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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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#77: Joco, Cocoa, Loco

Sanchez & James are reunited for a "normal" show, talking recent plays of John Company, Bohnanza, Tank Duel, and more. We'll also revisit a past segment - Bad BGG Comments on Good Games. Thanks for listening!

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Choo Choo Crew #25: Top 5 18xx & Cube Rails (2023)

It's a list show! Time to see where the Crew stands as we enter 2023 and our 3rd year with the CCC. We'll count down our Top 5 18xx and Top 5 Cube Rails game, and answer some questions along the way. Thank for listening!

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#76: Root Winter Tournament 2023 with Guerric & Lily

Joe takes the reigns and kicks off 2023 with all Root talk, all the time, welcoming in guests Guerric & Lily. They talk the upcoming 2023 Root Winter Tournament, past tournament statistics, drafting strategy, tournament mindset, Moles, Root's longevity, and more!

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COIN Collectors #14: Vijayanagara

Join the COIN Collectors as we head back in time to 1290 India where we explore the challenges and issues of the struggle between three influential factions. In this episode we are joined by a new guest Xander as we discuss Vijayanagara: The Deccan Empires of Medieval India design by Cory Graham, Matthieu Johnson, Aman Matthews and Saverio Spagnolie.

Vijayanagara is currently on the GMT P500 pre-order system, with a scheduled release of 2023.

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#75: DoaM For the Holidays 2022

It's a very special DoaM Holiday Episode! Join 8 DoaM hosts & guests for songs, games, shenanigans, laughs, tears - it's got it all. Thanks for making 2022 another great year for this community. NSFW warning on this one!

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#74: Joe’s DoaM Roadshow: Pax Unplugged

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, and apparently in an airplane hanger. Sekigahara, Pennsylvania Railroad, Klask, Cat in the Box, and more discussed on the show.

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Choo Choo Crew #24: Holiday Buying Guide

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 also do a live 3P auction of The Old Prince 1871 and talk recent plays.

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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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#73: DoaMies go to BGGCon 2022

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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Choo Choo Crew #23: Online v In person 18xx

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 to learn and transfer to the other? Also a live opening auction of 1850. Thanks for listening!

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Hittin’ Dits #8: 18Philadelphia Convention Talk

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 the 18xx.tools leagues. Enjoy the show!

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#72: Top 20 Episode (2022 Edition)

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 DoaMcoN announcement and surprise treat you won't wanna miss!

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Choo Choo Crew #22: Age of Steam Con 2022

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, and recent plays of West Riding Revisited, Chicago Express, & 18CLE.

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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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#71: The BGG NOT 100

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 point to play. Enjoy the show!

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#70: DoaM High School

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 Battlestar Galactica, Locomotive Werks, and Rapido. Enjoy the show!

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Choo Choo Crew #21: Exploring Maps

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, Locomotive Werks, and a live auction of Chicago Express!

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