The Daughter and Dad Discuss... Podcast

They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. On this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, a daughter and her Dad dive into Avalon Hill's 1981 Civilization and its 1991 Advanced Civilization expansion, sharing why this classic strategy game remains a family favorite.
They explain core mechanics—trading, city sites, counters, calamities, and the archaeological succession table—recount long epic plays and Gen Con sessions, and reflect on how negotiation, strategy, and nostalgia make the game a cherished tradition.
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Dad and daughter review The Witches, a 2013 Martin Wallace game set in Terry Pratchett's Discworld. Players take on trainee witches traveling the map of Lanker to solve easy and hard problems using dice, cards, and thematic actions.
Dad starting reading Discworld books during breaks in rehearsals of an opera he was in in 2003 He's read all of them and virtually all of Terry Pratchett's other work.  Like Brother Oats with Om, he is a gentle but persistent proselytizer for Pratchett's work. In desperation Daughter and other members of the family have read them to make him happy. 
DAD NOTE: Don't let them kid you. They love Discworld, too. As far as the Opera goes, I was just in the Chorus. But it helps explain why Maskerade is my favorite Discworld book.
The game balances charming lore—Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and the power of three—with mechanical risks: cackle tokens, Black Alice penalties, crisis tokens, and a dice-heavy resolution system. It’s thematic, family-friendly, and leans toward luck-driven gameplay.
Highlights include a gorgeous map, teamwork via tea actions to discard cackles, and the advice to build cards and seek the power of three before tackling hard problems.
There are hard problems and easy problems. Check the Easter Egg for the Hard Problem Daughter is trying to solve.
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Dad and daughter recap a packed Gen Con weekend: learn-to-play struggles with Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict, sketching a fantasy map, trying Pin Dragon and Rivers of London RPGs, a triumphant Kingmaker session, quirky Axis & Allies under the sea, and an unexpected tornado warning that turned a panel into shelter company.
Highlights include unique game mechanics, one-shot challenges, strong community spirit, and recommendations to find and support local game scenes.
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Dad and daughter unpack their Gen Con weekend: correcting a Conan mix-up, debating the John Carter movie, and sharing highlights from panels and games.
They cover the Gen Con ticketing system (electronic vs. paper), a thrilling Star Wars RPG one-shot, the narrative-focused Discworld RPG best suited for campaigns, a writer’s symposium on the story midpoint, and Mom’s con experiences — ending with plans for a future how-to Gen Con episode.
Check out the Easter Egg. I you think the other ones weren't funny, this is is definitely not funny.
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In this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, the hosts play and unpack Catan: Starfarers — covering the intricate setup, mothership customization (aka the “Mr. Potato Ship”), resource production, encounters with aliens and pirates, and the trade-focused strategies that shape the game.
They discuss how luck and chance (dice rolls and the mothership draw) interact with strategic choices, the social fun of trading, game length, and who will enjoy this accessible but occasionally luck-driven sci-fi twist on classic Catan mechanics.
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On this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, a multi-generational family returns from their annual beach vacation and talks about how they fit games into big-group downtime. They share stories from rainy-day marathons and sun-drained evenings, and why games are a favorite way to connect.
They cover the games they played on this trip—Ticket to Ride: First Journey for younger kids, Trekking the National Parks for a mid-weight family favorite, and a partially-played D&D one-shot—and explain what worked and what didn’t.
Practical tips include teaming up across ages, choosing junior or mid-weight versions, scheduling games for afternoons or evenings, keeping expectations flexible, and finding a second table to leave games set up. The episode emphasizes patience, fun, and the value of shared time at the table.
It’s a celebration of family traditions, gaming together, and passing on a love of games to the next generation.
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In this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, we dive into Martin Wallace’s 2011 board game Ankh-Morpork and how it captures Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. We talk characters, guilds, and how the action cards reflect the books — from Death and the Librarian to Cut-Me-Own-Throat Dibbler and the Watch.
Highlights include a quick overview of gameplay (minions, buildings, interrupt cards, green vs. brown decks, and random events like the dragon), commentary on Pratchett’s journalistic voice versus Tolkien, the art by Paul Kidby, and practical notes — it plays 2–4 players in about an hour and is out of print but beloved by fans.
Dad started reading Discworld books during breaks in rehearsals of an opera he was in in 2003. He's read all of them and virtually all of Terry Pratchett's other work.  Like Brother Oats revealing the truth of Om, he is a gentle but persistent proselytizer for Pratchett's work. In desperation Daughter and other members of the family have read them to make him happy. 
DAD NOTE: Don't let them kid you. They love Discworld, too. As far as the Opera goes, I was just in the Chorus. But it helps explain why Maskerade is my favorite Discworld book.
Don't miss the Easter Egg with a special appearance of Discworld's readers' (but not characters') favorite anthropomorphic personification - Death!
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First Ankh-Morpork episode:
https://daughteranddaddiscuss.podbean.com/e/rolling-into-discworld-ankh-morpork-minions-mayhem/?token=4143f72f0e3225611d010630e4da9a4e
 
 

In this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, a father-daughter duo dive into their first playthrough of the War of the Ring board game—setting up the sprawling map, sorting detailed miniatures, and learning the rules through a few turns.
They share first impressions: a beautiful but time-consuming setup, dice-driven action mechanics that introduce strategic uncertainty, a balance between combat and narrative choices, and how the game captures Tolkien’s story. Plus a chat about Lord of the Rings film adaptations and where this version fits in the family’s long love of the legendarium.
The Ares Games website for War of the Ring is 
https://www.aresgames.eu/games/war-of-the-ring-line
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In this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, the hosts unpack War of the Ring — a strategic Lord of the Rings board game (originally created by Ares Games and distributed in the U.S. by Fantasy Flight). They talk components and artwork by John Howe, 2–4 player setups, ring-based and military victory conditions, and Dad's Gen Con play impressions.
They compare the game to the cooperative game Journeys in Middle-earth, reflect on Tolkien lore, share a play anecdote (a corrupted Frodo), and promise a future follow-up after more family playtests.
The Ares Games website for War of the Ring is 
https://www.aresgames.eu/games/war-of-the-ring-line
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Daughter and Dad Discuss explores Gen Con — the world’s largest tabletop gaming convention. daughter interviews dad about what Gen Con is, the massive scale and venues, the wide range of events (board games, RPGs, LARPs, miniatures, writers’ sessions, and more), and why it’s such a unique gathering for gamers.
Dad shares practical tips for preparing and planning: registering for badges, booking hotels early, using the website and app, building and submitting a wish list, handling sold-out sessions, and strategies to snag last-minute spots. Plus highlights like the writer’s symposium, costuming, and memorable sessions to try. Like Dancing at the Green Dragon.
The episode mixes planning advice with personal highlights and must-see sessions for newcomers and veterans alike.
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