Dads on a Map

Our annual tradition returns for the 4th time. 3 lists. 60 games. All your favorites, and maybe a few surprises. Join James & Sanchez for one of our favorite episodes as we count down our personal Top 20s and then take a look at the Dads on a Map Community picks. Thanks for listening! http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.co...

Welcome to a special episode of Dads on a Map: COIN Collectors! Today, we're thrilled to be joined by two incredible designers behind the COIN Collector favorite, Vijayanagara: The Deccan Empires of Medieval India. Join us as we dive deep into the fascinating creation of this game, gaining insights from the people who brought it to life. Our guest designers for this episode are Saverio Spagnolie a...

James & Sanchez catch up during a busy Fall talking DoaMcoN, college visits, football, broken bones, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce, and even find time for a few board games: Plays of John Company, Magical Athlete, and Origins of World War II.  1:48 New Patrons 3:42 Submit those Top 20s! 5:55 DoaMcoN IV Signups filling fast! 8:00 Sanchez College Dad Chat 24:10 Football, Taylor, and Travis 33:...

James is back from Age of Steam Con 2023 where he had the mobile recorder on hand to catch some impressions, thoughts, post game reviews, and nonsense from this yearly convention in Kansas City. Thanks to Kevin & Chad for another amazing Age of Steam Con this year!   https://www.ageofsteamcon.com/ Submit your Top 20 List: https://forms.gle/tAMn8tiaz6R57bqk9 http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www...

James & Sanchez talk some major news on DoaMcoN IV, Top 20 lists, drop a hot new DoaM song, Eurogames v Eurogames, recent plays of Lowenherz, UBoot, Cosmic Frog Find Muck, Can't Stop, and more!  2:22 DoaMcoN IV Announcement 5:44 DoaM Top 20 Time!  11:45 DoaM Music: Holding Out for a Euro 24:00 Can't Stop Grinding 28:30 Cosmic Frog: Find Muck 38:10 Sea Salt & Paper Expansion 44:49 Lowenherz...

1841 has finally arrived on .games, and Joe's here to teach you the basics and give you the tools to get started exploring this Northern Italian box of delights. Also all of our recent plays from DoaMcoN including 1830, 1832, 1870, 18??, TOP VIP, and more!  0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Listener Feedback/News 3:22 - Quad Jumps 8:30 - France Rails 10:49 - Doamcon Summary (18??, 1870, 1832, Locowerks, GMO, 18...

Hooks. Gimmicks. That special sauce. Whatever you call it, it's an indelible part of the new card game scene. We'll run through some of the most popular hooks and discuss some notable implementations and games that do it well. Enjoy the show.    1:15 DoaMcoN vibes & T3C chatter 8:15 Doppelkopf 16:06 Barrack's Emporers 23:53 Main Topic: Hooks & Gimmicks TRICKY Streams every week at: twitch....

James & Sanchez sit down and walk through their entire DoaMcoN week, from the airport arrival, to our final goodbyes. Enjoy chatter about Uboot, Sidereal Confluence, Floor Ribs, Time Agent, Maria, Lily's Cookies, Magical Athlete, Napoleon's Triumph, and so much more!  http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twit...

Enjoy this live on site collection of clips from DoaMcoN 2023, held August 9-13 in Kansas City, MO. James & Sanchez will return later in the week to discuss some of their favorite plays, best moments, top surprises, and more. Thanks to everyone who made this the biggest & best DoaMcoN yet.  http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www....

The Crew digs into their dusty, brown, euro bag from the early 2000s and takes a long look into Leo Colovini's games & how they compare to the train games we play & love. Featuring Bridges of Shangri-la, Cartagena, Clans, Magna Grecia, Masons, Meridian, & Carolus Magnus!  0:00 - Intro 1:21 - Listener Feedback and News 6:58 - Quad Jumps 11:20 - Recent Plays (1880 Strategy Tip!) 21:34 -...

Enjoy a trip down memory lane with James & Sanchez as we listen back on DoaMcoNs of the past in preparation for our quickly approaching Super Bowl: DoaMcoN 2023 on August 9 in Kansas City.  http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

James & Derek sit down and chat about those perfect choices for bringing new players to the table. Whether it's family, non gamers, or trick taker haters, we'll tell you which games we're choosing and why. Also recent plays of Twinkle Starship & Inside Job!   :52 Official Cohost Announcement 3:45 Twinkle Starship/Segment Trix 12:48 Inside Job 21:05 Main Topic Intro 22:41 Scout! 27:10 Skull...

James & Sanchez take a trip to Mount Rushmore, and crown their 4 board game designers most worthy of this accolade. Also recent plays of John Company, Imperial, Trias, Tajuto, and Reef Encounter. And a song - "Negotiate" :39 Sanchez go boom 10:51 James goes to Taylor 14:10 DoaM Music: Negotiate 19:45 Cereal Cornflakes Lore 21:42 John Company 30:11 Imperial 35:33 Trias 42:14 Tajuto 47:28 Reef E...

Our Summer tradition is back - playing games we don't like. Find out if we changed our minds or got any clarity on Rising Run Railroads, 18VA, Chicago & Northwestern, and Iberian Gauge. Enjoy the show! 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Listener Feedback 2:20 - Breaking News 10:50 - Quad Jumps - Worst Company Logo 15:42 - 18Va Live Auction 26:25 - Recent Plays 38:14 - Main Topic - CCC Plays Games They Don't...

DoaMies & Swifties unite! James abuses his creative control to compare DoaM games to his favorite Taylor Swift songs. Also recent plays of Sidereal Confluence, Das Letzte Paradies, Guards of Atlantis 2 and much more!  2:06 Das Letzte Paradies 10:27 Sidereal Confluence 19:39 Qin 25:07 Guards of Atlantis 2  35:24 Doppelkopf 43:35 Main Topic: DoaM Games as Taylor Swift Songs http://www.dadsonamap...

List show! James welcomes some familiar faces from our Twitch streams in Derek & Scott as they all count down their Top 10 trick takers and Top 5 shedders. What will make the list? Listen and enjoy!  (:34) Intros & Preamble (11:02) Top 5 Shedders/Climbers (30:00) Top 10 Trick Takers (1:18:52) Favorite "Other Card Game"    TRICKY Streams every week at: twitch.tv/dadsonamap Check out all of...

It's a big ol show as James & Sanchez welcome old friend Nick Northcutt back to podcasting, who has brought with him a "20 Game Collection Challenge" for the hosts. Hear all of our picks, and also recent plays of Stationfall, Go, and Titan.  (:41) Welcome to Nick (10:00) Kid Review: Sol Last Days of a Star (19:20) Patron Shoutout & DoaMcoN Hype (22:15) Stationfall (31:47) GoBa (37:57) Tita...

Sanchez discusses his recent visit to BGG Con Spring with his fellow DoaMers RJ, Drew, and Derek! Forbidden Stars, Reaper, and Time Agent are all on the table so s tay awhile and listen... Enjoy the Show! http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

0:00 Intro 3:30 Listener Feedback 7:00 Quad jumps 11:35 Recent Plays 31:20 Live Auction - 1880 China 51:09 Main Topic- Destination Runs 1:36:30 Final Thoughts Joe, James, Mike, and Zach talk about the who, what, where ,why and WHEN of one of their favorite mechanisms in 18xx- destination runs. They also cover listener feedback from the past month, recent plays and a live auction and investor draft...

The COIN Collectors welcome Mike and Joe from the Choo Choo Crew as we discuss the first title of the Levy Campaign Series, Nevsky. Designed by Volko Runke and published by GMT, this title has captured the attention of many members of the Dads on a Map community, and we are happy to make it our topic for this ultimate crossover episode. 0:00 - Trailer 02:00 - Intro 04:00 - Initial attraction 09:30...

James discusses his recent visit to Punchboard Paradise Con, and his role as Dusty Old Euro Ambassador, including plays of Santiago, Fresh Fish, and... Earth? And "Forgot About Games." 3:20 New Patrons 6:26 5 Minute Kids Review: Tigris & Euphrates 15:33 Punchboard Paradise Con 23:22 Earth 33:13 DoaM Music: Forgot About Games 38:37 Santiago 43:35 John Company Double Header 53:12 Colosseum 58:01...

No, we're not playing them quite yet - but we're planning them. The return of summer means the return of one of our favorite months - the Choo Choo Crew plays games we don't like. Join us as we roundtable discuss to pick our 4 titles to make up our slate this year. And join us all next month as we check them out!  0:00 Open 9:45 Intro and rundown of CCC Plays games they don't like 11:40 18xx game...

AllPlay's Chad Deshon joins James on the show to talk about their latest Kickstarter campaign featuring Bacon, Mori, Lunar, and Pies. Also AllPlay's origins, game development, and much more. And recent plays of Bug Council & Tricky Time Crisis!  2:17 Bug Council of Backyardia 7:23 Tricky Time Crisis 14:21 Tichu 18:54 Interview with Chad Deshon of AllPlay   TRICKY Streams every week at: twitch....

I've got a blank space...and I want that game. Why do we buy? How do you curb the impulse to buy? Or do you just snatch it all up? Also recent plays of boop, Hansa Teutonica, and Big Top. Enjoy the show! 5:17 Ark Nova Callback 9:14 Big Top 15:30 boop 22:50 Hansa Teutonica 27:25 Mino Dice 33:24 DoaM Music: Blank Space 39:15 Main Topic: Why Do We Buy?   http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.c...

Joe, James, Mike, and Zach take a slight detour from our usual heavy strategy talk to instead strategize just how to get out of a Train Game funk. Tired of playing? Can't table anything? Technology overload? Real life intervening? We've all been there. Also a live auction of The Old Prince 1871 and breakdown (literal breakdown) of the new Wabash Cannonball map leak.  0:00 - Intro 3:15 Wabash Canno...