Dads on a Map

Join Joe as he visits Pax Unplugged with the DoaM recorder in tow to document the weekend and notable plays live along the way. Hear from Joe on a HOT mic in his car, in a diner, in the gaming hall, …

Join the Choo Choo Crew as we take a rare spin around the retail shopping options for Train Games this holiday season. Or maybe you'd rather give some game accessories or railroad paraphernalia? We a…

Join James and guest co-host Sanchez as we discuss Sanchez' recent trip to BGG Con and the haul of trick takers he got exposed to. Did this previously standoffish trick taker hater get converted to a…

Sanchez goes to BGGCon 2022 in Dallas, TX! Lucky for him two DoaMers are there to help past the time. Out of the 75-plus games we played, which ones did we talk about? Let's find out!

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Joe, James, and Zach are back for Episode 23 and want to talk about playing online v playing on the table: 18xx.games v Tabletop Simulator v In Real Life Plays. What are the pros, cons, and lessons t…

Join the COIN Collectors as continue our head to head 2 player game series. In this episode, we discuss two smaller scenarios from the Empire of the Sun game designed by Mark Herman and published by …

Joe recently attended 18Philadelphia, a small 18xx game convention run in conjunction with a Diplomacy convention. Hear about his adventures, the plays he got in on the table, and a quick check in on…

Our annual Top 20 Episode is here! 3 lists, 60+ games, 1 show. Join us as we count down James, Sanchez, and most importantly the DoaM Community's Top 20 Games right now in 2022. Also a special DoaMco…

James is back from Age of Steam Con 2022 and itching to talk about it! The event, the venue, the maps, and the players. Hear all about it right here. Also a live "opening auction" of Age of Steam, an…

It's TRICKY, Episode 3! James & Thomas welcome our guest Raymond Gallardo, designer of Le Plateau, to talk traditional games, complexity, international flair, and much more. Also recent plays of Fran…

Join James & Sanchez as we count down the BGG Top 100 and discuss the games we HAVEN'T played. Why have we missed them, what do (or don't) we know about them, and which do we most want to make a poin…

Join the COIN Collectors as we kick off our head to head 2 player game series. In this first episode, we discuss Flashpoint South China Sea by Harold Buchanan and from GMT Games.

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We're heading back to school with DoaM! Pick up your course schedule from your advisors James & Sanchez and find out what games will make up the perfect DoaM curriculum. Also recent plays of Battlest…

What makes a good 18xx or Cube Rails map? What doesn't? Listen as the Crew explores the ins and outs of maps - hot spots, conflict, restraint. Also recent plays of 1836 Jr, Southern Pacific, Locomoti…

It's TRICKY, Episode 2! Trick Taking v Shedding/Climbing games? What makes them different? What makes them similar? And what makes them tick? Join us for a breakdown of these two major card game sub …

What happens when 30 DoaMers converge on Dallas, TX for the 2nd ever DoaMcoN gaming convention? Games, friendship, silliness, shenanigans, and so much more. Listen in live as the mic gets passed arou…

A few DoaMers made it out to Gen Con to buy, play, and people watch the weekend festivities in Indianapolis. Listen to special DoaM correspondents Dylan, Phil, and Lindsay talk about their experience…

A Tournament to crown the best all around board gamer? In Las Vegas? Sounds right up our alley. Listen to our thoughts on the upcoming WSBG and tournament play. We'll also talk recent plays of Maskme…

It's TRICKY. Dads on a Map's newest show focuses on trick taking, shedding, and climbing card games. In our debut episode, we're joined by Lee Gianou, designer of Bridge City Poker, for a spirited di…

James, Joe, Zach, and Mike get together and discuss their performance in the recent 1870 & 1830 leagues, and then talk about the Camden & Amboy private in 1830 - win rates, strategies, good company p…