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Dads on a Map
by Dads on a Map
A board game podcast by Dads, for Everyone - talking 18xx, Cube Rails, COIN, the Pax series, and Old Dusty Euros.
Episodes
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#159: Tension w/ Clef from Punchboard Paradise
Tension! Why is it so vital to the board game experience and what are some of our favorite tense games & moments? Clef from Punchboard Paradise joins James as we discuss this and recent plays of Pax Pamir 1e, Inis, Manila, Aladdin's Dragons, Tichu, Shark, and so much more! Enjoy the show! :38...
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#158: Choosing a Game to Play
The game night is scheduled, the players are accounted for, but now...how do we pick the game? James is joined by Steve as we discuss our personal methodology, considerations, and what works for our group when it comes to choosing the games we play at game night. Also recent plays of Guards of...
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#157: DoaMcoN VI Wrap Up
It's the DoaMcoN Wrap Up Episode! After a full week of gaming at our 6th annual con, James & Derek sit down to discuss memorable moments and iconic plays. Special correspondent Dylan joins live from the past with attendee interviews as we relive some of their favorite games from the event as…
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#156: The "Modernization" of Games
Vincent joins James as we discuss the insatiable need for modern publishers to "fix" games when they rescue them from obscurity and reprint them. Why is this so common? Who are the good guys doing it right and the bad guys blowing it every time? Also recent plays of some reprinted games such as...
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#155: Dissing DoaM Darlings
James is joined by Camden as we open up the haterade and talk about the DoaM Darlings that the community loves - but we just don't. We'll examine what keeps us from falling in line on some of Dads on a Map's favorite titles. Also recent plays of Cross Bronx Expressway, Nokosu Dice, Owner's…
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#154: Summer Gaming Burst
A nice full month of gaming means a nice full show full of game talk! James is joined by Steve to talk recent plays of Archipelago, John Company, Pax Pamir 1E, Shadow Hunters, Intrigue, and so much more! We're down to our last few lodging spots for DoaMcoN VI, live in Kansas City on August 19-23....
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#153: Father's Day 2026 with My Boys!
James is joined by his 2 boys Colton & Corbin for the traditional Father's Day Episode. Fresh off of a family vacation filled with some rare gaming time, hear all about plays of Puerto Banana, Panda Royale, I'm The Boss, Cozy Stickerville, and a 19 player game of Blood on the Clocktower. Happy...
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TRICKY #20: BGG Spring 2026
Derek & Drew headed over to the DFW Airport to enjoy BGG Spring Con 2026! Listen in as we talk Cross Bronx Expressway, 1830, Euro Crisis, and many more! Enjoy the show! 0:00 - Opening Discussion 3:10 - Day One (Santiago, 1830, Snowp, Puerto Banana) 22:00 - Day Two (DNUP, Night Soil, Euro Crisis)...
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#152: James & Tim at Punchboard Paradise Con
James & Tim link up at Punchboard Paradise Con and talk all about some of their favorite plays of the weekend. The Old Prince, Wiz War, Rocky Ventures, UR 1830, Aquadukt, Liberty or Death, Infamous Traffic and more! Enjoy the show! 2:41 Crokinole, Blood on the Clocktower, and Doppelkopf 5:56 The...
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#151: Adam from The Cardboard Carnival
James is joined by Adam, one of our Hacendado patrons, and co-host of the new Cardboard Carnival podcast. Join us as we discuss Adam's unique experience starting a podcast with his young daughter. We'll also talk recent plays of Rayroads, Fukuzatsu, Panda Royale, and A Place for All My Books.…
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#150: Building a Game Group
James is joined for the first time by Jon as they talk all about building a game group. Impossible? Or are you just not trying hard enough. Hear their personal experiences and efforts to make a group that sticks. Also recent plays of Mexica, Gods & Mortals, Kuhhandel Master, Das Pferd Von Troja…
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#149: Next Level Kids Play w/ Joe!
Joe returns from a long hiatus to join James and talk all about gaming with his growing kids. Hear his thoughts on TCGs, Arcs, and a surprising face turn on Knizia? Also recent plays of 1841, Razzia, and Mr Diamond. Enjoy the show! 2:35 Welcome Back Joe 14:10 1841 22:28 TCG Talk: Magic, Pokémon,...
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#148: Rise of the Abstracts
Finally, Abstracts get their day on Dads on a Map! Trenton & Cody join James to talk all about this often ignored genre - what these games bring to the table, what makes them special, and some of their favorite recommendations. Also recent plays of Puerto Banana, Mamma Mia, Medina, & Ponte del...
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#147: Live from DoaMcoN Jr 2026
James & handful of DoaM friends gathered in the midwest for a small "Cabin Con" - listen in as attendees talk some of their favorite plays and experiences. You'll hear from a host of people about Medina, Blood on the Clocktower, Dune: The Dice Game, Twilight Imperium, 18xx, Indonesia, Puerto...
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#146: DoaM Madness 2026
James & Derek bring you all 64 first round matchups from the upcoming DoaM Madness Tournament. See how DoaM's Top 128 games, chosen by the fans, fare against each other in a single elimination tournament with bragging rights and their place in history on the line. Also recent plays of Magna…
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#145: Great Convention Games
James is joined by Derek as they jump head first into Board Game Con season by talking about what makes a great con game for them. What are our priorities and must haves at some of our favorite conventions. Also recent plays of Spectaculum/Gold Country, Bested Another Time, The Old Prince 1871…
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#144: Stellar Ventures & Satisfying Game Arcs
James is joined by Justin & Nahv of Tabletapas Games as they prepare for their Kickstarter launch of the new thematic economic game Stellar Ventures. We'll chat about the origin of their company, their experience in game development, and tie it all together with a discussion about satisfying game...
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#143: All About Auctions
Auctions! James is joined by Chris to explore one of our favorite mechanics in board games. What is it that auctions do that really help to elevate the board game experience for us and what are some of our favorite auctions in games. Also recent plays of Shark, San Marco, Indonesia 3rd Edition…
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#142: 2025 End of Year Wrap Up
Wrap up the year with James, Tim, Dylan, and Derek as we take a look back at 2025. Our favorite new-to-us games, our top game of 2025, the 1 play that rose above all the rest, and our gaming resolutions for next year. Also recent plays of Scape Goat, Blood on the Clocktower, Kilauea, and Martian...
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#141: BGG Con 2025
Fresh off their time at BGG Con, RJ & Drew join James on the show to talk about their wild array of dusty, feisty, sometimes wacky and weird plays from their week in Dallas, Texas. Recent plays of Dune the Dice Game, West Riding Revisited, Nur Peanuts, Symbioz, VOC! and so much more. Enjoy the...
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#140: Hurts So Good
All aboard the pain train! James is joined by Tim as they talk about the bad beats, bad vibes, and bad intentions that can lead to some of the best moments in all of gaming. Do you like "mean games?" Also recent plays of The Old Prince 1871, Innovation, Tal der Konige, and more! Enjoy the show!...
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#139: Fill 'er Up
James is joined by Dylan as we discuss the board game filler and it's role in our gaming collection and game days. What makes a good filler and what are some of our favorites for different situations. Also recent plays of Sternenhimmel, March of the Ants, Chicago 68, Verrat, and more! Enjoy the...
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#138: Blood on the Clocktower
Brandon joins James as the guys take a deeper look into the surprise hit of DoaMcoN this past year - Blood on the Clocktower. Including a briefing on what it is, what it isn't, the role of the storyteller, and both hosts' experiences playing the game with their local groups. Also recent plays of...
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#137: DoaM Top 20 Episode (2025 Edition)
Another year of Dads on a Map kicks off with our annual Top 20 Episode. James is joined by Derek as they run down their personal current Top 20 as well as the DoaM Community list, with input from over 100 DoaMers. 60 games, 3 list, and a great way to find out what the Dads on a Map community is…
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#136: Live from DoaMcoN V
We're all home from DoaMcoN V, another successful convention for the Dads on a Map community. Listen in to some live recordings from the event, and James will put a bow on things at the end with his Bottom 3 Plays, Top 3 New To Me Games, and Top 5 Plays of the con. Thanks to everyone who attended...
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#135: DoaMcoN Top 10 Must Plays (The Final Countdown)
It's the final countdown to DoaMcoN V. Kunk joins James on the show to run down our personal Top 10 Must Play Games at the con, and to speedrun through the community's lists as well. We'll also talk recent plays of Sol, Hive, John Company, GIPF, Northern Pacific, and Chicago Express. Enjoy the...
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#134: Burning Out Online
For years DoaM has endorsed playing online to get your fix, but what happens when you go too hard and ruin those online games for your real life experience? Vincent joins James on the show as they discuss this and also recent plays of Napoleon's Triumph, Ark Nova, Ace of Aces, and God's…
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#133: Cardboard Supercard
What if your favorite games went head to head in the larger than life world of pro wrestling? James is joined by Dylan as we assemble our Cardboard Supercard - fantastical matchups of some of our favorite board game titles that can only happen in our dreams. We'll also talk recent plays of Rise &...
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#132: Riichi Mahjong
Riichi Mahjong! It's more than the latest DoaM phase, and Trenton joins James on the show to tell you why this lifestyle game is here to stay. Why is it great, how do you play in person and online, just what is happening in this traditional regional game, and how do you get in. We'll also talk...
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#131: F#!*ing Up
We've all done it before - F#!*ed it all up. Justin joins James to talk about screwing up the teach, screwing up your gameplay, screwing your neighbors, and how we deal with it, bounce back from it, and move on. Also recent plays of Conquest of Paradise, Toy Battle, and Up Too High, and much…
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#130: Father's Day Episode w/ My Boys!
James is joined by his two teenage boys for this special Father's Day episode as we talk board games AND video games. We cover a lot of ground, from the new Nintendo Switch 2 and some of our favorite current videos games, into recent plays of Riichi Mahjong, Cash-a-Catch, Hot Streak, and…
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TRICKY #19: Tricky Goes to BGG Spring 2025
Derek & Drew headed over to the DFW Airport to enjoy BGG Spring Con 2025! Listen in as we talk Virgin Queen, 1830, Guards of Atlantis II, and many more! Enjoy the show! 0:00 - Opening Discussion 3:40 - Day One (Virgin Queen, Lepidoptery) 18:12 - Day Two (Liberty or Death, Tichu, American…
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#129: Con Talk - Punchboard Paradise Con 2025
It's Con season! James is back from Punchboard Paradise Con 2025 and joined by PP's own Tim to talk all about the convention and some of their favorites plays. Arcs Campaign, Combat Commander, Lowenherz, Elfenwizards, and Shark are among some of the titles that we got to the table. Enjoy the…
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#128: Surprise Surprise
Surprise! Vincent rejoins the show and talks with James about being surprised in board games. What games keep surprising us & why is this such an important quality in the games we look for and play, and also in our lives? Also recent plays of Riichi Mahjong, Rise & Fall, Mogul, and Giro Galoppo....
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#127: Fishy DoaM
It's Fishy DoaM! The Dads on a Map show about Fish, Fish, and more Fish! James is joined by RJ & Derek to talk all about fish games, why so many of them are so good, some of our favorite fish mechanics, components, and usage, and some Fish Trivia! Also recent plays of Kings & Castles, La…
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#126: Print & Playing like a Pro w/ Stephan & Dan
It's arts & crafts time! Ever wanted to get in to Print & Playing games but didn't know where to start? James brings along DoaM friends and PNP gurus Stephan & Dan to help you out. Where to start, what all you can make, and how to take it to the next level when you're ready. Also recent plays of...
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#125: Take Me Out to the Board Game
Popcorn! Peanuts! Board games! Take a trip to the old ballpark with James & Tim as they construct their ideal "Board Game Lineups" v the traditional baseball starting 9. Who bats leadoff? Who's the cleanup hitter? Also recent plays of Molly House & Skyrise, and later we'll compare some of our...
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TRICKY #18: Top Card Game Lists w/ Scott & Drew
Derek & special guests Scott and Drew come together to talk about their Top 5 Shedders/Climbers, Top 10 Trick Takers, and Top Other Card Game in this huge list episode! Enjoy the show! 0:00 - Introductions and Opening Discussion 9:00 - Top 5 Shedders/Climbers 34:40 - Top 10 Trick Takers 1:38:45 -...
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#124: Live from DoaMcoN Jr: Great Lakes
It's DoaMcoN Jr: Great Lakes! What happens when more than a dozen DoaMers head to an Airbnb cabin in the Midwest for a weekend, stop being polite, and start playing real games. This live on site recorded show features many attendees stopping by the mic to talk some of their favorite plays from…
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#123: DoaM Madness 2025
It's DoaM Madness time, and James is joined by former champion Derek to run down the full field of 128 games as they get set to compete in our annual tournament. Check our all the matchups, all the games, and be sure to enter your bracket prediction for your chance to win a free board game! Also...
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#122: Other Card Games w/ Vincent aka Vagabond Ludique
James is joined by guest host Vincent, aka Vagabond Ludique, as we feature some "other" card games that have our attention right now. From collection anchors like Uwe Rosenberg's Bohnanza to a quirky 1960s Sid Sackson game called Monad - listen in as we discuss these games and their importance &...
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TRICKY #17: Games that shouldn't work, but did! w/ Jake
Derek & special guest Jake Stanley get together to talk about some of our favorite games that from first glance shouldn't have worked, but turned out to be great! Also discussions of recent plays and news about T3C 2025! Enjoy the show! 0:00 - Introduction of Jake Stanley 4:30 - DoaM and T3C News...
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#121: New Year, New Games
James & Sanchez kick off 2025 with an episode full of recent game talk. Arcs, Kriegbot, Viva Pamplona, Heimlich & Co, Vernissage, and much more! Enjoy the show! (7:35) Lightning Round Revist: Harvest, Magical Athlete, Indonesia on OBG (16:16) Santiago (18:04) Vernissage (26:12) 1830 6P (32:11)…
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#120: Farewell 2024!
James & Sanchez invite Dylan, Brandon, and Tim in from the Extended DoaM Universe to put a bow on 2024 at our annual Holiday office party get together. We'll talk stats, our favorite new-to-me game of the year, the best gaming experience of 2024, check back on James & Sanchez' Gaming Goals from a...
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#119: The Worst People at Game Night
James & Sanchez go full grinch this holiday season and discuss the WORST people at game night. You all know that guy! Or are you that guy?! We'll also talk recent plays of Thunder Road Vendetta: Carnival of Chaos, Ghost Blitz, Pick Picknic, Harvest, and Maori. Enjoy the show! (1:30) Chatter &...
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#118: So Long Sucka, Sanchez is going to BGGCon 24!
Sanchez goes to BGGCon 24 in Dallas, TX and plays games, games, and even some card games Games talked about: The GREAT Zimbabwe Sumida River Santiago Himalaya Strozzi So Long Sucka Colorado Midland Tichu Rewind And much more! Enjoy the Show! http://www.dadsonamap.com...
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Choo Choo Crew #38: Age of Steam Con 2024 w/ Kris
Age of Steam Con 2024 is in the books. James is joined by DoaMer attendee Kris to talk about expectations, con vibes, some of our favorite maps & plays, and the other nonsense we managed to sneak on to the table. Enjoy the show! 1:35 Winsome Voting is open again! 7:00 Age of Steam Con Vibes 16:00...
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#117: Influencing with Vagabond Ludique
Straight from the confines of his old dusty underground german game bunker, Vagabond Ludique drops by the show to chat with DoaM. James, Sanchez, and our guest Vincent will talk about his gaming journey and the hunt for old German hotness. Along the way we'll talk plays of Bauernschlau, Hecht im...
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#116: DoaM Top 20 Episode (2024 Edition)
The annual DoaM Top 20 returns for it's 5th time. James & Sanchez evaluate their lists, shake up their rankings, and count down their Top 20 games, and also count down the Dads on a Map Community top 20 as voted on by all of you! Does 1830 repeat for the 4th straight year, or will a new champion...
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TRICKY #16: Interview with Jon Barron of Baron Jon Games
Derek & special guest Jon Barron get together to talk about his work self publishing with Baron Jon Games, his thoughts on designing and publishing, and the new kickstarter launching at the end of October. Also discussions of recent plays from MALTcon and The Yellow House. Enjoy the show! 0:00 -...
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A board game podcast by Dads, for Everyone - talking 18xx, Cube Rails, COIN, the Pax series, and Old Dusty Euros.
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