About this episode
James and Derek discuss what makes a great convention game and share recent plays of various board games.
James is joined by Derek as they jump head first into Board Game Con season by talking about what makes a great con game for them. What are our priorities and must haves at some of our favorite conventions. Also recent plays of Spectaculum/Gold Country, Bested Another Time, The Old Prince 1871, and Pacts. Enjoy the show! 7:23 Spectaculum/Gold Country/Trackgate 26:47 Bested Another Time 33:10 The Old Prince 1871 39:38 Pacts 44:45 Hitster 52:20 First Orchard 55:45 Derek goes to FlingCon 58:04 What makes a great Con game? Participate in DoaM Madness & win a free game: https://challonge.com/DoaM26 Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: 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
People in this episode
Host: James
Guest: Derek
Topics covered
- Board Game Con
- convention games
- game reviews
Keywords
- Spectaculum
- Gold Country
- Bested Another Time
- The Old Prince 1871
- Pacts
- FlingCon
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Spectaculum, Gold Country, Bested Another Time, The Old Prince 1871, Pacts, Hitster, First Orchard
Books & works: Spectaculum/Gold Country, Bested Another Time, The Old Prince 1871, Pacts, Spectaculum/Gold Country/Trackgate, First Orchard
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