Dads on a Map

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#148: Rise of the Abstracts
Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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 In8:24 Mahjong & Blood on the Clocktower14:16 Mamma Mia16:08 Ponte del Diavolo20:15 Puerto Banana26:50 Medina33:24 GIPF36:05 Main Topic: Abstract Games51:43 Game Recommendations: Intro Games1:04:33 Lifestyle/Community Games1:15:21 Obscure FavoritesFollow along with the DoaM Madness Tournament:https://challonge.com/DoaM26Information & Signups for DoaMcoN VI - August 19-23: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h3wllpU-VjCqA7YcL3JUndSmZY2AqE1U9K1K4sRNuA/edit?usp=sharinghttp://www.dadsonamap.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamapSupport the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap