How can you not be romantic about board games? These bonds are unbreakable. And as much as I try to move on to the next rulebook or the next mash up of mechanics, I long for the realness of my beloved favorites. It's All Coming Back to Me Now... youtu.be/mwVMIWglghc

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? dadsonamap.libsyn.com/102-2024-gamin…

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. dadsonamap.libsyn.com/103-pax-renais…

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. dadsonamap.libsyn.com/choo-choo-crew…

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! forms.gle/ZPVG1QvNgrE9jV…

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

I need this in my life!

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! dadsonamap.libsyn.com/122-other-card…

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! open.spotify.com/episode/0IsJts…

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:

If you're free Thursday Night, check out Heavy Cardboard, 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! youtube.com/watch?v=dKeuwm…

Join me & James (of Dads on a Map 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! youtube.com/watch?v=dKeuwm… & Twitch.tv/heavycardboard

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 Punchboard Paradise who won the bracket prediction contest!

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. open.spotify.com/episode/6L50cj…