In this special episode I talk to the CEO of Catan Studio, Pete Fenlon about his friend Klaus Teuber the creator of CATAN who passed this week. We talk about Klaus as a man and the impact of CATAN on the world of gaming and the world beyond gaming. RIP Klaus. Listen to the show... Continue Reading →
Jay Cormier
This week's guest is designer of Belfort, Mind MGMT and Akrotiri, Jay Cormier. We talk about adapting comic books into games, teaching game design and working in a partnership...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here Times Up Dominion El Grande Codenames Mind MGMT
5G4D News!!!-The Celtic Milkman Episode
In this news episode we speak to famed board game designer Isaac Shalev about Tir Na Nog and Chris Kirkman on Milkman. Including thanks to patrons and answers to your questions. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
Leo Colovini
This week's guest is prolific game designer, Leo Colovini. We talk about living in Venice, the influence of Alex Randolf and the Italian gaming scene...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here Twixt Chess Acquire Two Decks of Cards Leo muss zum Friseur
The Wretched-Episode 4-A Little Housekeeping
In this episode of The Wretched, Ben the ship's doctor finds new hope and we have two new hosts in the booth. Brought to you by Lynx body spray, the only body spray made from real Lynxes. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
Dan Cassar
This week's guest is the designer of Arboretum, Dan Cassar. We talk about his family's flight from Malta, mean card games, and the interface between digital and analogue games...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here 7 Wonders Marvel Super Heroes Mottainai X-Com For... Continue Reading →
The Wretched-Episode 3-DIscoveries and Regrets
In this episode of the wretched Ben, the ships doctor reveals some regrets. Also Cthulhu pops in again for a chat. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
5G4D News-The Horseless Courtney Episode
In this episode of the news, Ben talks to Uli Blenemann and Ryan Courtney about the Ryan Courtney Collection and the guys from Splotter Spellen about Horseless Carriage. With top thanks for the patreon backers. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here
Jason Matthews
This week's guest is the designer of Twilight Struggle, Jason Matthews. We talk about historical games, human trafficking and working in politics...but which games did he choose? Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here We The People El Grande Star Wars: Rebellion Hammer of the Scots Paths of Glory
The Wretched-Episode 2-A Conscious Hate
In this episode, Ben, the ship's doctor comes face to face with the creature. Listen to the show here Download the show here Support the show here