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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It's arts & crafts time! Ever wanted to get in to Print & Playing games? 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.

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29 days of voting. 128 games. The 2025 DoaM Madness Champion is Pax Renaissance. It was a great tournament. Here's the Sweet Sixteen and on. Congratulations to our good friend Clef from @Punchboarders who won the bracket prediction contest!

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Join me & James (of @dadsonamap fame) at 1900 EDT for a lively discussion of games, elimination tournaments, adult beverages, and likely, sports ball.

See y'all in about 40 mins!

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If you're free Thursday Night, check out @HeavyCardboard, who are in the middle of their Spring Streamfest Patron drive. I'll be joining Edward to chat board games & enjoy a beverage. Dads & Elephants! Usually only at the zoo, but now on the internet!
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It's March, and that means DoaM Madness is officially underway. The first 8 matchups in our month long community voted 128 game tournament to crown Dads on a Map's Top Game:

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In our latest episode Derek joins James to run through the full 128 game field of our upcoming DoaM Madness tournament. Also recent plays of Arkadia, Rise & Fall, and a first look at Sol II. And join our bracket contest to win a free game!

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James is joined by guest host Vincent, aka Vagabond Ludique, as we feature some "other" card games. 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 more!

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I need this in my life!

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Giant John Company is under way! Thanks to @colewehrle and @wehrlegig Drew for their hard work! Lots and fun and a few hurt feelings but not a lot… @SDHistCon #sdhist2024

[Harold Buchanan @HBuchanan2]

Giant John Company is under way! Thanks to @colewehrle and @wehrlegig Drew for their hard work! Lots and fun and a few hurt feelings but not a lot… @SDHistCon #sdhist2024

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Our annual DoaM Top 20 show is coming. We're right up against the deadline, but if you haven't yet submitted your Top 20 list and want to factor into our community Top 20 for 2024, please do so now!

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And all of our sponsors & some community members have helped us to start a 40+ game official con library - much overdue! Filled with RGG cube rails titles, GMT wargames, old dusty euros, trick takers, etc. We look forward to continue building it and sharing it with our community.

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DoaMcoN IV is next week! Our 4th annual convention takes place in Kansas City, MO, and is sold out and ready to roll. Dads on a Map wants to give a special shoutout to all of our sponsors that have made this wonderful event possible:

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Our raffle table is out of this world. Attendees may walk away with games like John Company, Pax Pamir, Triumph & Tragedy, Vijayanagara, Bacon, Sail, Haggis, Inflation, Charms, Winsome Clamshell games, 1862, Dominant Species, Santiago, a brand new Apache Poker Chip Set, and more!

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After a loooong hiatus, the Choo Choo Crew got back together to discuss the rise of Rio Grande Games, their cube rails catalog & upcoming releases, and what we're looking forward to playing at the upcoming DoaMcoN IV in Kansas City.

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@Joecomotive @TheTrainRush Please please take this burden from me. The scars remind me every day of my pain.

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And head here to fill out your bracket prediction (you can win a free game!) and don't forget to join our discord to participate in daily voting to help crown the champion of DoaM Madness 2024:

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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.

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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.

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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?

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