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The premier board game interview podcast.
In 5G4D's definitive Game of the Century vote it's the semi-final! We go over the match ups and speak to:
@mattleacock.bsky.social
on Pandemic
@lookoutgames.bsky.social
on Agricola Francesco Nepitello on War of the Ring and Petr from Czech Games Edition on Codenames Listen at
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This week's guest is owner of Cardboard Alchemy and publisher of Critter Kitchen, Flamecraft and Andromeda's edge, Peter Vaughan. We talk about working at Disney, developing games and running your own publisher...but which games did he choose? Visit
5g4d.com
to listen to the show!
4 days ago
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Ben is joined by Malachi Ray Rempen of Keen Bean Studios
@malrempen.bsky.social
to discuss Almighty.
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Back it here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/malachi-rempen/almighty
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Malachi Ray Rempen on Almighty
Ben is joined by Malachi Ray Rempen to discuss Almighty.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/malachai-ray-rempen-on-almghty--70226208
11 days ago
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This week's guest is designer of Spaceship Unity, Divvy Dice and Minecraft: Builders and Biomes,
@prettyweirdgames.bsky.social
. We talk about being a chef, the beauty of Switzerland and being an indie creator...but which games did he choose?
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18 days ago
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This week's guest is presenter on The Dice Tower, Camila Cleghorn. We talk about ASL, doing a dream job and competitive swimming...but which games did she choose?
2 months ago
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In this first episode of the Game of the Century tournament, Ben and Steve discuss the 64 heavy hitters that will start the competition. Brought to you by CD Hunter.
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CD Hunter’s Game of the Century-The Prelims
In this first episode of the Game of the Century tournament, Ben and Steve discuss the 64 heavy hitters that will start the competition. Brought to you by CD Hunter. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/11/24/cd-hunters-game-of-the-century-the-prelims/
3 months ago
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In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin Ben amd Uli talk Essen Spiel 2025 and if it's really profitable for a company like Spielworxx.
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Spielworxx Bulletin-The Essen Rundown Show
In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin Ben amd Uli talk Essen Spiel 2025 and if it's really profitable for a company like Spielworxx. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/11/19/spielworxx-bulletin-the-essen-rundown-show/
4 months ago
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This week's guest is the head of Matagot, Arnaud Charpentier. We talk about the influence of his great grandmother in his gaming, doing an RPG radio show and his optimism for the gaming industry... but which games did he choose?
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Arnaud Charpentier
This week's guest is the head of Matagot, Arnaud Charpentier. We talk about the influence of his great grandmother in his gaming, doing an RPG radio show and his optimism for the gaming industry... but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here Twilight Struggle Stone Age Pandemic Race for the Galaxy Codenames
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/11/17/arnaud-charpentier/
4 months ago
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In this episode we give some new backers some nicknames, bestow some titles to the Knights of Doomsday, speak to Patrick Kapera of Crafty Games about their reprint of Ostia and answer your questions. Get on it!
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4 months ago
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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?
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4 months ago
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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?
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Alex Flagg
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/11/03/alex-flagg/
4 months ago
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In this episode
@ulible.bsky.social
and
@5g4d.bsky.social
are joined are joined by owner of everything, Corey Thompson and
@leder.games
stalwart Anne Kinner to discus Essen Spiel. Enjoy!
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4 months ago
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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!
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The Spielworxx Bulletin-Live at Essen Spiel 2025
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/10/29/the-spielworxx-bulletin-live-at-essen-spiel-2025/
4 months ago
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Here is every show of 5G4D's Essen 2025
@spielessen.bsky.social
experience. If you want to feel what the show is like but can't get there this is the collection for you.
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4 months ago
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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.
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Essen Spiel 2025-The Whole Experience
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 the show here
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/10/27/essen-spiel-2025-the-whole-experience/
4 months ago
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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?
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5 months ago
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Sam London 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…
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Sam London
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 Leader Age of Steam Nemesis
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/10/20/sam-london/
5 months ago
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Ben takes a look at five must have games from Essen Spiel 2025. Featuring games from: Cranio Creations Delicious Games @ulible.bsky.social @mandoogames-en.bsky.social @perrolokogames.bsky.social
5 months ago
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In this episode Ben and Steve discuss if games can promote tolerance and the notion of the posteuro game.
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Channel-What is the Posteuro?
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/10/08/channel-what-is-the-posteuro/
5 months ago
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This weeks guest is host of
@orkenspaltertv.bsky.social
and face of 2025's
@spielessen.bsky.social
, Mháire Stritter. We talk about writing, being a YouTube personality and the art of the LARP...but which games did she choose?
www.spreaker.com/episode/mhai...
5 months ago
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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?
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Mháire Stritter
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 RPG DIE:The Roleplaying Game Warhammer Fantasy RPG
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/10/06/mhaire-stritter/
5 months ago
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In this episode Ben and Steve guide you through the first ever Five Games for Doomsday convention, Cabin Con 2025.
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5G4D Expeditions-Cabin Con 25
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/09/26/5g4d-expeditions-cabin-con-25/
5 months ago
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In this fiery episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin Ben and
@ulible.bsky.social
discuss whether or not the board game bubble has burst.
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5 months ago
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In this episode Ben and Uli discuss whether or not the board game bubble have burst.
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The Spielworxx Bulletin-The Bursting Bubble Episode
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/09/24/the-spielworxx-bulletin-the-bursting-bubble-episode/
5 months ago
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Ben list ten more bangers! Featuring games from:
@eaglegryphon.bsky.social
@1moretimegames.bsky.social
and many more
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The Best Games in the World-5G4D's Top 100-60-51
Ben goes through 10 more brilliant games and has a rant about crowdfunding.Five Games for Doomsday Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/five-games-for-doom...
https://youtu.be/0qRgFYbOSUg
6 months ago
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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?
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Adam Blinkinsop
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 World Search for Planet X Daybreak Here I Stand
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/09/15/adam-blinkinsop/
6 months ago
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Ben goes through 10 more absolute bangers! Featuring games from:
@grailgames.bsky.social
@eaglegryphon.bsky.social
@gmtgames.bsky.social
@wisewizardgames.bsky.social
@fantasyflightgames.bsky.social
@zmangamesofficial.bsky.social
youtu.be/DQZH5lzZBUk
6 months ago
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Our team find out that all is not well at serial killer, Grossmann's building on Langestrasse. What are they hiding?
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5G4CoC-Episode 7-Langestrasse
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/09/09/5g4coc-episode-7-langestrasse/
6 months ago
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My guest this week is the head of
@de.ign.com
and host of the
@spiel-des-jahres.de
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?
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6 months ago
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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?
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Manuel Fritsch
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 Brass Birmingham Civilization V Frosthaven Blood on the Clocktower Kingdom Two Crowns
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/09/01/manuel-fritsch/
6 months ago
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In this video Ben goes through 10 more of the best games in the world. Featuring games from:
@lookoutgames.bsky.social
@officedoggames.bsky.social
@leder.games
@ibcgames.bsky.social
@trickortreatgames.bsky.social
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6 months ago
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In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin Ben and Uli discuss the localisation process.
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The Spielworxx Bulletin-The Localisation Episode
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/08/20/the-spielworxx-bulletin-the-localisation-episode/
7 months ago
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The latest episode of my Top 100 with games from:
@zmangamesofficial.bsky.social
@asmadigames.bsky.social
@feuerlandspiele.bsky.social
youtu.be/JbLdYLOjC14
7 months ago
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In this episode the crew find out some political secrets and head to a serial killer's flat.
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5G4Coc-Episode 6-What’s in the Schmutz File
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/08/13/5g4coc-episode-6-whats-in-the-schmutz-file/
7 months ago
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In this episode our gang try to help poor, drugged Olaferik and stumble upon something dirty...
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7 months ago
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In this episode our gang try to help poor, drugged Olaferik and stumble upon something dirty...
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5G4CoC-Episode 5-Thrown a Mickey
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/08/08/5g4coc-episode-5-thrown-a-mickey/
7 months ago
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Ben couldn't be at Berlin Con this year so Steve actually has to earn his press pass...and bloody hell does he!
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Berlin Con 2025-Steve Goes Rogue
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/08/05/berlin-con-2025-steve-goes-rogue/
7 months ago
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In this special news show Ben and Steve head off into the countryside and answer you questions.
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7 months ago
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In this episode Ben and Isaac chat about the progress of the book and Isaac picks five titles to help you design a game.
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Every Day I Write The Book-Isaac’s list of books
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/07/23/every-day-i-write-the-book-isaacs-list-of-books/
8 months ago
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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?
www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-...
8 months ago
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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?
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Joe Dewhurst
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/07/21/joe-dewhurst/
8 months ago
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In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about theme in game and its importance.
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8 months ago
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In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about theme in game and its importance.
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Spielworxx Bulletin-What is this game about anyway?
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
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/07/17/spielworxx-bulletin-what-is-this-game-about-anyway/
8 months ago
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Ben and Steve go to the
@spiel-des-jahres.de
and speak to all of the notables
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8 months ago
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Ben and Steve go to the Spiel des Jahres and speak to all of the notables.
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Spiel des Jahres Special!!!!
Ben and Steve go to the Spiel des Jahres and speak to all of the notables. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/07/14/spiel-des-jahres-special/
8 months ago
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Ben sits with some of the notables that attended Rage Con in Reno to see why the convention is great. Featuring: Bree from
@officedoggames.bsky.social
Daryl Andrews
@boardgame.bsky.social
Corey Thompson Jonny Pac
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8 months ago
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This week's guest is scholar at the Max Planck Institute, Jacob Schmidt-Madsen. We talk about the occult, the discipline of board game acedemia and its place in the modern world...but which games did he choose?
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Jacob Schmidt-Madsen
This week's guest is scholar at the Max Planck Institute, Jacob Schmidt-Madsen. We talk about the occult, the discipline of board game acedemia and its place in the modern world...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here Snakes and Ladders Barbarian Prince The Grizzled Inis Far Away
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/07/07/jacob-schmidt-madsen/
8 months ago
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This week's guest is scholar at the Max Planck Institute, Jacob Schmidt-Madsen. We talk about the occult, the discipline of board game acedemia and its place in the modern world...but which games did he choose?
www.spreaker.com/episode/jaco...
8 months ago
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In this episode Ben and Steve introduce a new section, The View from the Shop Floor and we discuss how the pandemic changed gaming.
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9 months ago
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In this episode Ben and Steve introduce a new section, The View from the Shop Floor and we discuss how the pandemic changed gaming.
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#Channel-How did the pandemic change gaming
In this episode Ben and Steve introduce a new section, The View from the Shop Floor and we discuss how the pandemic changed gaming. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
http://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/2025/06/23/channel-how-did-the-pandemic-change-gaming/
9 months ago
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