Five Games for Doomsday

This week's guest is Google's first ever employee and architect of the search engine, Craig Silverstein. We talk about the early days of Google, the need of philanthropy and games on your wedding day...but which games did he choose? El Grande Power Grid Schotten Totten Bohnanza Viva TopoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

Ben reclaims some land and looks at Megacity Oceania. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

Ben goes out into the world and interviews the great and good at Spiel 2019.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

Ben reminisces about all the booze he drank at Essen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

This week's guest is a bonafide legend of both the tabletop and digital gaming worlds. Designer of Call of Cthulhu and Doom he both revolutionised the RPG and the first person shooter. We discuss being a pioneer, faith and the future...but which games did he choose? Contract Bridge Culdcept Saga World in Flames Hyperspace Mega Civilization Support the show here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

Ben pops to the bar to speak to Kathleen and see what board games need more of. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

Ben enters the forest to talk about Rune Stones. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

Ben straps on his steam goggles and muses on Carnival of Monsters. Support the show here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

This week's guest is the writer of Vampire the Masquerade, Kenneth Hite. We talk about H.P. Lovecraft, his love of Chicago and why rules are important...but which games did he choose? A World at War Dogs in the Vineyard Gurps 4th Edition Pendragon Rider- Waite Tarot Support the show here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here

Ben bows obsequiously to the man in the stores, Nick Mariner. They have a little drinky and discuss civ games. Join the guild here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here