Dads on a Map

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

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James & handful of DoaM friends gathered in the midwest for a small "Cabin Con" - listen in as attendees talk some of their favorite plays and experiences. You'll hear from a host of people about Medina, Blood on the Clocktower, Dune: The Dice Game, Twilight Imperium, 18xx, Indonesia, Puerto Banana, and so much more! Want to join the next get together? Sign up for DoaMcoN VI below!

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James & Derek bring you all 64 first round matchups from the upcoming DoaM Madness Tournament. See how DoaM's Top 128 games, chosen by the fans, fare against each other in a single elimination tournament with bragging rights and their place in history on the line. Also recent plays of Magna Grecia, Carrom, and Zoo Vadis. Enjoy the show!

2:15 Ruben's Mini Chips
7:25 Zoo Vadis
11:02 Magna Grecia
15:00 Carrom
21:08 DoaM Madness Tournament Preview

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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?

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James is joined by Justin & Nahv of Tabletapas Games as they prepare for their Kickstarter launch of the new thematic economic game Stellar Ventures. We'll chat about the origin of their company, their experience in game development, and tie it all together with a discussion about satisfying game arcs. We'll also talk recent plays of Wiz War, Sol: Last Days of a Star, and For All Mankind. Enjoy the show!

00:47 Welcome Justin & Nahv
3:33 Stellar Ventures on Kickstarter now
7:52 Cube Rails meets 18xx?
16:35 Strong Cube Rails DNA
26:26 Components & Location challenges
36:36 Recent plays: Pax Ren Tournament
41:49 For All Mankind
48:25 Wiz War
51:59 Sol on boardtogether.games
56:01 The Gang
1:03:30 Kilauea
1:12:10 Game Arcs: Act 1, Act 2, Act 3
1:29:35 Developing the arc of Stellar Ventures
1:38:23 Collaborating with designer Pontus Nillson
1:40:05 Future Tabletapas Teasers?

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