#143: All About Auctions

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   23 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 50 min

   #148: Rise of the Abstracts

   Finally, Abstracts get their day on Dads on a Map! Trenton & Cody join James to talk all about this often ignored genre - what these games bring to the table, what makes them special, and some of their favorite recommendations. Also recent plays of Puerto Banana, Mamma Mia, Medina, & Ponte del Diavolo. Enjoy the show! 1:52 DoaM Madness Check In 8:24 Mahjong & Blood on the Clocktower 14:16 Mamma Mia 16:08 Ponte del Diavolo 20:15 Puerto Banana 26:50 Medina 33:24 GIPF 36:05 Main Topic: Abstract Games 51:43 Game Recommendations: Intro Games 1:04:33 Lifestyle/Community Games 1:15:21 Obscure…

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   8 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

   #147: Live from DoaMcoN Jr 2026

   James & handful of DoaM friends gathered in the midwest for a small "Cabin Con" - listen in as attendees talk some of their favorite plays and experiences. You'll hear from a host of people about Medina, Blood on the Clocktower, Dune: The Dice Game, Twilight Imperium, 18xx, Indonesia, Puerto Banana, and so much more! Want to join the next get together? Sign up for DoaMcoN VI below! Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap…

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   22 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

   #146: DoaM Madness 2026

   James & Derek bring you all 64 first round matchups from the upcoming DoaM Madness Tournament. See how DoaM's Top 128 games, chosen by the fans, fare against each other in a single elimination tournament with bragging rights and their place in history on the line. Also recent plays of Magna Grecia, Carrom, and Zoo Vadis. Enjoy the show! 2:15 Ruben's Mini Chips 7:25 Zoo Vadis 11:02 Magna Grecia 15:00 Carrom 21:08 DoaM Madness Tournament Preview Participate in DoaM Madness & win a free game: https://challonge.com/DoaM26 Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23:…

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   8 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 46 min

   #145: Great Convention Games

   James is joined by Derek as they jump head first into Board Game Con season by talking about what makes a great con game for them. What are our priorities and must haves at some of our favorite conventions. Also recent plays of Spectaculum/Gold Country, Bested Another Time, The Old Prince 1871, and Pacts. Enjoy the show! 7:23 Spectaculum/Gold Country/Trackgate 26:47 Bested Another Time 33:10 The Old Prince 1871 39:38 Pacts 44:45 Hitster 52:20 First Orchard 55:45 Derek goes to FlingCon 58:04 What makes a great Con game? Participate in DoaM Madness & win a free game:…

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   26 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 46 min

   #144: Stellar Ventures & Satisfying Game Arcs

   James is joined by Justin & Nahv of Tabletapas Games as they prepare for their Kickstarter launch of the new thematic economic game Stellar Ventures. We'll chat about the origin of their company, their experience in game development, and tie it all together with a discussion about satisfying game arcs. We'll also talk recent plays of Wiz War, Sol: Last Days of a Star, and For All Mankind. Enjoy the show! 00:47 Welcome Justin & Nahv 3:33 Stellar Ventures on Kickstarter now 7:52 Cube Rails meets 18xx? 16:35 Strong Cube Rails DNA 26:26 Components & Location challenges 36:36 Recent plays: Pax…

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   28 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 15 min

   #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…

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   15 Dec 2025 · 2 hr 3 min

   #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:…

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   2 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

   #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…

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   17 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 45 min

   #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:…

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    2 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 37 min

    #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'…