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TRICKY #16: Interview with Jon Barron of Baron Jon Games

Derek & special guests Jon Barron get together to talk about his work self publishing with Baron Jon Games, his thoughts on designing and publishing, and the new kickstarter launching at the end of October. Also discussions of recent plays from MALTcon and The Yellow House. Enjoy the show!

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TRICKY #15: General Chat…About Arcs

Derek & special guests Brandon and Dylan put on their oven mitts this episode as they try to handle the hotness that is Arcs from Leder Games. We talk card gaming backgrounds, recent plays from DoaMcoN, and do a full deep dive in everything that is Arcs. Enjoy the show!

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TRICKY #14: Tricky Goes To BGG Spring

The Tricky, the Dads on the Map podcast features a conversation about trick-taking games and card gaming experiences at BGGCon Spring. The hosts discuss their gameplay, experiences, and impressions of various games, including Frankzoo and Nicosia's Dice. They also touch on the unique aspects of trick-taking games and the dynamics of gameplay in a convention setting. The conversation covers a variety of trick-taking games, each with its own unique mechanics and gameplay. The hosts discuss the strategies, experiences, and highlights of playing these games, providing insights into the world of trick-taking card games.

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TRICKY #13: A Trick For Two

Derek & special guest RJ are here and ready to get Tricky! We talk recent plays of Makaifuda and City Trixx, and then we run down some of our favorite 2-player only card games. Come listen to what games we recommend for you and that special someone in your life. Enjoy the show!

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TRICKY #12: Back at T3C

Derek & Sanchez spend a whole weekend playing (mostly) card games! We recap the good times had at the Texas Trick Taking Con T3C and discuss some of the preparations and excitement in putting together a small con. Also thoughts on Clackerjack, Man-Eating House, Canyon, and many more. Enjoy the show!

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TRICKY #11: State of the Shelf

James & Derek examine their shelves, talking recent culls, what survived, and what's incoming on their bloated card game shelves. Also recent plays of Tindahan and Sail. Enjoy the show!

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TRICKY #10: Hook Me Up!

Hooks. Gimmicks. That special sauce. Whatever you call it, it's an indelible part of the new card game scene. We'll run through some of the most popular hooks and discuss some notable implementations and games that do it well. Enjoy the show.

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TRICKY #9: My Little Trick Taker

James & Derek sit down and chat about those perfect choices for bringing new players to the table. Whether it's family, non gamers, or trick taker haters, we'll tell you which games we're choosing and why. Also recent plays of Twinkle Starship & Inside Job!

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TRICKY #8: Top 10 Tricktakers/Top 5 Shedders

List show! James welcomes some familiar faces from our Twitch streams in Derek & Scott as they all count down their Top 10 trick takers and Top 5 shedders. What will make the list? Listen and enjoy!

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TRICKY #6: Planning a Mini-Convention

James is welcomed by guest host Derek, who just organized the T3C miniconvention in Texas. We'll talk all about planning a minicon, the benefits, and the pitfalls & learning experiences. Also recent plays of Cosmic Eidex, Mino Dice, Gadget Trick, and Man-Eating House.

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TRICKY #5: New Year, New Games

James welcomes in a fellow trick taking acquisition addict as Derek joins the show, and they run through a 6 pack of new games here in the new year, including Scharfe Schoten, Mamorangers, Bacon, Dois, & More! Enjoy the show!

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TRICKY #4: Drinking the Kool-Aid?

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 full fledged card game addict? Hear about plays of 9 Lives, Le Plateau, TrickTakers, Eye My Favorite Things, and so much more. Enjoy the show!

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TRICKY #3: Interview with Raymond Gallardo (Le Plateau)

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 Frank's Zoo, Loser's Rights, and The Crew. Enjoy the show!

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TRICKY #2: Trick Taking v Shedding/Climbing

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 genres. Also recent plays of Mu, Doppelkopf, Le Plateau, Haggis, and so much more! Thanks for listening!

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TRICKY #1: Interview with Lee Gianou (Bridge City Poker)

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 discussion on all things TTs. We'll also talk recent play experiences in our LOCK, HOT, and NOT segment. Enjoy!

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