveout some nick names, some peerages and answer your questions. Also, Ben talks to Nick Murray form Bitewing Games about his upcoming epic, solo adventure, Rolling Deep. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: May 15, 2026Duration: 1h 6m 42s
The Thousand Year Old Vampire - Episode Six - A Revelation and a Shock
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series something is revealedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: May 15, 2026Duration: 36m 29s
The Thousand Year Old Vampire - Episode Five - Conflagrations and Recriminations
In this classic rerun of Ben's solo RPG series Martin sees fire.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Published: May 14, 2026Duration: 39m 31s