Podcasts about 18XX

It's arts & crafts time! Ever wanted to get in to Print & Playing games but didn't know where to start? James brings along DoaM friends and PNP gurus Stephan & Dan to help you out. 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. Enjoy the show!   00:49 Welcome & Housekeeping 4:57 New Patron Anthony & Clef's DoaM Madness Prize Pick 7:35 The Great Zimbabwe 16:22 Streetcar Suburb 26:20 Riichi Mahjong 41:38 PNP Spectacular with prelude by Discord user Thornez PNP topics include Why we do it, How to get started, Materials to use, What kind of games to make, Next level PNPing with die cutters, Redrawing, and our personal recommendation for your must PNP game.  http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Join Chris, Tony, and designer Dominick Duhamel as they talk about the upcoming 18xx title, 1867: Big Wyoming!  

Joe, Zach, and James are back together again after spending a week together in Kansas City at DoaMcoN. Come hear about our favorite train game plays from the con including West Riding Revisisted, Stephenson's Rocket, Wooden Shoes & Iron Monsters, Veld Railroads, South African Railroads, Spectactulum, and more!  0:00 Intro 1:10 News and Feedback 1:45 Age of Rails Ships 12:30 Chicago and Northwestern Scuttlebutt 16:10 Boardtogether 25:50 Recent Plays 30:45 Doamcon Train Recap 1:30:35 Wrap up http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast

Join Chris and Tony as they welcome the designers Kevin Delger and Jacob Schacht to discuss making Railways of the Lost Atlas!

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Cyberpunk Unfolds: Pop-Up Mystery Escape Game and Skull King. Then, we talk about the evolution of our gaming tastes over the years that we've been gaming. Make sure to check out our new merch about the 10x10 challenge on our Teepublic store! 0:00-Intro 0:43-Announcements 2:38-Recent Games - Cyberpunk Unfolds: Pop-Up Mystery Escape Game 6:55-Skull King (play on Sovranti) 11:18-Our Gaming Tastes 27:27-Outro Join our discord Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz Or get some of our merch on TeePublic or shop on our Amazon Storefront This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. Consolidated Links For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/391

The Choo Choo Crew is back together at last, and we're talking all about Rio Grande Games and their rollercoaster experience publishing Winsome train games. We check out their history, their current catalog, our personal must haves, and upcoming announced titles as well. We'll also talk recent plays of The Old Prince 1871, Stellar Ventures, and 1830, and what we're looking forward to playing at DoaMcoN IV.  (9:11) The Old Prince 1871 (13:13) Stellar Ventures (17:39) 1830 (21:04) DoaMcoN Hopes (35:55) Rio Grande Games Train Games http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast

Are you a new listener? This is as good a starting point as any. Jump in with James & Sanchez as we talk through the story of DoaM and the last 5 years of this podcast. The origin story, the twists and turns, and where we are today. Also some quick talk about Heat & some rare Arcs criticisms. Enjoy the show!     (1:50) What is this show?  (11:19) The DoaM Timeline (42:30) Heat (45:10) Arcs (bad things!) http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Join Tony and Chris as they talk all about Ian D. Wilson's new design 18BF. 

James & Sanchez dig into their past and take you on a journey on their own personal Board Game Eras Tour. Also recent plays of Pax Porfiriana, Through the Desert, and Dungeons & Dragons. And a new song - Fresh Fish'N.  1:05 Still DoaMcoN Spots Remaining! 7:37 "Fresh Fish'N"  13:58 Dungeons & Dragons 33:00 Pax Porfiriana 39:03 Through the Desert 44:03 Sanchez' Eras Tour 63:33 James' Eras Tour http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Join Tony and Chris as we discuss this fun, tight game with some interesting play of 30 and 46!

Nope, this is not a joke, it's real! Join Tony and Chris as we discuss what makes 2-players difficult in 18xx games, but also, what makes some work better than others! A fun conversation as we get back in the saddle for an episode!

We start off this episode by answering questions from The Lobby, our chatroom here on Twitch. We talk about merch, 18XX, a game room update, live-streaming games, game artwork, and more. After that, we get into first thoughts on Targi, Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition, the Lower Decks board in Star Trek Super Skill Pinball and Star Wars Unlimited. Then we wrap up with reviews of Mine Your Business and The Night Cage. This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 27/03/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode237 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking in (00:01:36) Ask The Bellhop - Sick Day AMA (00:48:58) A Message from our Sponsor Check out Tír na nÓg coming to retail from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/tir-na-nog Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when buying direct from Grand Gamers Guild. (00:50:44) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:23:20) The Game Room - Mine Your Business Unboxing: https://youtu.be/THCJnDv8mB4 Buy it: https://amzn.to/49j2wZ0 Get the Print and Play: https://www.pnparcade.com/products/mine-your-business Envy Born Games: https://envyborngames.com/ (01:38:16) The Game Room - The Night Cage Unboxing: https://youtu.be/lpbHOeauA1s Buy it: https://amzn.to/4cFogAT Smirk & Dagger: https://www.smirkanddagger.com/ (01:50:15) Closing The Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

Spring is here, and James & Sanchez got a lot of games to the table over the last month worth talking about. Stellar Ventures, Prussian Rails, Bacon, Die Handler, Pax Penning, Ricochet Robots, Ra, Goldbrau. A full load of game talk - enjoy the show! 1:39 New Patron, DoaM Madness, DoaMcoN, Nonsense 13:02 Stellar Ventures  21:35 Prussian Rails 26:30 Bacon 32:59 Ra 37:03 Pax Penning 47:55 Die Handler 59:30 Goldbrau 67:43 Ricochet Robots 76:30 What kind of a host is Sanchez?   http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

It's DoaM Madness season baby! James & Sanchez run down all 128 games competing in the tournament, all 64 first round matchups, and tell you our upset specials, dark horses, and final 4 predictions. Also recent plays of Santiago, Magic Trick, Darkover, and more!  1:05 New Patron & DoaMcoN Filling up! 3:00 Quick Chiefs Super Bowl Thoughts 7:22 Sanchez visits T3C Con 11:09 Darkover 17:31 Magic Trick 24:13 Santiago 26:50 I'm The Boss 32:00 DoaM Madness Preview 1:16:02 Final Four Picks www.challonge.com/DoaM24 - Head here to submit your bracket prediction and stay up to date on the DoaM Madness tournament   http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

The Choo Choo Crew is back and new year means new list show! Find out if our Top 5 18xx have shifted (ha!) and how our Cube Rails picks shake out this time around as well. Also recent plays of Locomotive Werks, 1870, Chicago Express, and some hot news roundup on Dutch Intercity, Texas & Pacific, and Winsome ballot box stuffing. Enjoy!  0:00 Intro 2:18  Feedback and news  12:16 Quad Jumps - Favorite Train Song 28:20 Top 5 18xxs 1:14:00 Top 5 cubes 1:52:30 Outro http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast  

Tony McReeIntro Hopes & Wishes Discord Plug More Prime Minister First 18xx Game Spray Can Insulation Gametoppers LLC Acquire Coffee Rush Sorcerer's Arena Portal Games Warhammer: The Old World Miniature Market […] The post RDTN Episode 312: Warhammer – The Old World, Coffee Rush Sorcerer's Arena, Acquire, 18xx Talk, Prime Minister Again first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

James & Sanchez celebrate the 100th episode of the mainline Dads on a Map show, welcoming in several community members to share some of their memories & thoughts on DoaM. Thanks to everyone who has ever contributed to, talked about, downloaded, listened, posted, or participated in this wonderful community. Enjoy the show!  http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Grab a beer, scotch, or glass of eggnog and join us for the DoaM Holiday Office Party - featuring 8 hosts and friends of the show. We look back at 2023, have a gift exchange, and a gameshow! And tons of music and laughs. Grab the earmuffs for the kiddos! Merry Christmas from Dads on a Map!  (0:00) Song: Christmas in DoaM (2:30) Introductions (5:27) Bonus intro! (7:00) Song: Christmas (Baby Please Join DoaM) (10:30) Lookback 2023: Favorite DoaM Memory & Play of the Year (29:55) Song: I'm Beginning to Look a lot at Kickstarter (33:31) Best new to you game 2023 (52:10) Song: Santa Baby (59:09) Gift Exchange  (1:23:21) Song: Here Comes Xandy Claus (1:26:50) Dylan's Game Show! (2:13:00) Song: Clickin Around on BGA (2:16:04) Mark's Madlib (2:22:24) The Night Before Christmas (2:29:54) Song: Sanchez is Clickin' Around http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Join Joe, Mike, Robin and a bevy of guests and they attend Pax Unplugged. The first half of the episode is a classic Choo Choo Crew plays games they like as Mike and Joe cover 1830, France Rails, GMO and more.  The second half of the episode takes Joe and Robin into the expo hall as they talk about plays of Caesar!, Molly House, Klask and more.  Enjoy the show! 0:00 - Intro 4:11 - Live Choo Choo Crew Reacts 17:30 - Day 2 Recap - Mike and Joe in the Car 34:30 - 18TOP Live Roundtable 38:00 - Day 3 Recap - Robin and Joe in the Car 1:19:00 - Outro http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast

Join Ryan and Patrick in episode 24 of Trick Talkers - a podcast all about trick-takers, climbers, shedders and other card games! In this episode, they talk about.....train games?! That's right cube rails and 18XX games are on the docket. You might need to squint and tilt your head to see it, but trust us there are some comparisons to trick-takers, climbers, shedders! Contact us: Discord - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/DBJzczy5km⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email - tricktalkers@gmail.com Linktree - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tricktalkers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tricktalkers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Games/Topics discussed during the episode: (01:12) - Start Of Cube Rails/18XX Conversation (03:50) - First Comparison (06:05) - Second Comparison (09:23) - Third Comparison (15:42) - Fourth (And Bonus Fifth) Comparison (21:15) - ⁠Innovation⁠ (23:03) - ⁠David & Goliath Yellow Suit⁠ (23:56) - ⁠Stellar Gauge⁠ (⁠Alt Cover Art⁠⁠) (25:35) -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stellar Gauge On ⁠Tabletop Simulator⁠ Or ⁠Screentop⁠ (26:15) - ⁠Ryan's PnP of Stellar Gauge⁠ (27:55) - The "Twists" In Stellar Gauge (37:16) - ⁠Northern Pacific⁠ (40:30) - Dual Gauge, Mini Express, Chicago Express/Wabash Cannonball, Irish Gauge, Iberian Gauge, Ride the Rails, Age of Rail (42:50) - Winsome Choose Some Con (43:00) - All-Aboard Games, Site With All 18XX Games Listed, 1830, 1846, Shikoku 1889, 18Chesapeake

Ben catches up with Ken Kuhn of GMT Games, who talks about his company, what's coming down the pipeline, and of course 18XX (and war games too!).  They also chat about recent plays of Sky Team, Evacuation, 535, Kutná Hora, The Plum Island Horror, Arborea, and 1880.Time codes to come!

The Choo Choo Crew is back in your feed, catching up on some feedback, a whole bunch of train game news, recent plays, and examining the recent DoaM Top 20 and how the train games fared in our rankings. Thanks for listening.  0:00 - Intro 2:20 - Listener Feedback 5:50 - News... We have news! 30:24 - Quad Jumps - What's in my craw!? 36:40 - Recent Plays 52:32 - Main Topic - Top 20 Chat 1:26:00 - Wrap Up http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast

Our annual tradition returns for the 4th time. 3 lists. 60 games. All your favorites, and maybe a few surprises. Join James & Sanchez for one of our favorite episodes as we count down our personal Top 20s and then take a look at the Dads on a Map Community picks. Thanks for listening! http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

James & Sanchez catch up during a busy Fall talking DoaMcoN, college visits, football, broken bones, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce, and even find time for a few board games: Plays of John Company, Magical Athlete, and Origins of World War II.  1:48 New Patrons 3:42 Submit those Top 20s! 5:55 DoaMcoN IV Signups filling fast! 8:00 Sanchez College Dad Chat 24:10 Football, Taylor, and Travis 33:36 John Company 45:00 Fresh Fish  50:26 Magical Athlete Retro Gaming 62:22 Origins of World War II Submit your Top 20 List: https://forms.gle/tAMn8tiaz6R57bqk9 http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they both played recently - Glitch Squad. Then, Ambie goes over her adventures in print and play (PnP) games and answers some of Crystal's questions. Learn some beginner tips on PnP - supplies to use, why to PnP, and some games to start with! 0:00-Intro 0:40-Recent Games - Glitch Squad 12:41-Print and Play 26:52-Outro 28:05-Bloopers PnP Links: Our YouTube videos: Consolidation of my PnP games videos PnP Games playlist My beginner video on how I PnP 5 great PnP games PnP supplies on Amazon (affiliate links) Martin Gonzalvez YouTube Tutorials Martin's Print and Play Hideaway (Facebook Group) Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! Consolidated Links For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/365

James is back from Age of Steam Con 2023 where he had the mobile recorder on hand to catch some impressions, thoughts, post game reviews, and nonsense from this yearly convention in Kansas City. Thanks to Kevin & Chad for another amazing Age of Steam Con this year!   https://www.ageofsteamcon.com/ Submit your Top 20 List: https://forms.gle/tAMn8tiaz6R57bqk9 http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Welcome to Episode 106 of the Devon Dice Podcast! In this exciting installment, the hosts, Joel, Nick, and Sam, have a lot to share with you. First and foremost, they proudly announce the launch of their new website UI at devondice.co.uk, providing an enhanced experience for their listeners. At 05:25 - they dive into the world of board gaming news. Stonemaier Games creates a buzz by revealing their upcoming game, "Apiary," which takes players on a space adventure with bees. The anticipation continues with the announcement of a new Stefan Feld game titled "Civolution." Intriguingly, they also explore an actual strategic version of Clue, aptly named "Deduckto." 14:35 - Crowdfunding The crowdfunding segment, beginning at 14:35, showcases some exciting projects. "Railways of the Lost Atlas" promises an approachable 18XX game that can be played in as little as an hour or up to five, depending on the scenario. "Mycelia" combines tile laying with mushroom growing, offering a unique gameplay experience. "Grim Reaper Preschool" takes a humorous approach, offering a trick-taking game where Grim Reapers learn their trade at preschool. "Cretaceous Rails" invites players to engage in network and amusement park building during the Cretaceous period. Lastly 32:34, the hosts discuss "Worms: The Board Game," a tactical skirmish game featuring the beloved wiggly idiots from the video game series. 39:10 - Played The Played Games segment, starting at 39:10, provides insights into the hosts' recent gaming experiences: Joel echoes: The Dancer Clank: Legacy Humanity (BGA) Nick Knarr (BGA) Forest Shuffle (BGA) Sam Clank!  Rainforest (BGA)  Phantom Ink 58:43 - “The Holt Question” At 58:43, they engage in "The Holt Question" segment, discussing which three games they would change a specific rule for and why. Joel Lords of Waterdeep  Tapestry  Rhino Hero: Super Battle Nick Carcassonne  Catan  King of Tokyo  Sam Jamaica  Bang! The Dice Game  Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs  1:18:12 - Any Other content In the "Any Other Content" section, the hosts share their interests beyond board gaming: Joel talks about "Firewatch" and "Jurassic Park" in 3D/4D." Nick mentions "Communist Monopoly 2!" and " Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 2. Sam reveals how "Starfield" is taking over his life and expresses his excitement for the Rugby World Cup. Tune in to Devon Dice Podcast Episode 106 for a lively discussion on board games, crowdfunding projects, and more! Ways you can engage or contact the show Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z Find us on Twitter @DevonDiceUK, Facebook page, BGG Guild Find us on @DepressedMonk3y @The_BreweryTour @meeplescorner @njshaw2   Our web page www.devondice.co.uk Youtube - DevonDiceUK please like subscribe to our channel https://youtube.com/@DevonDice devondice2015@gmail.com  

1841 has finally arrived on .games, and Joe's here to teach you the basics and give you the tools to get started exploring this Northern Italian box of delights. Also all of our recent plays from DoaMcoN including 1830, 1832, 1870, 18??, TOP VIP, and more!  0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Listener Feedback/News 3:22 - Quad Jumps 8:30 - France Rails 10:49 - Doamcon Summary (18??, 1870, 1832, Locowerks, GMO, 1830:TCG, TOPVIP:1871, 1841, 1830 39:00 - Main Topic - 1841 Play and Strategy Primer 1:29:45 - Outro http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including the My First Adventure series (Journey to Ochre Land, Discovering Atlantis, and Finding the Dragon) and Okanagan: Valley of the Lakes. Then, we talk about games that we love but that we don't hear other people talk about much. Listen to Stolen: Season 2: Surviving St. Michael's Watch my video overview of My First Adventure: Finding the Dragon 0:00-Intro 0:52-Recent Games - My First Adventure: Journey to Ochre Land, Discovering Atlantis, Finding the Dragon 8:02-Okanagan: Valley of the Lakes 15:35-Overlooked Games 31:24-Outro 32:19-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/361

Enjoy this live on site collection of clips from DoaMcoN 2023, held August 9-13 in Kansas City, MO. James & Sanchez will return later in the week to discuss some of their favorite plays, best moments, top surprises, and more. Thanks to everyone who made this the biggest & best DoaMcoN yet.  http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

The Crew digs into their dusty, brown, euro bag from the early 2000s and takes a long look into Leo Colovini's games & how they compare to the train games we play & love. Featuring Bridges of Shangri-la, Cartagena, Clans, Magna Grecia, Masons, Meridian, & Carolus Magnus!  0:00 - Intro 1:21 - Listener Feedback and News 6:58 - Quad Jumps 11:20 - Recent Plays (1880 Strategy Tip!) 21:34 - Main Topic Intro - Leo Colovini Games! 28:23 - The Bridges of Shangri-la 43:35 - Cartagena 50:38 - Clans 1:01:30 - Magna Grecia 1:23:45 - Masons 1:32:05 - Meridian 1:43:25- Carolus Magnus 1:57:00 - Outro http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast

James & Sanchez take a trip to Mount Rushmore, and crown their 4 board game designers most worthy of this accolade. Also recent plays of John Company, Imperial, Trias, Tajuto, and Reef Encounter. And a song - "Negotiate" :39 Sanchez go boom 10:51 James goes to Taylor 14:10 DoaM Music: Negotiate 19:45 Cereal Cornflakes Lore 21:42 John Company 30:11 Imperial 35:33 Trias 42:14 Tajuto 47:28 Reef Encounter 53:05 Main Topic: Board Game Designer Mount Rushmore http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Our Summer tradition is back - playing games we don't like. Find out if we changed our minds or got any clarity on Rising Run Railroads, 18VA, Chicago & Northwestern, and Iberian Gauge. Enjoy the show! 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Listener Feedback 2:20 - Breaking News 10:50 - Quad Jumps - Worst Company Logo 15:42 - 18Va Live Auction 26:25 - Recent Plays 38:14 - Main Topic - CCC Plays Games They Don't Like 47:45 - Rising Sun Railroads 1:03:35 - 18VA 1:18:34 - Chicago & Northwestern 1:30:55 - Iberian Gauge 1:48:15 - Wrap Up http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast

Ben Mandelker from the Game Brain podcast joins Candice to geek out about the 18xx genre of railroad-themed stock market and tile-laying board games, in addition to sharing their initial impressions of 1880: China (2022 Lookout Games edition). 00:00:00 Introduction00:06:12 Fresh Plays00:06:26 ZhanGuo00:11:15 Imperial Struggle00:27:30 Skymines00:27:59 Gold West00:37:03 Undaunted: Stalingrad 00:44:32 Mind MGMT00:48:55 Twilight Imperium (Fourth Edition)01:06:44 Why 18xx Might Be Your Next Obsession 01:07:02 What 18xx games are all about01:19:48 What we love about 18xx games01:25:34 The challenges/barriers of getting into 18xx01:32:55 New ways to think about 18xx to demystify it and embrace it01:39:44 Dipping your toes in 18xx:01:40:07 Dual Gauge01:40:35 18Chesapeake01:41:07 18xx.games01:42:49 City of the Big Shoulders01:43:25 Shikoku 188901:43:30 Diving a little deeper:01:43:37 1846: The Race for the Midwest01:44:17 18 Los Angeles01:44:24 18MEX01:44:37 1882: Assiniboia 01:45:12 1848: Australia 01:45:33 1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways01:46:01 18Ireland01:46:40 181701:47:08 1822: The Railways of Great Britain01:47:21 If trains aren't your thing:01:47:37 City of the Big Shoulders01:47:45 21Moon01:48:14 Rolling Stock Stars01:48:35 Poseidon01:49:20 18Mag: Hungarian Railway History01:51:30 Our initial impressions of 1880: China02:12:17 Sign-offThank you to our sponsor, Bezzerwizzer Studio! Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including In the Shikoku 1889 and First Ascent. Then, we talk about times when we really don't feel like getting together to play board games (but then we usually still do). 0:00-Intro 0:43-Announcements 1:38-Recent Games - Shikoku 1889 6:24-First Ascent 12:10-Dreading Gaming 25:45-Outro Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/354

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!  0:00 Open 9:45 Intro and rundown of CCC Plays games they don't like 11:40 18xx game nominations/18VA 20:12 Rising Sun Railroads 28:24 Iberian Gauge 37:30 Chicago & Northwestern 42:30 Possible 5th Game 50:20 Outro http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com

A look at... 1862, a solo-capable 18xx game 1837, a multiplayer-only 18xx game me, on trains in London My Patrons keep the show going. Thanks to them, and thanks to you for considering any support that might work for you.

I've got a blank space...and I want that game. Why do we buy? 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! 5:17 Ark Nova Callback 9:14 Big Top 15:30 boop 22:50 Hansa Teutonica 27:25 Mino Dice 33:24 DoaM Music: Blank Space 39:15 Main Topic: Why Do We Buy?   http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

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.  0:00 - Intro 3:15 Wabash Cannonball Map Feedback 11:45 Quad Jumps 21:20 Recent Plays 35:00 TOP 1871 Live Auction with new Values 54:45 Main Topic 1:38:45 Closing Thoughts and Outtro Follow along with our The Old Prince game: https://18xx.games/game/120800 http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Kites, Agent Decker, and Descent,. Then, we talk about what factors go into making your own perfect board game collection. Please nominate us for a Board Game Geek Golden Geek Award! Intro: 0:00 Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 1:50 Perfect Collection: 15:31 Outro: 33:23 Join our discord Kites: 1:59 Agent Decker: 5:05 Descent: Legends of the Dark: 8:00 Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/348

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 of Ready Set Bet, Stellar Horizons, and Trio/Nana.  2:00 DoaM 4 Dylan 15:28 New Patrons! 17:22 Stellar Horizons 21:45 Ready Set Bet 32:33 Trio/Nana 41:05 Main Topic: Ark Nova 110:50 Final Thoughts Donate to Dylan: http://www.dadsonamap.com/Dylan http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

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!  0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Musical Interlude 1 5:59 - Iron Rails 4 Map Reactions 14:18 - Quad Jumps 18:05 - Recent Plays 34:00 - 3p 1850 Live Auction 46:00 - Main Topic - 3 Player 18xx 1:27:00 - Cube Rails 2:04:00 - Wrap Up 2:05:40 - Nuthin' but a Train Thing Follow along with our 1850 game: https://18xx.games/game/115574 http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com

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! (2:00) Fill out your DoaM Madness Bracket by March 1! (3:00) WinsomeChoosesome Convention Upcoming (5:49) "Nuthin' but a Train Thang" (11:17) Callbacks to Acquire, Spots, Bohnanza (18:21) Horseless Carriage (31:40) DoaM Madness Trailer (34:03) DoaM Madness Rundown DoaM Madness Bracket Contest: https://www.challonge.com/DoaM23 Winsome Choosesome Convention:  http://www.winsomechoosesome.com Play Horseless Carriage online:  http://www.onlineboardgamers.com Play Acquire online: http://www.gamesbyemail.com/Games/Mergers http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Tiny Turbo Cars and The Great Split. Then, we talk about house rules and when might be a good time to implement them. Announcements: 0:40 Recent Games: 2:24 House Rules: 14:28 Outro: 31:24 Bloopers: 32:27 Join our discord Tiny Turbo Cars: 2:24 The Great Split: 7:34 Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/344

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? http://www.dadsonamap.com https://www.youtube.com/@thechoochoocrew7615 Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter - @dadsonamap Instagram - @choo_choo_crew_podcast BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Merch Store - https://teespring.com/stores/dads-on-a-map Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Village Green and Living Forest. We then take a break from a specific topic of the week and just chat with each other about Crystal's new gaming table, Ambie's Kickstarter, the board game community, and Ambie's kids. Recent Games: 0:35 Chit Chat: 11:10 Outro: 28:36 Check out our merch (including Hexy): https://www.redbubble.com/people/boardgameblitz/shop?asc=u Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Village Green: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/300583/village-green Living Forest: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328479/living-forest Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/330

Ben, Candice, and Paul review "1848: Australia" and then discuss how to demystify the 18xx genre.0:00;00 - Introduction: Welcome Ben, Omnigamer Candice and Gamebreaker Paul: Railways of Australia, 1848, 18xx, Avalon, Tank Duel, TI4, Die Macher, Tribune0:09:07 - This Week's Game Night: Eclipse; Eclipse: Second Dawn; (TI) Tzolk'in (Tribes expansion) Pax Pamir 2nd ed, The Climbers, (Santiago) Railways of the World Async on BGA (Eastern America Map) Pictomania, 2nd ed, (Through the Ages, Pictionary) Telestrations after Dark, Top Ten, Destinies, (Sagrada, Clank, Clank: Legacy) 18 Ireland, 1817,0:41:41 - Game News: Village Big Box, Stonewall Uprising,(Twilight Struggle)0:46:37 - Games on the Brain: Hegemony, Stonewall Uprising, 1979: The Iranian Revolution, Free at Last, 1941: The Race to Moscow,  Black Orchestra, Labyrinth: The War on Terror, Wings for the Baron, Wonderland Tour (Quacks of Quedlinburg Heaven and Ale) 1;07:42 - Review of 1848 Australia:  1822 PNW, 1846, 1830, 1889, 1817, 18 Chesapeake2:02:22 - Falling in love with 18xx: Agricola, Ticket to Ride, 18 Ireland, 18 Chesapeake,18 Los Angeles, 1822, Railways of the World, Brass, 1846, 1817, Age of Steam, 1882, 1840, Vienna, 1829, 1889, 1849, 1862, 1872, 18xx.games2;48:22 - Sign Off: Taking a Break