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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Ben and Steve stumble through the last day of Essen Spiel 2025.

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Ben and Steve brave the crowds at Spiel 2025

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Ben and Steve git 'er dun.

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Ben and Steve experience the first day of Essen Spiel 2025.

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Ben and Steve head to Essen Spiel and check out the press day.

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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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BattleCon Res Arcana Advanced Squad Leader Age of Steam Nemesis

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Ben looks at 5 exciting games being released at Essen Spiel 2025.

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In this newsflash the doyenne of British game design, Tony Boydell talks about the upcoming campaign for Snowdonia-Grand Tour published by Naylor Games. 

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In this classic episode Ben talks to Rodney Smith.

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In this video of Ben's Top 100 he covers some bangers!

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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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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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  Call of Cthulhu
  Eldritch Horror
  Blade Runner RPG
DIE:The Roleplaying Game
  Warhammer Fantasy RPG

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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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In this episode Ben and Uli discuss whether or not the board game bubble have burst.

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Here's the next 10 in my top 100 list. For the full hit go here

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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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  Spades Dungeon World Search for Planet X Daybreak Here I Stand

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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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In this audio version of Ben's Top 100 he tells you what's best!

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