DAO RESEARCH BOARD GAME
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Executive Summary
Understanding DAO governance requires more than theory — it demands interactive, experiential learning. Board games can serve as sandbox environments where players take on DAO roles, propose votes, manage shared resources, and experience the consequences of decentralized decisions in real-time.
This paper explores how DAO mechanics can be embedded into educational board games, and how these games can be used for onboarding, simulation, and even testing real DAO proposals.
Governance Concepts Simulated via Board Games
Token Voting
Players use earned points to influence decisions
Delegated Voting
Role-based voting tokens (e.g., "Treasury Lead")
Proposal Lifecycle
Card system for submitting, debating, and executing rules
Treasury Management
Shared pool used by player consensus
Reputation
Long-term traits tied to how a player governed
Board Game = Safe Space for DAO Learning
No real financial loss → but real governance logic
Role-play diversity → see DAO from multiple perspectives
Safe experimentation → test mechanics before going on-chain
Example: iBLOOMING DAO Game
Imagine a game where players:
Build an education system using community funds
Vote on which mentor to fund
React to crisis scenarios (e.g., bad actor, low participation)
Mint NFTs to represent policies, roles, or outcomes
This simulates DAO challenges while reinforcing educational concepts.
Hybrid System: From Tabletop to DAO
Board Game (Offline/Hybrid)
Players roleplay governance → learn dynamics
On-Chain Shadow Version
Game outcomes optionally minted as NFTs
Real DAO Transition
Players join or vote in real proposals informed by the game
Benefits for DAO Ecosystems
Frictionless onboarding for youth, educators, and skeptics
DAO literacy training before wallet interaction
Community bonding through play
Challenges & Mitigations
Oversimplification of governance logic
Progressive modules / expansion packs
Real-to-game logic translation
Use board game outcomes as soft signals, not binding votes
Onboarding non-crypto players
Print-based or app-supported interface with auto-wallets
Conclusion
Board games are more than entertainment — they can be training grounds for governance. When embedded with DAO logic, they become tools of coordination, empathy, and understanding — preparing communities to govern wisely before stepping into real decentralized systems.
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