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#86: BGG Spring Con is in the Air

Sanchez discusses his recent visit to BGG Con Spring with his fellow DoaMers RJ, Drew, and Derek! Forbidden Stars, Reaper, and Time Agent are all on the table so stay awhile and listen...

Enjoy the Show!

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Choo Choo Crew #29: Final Destination Runs

Joe, James, Mike, and Zach talk about the who, what, where ,why and WHEN of one of their favorite mechanisms in 18xx- destination runs. They also cover listener feedback from the past month, recent plays and a live auction and investor draft of 1880!

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COIN Collectors #17: Nevsky (feat Joe & Mike of the Choo Choo Crew)

The COIN Collectors welcome Mike and Joe from the Choo Choo Crew as we discuss the first title of the Levy Campaign Series, Nevsky. Designed by Volko Runke and published by GMT, this title has captured the attention of many members of the Dads on a Map community, and we are happy to make it our topic for this ultimate crossover episode.

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#85: James Visits Punchboard Paradise Con

James discusses his recent visit to Punchboard Paradise Con, and his role as Dusty Old Euro Ambassador, including plays of Santiago, Fresh Fish, and… Earth? And “Forgot About Games.”

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Hittin’ Dits #10: CCC Plans Games They Don’t Like

No, we're not playing them quite yet - but we're planning them. The return of summer means the return of one of our favorite months - the Choo Choo Crew plays games we don't like. Join us as we roundtable discuss to pick our 4 titles to make up our slate this year. And join us all next month as we check them out!

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#84: Blank Space (Why do we buy?)

I've got a blank space...and I want that game. How do you curb the impulse to buy? Or do you just snatch it all up? Also recent plays of boop, Hansa Teutonica, and Big Top. Enjoy the show!

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Choo Choo Crew #28: Grand Funk Railroad

Joe, James, Mike, and Zach take a slight detour from our usual heavy strategy talk to instead strategize just how to get out of a Train Game funk. Tired of playing? Can't table anything? Technology overload? Real life intervening? We've all been there. Also a live auction of The Old Prince 1871 and breakdown (literal breakdown) of the new Wabash Cannonball map leak.

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#83: Welcome to the Jungle - Ark Nova

HOTNESS ALERT! DoaM takes on the #4 game of all time - Ark Nova. Does it hit for these gamers that have all but left behind the mid weight euro? Also recent plays Ready Set Bet, Stellar Horizons, and Trio/Nana.

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COIN Collectors #16: The Shores of Tripoli

Welcome to a special Dads on a Map: COIN Collectors session discussing the 2020 war game “The Shores of Tripoli” by designer Kevin Bertram and published by Fort Circle games. In this episode COIN Collectors Mark and Tom head back to 1801 to explore the creation of the American navy and the conflict with the pirate raiders of Tripoli. We hope you enjoy the show!

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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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#82: No More Madness

Join James & Sanchez as we return from spring break and wrap up the 2023 DoaM Madness tournament - the drama, controversey, and newly crowned champ. We'll also talk recent plays of Stationfall, 535, Bacon, Acquire, and more!

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COIN Collectors #15: Maria

Join the COIN Collectors as they explore one of our favorite historical games: Maria. Maria is a 3 player game, designed by Richard Sivel and published by Histogames in 2009.

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#81: SplotterDay

Splotterday! 5 titles. 13 hours. Hear James & Sanchez run down all of the festivities and talk through each play. Also a quick DoaM Madness tourney check in, and a touch of Disney magic to open to the show.

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Choo Choo Crew #27: 3 is the Magic Number

3P Games! A great player count for train games - and what are the Choo Choo Crew's favorite 18xx and Cube Rails, and why. Also a live reaction to our first look (finally!) at Capstone's long awaited South African Railroads. And a live auction of 1850! And more!

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#80: DoaM Madness 2023 Selection Show

This show is stuffed full! DoaM Madness Bracket rundown! Win a free game! Horseless Carriage Talk! A new hit song from James & RJ at Cert Limit Records! And so much more!

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Hittin’ Dits #9: The Perfect Winsome Gameday

The Jersey Tag Team Train Champs, Mike & Joe, sit down to discuss and plan their upcoming All Winsome Gameday. What are the must plays? Best order of play to onboard new players? How many can they squeeze in their window?

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#79: Do You Know Your Co-Host?

James and Sanchez' relationship is put to the test as Dylan joins the show with a gameshow to see how much they really know about each other's BGG Collection. Can they survive this trial and make it to Valentine's Day? Also recent plays of Spots, Acquire, Marracash, and more!

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Choo Choo Crew #26: 18xx Bootcamp SR1 & OR1

It's back to bootcamp with the Choo Choo Crew. You've made it through the opening auction, and now on to Stock Round 1. What to start, why to start it, what to par at, and so much more. Fall in line!

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#78: Kingmaker

Kingmaking? Dirty word or feature? We'll talk about our thoughts, emotions, and experiences with Kingmaking in gaming. Also the newest DoaM Music single..."Kingmaker". And recent plays of Cosmic Frog, Emerald Flame, & Quo Vadis

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