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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

After another extended absence, James & Sanchez are back to chat about games, a mini Indy Con, getting sick, and much more! Enjoy the show!  00:08 Rusty Intro 2:35 DoaMcoN Sponsors & Spots still remaining!  5:22 Indy Mini Con 10:30 James gets sick 27:33 Back to Board Games 28:46 Lifeboats 36:52 John Company & Indonesia 44:40 Troyes  50:45 Die Handler 62:42 Die Erbraffer   http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon:...

Spring is here, and James & Sanchez got a lot of games to the table over the last month worth talking about. Stellar Ventures, Prussian Rails, Bacon, Die Handler, Pax Penning, Ricochet Robots, Ra, Goldbrau. A full load of game talk - enjoy the show! 1:39 New Patron, DoaM Madness, DoaMcoN, Nonsense 13:02 Stellar Ventures  21:35 Prussian Rails 26:30 Bacon 32:59 Ra 37:03 Pax Penning 47:55 Die Handler 59:30 Goldbrau 67:43 Ricochet Robots 76:30 What kind of a host is Sanchez?   ...

TRICKY #12 - Back at T3C Derek & Sanchez spend a whole weekend playing (mostly) card games! We recap the good times had at the Texas Trick Taking Con T3C and discuss some of the preparations and excitement in putting together a small con. Also thoughts on Clackerjack, Man-Eating House, Canyon, and many more. Enjoy the show!  0:00 - Intro 2:58 - T3C Live Check-ins 22:49 - What's it like at a trick taking con? 30:41 - Day 1 (Lowenherz, Bacon, Horsey Game) 39:35 - Day 2 (Lemminge,...

It's DoaM Madness season baby! James & Sanchez run down all 128 games competing in the tournament, all 64 first round matchups, and tell you our upset specials, dark horses, and final 4 predictions. Also recent plays of Santiago, Magic Trick, Darkover, and more!  1:05 New Patron & DoaMcoN Filling up! 3:00 Quick Chiefs Super Bowl Thoughts 7:22 Sanchez visits T3C Con 11:09 Darkover 17:31 Magic Trick 24:13 Santiago 26:50 I'm The Boss 32:00 DoaM Madness Preview 1:16:02 Final Four...

Pax Ren has hit BoardGameArena, and James & Sanchez are finally ready to fall back in love with it. We're joined by Pax Ren Pragmatist Joe who is here to help share his strategies & goals to play and win this infamous enigma. This show should help players of all skill levels, from novices to intermediate to seasoned vets. (0:00) Intro - Joe debuts on the main show?  (2:06) New Patron! (2:44) James has a Dad story  (7:39) CCC Teaser & Sekigahara (11:50) Magical Athlete on...

James & Sanchez plant some flags, set some goals, and see if they can stick to them in 2024. Also recent plays of Black Friday, Pax Renaissance, Cosmic Frog, and Maria. And James gets romantic about board games with a new song?  3:02 New Patron! 3:40 DoaMcoN is in August! 7:22 Black Friday 18:33 Pax Renaissance 26:55 Cosmic Frog 2 v 2  33:35 Maria 48:00 2024 Gaming Goals 50:41 DoaM Song: It's All Coming Back to Me Now http://www.dadsonamap.com ...

The Choo Choo Crew is back and new year means new list show! Find out if our Top 5 18xx have shifted (ha!) and how our Cube Rails picks shake out this time around as well. Also recent plays of Locomotive Werks, 1870, Chicago Express, and some hot news roundup on Dutch Intercity, Texas & Pacific, and Winsome ballot box stuffing. Enjoy!  0:00 Intro 2:18  Feedback and news  12:16 Quad Jumps - Favorite Train Song 28:20 Top 5 18xxs 1:14:00 Top 5 cubes 1:52:30 Outro ...