Dads on a Map

Dads on a Map
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A board game podcast by Dads, for Everyone - talking 18xx, Cube Rails, COIN, the Pax series, and Old Dusty Euros.

  1. 6D AGO

    #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 Rails. Enjoy the show, and Happy Holidays from DoaM!  4:22 A Special Thanks 6:14 Dylan plays Scape Goat 10:52 James plays TOP 1871 & Blood on the Clocktower 17:02 Derek plays Kilauea 22:03 Tim plays Martian Rails 26:03 Looking back on 2025 1:02:30 Dylan 2025 Gameshow Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

    1h 15m

  2. 2025-12-15

    #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 show!  3:21 BGG Con Vibes & Themes 12:18 Neuland 17:39 West Riding Revisited 25:55 Symbioz 33:48 Tracks to Titicaca 45:30 Nur Peanuts 56:03 Gibberers 1:02:52 VOC! 1:14:19 Dune The Dice Game 1:30:15 Attila 1:35:44 Bauernschlau Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

    2h 3m

  3. 2025-12-02

    #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!  3:55 Thanksgiving Question 8:04 The Old Prince 1871 14:50 Dinosaur Table Battles 19:05 Die Verbotene Stadt 27:38 Innovation 31:00 Tal der Konige 36:55 Auf Teufel Komm Raus Main Topic: Why are painful games fun? Listen to Tim on Punchboard Paradise's "2 Off The Top"  Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

    1h 9m

  4. 2025-11-17

    #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 show!  1:21 Chatting with Dylan 9:49 Sternenhimmel 20:40 March of the Ants 29:48 Verrat 35:09 Chicago 68 44:35 Mahjong Mondays 48:20 Sol Last Days of a Star 58:27 Main Topic - Fillers Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

    1h 45m

  5. 2025-11-02

    #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 Torres, Thunder Road Vendetta, The Great Zimbabwe, and 1841. Enjoy the show!  4:26 Torres 10:25 The Great Zimbabwe 12:27 Thunder Road Vendetta 14:58 Indonesia/TGZ on OBG 17:00 1841 20:40 Blood on the Clocktower 30:13 The Storyteller 37:00 How to get into it?  39:20 Brandon's local group 53:15 James' local play experience 1:05:00 Brandon's DoaMcoN Storyteller Experience  1:17:23 Making mistakes as Storyteller 1:24:40 Other scripts & content Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

    1h 37m

  6. 2025-10-20

    #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 all about. List show!  DoaMcoN VI is August 19-23, 2026 in Kansas City, MO. For full information and signups, head here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

    1h 55m

  7. 2025-09-08

    #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 and help to continue to make DoaMcoN a rousing success!  6:05 Railheads: Midwest 21:03 Blood on the Clocktower 45:47 I'm The Boss, Dicke Damonen, Prussian Rails 56:28 Late night Shenanigans 65:30 Guessocracy?  74:48 Bottom 3 Plays, Top 3 New to Me, Top 5 Plays  Stay tuned for info on DoaMcoN VI announcements!   http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

    1h 29m

  8. 2025-08-24

    #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 show!  2:28 Sol: Last Days of a Star 8:24 Hive 13:55 John Company 21:21 GIPF 28:37 Northern Pacific 35:37 Chicago Express 42:12 DoaMcoN Top 10 Must Have Plays See you at DoaMcoN!    http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

    1h 19m
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A board game podcast by Dads, for Everyone - talking 18xx, Cube Rails, COIN, the Pax series, and Old Dusty Euros.

Information

  • Creator
    Dads on a Map
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    230
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © James and Sanchez 2019
  • Show Website
    Dads on a Map

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