A nice full month of gaming means a nice full show full of game talk! James is joined by Steve to talk recent plays of Archipelago, John Company, Pax Pamir 1E, Shadow Hunters, Intrigue, and so much more! We're down to our last few lodging spots for DoaMcoN VI, live in Kansas City on August 19-23. Sign up now! :51 Get to know Steve12:35 The Old Prince 187117:52 Archipelago24:53 Pax Pamir 1E30:47 Intrigue38:08 Bad Bets41:21 Nur Peanuts46:59 Santiago49:28 Bohnanza55:03 Bauernschlau57:00 John Company1:02:36 Shark1:06:05 Shadow Hunters1:16:24 Magical Athlete & Hot Streak1:21:49 Puerto BananaInformation & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

James is joined by his 2 boys Colton & Corbin for the traditional Father's Day Episode. Fresh off of a family vacation filled with some rare gaming time, hear all about plays of Puerto Banana, Panda Royale, I'm The Boss, Cozy Stickerville, and a 19 player game of Blood on the Clocktower. Happy Father's Day DoaM! 1:30 New Patron Shivan, DoaMcoN Signups2:49 Get to know the boys16:12 Family Vacation! 17:35 Cozy Stickerville23:45 Escape Room in a Box?29:58 Puerto Banana31:58 Epic Universe - Nintendo World41:28 Tampa w/ DoaMer Brandon42:28 Panda Royale47:56 I'm The Boss 7P51:05 Bohnanza52:36 Incan Gold & Skull King56:13 Blood on the Clocktower 19P1:09:07 What Video Game would you like to see as a Board Game? Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

Derek & Drew headed over to the DFW Airport to enjoy BGG Spring Con 2026! Listen in as we talk Cross Bronx Expressway, 1830, Euro Crisis, and many more! Enjoy the show!0:00 - Opening Discussion3:10 - Day One (Santiago, 1830, Snowp, Puerto Banana)22:00 - Day Two (DNUP, Night Soil, Euro Crisis)41:30 - Day Three (Cross Bronx Expressway, Tricktaker Event, Giants)1:13:20 - Day Four (Baltic Empires, Manila, Late Night Madness)1:35:00 - Day Five (Crits & Tricks, Die Verbotene Stadt)Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

James & Tim link up at Punchboard Paradise Con and talk all about some of their favorite plays of the weekend. The Old Prince, Wiz War, Rocky Ventures, UR 1830, Aquadukt, Liberty or Death, Infamous Traffic and more! Enjoy the show! 2:41 Crokinole, Blood on the Clocktower, and Doppelkopf5:56 The Old Prince 187114:15 Wiz War16:21 Rocky Ventures24:02 Bad Bets27:27 1830 UR30:55 Aquadukt35:59 Kuhhandel Master39:57 Liberty or Death42:42 An Infamous Traffic47:33 Bests & WorstsInformation & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

James is joined by Adam, one of our Hacendado patrons, and co-host of the new Cardboard Carnival podcast. Join us as we discuss Adam's unique experience starting a podcast with his young daughter. We'll also talk recent plays of Rayroads, Fukuzatsu, Panda Royale, and A Place for All My Books. Enjoy the show!:51 Welcome Adam6:03 Rayroads12:59 Panda Royale18:18 Revisit: TI4 Async & Kuhhandel Master22:10 A Place For All My Books27:00 Fukuzatsu aka Taured Poker39:26 The Cardboard Carnival and starting a podcast54:55 Our Punchboard Paradise Con Want to Play ListsCheck out The Cardboard Carnival wherever you get your podcasts! Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

James is joined for the first time by Jon as they talk all about building a game group. Impossible? Or are you just not trying hard enough. Hear their personal experiences and efforts to make a group that sticks. Also recent plays of Mexica, Gods & Mortals, Kuhhandel Master, Das Pferd Von Troja and more! Enjoy the show! :59 Meet Jon4:00 Housekeeping: New Patron Ray, DoaM Madness, DoaMcoN7:33 Gods & Mortals14:55 Kuhhandel Master22:11 Mexica32:41 Peace 190538:00 Twilight Imperium IV Async48:22 Das Pferd Von Troja55:24 Main Topic: Building a Gaming GroupInformation & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

Joe returns from a long hiatus to join James and talk all about gaming with his growing kids. Hear his thoughts on TCGs, Arcs, and a surprising face turn on Knizia? Also recent plays of 1841, Razzia, and Mr Diamond. Enjoy the show! 2:35 Welcome Back Joe14:10 184122:28 TCG Talk: Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana37:17 Razzia42:48 Khan of Khans and other Knizias57:13 Mr Diamond104:48 Arcs1:17:22 Joe is back onlineFollow along with the DoaM Madness Tournament:https://challonge.com/DoaM26Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

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 In8:24 Mahjong & Blood on the Clocktower14:16 Mamma Mia16:08 Ponte del Diavolo20:15 Puerto Banana26:50 Medina33:24 GIPF36:05 Main Topic: Abstract Games51:43 Game Recommendations: Intro Games1:04:33 Lifestyle/Community Games1:15:21 Obscure FavoritesFollow along with the DoaM Madness Tournament:https://challonge.com/DoaM26Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

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=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

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 Chips7:25 Zoo Vadis11:02 Magna Grecia15:00 Carrom21:08 DoaM Madness Tournament PreviewParticipate in DoaM Madness & win a free game:https://challonge.com/DoaM26Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap