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Dads on a Map

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

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01:45:08

#139: Fill 'er Up

Dads on a Map ·

2025/11/17

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

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01:36:47

#138: Blood on the Clocktower

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2025/11/02

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

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01:54:37

#137: DoaM Top 20 Episode (2025 Edition)

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2025/10/20

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:

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01:28:54

#136: Live from DoaMcoN V

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2025/09/08

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

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01:19:16

#135: DoaMcoN Top 10 Must Plays (The Final Countdown)

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2025/08/24

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

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01:17:08

#134: Burning Out Online

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2025/08/11

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 Playground. Enjoy the show! 1:30 DoaMcoN Sold Out! 3:40 Napoleon's Triumph 12:08 Ark Nova 18:30 Ace of Aces 26:23 Riichi Mahjong Tourney Play 35:51 God's Playground 44:50 Main Topic: Burning Out Online

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01:13:27

#133: Cardboard Supercard

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2025/07/27

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 & Fall, Wizard, Art Society, and Reef Encounter. Enjoy the show! (1:45) Humble Brags (12:04) Rise & Fall (21:47) Wizard (31:22) Reef Encounter (35:47) Art Society (46:11) Main Topic: Cardboard Supercard

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01:45:23

#132: Riichi Mahjong

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2025/07/15

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 recent plays of Votes for Women, Planet Steam, NXS, Big Shot, and Streetcar Suburb. Enjoy the show! 00:30 Welcome Trenton 7:06 DoaMcoN Last Chance! 12:36 Votes for Women 17:00 Planet Steam 23:06 NXS 28:08

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01:42:11

#131: F#!*ing Up

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2025/06/30

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 more! Enjoy the show! 00:37 Getting to know Justin 8:25 DoaMcoN Full Sponsors List 11:03 Conquest of Paradise 21:42 Tyrants of the Underdark 27:06 Up Too High 39:24 Toy Battle 46:13 Tichu 49:15 Ahoy 56:03 Main

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01:05:12

#130: Father's Day Episode w/ My Boys!

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2025/06/16

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 Dominion. Enjoy the show! 1:16 Meet the guest hosts 4:09 Video Games: Nintendo Switch 2 21:00 Video Games: Blue Prince 25:38 Video Games: Portal 28:29 Video Games: Roblox & Piggy 34:00 Back to Board Games: Dominion

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01:57:39

TRICKY #19: Tricky Goes to BGG Spring 2025

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2025/06/09

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 Bookshop, Prussian Rails, Ricochet Robots) 44:01 - Day Three (1830, Hot Streak, Rise & Fall, Nexus Ops) 1:12:47 - Day Four (LotR: The Confrontation, Ahoy, Guards of Atlantis II, Golden Cup, Vijayanagara) 1:40:10 -

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01:01:26

#129: Con Talk - Punchboard Paradise Con 2025

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2025/06/02

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 show! 1:24 PPCon Overall Vibes 10:50 Lowenherz 13:45 Magical Athlete 19:10 Elfenwizards 24:45 Bandu 28:29 Shark 33:47 Molly House 37:29 Pax Renaissance 40:09 Arcs Campaign 46:00 Combat Commander 48:47 Riichi

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01:46:52

#128: Surprise Surprise

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2025/05/19

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. Enjoy the show! 1:38 DoaMcoN Last Call 7:56 Riichi Mahjong 29:00 Rise & Fall 44:26 Mogul 57:17 Giro Galoppo 1:00:34 Main Topic: Surprises in Gaming http://www.dadsonamap.com

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01:48:26

#127: Fishy DoaM

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2025/05/05

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 Famiglia, and Doge. Enjoy the show! (00:00) Fishy DoaM (6:41) DoaMcoN Sponsor Announcement (7:40) Doge (17:51) Kings & Castles (26:27) La Famiglia (34:45) Orongo/Nyakuza (50:29) The Fishing Derby: Bests & Worsts

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02:12:11

#126: Print & Playing like a Pro w/ Stephan & Dan

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2025/04/21

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 The Great Zimbabwe, Streetcar Suburb, and Riichi Mahjong. Enjoy the show! 00:49 Welcome & Housekeeping 4:57 New Patron Anthony & Clef's DoaM Madness Prize Pick 7:35 The Great Zimbabwe 16:22 Streetcar

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01:29:06

#125: Take Me Out to the Board Game

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2025/04/06

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 favorite 90s Games & 90s Albums. Enjoy the show! 00:45 Welcome Tim 4:14 DoaM Madness Fallout & Winner 11:16 Disc Golf & Baseball 21:02 Skyrise 25:14 Molly House 39:53 Main Topic: Board Game Lineups 1:04:16 90s

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01:47:20

TRICKY #18: Top Card Game Lists w/ Scott & Drew

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2025/03/24

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

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01:27:33

#124: Live from DoaMcoN Jr: Great Lakes

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2025/03/10

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 the con. We've even got a game show bit and a live unplugged Cert Limit Records parody song. Games discussed include Vernissage, Viva Pamplona, VOC!, Sol, Stellar Ventures, Doppelkopf, Die Dracheninsel, and so

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01:47:48

#123: DoaM Madness 2025

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2025/02/24

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 recent plays of Arkadia, Rise & Fall, and Sol II: Journey Between Worlds?? (2:03) New Patron Ethan O! (4:38) Arkadia (12:08) Rise & Fall (23:43) Sol II: Journey Between Worlds (37:58) What is DoaM

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01:52:47

#122: Other Card Games w/ Vincent aka Vagabond Ludique

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2025/02/09

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 & fit into our personal collections. (3:08) New Patron Steve S! (4:41) DoaMcon V - August 27-31 in Kansas City (6:10) BGG Hall of Fame Talk (12:57) Prussian Rails (20:19) Die Dracheninsel (29:51) Why Card

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