About this episode
The episode discusses the often ignored genre of abstract games, featuring recommendations and recent plays.
Finally, Abstracts get their day on Dads on a Map! Trenton & Cody join James to talk all about this often ignored genre - what these games bring to the table, what makes them special, and some of their favorite recommendations. Also recent plays of Puerto Banana, Mamma Mia, Medina, & Ponte del Diavolo. Enjoy the show! 1:52 DoaM Madness Check In 8:24 Mahjong & Blood on the Clocktower 14:16 Mamma Mia 16:08 Ponte del Diavolo 20:15 Puerto Banana 26:50 Medina 33:24 GIPF 36:05 Main Topic: Abstract Games 51:43 Game Recommendations: Intro Games 1:04:33 Lifestyle/Community Games 1:15:21 Obscure Favorites Follow along with the DoaM Madness Tournament: 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
Guests: Trenton, Cody
Topics covered
- Abstract Games
- Game Recommendations
- Lifestyle Games
- Community Games
Keywords
- Puerto Banana
- Mamma Mia
- Medina
- Ponte del Diavolo
- DoaM Madness
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Puerto Banana, Mamma Mia, Medina, Ponte del Diavolo, GIPF
Books & works: Dads on a Map, Puerto Banana, Mamma Mia, Medina, Ponte del Diavolo, Mahjong & Blood on the Clocktower
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