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• #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 VI:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

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• #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:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

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• #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' local play experience 1:05:00 Brandon's DoaMcoN Storyteller Experience  1:17:23 Making mistakes as Storyteller 1:24:40 Other scripts & content Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

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• #137: DoaM Top 20 Episode (2025 Edition)

  Another year of Dads on a Map kicks off with our annual Top 20 Episode. James is joined by Derek as they run down their personal current Top 20 as well as the DoaM Community list, with input from over 100 DoaMers. 60 games, 3 list, and a great way to find out what the Dads on a Map community is all about. List show!  DoaMcoN VI is August 19-23, 2026 in Kansas City, MO. For full information and signups, head here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharing http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

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• #136: Live from DoaMcoN V

  We're all home from DoaMcoN V, another successful convention for the Dads on a Map community. Listen in to some live recordings from the event, and James will put a bow on things at the end with his Bottom 3 Plays, Top 3 New To Me Games, and Top 5 Plays of the con. Thanks to everyone who attended and help to continue to make DoaMcoN a rousing success!  6:05 Railheads: Midwest 21:03 Blood on the Clocktower 45:47 I'm The Boss, Dicke Damonen, Prussian Rails 56:28 Late night Shenanigans 65:30 Guessocracy?  74:48 Bottom 3 Plays, Top 3 New to Me, Top 5 Plays  Stay tuned for info on DoaMcoN VI announcements!   http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap

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