Dads on a Map

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 & DoaMcoN Signups! (7:35) Rare DoaM News Segment (10:48) Thunder Road Vendetta Carnival of Chaos (18:47) Important Thanksgiving Question (21:26) Ghost Blitz (28:00) Pick Picknic (31:05) Harvest  (36:40) Maori (42:00) Main Topic: The Worst People at Game Night http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

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 http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

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 Honeybee Hive Mind 22:04 Central New England 25:45 Con Map: Rust Belt Express 29:37 Bauernschlau  33:37 Colorado Midland 42:43 Lowenherz 47:55 Age of Rail: SAR & PRR http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast

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 Karpfenteich, Liberty or Death, Age of Renaissance, and Hegemony. Enjoy the show!  0:00 DoaMcoN V & Top 20 Feedback 9:17 About Vincent 21:17 Hotness v Notness? 31:14 Gem hunting? 52:35 Recommending games to Cole? 1:03:58 Hecht im Karpfenteich 1:16:30 Liberty or Death 1:27:38 Hegemony 1:40:45 Age of Renaissance 1:52:15 Bauernschlau 2:05:45 1830 http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

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 emerge? Buckle up for discussion on 60 games with all of the rankings, stats, trends, and analysis from the last 5 years of DoaM. Thanks for listening!  Check out an important announcement to open the show about DoaMcoN V - returning to Kansas City next August. Registration open now!  http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

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 - Introduction of Jon Barron 8:30 - DoaM and Trick Taking News 12:15 - MALTcon Plays (Daniel Newman prototype, Scratch and Scramble, Trick Stakes, Onda) 26:30 - The Yellow House BGA Plays 30:40 - Interview w/ Jon  42:25 - Overview of games on upcoming Baron Jon Games Kickstarter

James & Sanchez are back together again talking recent plays including a full day of auctions for Sanchez & the DFW boys. Arcs, Kaivai, Princes of the Renaissance, Pick Picknick, Outpost, Planet Steam. It's a full show of game talk. Also listen in and check out the show notes to submit YOUR top 20 list and be part of our upcoming Top 20 Show.  00:45 State Fair & Marching Band Dad Talk 13:15 Top 20 Episode Upcoming (We need your data!) 17:58 Kaivai 23:50 Planet Steam 31:45 Pick Picknick 38:47 Arcs Campaign  46:28 Princes of the Renaissance 54:20 Outpost Submit your Top 20 here: https://forms.gle/GzX4GbqYg7nQRB8D9 http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

Derek & special guests Brandon and Dylan put on their oven mitts this episode as they try to handle the hotness that is Arcs from Leder Games. We talk card gaming backgrounds, recent plays from DoaMcoN, and do a full deep dive in everything that is Arcs.  Enjoy the show!  0:00 - Intro & Card Game Backgrounds 8:00 - DoaMcoN Plays (Tindahan, Ghost Blitz, I'm the Boss, etc.) 20:20 - Arcs Discussion Opening 21:20 - Swamp Arcs 27:00 - Is Arcs a Trick Taker? 39:30 - Base Arcs Pros and Cons 57:20 - Campaign Arcs Overview   http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Joe, Zach, and James are back together again after spending a week together in Kansas City at DoaMcoN. Come hear about our favorite train game plays from the con including West Riding Revisisted, Stephenson's Rocket, Wooden Shoes & Iron Monsters, Veld Railroads, South African Railroads, Spectactulum, and more!  0:00 Intro 1:10 News and Feedback 1:45 Age of Rails Ships 12:30 Chicago and Northwestern Scuttlebutt 16:10 Boardtogether 25:50 Recent Plays 30:45 Doamcon Train Recap 1:30:35 Wrap up http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast

We're home from DoaMcoN IV, and finally physically and emotionally recovered enough to talk about it. We've got the live DoaM party lines open, and a few friendly DoaMers drop in to talk some of their experiences at the con. Thanks for an amazing weekend and we're already ready for DoaMcoN V!  http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

It's the Final Countdown! Are you traveling right now to DoaMcoN in Kansas City? Are you sad that you couldn't make it? Do you just want to reminisce with us about the past events? James & Sanchez countdown their Top 5 DoaMcoN Memories and their Top 5 Games they want to play this week at the con. Can't wait to see you all at DoaMcoN IV! (4:07) Fresh Fish on boardtogether.games (15:20) More Arcs (25:01) Top 5 DoaMcoN Memories (59:35) Top 5 Games We Want to Play  (70:26) DoaMcoN Raffle Prizes   http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

The Choo Choo Crew is back together at last, and we're talking all about Rio Grande Games and their rollercoaster experience publishing Winsome train games. We check out their history, their current catalog, our personal must haves, and upcoming announced titles as well. We'll also talk recent plays of The Old Prince 1871, Stellar Ventures, and 1830, and what we're looking forward to playing at DoaMcoN IV.  (9:11) The Old Prince 1871 (13:13) Stellar Ventures (17:39) 1830 (21:04) DoaMcoN Hopes (35:55) Rio Grande Games Train Games http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast

Are you a new listener? This is as good a starting point as any. Jump in with James & Sanchez as we talk through the story of DoaM and the last 5 years of this podcast. The origin story, the twists and turns, and where we are today. Also some quick talk about Heat & some rare Arcs criticisms. Enjoy the show!     (1:50) What is this show?  (11:19) The DoaM Timeline (42:30) Heat (45:10) Arcs (bad things!) http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Red Flags! They're everywhere. James & Sanchez talk about their board gaming red flags - what scares them off before they even give a game a chance. Also more Arcs talk, and recent plays of Lifeboats, Primordial Soup, Catan, and Whitehall Mystery.  (5:05) Play Stellar Ventures at DoaMcon!  (8:25) Arcs (4P & 2P) (21:38) Catan (27:13) Lifeboats (38:50) Primordial Soup (46:29) Whitehall Mystery (51:48) Main Topic: Red Flags (79:10) Green Flags? http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

It's hot outside, it's hot in James' house, and Sanchez has been playing all the hottest games you've never heard of. Join us as we finally get back together following some convention shows to just talk about what else we've been getting on the table lately. Enjoy the show!  (4:54) DoaMcoN beds Sold Out! (6:25) New Patron Justin R (8:11) Arcs (18:05) Ohana Proa (28:08) Verrat! (42:21) The Speicherstadt (47:18) Pacific Typhoon (54:29) Megacquire (60:17) Eclipse http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

It's Con Season! Sanchez and the DFW Boyz goto BGGCon Spring, oh also Derek the San Antonio Tricky Boi joins us! Its a MEGA episode so get ready to hear good times and hate on Gaslands! 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

All AI Content for the lolz   The Tricky, the Dads on the Map podcast features a conversation about trick-taking games and card gaming experiences at BGGCon Spring. The hosts discuss their gameplay, experiences, and impressions of various games, including Frankzoo and Nicosia's Dice. They also touch on the unique aspects of trick-taking games and the dynamics of gameplay in a convention setting. The conversation covers a variety of trick-taking games, each with its own unique mechanics and gameplay. The hosts discuss the strategies, experiences, and highlights of playing these games, providing insights into the world of trick-taking card games.   00:00 Exploring Trick-Taking Games at BGGCon Spring 13:19 Unique Gameplay Dynamics of Frankzoo and Nicosia's Dice 32:42 Exploring the World of Trick-Taking Games 56:27 Strategies and Insights in Trick-Taking Card Games     http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap  

It's Con Season! James is joined by DoaMer & Punch Bunch Member Tim as they discuss their recent trip to Punchboard Paradise Con in Omaha, Nebraska. Hear all about a terrific small con experience including plays of Antiquity, Dragon's Gold, Panamax, Lignum, and a whole bunch more.  1:00 Meet Tim 3:49 DoaMcoN Beds Almost Sold Out!  5:20 General PPcon Thoughts 14:06 Fresh Fish Rules Story 18:02 Antiquity 21:41 Panamax 24:07 John Company 34:21 Magical Athlete 40:05 Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space 46:25 Dragon's Gold 50:58 Lignum 53:26 Dark Moon 59:58 Indonesia 64:18 Die Handler http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.punchboardparadise.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Derek & special guest RJ are here and ready to get Tricky! We talk recent plays of Makaifuda and City Trixx, and then we run down some of our favorite 2-player only card games. Come listen to what games we recommend for you and that special someone in your life. Enjoy the show!  0:00 - Intro & Banter 9:20 - Makaifuda 19:00 - City Trixx 33:00 - Main Topic: 2p Favorites 36:54 - Favorite Tricktakers (Peter's Two Sheep Dogs, Vidrasso, Sail, Schnapsen) 58:00 - Favorite Climbers/Shedders (Dickory, Combo Trax, Haggis, Ptolemy) 73:30 - Favorite "Other" Card Games (District Noir, Explosiv, Liberation, Khmer)   http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

James & Sanchez dig into their past and take you on a journey on their own personal Board Game Eras Tour. Also recent plays of Pax Porfiriana, Through the Desert, and Dungeons & Dragons. And a new song - Fresh Fish'N.  1:05 Still DoaMcoN Spots Remaining! 7:37 "Fresh Fish'N"  13:58 Dungeons & Dragons 33:00 Pax Porfiriana 39:03 Through the Desert 44:03 Sanchez' Eras Tour 63:33 James' Eras Tour http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap