Dads on a Map
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:...
info_outline #117: Influencing with Vagabond LudiqueDads on a Map
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...
info_outline #116: DoaM Top 20 Episode (2024 Edition)Dads on a Map
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! ...
info_outline TRICKY #16: Interview with Jon Barron of Baron Jon GamesDads on a Map
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
info_outline #115: Sanchez plays Auction GamesDads on a Map
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...
info_outline TRICKY #15: General Chat...About ArcsDads on a Map
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...
info_outline Choo Choo Crew #37: Back in a Kansas City State of Mind (DoaMcoN plays)Dads on a Map
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 -...
info_outline #114: DoaMcoN IV Live Call In Wrap Up ShowDads on a Map
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
info_outline #113: Low Effort DoaMcoN Hype List ShowDads on a Map
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:...
info_outline Choo Choo Crew #36: Her Name is Rio (Grande)Dads on a Map
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...
info_outlineIt'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!
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