Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

Break out the Games

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0000

We share all the great new to us games we’ve played since getting back from GAMA Expo including some awesome experiences at Breakout Con in Toronto.

We finish off with two reviews, one older game and one brand new one that just hit shelves. The new game is Goats & Goblins from B.A. Games, and the older one is The Bears and The Bees from Grandpa Beck’s Games

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 297 was recorded on April 15th, 2026. Episodes are recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/297

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:46) Announcements
https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/
(00:04:25) Ask the Bellhop

(01:02:15) The Bellhop's Tabletop

(01:33:58) The Game Room - Goats & Goblins
Pick Up Goats & Goblins direct from B.A. Games, https://bagamesco.com/goats-and-goblins/
Check out what else B.A. Games has to offer: https://bagamesco.com/
Other push your luck game content we’ve published: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=push%20your%20luck

(01:48:26) The Game Room - The Bears and the Bees
Pick up The Bears & The Bees direct from Grandpa Beck’s Games and use BELLHOP to save 15% https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/products/the-bears-and-the-bees?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX

Check out the Beck family's other games: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBXC

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

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GAMArama

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0000

A special all GAMA Expo episode where we talk about our experiences in the Tabletop Industries biggest trade show.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 296 was recorded on March 11th, 2026. Episodes are recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep296/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:46) Learning at GAMA Expo
(00:18:05) Media First Look
(00:41:30) Horizons Fellowship
(00:54:56) The Exhibit Hall
(01:34:39) Game Nights
(02:09:54) Other Highlights
(02:25:57) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

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Caught Red Handed

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0000

This episode we have a discussion about cheating at the game table and what you can do if you think someone is cheating. We also share first thoughts on Robotech Reconstruction from Strange Machine Games and Cats Knocking Things off Ledges from The Op, and wrap up with two featured reviews: Castle Raisers from Wonderful World Board Games, and Tesseract from Smirk and Dagger Games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 295 was recorded on February 11th, 2026. Episodes are usually recorded Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep295/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In

(00:02:17) Announcements
GAMA Expo https://www.gama.org/page/gama-expo
BreakoutCon https://breakoutcon.com/
Upcoming Windsor Events https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/

(00:03:26) Ask The Bellhop - Cheaters at the Table

(00:33:06) The Bellhop's Tabletop

(00:47:11) The Game Room - Castle Raisers
Pick up the WWBG version of Castle Raisers on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rPzZ6X
Grab the Revised Castle Raisers Rulebook on BGG https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/307619/castle-raisers-revised-rulebook
Check out our Lone Wolves review on Tabletop For Two, Tabletop Bellhop Ep 276 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep276/

(01:10:11) The Game Room - Tesseract
Pick up Tesseract on Amazon: https://amzn.to/46O11TU
Visit the Smirk & Dagger Amazon store: https://amzn.to/4rOPY5a
Check out our other Smirk & Dagger content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=smirk

(01:27:26) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Snowed In

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0000

This episode we share our favourite long and really long board games. We also talk about what we’ve been playing including first thoughts on Scurry Up from Up Games, and wrap up with two featured reviews, How to Save A World from Burnt Island Games and Metro Runner from Thunderworks Games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 294 was recorded on February 4th, 2026. These episodes are recorded Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/294

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:36) Ask the Bellhop - Great longer board games
(00:41:51) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:14:44) The Game Room - How To Save A World
Pre-order How to Save A World direct from Burnt Island: https://www.burntislandgames.com/how-to-save-a-world?ref=tabletopbellhop
Check out our review of Endeavor on A Grand Time, Episode 258: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep258/
Learn about other great games published in Canada on Elbows Up! Episode 282: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep282/

(01:43:47) The Game Room - Metrorunner
Pick up Metrorunner on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZWJTHK
Show for other games from Thunderworks: https://amzn.to/4akBvHb
Our other Thunderworks Games content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=thunderworks

(02:02:09) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Go Big or Go Home

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0000

This episode we share a rather large list of games we think are great for large groups, groups of seven or more players, and that’s not just a bunch of party games.

We also share what we’ve been playing and wrap up with three featured reviews: 3-2-1 Countdown from Grandpa Beck’s Games, Brick Like This! from Asmodee, and Hand Games 21 a book by Don Eskridge.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 293 was recorded on January 21st, 2026. We usually record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep293/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) CHECK-IN

(00:01:59) Announcements
February 2026 Events: Feb 8th - Board Game Bazaar Feb 22nd - Pop Up Board Game Cafe Feb 26th - Brews & Board Games Our event calendar: https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/

(00:02:56) Ask the Bellhop - Great games for seven or more players

(00:37:31) The Bellhop’s Tabletop

(00:51:15) The Game Room - 3-2-1 Countdown
Pick up 3-2-1 Countdown on Amazon, https://amzn.to/4k4hB7O
Or better yet order it direct from Grandpa Beck’s where you can use BELLHOP to save 15%, https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/products/3-2-1-countdown?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX
Check out our Skull King review on Ep 263 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep263/
And our Reign of Dragoness review on Ep 283 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep283/

(00:58:20) The Game Room - Brick Like This
Pick up Brick Like This! on Amazon, https://amzn.to/4rbxwDm
You may also dig Monkey Palace another newer LEGO Game, https://amzn.to/3NMVjep
Learn about more of our favourite party games on ep 166 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep166/

(01:11:57) The Game Room - 21 Hand Games
Pick up Hand Games 21 on Amazon, https://amzn.to/4sXsuMB Check out Don’s hit social deduction games The Resistance https://amzn.to/4pYNfoi and/or Avalon https://amzn.to/3O3pgHd
An apology: During the review of Hand Games 21 we say Dan Eskridge instead of Don, sorry about that Don.

(01:37:27) Closing the Doors

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The Unofficial Bellhop Awards

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0000

We share the best new to us games that we played in 2025, five from each of us, for fifteen total. We also talk about all of the games we played over the holidays (which was a lot!). Then we wrap up with a review of SETI from CGE.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 292 was recorded on January 14th, 2026. We usually record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep292/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) CHECK-IN

(00:02:01) Announcements
We renewed our GAMA membership https://www.gama.org/
We will be at GAMA Expo https://www.gama.org/page/gama-expo
Learn more about GAMA and the Expo: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep236/

Upcoming Events: Jan 22nd - Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery
Jan 25th - Board Game Mixer at Hidden Trail

Our event calendar: https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/

(00:03:41) Ask the Bellhop

(00:32:36) The Bellhop’s Tabletop

(01:37:51) The Game Room - SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Pick up SETI at B&N, https://barnesandnoble.sjv.io/jex6DM
Check out our other CGE content, https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=CGE
Visit https://www.czechgames.com

(02:08:42) Closing the Doors

Great Expectations

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0000

We answer a question from one of our awesome Patreon patrons who asked what we think publishers can do to better set expectations for their board games. We also share the games we’ve been playing lately, including Grandpa Beck’s latest game, Whoa There Cowboy! Plus we dive into detailed reviews of two games where we got exactly what we expected, Alhambra Family & Friends Edition from Queen Games, and Beer & Bread from Capstone Games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 291 was recorded on December 17th, 2025. We usually record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep291/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) CHECK-IN

(00:02:23) Announcements
Upcoming Events:

Dec 28th - Pop up Board Game Cafe at Hidden Trail
https://tabletopbellhop.com/hidden

Jan 6th - ProtoWIN Game Designer Night at Hidden Trail
https://tabletopbellhop.com/protowin/

Jan 22nd - Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery
https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/

(00:03:39) Ask the Bellhop

(00:59:01) The Bellhop’s Tabletop

(01:11:08) The Game Room - Beer & Bread
Beer & Bread: https://amzn.to/4qfdsQ2
Check out the Capstone Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4qlf7n5
27 Quick & Fun Easy to Learn Two Player Board Games https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/quick-and-easy-two-player-board-games/
24 More of the Best Two Player Board Games for Date Night https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/date-night-board-games/

(01:28:34) The Game Room - Alhambra Family & Friends Edition
Pick up Alhambra Compact Edition: https://amzn.to/4sg7j8f
Check out the Queen Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4pcGE9v
Our other Queen Games coverage: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tag/queen-games/

(01:45:26) Closing the Doors

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Tricks and Trumps

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0000

This episode we share our favourite modern trick taking games, specifically games we discovered in the last few years. In addition we’ll talk about the games we’ve played since we last recorded, including some detailed first thoughts on SETI from CGE. We wrap up with two trick-taking game reviews: Lunar Skyline from Dead Alive Games and Origin Story from Stonemaier Games

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 290, was recorded on December 10th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep290/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) CHECK-IN

(00:02:19) Announcements
Upcoming Events:
Dec 18th - Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery
https://www.walkervillebrewery.com/events/bandbg-dec18
Dec 28th - Pop up Board Game Cafe at Hidden Trail
https://tabletopbellhop.com/hidden
Jan 6th - ProtoWIN Game Designer Night at Hidden Trail
https://tabletopbellhop.com/protowin/

(00:03:28) Ask the Bellhop

(00:21:08) The Bellhop’s Tabletop

(00:42:04) The Game Room - Review of Lunar Skyline

Pick up Lunar Skyline, https://amzn.to/3KL4uLp
Check out the Dead Alive Games Amazon Storefront, https://amzn.to/4rSWAAm
Learn more about Lunar Rush, https://www.deadalivegames.com/lunarrush

(00:59:56) The Game Room - Origin Story

Pick up Origin Story, https://amzn.to/4iUQdbC
Check out the Stonemaier Amazon Storefront, https://amzn.to/4pIZXIo
Check out our other Stonemaier Game content, https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=stonemaier%20games

(01:20:50) Closing the Doors

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Ask us Anything Board Game AMA

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0000

This episode we answer questions from our chatroom live, including talk about obscure games, if we’ve ever intentionally destroyed a game, how long we’ve been hosting local events, joining another channel, games we lose often, and more.

We also share what we’ve been playing and do full reviews of Codenames Duet Second Edition from CGE and Please Don’t Burn My Village from Fireside Games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 289, was recorded on November 12th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep289/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) CHECK-IN

(00:02:30) Announcements
Upcoming Events:
Nov 27 - Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery
Dec 7th - Board Game Bazaar at Hidden Trail
Dec 18th - Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery

Taking some time off, we probably won’t be back until December 10th at the earliest.
Find holiday deals on tabletop games here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-deals/

(00:04:09) Ask the Bellhop

(01:00:22) The Bellhop’s Tabletop

(01:15:40) The Game Room - Review of Codenames Duet Second Edition
Pick up the new edition: https://amzn.to/4o35b09
Check out the CGE Amazon store: https://amzn.to/4ikQrIZ
Check out our original Codenames Duet Review On the blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/codenames-duet/
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/qMqoTztp61M?si=ZzX6Y46o0FURf4vC

(01:27:28) The Game Room - Review of Please Don’t Burn My Village!

Pick up Please Don’t Burn My Village! https://amzn.to/4oGiQv8
Visit the Fireside Games Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XwTl3q
Check out our other Fireside Games content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=fireside

(01:37:27) Closing the Doors

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Hat Trick

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0000

This week, we reduce our question pile by answering three of your questions that aren’t quite involved enough to warrant a full podcast episode; one on favourite games and game styles, one on cons, and one on the state of the industry.

We also share thoughts on How to Save a World from Burnt Island Games and do full reviews of both Slanguage from Foxmind and The Lord of the Rings the Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game from Office Dog.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 288, was recorded on November 5th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep288/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) CHECK-IN

(00:02:04) Announcements

(00:04:02) Ask the Bellhop - We Answer Three Questions

The Bellhop’s Tabletop - What we’ve been playing

(00:40:17) The Game Room - Slanguage
Buy Slanguage https://amzn.to/4p4kYNj
Visit the FoxMind Amazon Storefront https://amzn.to/43kRuSO
Our other party game reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=party%20game

(00:51:40) The Game Room - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game
Pick up The Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game https://amzn.to/4hS7Bxc
Check out the Asmodee Amazon Storefront https://amzn.to/47unAxR
Other Lord of the Rings games we’ve covered: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=lord%20of%20the%20rings

(01:08:32) Closing the Doors

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Level Up

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0000

This episode we share our favourite games where you level up or power up during the game, but that aren’t campaign games. To go with that we’ve got a spoiler free review of Vantage from Stonemaier Games.

We also review Tea Witches from The Op, share first thoughts on How to Save A World, talk about our first ever Pop Up Board Game Cafe, and more.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 287, was recorded on October 29th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep287/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:01:53) Ask the Bellhop
(00:35:12) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:53:02) The Game Room - Review of Vantage
Pick up a copy, https://amzn.to/3JFdml7
Pick up the Vantage Playmats, https://amzn.to/4oMTxax
Or the upgraded Skill Tokens, https://amzn.to/4oQ5EDU
Visit Stonemaier Games on Amazon, https://amzn.to/3LlriBc
Our other Stonemaier content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=stonemaier
(01:29:24) The Game Room - Review of Tea Witches
Pick up Tea Witches, https://miniature-market.sjv.io/4G4E6M
Pick up the Deluxe Upgrade Kit, https://miniature-market.sjv.io/qzPyrj
Check out our GAMA Expo 2025 Coverage: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep267/
We’ve covered a lot of games from The Op: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=The%20Op

(01:54:08) Closing the Doors

They Grow On You

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0000

We share our favourite nature themed board games, and deep dive two of them with detailed reviews of Hutan: Life in the rainforest and Gnome Hollow.

We also talk about the recent public play game night we hosted where we were joined by a rep from Outset Media, and, of course, talk about the games we’ve been playing lately.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 286, was recorded on October 22nd, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep286/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:02) Ask the Bellhop
(00:29:47) The Bellhop's Tabletop
Send your questions to: Questions@tabletopbellhop.com
(00:45:16) The Game Room - Hutan Life in the Rainforest Pick up a copy, https://amzn.to/47nBjVU
Visit The Op store on Amazon, https://amzn.to/48PbLUd
We’ve covered a lot of games from The Op, check it out: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=The%20Op

(01:08:33) The Game Room - Gnome Hollow
Our Gnome Hollow Unboxing, https://youtu.be/BqJBEfOyWPo?si=Vdhcr5l-afbdMsYn
Gnome Hollow Upgrade Kit Unboxing, https://youtu.be/UhbN5Cjgn6A?si=dn0r_IwpS67XqmmM
Pick up a copy, https://amzn.to/4o1GUIx
Grab the upgrade kit, https://amzn.to/3L5oYhJ
(01:30:46) Closing the Doors

Board Game Swap

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0000

We recently hosted a board game swap meet and tonight we’re going to talk about how that went in hopes of giving you some tips to run a similar event for your community.

We will also share our first thoughts on Vantage, the new sci-fi open world sandbox game from Stonemaier Games and talk a bit about our first ProtoWIN local game designer day.

We close out with three reviews: The Uncharted Expansion for Land Vs Sea, Pencil Book Quest, and the P’Kup

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 285, was recorded on October 15th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep285/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:10) Announcements
Expect to see our podcast drop at 3pm Eastern on Sundays going forward. That includes all formats, the blog, on your podcatcher and the YouTube video.

(00:02:49) Ask the Bellhop
(00:36:48) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:03:14) The Game Room - Land Vs Sea Uncharted
Our original Land Vs Sea Reviews:
On the Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/land-vs-sea/
On YouTube https://youtu.be/y3Z6Y5U0HOI?si=Odw_V7w1T52C8pWz
Pick up the Uncharted Expansion for Land Vs Sea https://amzn.to/46WuN9L
We’ve covered a lot of Good Games Publishing's Games, Check it out: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=%22good%20games%20publishing%22
(01:22:19) The Game Room - Pencil Book Quest
Our Pocket Book Adventures Previews
On the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/pocket-book-adventures/
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/UlyPLZbEcbI?si=Pe6_qNfUNxxiy5px
Pick up Pencil Book Quest https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grumpy-spider-games/pencil-book-quest
Pick up Pocket Book Adventures https://grumpyspider.com/product/pocket-book-adventures/

(01:35:06) The Game Room - P’Kup Card Lifter
Pick up a P’Kup (Use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://getpkup.com/?ref=ahwzwxdz

(01:48:04) Closing the Doors

Weighing In

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0000

This week we each share the heaviest board game that we’ve played and actually enjoy and then share some of our favourite heavy games. We talk about what we’ve been playing including first thoughts on Wanted Wombats and Castle Raisers and have more thoughts on Tea Witches. We wrap up with two detailed reviews of some heavier games, Kutna Hora from CGE and House of Fado from Eagle-Gryphon Games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 284, was recorded on October 10th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep284/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:35) Announcements
(00:04:21) Ask the Bellhop
(00:37:26) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:00:17) The Game Room - Kutná Hora: The City of Silver
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(01:24:55) The Game Room - House of Fado
Tabletop Bellhop 268 - Board gaming at the Gamers Ranch, why ATOM 2025 was awesome: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep268/
Pick up House of Fado: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148257439/House-of-Fado?awid=1091
For another great Vital Lacerda game check out our Vinhos Deluxe review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/vinhos-deluxe/

(01:46:53) Closing the Doors

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Don't Make Me Choose

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

This week we’ve got a question about choosing favourites and why it’s so hard to pick a favourite game. We share first thoughts on Tea Witches from The Op and then review two games, Reign of Dragoness from Grandpa Beck’s Games and Ahau: Rulers of Yucatan from Grand Gamers Guild.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 283, was recorded on September 24th, 2025. We usually record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop .

Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep283/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:05) Announcement
We messed up, The Shackleton Series from Escape Mail contains up to 720 minutes of play not over 700 hours as we said last episode. Either way you can still save 10% off with our code BELLHOP https://collabs.shop/sbvg4b

(00:02:43) Ask the Bellhop
Send your questions to: Questions@tabletopbellhop.com
(00:37:56) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:46:25) The Game Room - Reign of Dragoness Review Check out all of Grandpa Beck’s Games. Use BELLHOP to save 15%: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/collections/all?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX
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Check out our Skull King Review on Tabletop Bellhop Ep 263: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep263/
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(01:05:09) The Game Room - Ahau: Rulers of Yucatán Review Check out our Ahau unboxing video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ouO67lHtP8?si=a6DQtRRxxAcukp3w
Pick up Ahau on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4my6fZa
Or direct from Grand Gamers Guild: https://grandgamersguild.com/products/ahau
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(01:27:37) Closing the Doors

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Elbows up

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

It’s time for some CanCon! This episode we share some of our favourite games from Canadian board game publishers and then deep dive into reviews for two of those games, Guildlands from Outset Media and Doomensions from Mysterious Package Company.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 282, was recorded on September 17th, 2025. We normally record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep282/

CORRECTION: When talking about The Shackleton Series from Escape Mail, Deanna highlighted that it has over 700 hours of gameplay. That should have been over 700 minutes. MINUTES, not hours.

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00) Checking In
(01:57) Ask The Bellhop
(28:30) The Game Room - Guildlands Pick up Guildlands, https://amzn.to/4pC4vkq
The Outset Media Games Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VvhCpQ
Read more about the launch event: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3550877/having-a-great-time-with-guildlands-at-the-launch
Check out the Outset Media Homepage, https://outsetmedia.com/

(44:38) The Game Room - Doomensions Check our our Doomensions Unboxing, https://youtu.be/w2yfAKhIjgg?si=G2mwy_S3G54FQxzY
Pick up Doomensions direct from Mysterious Package Company: https://collabs.shop/j29vep
Check out Tabletop Bellhop Episode 233, Mysterious Packages for more escape room in a box recommendations: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep233/
(56:17) Closing The Doors

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Unmatched Games

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we have some game recommendations for a fan looking for games like Unmatched from Restoration Games. We also announce a new local partnership, geek out about a trip to the new Asmodee Canada office in Brantford, and share what we’ve been playing. We wrap up with three reviews: Marvel Dice Throne X-Men, Dawn, and Curses & Covens.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 281, was recorded on September 11th, 2025. We normally record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep281/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:39) Ask the Bellhop
(00:15:50) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:28:54) The Game Room - Marvel Dice Throne X-Men
Pick up these new X-Men sets on Amazon: 4 Hero Box Featuring Cyclops, Jean Grey, Gambit & Rogue https://amzn.to/4pomA5p
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You can also grab them direct from The Op where you can use our code BELLHOP to save 10% (one use per person): https://tidd.ly/4mirTAv
Check out our previous Marvel Dice Throne Reviews:
On the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/marvel-dice-throne/
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/n3gG4oIDlLk
(00:44:04) The Game Room - Dawn
You can pick up Dawn at Noble Knight https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148136054/Dawn?awid=1091
Check out the Green Meadow Games Website https://greenmeadowgames.com/
Check out our review of Psychobabble another great social deduction game: On the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/psychobabble/
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/ss-rNAyZbyg
(01:00:44) The Game Room - Curses & Covens
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We’ve reviewed many of Good Games Publishings Games, check it out: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=%22good%20games%20publishing%22
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(01:14:45) Closing the Doors

Brain Games

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we talk about board games to get you thinking, and games that are great to play with aging parents. We also share thoughts on trying some of the optional rules in Gnome Hollow and wrap up with two reviews: Courtisans and Santorini 2nd Edition.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 280, was recorded on September 3rd, 2025. We normally record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep280/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:58) Ask The Bellhop
(00:31:38) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:39:34) The Game Room - Review of Courtisans
Buy Courtisans: https://amzn.to/4mX1Ccf
Check out the Pandasaurus Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3I2Chyk
Other Pandasaurus Content on our Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=pandasaurus

(00:55:50) The Game Room - Review of Santorini 2nd ed
Buy Santorini 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/3HOvQPp
Check out other games from Roxley, like the amazing Brass: https://amzn.to/42o7gvx
Check out our Marvel Dice Throne Review (another Roxley game we love): https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/marvel-dice-throne/

(01:05:56) Closing the Doors

Catching up

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000

This episode is all about catching up. Catching you up on the games we’ve been playing, talking about catch up mechanics in games and catching up on a long overdue review of the Riftlands expansion for Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 279, was recorded on August 31st, 2025. We invite you to join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep279/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:14) Ask The Bellhop
(00:13:37) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:13:13) The Game Room - Review of Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Riftlands
Our Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria Preview: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/shadow-kingdoms-valeria/
Our Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria Review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/shadow-kingdoms-of-valeria/
Pick up Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: https://amzn.to/3HFo22l
Our Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Rise of Titans Review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/shadow-kingdoms-of-valeria-rise-of-titans/
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(01:35:27) Closing the Doors

Improv Night

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000

We share our favourite tabletop games that involve improvisation as part of gameplay. To go with the topic, we review Oh Captain, My Captain from Simon & Schuster. We also review Emerald Skulls from Thunderworks and, of course, talk about the games we’ve been playing lately, including first thoughts on Courtisans and the new edition of Santorini.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 278, was recorded on June 25th, 2025. We’re on break, but starting back up in August when you can join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep278/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:14) Announcements
The Summoning has been rescheduled for August 23rd.
We are taking the month of July off from Podcasting. We should be back August 6th with a special Bellhop Birthday episode!
No Cookie Bar event in July, our next is scheduled for August 7th.

(00:04:04) Ask the Bellhop - Our Favourite Improv Games
(00:38:26) The Bellhop's Tabletop

(01:06:10) The Game Room - Review of Oh Captain, My Captain!
Grab Oh Captain, My Captain on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45Ok1lI
You may also want to check out For The Queen: https://amzn.to/45IcZyV
Check out other RPG stuff from James D’Amato: https://amzn.to/3GoGuvd
And James’ One Shot Podcast Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com/

(01:30:49) The Game Room - Review of Emerald Skulls
Pick up Emerald Skulls on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TMaapd
Or check out the Swindler’s Chest at Thunderworks: https://thunderworksgames.com/products/swindlers-chest-emerald-skulls-goblin-vaults
We also love Cartographers Heroes from Thunderworks, check out our review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/cartographers-heroes/

(01:49:59) Closing the Doors

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Grandmother's House

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we hope to help a fan find some new games to play with her grandkids. To go with this we’ve got two reviews from the new Queen games Family & Friends line, Star Explorer and Moonlight market. We’re also going to be sharing what we’ve been playing lately including first thoughts on Nana and another successful Walkerville Brewery game night.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 277, was recorded on June 18th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep277/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:06) Announcements We will be hosting the board game area at The Summoning, happening here in Windsor on July 26th. More info: https://stclairsaints.ca/tsc25

Big thanks to The Op for helping out Gwen’s Board Game Club!

(00:04:44) Ask The Bellhop
(00:27:09) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:40:52) The Game Room - Review of Star Explorer
Pick up Star Explorer from Noble Knight, https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148309124/Star-Explorer-Family-and-Friends-Compact-Edition
Check out our review of Marrakesh, our favourite game from Queen, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/marrakesh-review

(01:00:37) The Game Room - Review of Moonlight Market
Pick up Moonlight Market from Noble Knight, https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148261499/Moonlight-Market
Check out our other Queen Games content, https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=queen%20games

(01:20:15) Closing the Doors

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Table For Two

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we’re back talking about one of our most popular topics, two player games. We take a look at some recent finds and list off some of our new favourite games for two. To go with this we have some two player game reviews: Floristry, Lone Wolves, and Architects of Amytis. As usual, we also share the games we’ve been playing recently, including first thoughts on Dawn, Star Realms: Rise of Empire and Kutna Hora.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 276, was recorded on June 11th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep276/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:12) Announcements
Sadly, we will not be attending the Origins Game Fair this year.

We will be hosting the board game area at The Summoning, happening here in Windsor on July 26th. More info: https://stclairsaints.ca/tsc25

(00:04:07) Ask the Bellhop
(00:54:41) Bellhop's Tabletop

(01:23:51) The Game Room - Review of Floristry

Pick up a Copy of Floristry on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SWFl0K
Check out the Up Games website: https://www.uncommonspublishing.com/
Also see the BGG page for their next game Scurry Up! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434001/scurry-up

(01:37:25) The Game Room - Review of Lone Wolves

Pick up Lone Wolves on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4608xeR
Check out the Wonderful World Board Games Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3ZBgbZn
Check out our other trick taking game reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=trick%20taking

(01:50:10) The Game Room - Review of The Architects of Amytis

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Check out the La Boite De Jeu Amazon store: https://amzn.to/4jPGqST
Visit the Hachette Boardgames US website: https://www.hachetteboardgames.com/

(02:05:04) Closing the Doors

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Reboot

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’re talking about board games that were rebooted and given new life. We share the games we’ve been playing including first plays of Floristry, Lone Wolves, Azul Duel, and Julius Caesar. We wrap up with two meatier game reviews with Earth and Genotype.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 272, was recorded on May 28th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep272/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In

(00:02:27) Announcements No episode next week. Our first event at the Cookie bar is June 5th! https://www.cookiebar.ca/

(00:02:55) Ask the Bellhop - Best board game reboots

(00:01:47) Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email: deanna@tabletopbellhop.com

(01:01:17) The Bellhop's Tabletop

(01:42:12) The Game Room - Earth Pick up a Copy of Earth on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3StbzAt
Check out our other Inside Up Games content including reviews of Block And Key and Gorus Maxiumus: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tag/inside-up-games/
Check out what Inside Up is up to: https://insideupgames.com/

(02:07:45) The Game Room - Genotype A Mendelian Genetics Game
Pick up Genotype on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4jqIQY8
Check out our review of Cytosis: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/cytosis-review/
Visit the Genius Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3HgOyhP

(02:24:17) Closing the Doors

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Ridiculous Games

Tue, 20 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’re going a bit wacky and talking about some of the most ridiculous games we’ve played. To go along with this we have three rather unique games to review tonight: Trash Talk, Words of a Feather, and Pusheen the Stacking Game. As usual we will also be talking about our recent game plays which include our first thoughts on Reign of Dragoness.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 274, was recorded on May 14th, 2025.
Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep274/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In

(00:01:24) Announcements
No episode next week.
Check out our panels at Origins:
A Question of Trust- The role of media in the tabletop space:
https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2025/schedule/8931
Making the case for written coverage in tabletop game media:
https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2025/schedule/8932

(00:03:20) Ask the Bellhop

(00:58:56) Insert Sponsor Here
Email: deanna@tabletopbellhop.com

(00:59:28) The Bellhop's Tabletop

(01:06:25) The Game Room - Trash Talk
Pick up a Copy of Trash Talk on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EZUdZ3
Check out our Fantastic Factories review, also from Friendly Skeleton https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/fantastic-factories/
Visit the Friendly Skeleton Website: https://friendlyskeleton.com/

(01:15:40) The Game Room - Words of a Feather
Pick up Words of a Feather Deluxe or Regular from Grand Gamers Guild and use BELLHOP to save 10% (until the end of May): https://grandgamersguild.com/products/words-of-a-feather
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Other Word Games on the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=word%20game

(01:29:14) The Game Room - Pusheen: The Stacking Game
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Grab Kittin Instead: https://amzn.to/3H1Pfvb
Check out the Alley Cat Games Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZrW3IS

(01:38:00) Closing the Doors

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All Decked Out

Tue, 13 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Can you believe, until now we’ve never actually covered our favourite deck-building card games? We fix that in this episode. In addition, we share what we’ve been playing, which includes some first thoughts on Slanguage from Foxmind. We then review Harmonies from Libellud and Quoridor Pac-Man from Gigamic.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 273, was recorded on May 7th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep273/
Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:07) Checking In
(00:02:37) Announcements
May 15th Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Breweryhttps://www.walkervillebrewery.com/events/bandbg-may15
Merch Price Drop! https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch June 5th Cardboard and Cookies at The Cookie Bar https://www.cookiebar.ca/

(00:03:33) Ask The Bellhop
(00:01:23) Sponsors Needed
(00:01:47) The Bellhop's Tabletop

(01:18:49) The Game Room - Harmonies Review
Harmonies Unboxing https://youtu.be/SA6O8pCHglg Pick up a Copy of Harmonies on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iV597X
Other Abstract Strategy Games we’ve reviewed: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=abstract

(01:36:53) The Game Room - Quoridor Pac-Man
Pick up a Copy of Quoridor Pac-Man on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4jONv73
Grab the original Quoridor instead: https://amzn.to/3SvSfCu
Or pick up Quoridor Mini: https://amzn.to/44CyYqA

(01:49:15) Closing the Doors

Epic Fail

Tue, 06 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000

This episode Deanna is back to join an open discussion about what to do when the inevitable happens and your gaming event fails. We announce a new local event, and then Gwen returns to talk about the games we’ve been playing (which is a lot). This includes a couple of local game nights and us hosting the board game area at the annual Windsor Sakura Anime Festival.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 272, was recorded on April 16th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep272/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:09) Announcements
For Windsor/Essex Locals:
June 5th we’re hosting our first event at The Cookie Bar https://www.cookiebar.ca/
May 15th is our next Brews & Board Games game night at the Walkerville Brewery https://www.walkervillebrewery.com/events/bandbg-may15

(00:04:47) Ask the Bellhop - What do you do when your gaming event bombs?
Related topics:
Dealing with Game Night Failures, Episode 78 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep078/
Board Game Tournaments, Episode 136 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep136/
Organizing Local Board Gaming Events, Episode 139 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep139/

(01:06:04) Farewell to our Sponsor
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(01:11:00) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(02:10:02) Closing the Doors

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Growing up a Board Gamer

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Gwen joins us again on the tabletop bellhop, this time sharing the favourite games she played growing up, including some great games you may want to share with your kids. After that we talk about the games we’ve been playing lately and we wrap up with two reviews: Survive the Island and Oros

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 271, was recorded on April 16th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep271/

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(00:47:02) The Bellhop's Tabletop

(01:21:23) The Game Room - Survive the Island
Unboxing Survive the Island https://youtu.be/I10guFYF_RU
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(01:35:44) The Game Room - Oros
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(01:57:59) Closing the Doors

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Returning to Breakout Con

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’ve got a very special guest, Gwendolen - Moe and Deanna’s daughter, on the show to talk about Breakout Con 2025. We haven’t been to Breakout since 2019 and this was Gwen’s first ever tabletop gaming con experience. Moe and Gwen talk about why more people should attend this Canadian convention and talk about all of the games they played. We wrap up with reviews of two games that the team brought home from Breakout: Sinoda and Maki Master.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 270, was recorded on April 9th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep270/

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(01:04:26) A Word From Our Sponsor
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(01:05:25) The Bellhop's Tabletop

(01:41:05) The Game Room - Review of Sinoda

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(01:51:14) The Game Room - Review of Maki Master

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(02:12:07) Closing the Doors

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Going Digital

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we answer a question from a long time fan who’s wondering if board games would be better off being digital. We talk about the non-con games we’ve been playing (there’s a lot) and finish off with two reviews: The Artemis Odyssey and Cursed Empire: Heroes of Thargos

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 269, was recorded on April 4th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep294/

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(00:00:00) Checking in
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(00:41:52) A Word From Our Sponsor
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(00:43:17) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:50:03) The Game Room - The Artemis Odyssey
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(02:12:24) The Game Room - Cursed Empire: Heroes of Thargos
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Board Gaming At The Gamers Ranch

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0000

In this special board game event recap episode of The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, Deanna and Moe tell us all about their trip to the very cool Gamers Ranch for ATOM 2025. They are going to let you know why you want to book some time at the ranch and will be talking about all the games they got to play at ATOM.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 268, was recorded on March 26th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep268/

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(00:00:00) Checking In

(00:02:03) Ask the Bellhop - What is ATOM and why do you need to check out the Gamers Ranch?
ATOM 2025 Hosts:
Randal Lloyd and Jason Grant for Eagle-Gryphon https://www.eaglegames.net/
Travis Reynolds and Ian Hissel from Queen Games https://new.queen-games.com/en/home/
Conor McGoey and Brandon Nall from Inside Up Games https://insideupgames.com/
With special guest designer Pete Wissinger, from the Decision Space podcast https://decisionspace.podbean.com/
ATOM 2025 Guests:
Weston Gardner of Arcane Anthems https://www.instagram.com/arcaneanthems/
Corey Clark of Blue Falcon Board Gaming https://linktr.ee/bluefalconboardgaming
Scott Michael of Board Gaming Bud https://linktr.ee/boardgamingbud
Alex Radcliffe of Board Game Co https://www.instagram.com/bgc_boardgameco/
Matt Warmbier and Bubba Stallcup of Love Thy Nerd https://lovethynerd.com/
Ryan Schoon from Man Vs Meeple https://www.manvsmeeple.com/
Tim Riel of Nerd Incorrect https://linktr.ee/nerdincorrect
Laura Dunn of Obsessed With Board Games https://linktr.ee/obsessedwithboardgames
Mike Hugues of One Bookcase https://www.instagram.com/onebookcase/
Meg Oak or Professor Meg https://www.instagram.com/professormeg/
Will Keeler of Roll For Crit https://www.rollforcrit.com/
Tara Noreika of Tara’s Bad Luck Club https://www.instagram.com/tarasbadluckclub/
Adam Butner of Tabletop Vibes https://linktr.ee/tabletopvibes
Steven Arthur the Nashville Boardgame Guy https://www.instagram.com/nashville_boardgame_guy/
Dan Patriss from The Geek All-Stars https://www.thegeekallstars.com/

The ATOM 2025 Venue: Gamers Ranch https://gamersranch.com/

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(00:30:40) The Bellhop’s Tabletop - The Games We Played at ATOM 2025

(02:06:35) Closing the Doors

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Stories from GAMA Expo 2025

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000

This special episode is all about GAMA Expo 2025. We start by sharing some stories from this tabletop industry trade show and follow that up with talk about some of the awesome new games we saw.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 267, was recorded on March 12th, 2025.
Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep267/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:01:50) Ask The Bellhop
Our previous GAMA Expo coverage:
GAMA Expo 2024 Recap: Who should go to GAMA Expo https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep236/
Games of GAMA Expo: What we played at GAMA Expo 2024 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep235/
Board Game Hype for GAMA Expo 2025 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep266/

What is GAMA, and GAMA Expo?
Join or learn more about GAMA: https://www.gama.org/
The GAMA Expo homepage: https://www.gama.org/page/gama-expo

(01:17:52) A Word From Our Sponsor
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(01:19:51) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(03:04:12) Closing the Doors

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Board Game Hype for GAMA Expo 2025

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Welcome to a special GAMA Preview episode where we highlight the games we’re excited to see at the first big convention of the year as well as give you a bit of info on this industry trade show. We also review a couple of games we first learned about last year at GAMA Expo, two games that both happen to feature rockets and aiming for the stars.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 266, was recorded on February 20th 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep266/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:59) Ask the Bellhop
To learn more about GAMA, and GAMA Expo check out our coverage from last year where we go into detail about the organisation and the show.

Tabletop Bellhop Episode 236 GAMA Expo 2024 Recap: Who should go to GAMA Expo https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep236/

If you are curious about the games we discovered last year you can check out episode 235 Games of GAMA Expo https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep235/

The GAMA Website: https://www.gama.org/
The GAMA Expo Website: https://www.gama.org/page/gama-expo

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(01:09:41) The Game Room - Sandbag
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(01:28:48) The Game Room - Skyrockets Festivals of Fire
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(01:46:05) Closing the Doors

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Stacking Stones and Adventures with Gnomes

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Welcome to a Bellhop’s Tabletop episode where we talk about the games that have been hitting our table lately. This includes lots of Qawale, an RPG party game, getting some use out of my new Targi Geek Up Bits, a return to Mars, and first thoughts on Gnome Hollow.

We’ve also got two detailed reviews for you including a deeper look at Qawale, and Cadaver, a creepy set collection game from Kedric Winks.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 265, was recorded on January 15th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep265/

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(00:00:00) Checking In

(00:01:42) The Bellhop's Tabletop
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Star Realms Frontiers https://amzn.to/42svwxE
Qawale https://amzn.to/4au19bY
Sandbag https://amzn.to/4jF1QDE
Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition https://amzn.to/4gamRD9
Targi https://amzn.to/3WUtent
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Gnome Hollow https://amzn.to/4g6JjNj

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(00:26:04) The Game Room - Cadaver
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Psychobabble video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss-rNAyZbyg
Shadow Ninjas review, as part of episode 248: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep248/
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(00:36:02) The Game Room - Qawale Pick up Qawale Mini on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40tDALN
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(00:45:35) Closing the Doors

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Get in Character

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0000

This episode we talk about board games with strong RPG elements, giving our recommendations for board games that provide more roleplaying than your average dungeon crawler. To go along with that topic, we will be reviewing Adventure Party The Roleplaying Party Game from Smirk And Dagger.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 264, was recorded on January 15th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep264/

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(00:01:33) Ask the Bellhop - Board Games with Heavy RPG Elements
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(01:01:49) The Game Room - Adventure Party The Role-Playing Party Game

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Take the Tokyo Highway to Vienna

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Since we last recorded a podcast we’ve hosted two public play game nights here in Windsor and got in plenty of holiday gaming, so tonight we’re going to share our thoughts on a number of games, many that were new to us. We follow that up with two detailed reviews, a super popular trick-taker in Skull King and I’ve got a pack of mystery dice from Mystery dice goblin that I’m going to open up live.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 263 was recorded on January 8th, 2024. Join us as we record live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Want links to everything we talk about in this episode? Head to our show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep263/

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(00:01:44) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:56:16) A Message From Our Sponsor
(00:58:03) The Game Room - Skull King
(01:11:51) The Game Room - Mystery Dice Goblin
(01:20:46) Closing the Doors

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New Year, New Games

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0000

This episode we go through a pretty typical end of year, start of the next style wrap up, including discussing our top new to us games of 2024. Then we’ve got a couple of seasonal reviews for you with a couple of holiday themed games; the EXIT Advent Calendar: The Missing Hollywood Star, and Vinyl: Holiday Edition

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 262, was recorded on January 8th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep262/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:40) Announcements
(00:04:45) Ask The Bellhop
(01:07:33) A Message From Our Sponsor
(01:09:18) The Game Room - Exit: the Game Advent Calendar The Missing Star
(01:28:35) The Game Room - Vinyl Season's Greetings
(01:42:03) Closing the Doors

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Stefan Feld goes to New York

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode we talk about what we’ve been playing lately. This includes our most recent Walkerville Brewery Game Night, which was a Halloween themed event, a return to Matches and Oros, plus more thoughts on This Game is KILLER, and more. Then we wrap things up with a detailed review of New York City, the third game in Queen Game’s Stefan Feld City Collection.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 261 was recorded on October 30th, 2024. Join us as we record live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Want links to everything we talk about in this episode? Head to our show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep261/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00) Checking in
(01:44) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(25:34) A Word From Our Sponsor
(27:13) The Game Room - New York City
(53:04) Closing the Doors

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Right off the Bat

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode we talk about a bunch of board games that are fun right from the start, games that grab you right from turn one. Then we have a detailed review of one such game, This Game is KILLER from Smirk & Dagger.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 260, was recorded on October 30th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep260/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00) Checking In
(01:45) Ask The Bellhop
(30:43) A Word From Our Sponsor: (32:23) The Game Room - This Game is KILLER
(50:30) Closing the Doors

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Pretty Pictures, Classic Records, Marvel, and Corpses

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

For this episode Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild joins us as we talk about the games we’ve all been playing lately. This includes Snowdonia, Marvel Champions, Smores Galore, Vinyl Jukebox, The Crew, Endeavor Deep Sea )co-op version), Cadaver, and Picture Perfect. Then we wrap up with a detailed review of Vinyl Jukebox.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 259 was recorded on October 16th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Want links to everything we talk about in this episode? Head to our show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep259/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00) Checking In
(01:28) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(38:22) A Message From Our Sponsor
(41:21) The Game Room - Vinyl Jukebox
(58:54) Closing the Doors

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Quick Card Games And More

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode we talk about the games we’ve been playing including more thoughts on Endeavor Deep Sea, a couple of quick playing, easy to learn card games Flip 7 and Mind Up!, and share thoughts on two escape rooms in a box, The Marriage Mix up from the Holiday Hijinx line and Side Quest Nemesis. Then we deep dive Flip 7 and Mind Up! with full reviews.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 258 was recorded on October 16th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Want links to everything we talk about in this episode? Head to our show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode257

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:01:32) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:32:50)A Word From Our Sponsor:
(00:34:26) The Game Room - Flip 7
(00:45:22) The Game Room - Mind Up!
(01:00:12) Closing the Doors

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A Grand Time

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild joins us for our first ever Publisher AMA. After the AMA we review Endeavor Deep Sea, a game that his company co-published with Burnt Island Games. You are going to want to stick around for that one, as it’s one of the best games we’ve played.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 258, was recorded on October 23rd, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode258

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:52) Ask The Publisher Anything - Grand Gamer's Guild
(01:01:23) A Message From our Sponsor
(01:03:27) The Game Room - Endeavor: Deep Sea
(01:36:11) Closing the Doors

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Spooky Season

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Boo! This episode we’re sharing some of our favourite spooky games that you should be able to rush out and grab just in time for a Halloween or Horror themed game night. To go with that we are reviewing Side Quest Nemesis, which is inspired by one of our favourite horror movies, and The Marriage Mix-Up, one of the latest Holiday Hijinks 18 card escape room games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 256, was recorded on October 16th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode256

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:01:52) Ask The Bellhop
(00:33:47) A Message From our Sponsor
(00:35:23) Announcements
(00:38:24) The Game Room - Side Quest: Nemesis
(01:00:43) The Game Room - The Marriage Mix Up
(01:09:32) Closing the Doors

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October 2024 Reviews and Games Played

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

In this episode we talk about the games we’ve been playing lately which includes first thoughts on Endeavor Deep Sea, a classic Milton Bradley game from 1981 that we found at a bar, and more. We also review La Familia Hort, a seasonally appropriate spooky farming game, and Stonespine Architects, a new game from the designer of Cartographers.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 255 was recorded on October 2nd, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Want links to everything we talk about in this episode? Head to our show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode255

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:00:53) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:32:32) A Word From Our Sponsor (00:34:34) The Game Room - La Familia Hort
(00:52:42) The Game Room - Stonespine Architects
(01:13:45) Closing the Doors

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Being Critical

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

In part one of episode 254 we answer a fantastic question from one of our patreon patrons about what we’ve learned over the years about reviewing games. We’ve got some new game announcements from our sponsor, an announcement about potential changes to our show format and then wrap up with a preview of Estate: Raise the Realm a game hitting Kickstarter Soon.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 254, was recorded on October 2nd, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep254

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In (00:01:35) Ask the Bellhop - A look at board game criticism and how we review games (00:57:46) A Word From Our Sponsor
(00:59:49) Announcement (01:02:00) Preview of Estate: Raise the Realm (01:24:11) Closing the Doors

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Size Matters, Great Microgames

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we talk about Microgames, first discussing what we think that term means and then recommending a bunch of our favourites.

Next we talk about the games we’ve been playing lately which includes our first thoughts on Stonespine Architects.

We wrap up with three reviews, two microgames, Sirens and Confusing Lands, and then Hamburg, a nice meaty game to balance things out.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 253, was recorded on September 20th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode253

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:00) Ask the Bellhop
(00:37:23) A Message from Our Sponsor
(00:38:25) Announcements
(00:38:57) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:58:01) The Game Room - Sirens
(01:11:49) The Game Room - Confusing Lands
(01:25:47) The Game Room - Hamburg
(01:56:46) Closing the Doors

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Game Time

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0000

When game time is limited, getting the most out of the game nights you do have can be important. In addition to sharing our game night optimization tips, we announce our giveaway winners and talk about what we’ve been playing lately, including first thoughts on a couple small box games from Envy Born Games. We finish off with three detailed reviews, including King’s Coalition from new game company Play to Z games, The Crooked Crown, a take that game from Outset Media, and the Jaws Robot Pack for Robot Quest Arena from Wise Wizard Games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 252, was recorded on September 4th, 2024.
Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode252

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In

(00:01:50) Ask The Bellhop

(00:35:08) A Word From Our Sponsor
(00:36:36) Announcements
(00:38:21) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:00:12) The Game Room - King’s Coalition
(01:12:22) The Game Room - The Crooked Crown
(01:21:47) The Game Room - The Jaws Robot Pack for Robot Quest Arena
(01:28:35) Closing the Doors

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Picking the Perfect Board Game

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we talk about how we pick which board games to check out. We remind you about our our two anniversary giveaways, we share the games we’ve been playing (including first thoughts on Revive, New York City and a solo chess game from the 60s. As for reviews we’ve got two: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Elector Counts from Cubicle 7 and The Stuff of Legend from 3WS

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 251, was recorded on August 21st, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode251

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:32) Ask The Bellhop
(00:39:07) A Word From Our Sponsor:
(00:40:55) Announcements
(00:41:30) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:10:32) The Game Room - Elector Counts (01:28:37) The Game Room - The Stuff of Legend
(01:50:32) Closing the Doors

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Happy Birthday Bellhop

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0000

A special 6th Anniversary Episode of The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast.

We start off by recording a new Bellhop Backstory segment. Then we have some announcements, including two special giveaways! That’s followed by a short AMA.

After all that, we dive into what we’ve been playing recently and wrap up with three reviews: Mare Nostrum Empires from Academy Games, Star Tycoon from Good Games Publishing and a quick look at the Kettle Expansion for Robot Quest Arena.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 250, was recorded on August 7th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep250/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:03:29) What is the Tabletop Bellhop?
(00:32:05) A Message from our Sponsor
(00:37:41) Ask the Bellhop AMA
(00:57:50) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:29:36) Review of Mare Nostrum Empires
(01:52:31) Review of Star Tycoon
(02:14:45) Review of Kettle for Robot Quest Arena
(02:21:06) Closing the Doors

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Great board games from women designers

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0000

We start off with a list of some of our favourite games from women designers. Then we move into what we’ve been playing including first thoughts on Star Tycoon, how things went at The Summoning, and more. We finish with two featured reviews Smug Owls and Decorum both of which feature women designers.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 249, was recorded on July 24th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode249

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:01:40) Ask The Bellhop
(00:29:41) A Message from our Sponsor
(00:30:28) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:58:31) The Game Room - Smug Owls
(01:11:02) The Game Room - Decorum
(01:25:44) Closing The Doors

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Clickbait Board Games

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Welcome to Clickbait Board Games: How to avoid mismatched expectations when choosing games. This episode we talk about how not to be fooled by a game and how to make sure you get what you expect in the box. Then we get into what we’ve been playing lately, which features a mix of new and old games. Plus we have three featured reviews, Caution Signs, Shadow Ninjas and The Hornhelm expansion for Cartographers.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 248, was recorded on July 10th, 2024. Join us live when we record on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes, including links to all of the games we talk about, can be found at: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode248

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:01:48) Ask The Bellhop
(00:42:15) A Word From Our Sponsor: (00:43:32) Announcements:
(00:45:22) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:55:14) The Game Room - Caution Signs
(01:05:29) The Game Room - Shadow Ninjas (01:16:40) The Game Room - Map Pack 6 – Hornhelm: Wasteland Market
(01:28:20) Closing the Doors

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Managing the Mess

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Welcome to Managing the Mess, board games that need better box inserts. Besides each of us sharing five games we think need a component control upgrade we also have a lot of game plays to talk about including many first time plays of some of the hotness we brought back from Origins. As for reviews, we’ve got three: Guild Academies of Valeria from Daily Magic Games, Sentinels of Earth Prime from Green Ronin, and Panda Royale from Level Up Games

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 247, was recorded on July 3rd, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode247

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:49) Ask The Bellhop
(00:41:04) A Word from our Sponsor
(00:42:46) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:09:11) The Game Room - Guild Academies of Valeria (01:26:19) The Game Room - Sentinels of Earth-Prime
(01:45:15) The Game Room - Panda Royale
(01:58:39) End of Shift

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Highlights from Origins 2024

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Welcome to a special episode of The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, Highlights from Origins 2024. A day by day breakdown of Origins Game Fair 2024 with a focus on the games we played and are hyped about.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 246, was recorded on June 26th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode246

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:33) Ask the Bellhop
(00:06:45) Origins Game Fair - Day 1
(00:36:13) Origins Game Fair - Day 2
(01:25:31) A Word From Our Sponsor:
(01:26:45) Origins Game Fair - Day 3
(01:55:24) Origins Game Fair - Day 4
(02:36:50) Origins Game Fair - Day 5
(02:48:26) Closing the Doors

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What Makes a Game a Game?

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0000

We discuss what defines a game to us. Then we talk about what games we’ve been playing including Mare Nostrum Empires, Robot Quest Arena, and first plays of both Sentinels of Earth Prime and Words of a Feather. We’ve got some big announcements, including our first ever Origins meet up, a little award we’ve been nominated for, and some upcoming local events. We finish up with two reviews: Robot Quest Arena from Wise Wizard Games followed by Cytosis: A Cell Biology Board Game from Genius Games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 245, was recorded on June 12th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode245

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:01:54) Ask The Bellhop
(00:21:45) A Word From Our Sponsor:
(00:22:47) Announcements
(00:26:20) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:49:09) The Game Room - Robot Quest Arena (01:08:19) The Game Room - Cytosis: A Cell Biology Board Game
(01:24:11) Closing the Doors

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One Game to Rule Them All

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0000

This episode is all about fantasy games. We share our favourite fantasy board games and have three fantasy game reviews. Learn what we thought of the core book for The One Ring Roleplaying in the world of The Lord of the Rings, EXIT The Game: The Lord of the Rings, Shadows over Middle-Earth and Tír na nÓg from Grand Gamers Guild. We also talk about the games we’ve been playing lately, including first thoughts on Mare Nostrum Empires, Robot Quest Arena, and Oros.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 244, was recorded on June 5th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode244

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:00) Ask The Bellhop - Our favourite fantasy board games
(00:47:32) A Word From Our Sponsor:
(00:48:32) Announcements
(00:50:35) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:10:59) The Game Room - The One Ring Core Rulebook (01:31:34) The Game Room - EXIT: The Lord of the Rings
(01:42:50) The Game Room - Tír na nÓg
(01:57:33) Closing the Doors

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The Classics

Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 -0000

We answer a question about our favourite classic games, starting off with a bit of a debate about what makes a game classic. That is followed by a short talk about the games we’ve been playing. Then we wrap up with a trio of reviews, including Dragon Dice, a classic TSR game that’s still going strong thanks to a new publisher, Targi from KOSMOS, which harkens back to 2012, and the dice-building game KAPOW! from Wize Wizard Games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 243, was recorded on May 22nd, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode243

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:47) Ask The Bellhop
(00:57:51) A Word From Our Sponsor: (00:59:24) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:04:37) The Game Room - Review of Dragon Dice 2 Player Starter Set Firewalker Vs. Treefolk (01:29:31) The Game Room - Review of Targi
(01:43:53) The Game Room - Review of KAPOW!
(02:06:46) Closing the Doors

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Getting to Know You

Tue, 21 May 2024 06:00:00 -0000

We talk about icebreakers and get to know you games. We follow that up with two weeks worth of game plays including first thoughts on Cytosis, a cell biology board game, Tir Na Nog from Grand Gamers Guild, a not-quite-yet-released cooperative card game called Ultimatch, Point City, and more! We finish up with three small box card game reviews, Matches, Ultimatch, and Tiger Stripes The Card Game.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 242, was recorded on May 15th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode242

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:39) Ask The Bellhop
(00:50:25) A Word From Our Sponsor:
(00:52:30) Announcement
(00:53:06) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:16:36) The Game Room - Matches
(01:26:32) The Game Room - Ultimatch
(01:40:15) The Game Room - Tiger Stripes The Card Game
(01:49:22) Closing the Doors

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Ask Deanna Anything

Tue, 07 May 2024 06:00:00 -0000

We start off tonight with a get to know you segment letting fans ask our latest addition to the live show, Deanna, anything they want. After that we’ve got a ton of recent plays to share including Telestrations, Matches, Point Salad, Icecool, boop, Wreck Raiders, The A.R.T. Project, Zensu, Medium, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Elector Counts, Dragon Dice, Targi, and a return to KAPOW! Plus first thoughts on Fantastic Factories and Stefan Feld’s Hamburg. Then we wrap up with three reviews: Fantastic Factories, Dubious and Pirate Tails.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 241, was recorded on May 1st, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode240

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

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(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:47) Ask The Bellhop
(00:37:48) A Word From Our Sponsor:
(00:39:30) Announcements (00:40:21) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:14:55) The Game Room - Fantastic Factories (01:31:09)The Game Room - Dubious
(01:47:22)The Game Room - Pirate Tails
(01:57:33) Closing the Doors

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Add-Ons and Upgrades

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we share some of our favourite fan-created tabletop accessories. We follow that with talk about the games we’ve been playing like Pirate Tails, Holotype, Gelatinous, Matches and The Artemis Project (with its expansion) plus first thoughts on Kittin and Vinyl Jukebox. Then we’ve got three reviews: Holotype: Mesozoic North America, The A.R.T. Project, and The Satellites and Commanders Expansion for The Artemis Project.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on April 24, 2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode240

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:12) Ask The Bellhop
(00:40:07) A Word From our Sponsor (00:42:14) Announcements
(00:43:07) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:01:47) The Game Room - Holotype Mesozoic North America (01:18:20) The Game Room - The A.R.T. Project
(01:33:54) The Game Room - The Artemis Project: Satellites and Commanders
(01:49:51) Closing the Doors

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Board Games Like Stratego

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we suggest some great next-step board games for Stratego fans. We also talk about games we’ve been playing, including first thoughts on Dragon Dice, Tiger Stripes, Pirate Tales, and a new Supers RPG coming out soon, Indominant. Then we wrap up with reviews of Sushi Boat, from Japanime Games, and both Endangered and the Endangered: The Monarch Butterfly Scenario, from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on April 17th, 2024.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode239

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:01:35) Ask The Bellhop
(00:37:49) A Message From Our Sponsor
(00:39:21) Announcements
(00:40:45) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:15:26) The Game Room - Sushi Boat
(01:36:00) The Game Room - Endangered
(01:52:51) The Game Room - Monarch Butterfly Expansion
(01:57:09) Closing the Doors

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Playing Favourites

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we tackle an interesting question about dealing with people playing favourites at the board game table. We also talk about what we’ve been playing lately, including Stool Pigeon, Distilled with the Cask Strength Expansion, The Artemis Project with the Satellites and Commanders Expansion, and tons more. Then we wrap up with three reviews; Marvel Dice Throne, Xylotar, and Kiss the Goblin.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 238, recorded on April 3rd, 2024. Join us on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode236

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking in (00:01:41) Ask The Bellhop (00:25:44) A Message from our Sponsor (00:27:30) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:09:46) The Game Room - Marvel Dice Throne (01:26:59) The Game Room - Xylotar (01:42:34) The game Room - Kiss The Goblin (01:51:19) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Sick Day AMA

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0000

We start off this episode by answering questions from The Lobby, our chatroom here on Twitch. We talk about merch, 18XX, a game room update, live-streaming games, game artwork, and more. After that, we get into first thoughts on Targi, Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition, the Lower Decks board in Star Trek Super Skill Pinball and Star Wars Unlimited. Then we wrap up with reviews of Mine Your Business and The Night Cage.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 27/03/2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode237
Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:36) Ask The Bellhop - Sick Day AMA
(00:48:58) A Message from our Sponsor
(00:50:44) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:23:20) The Game Room - Mine Your Business
(01:38:16) The Game Room - The Night Cage (01:50:15) Closing The Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

GAMA Expo 2024 Recap

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Part two of our GAMA Expo 2024 coverage, discussing the tabletop gaming trade show which happened a couple of weeks ago in Louisville Kentucky. Tonight we’re going to be talking about the event in general and who we think should be looking to attend next year.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded 03/20/2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode236

(00:00:00) Check-in
(00:01:24) Ask The Bellhop
(01:08:16) Lobby Questions
(01:27:24) A Word from our Sponsor (01:29:08) Announcements
(01:29:54) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:45:36) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Games of GAMA Expo

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0000

This is a special GAMA Expo 2024 re-cap episode, the first of two shows where we will be talking about what happened at GAMA Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. The focus tonight is on the games Deanna and Moe played, demoed, and saw. Next week we will be back with an overall GAMA Expo recap.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded 03/13/2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode235

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Check in
(00:01:25) Ask The Bellhop Part 1
(01:14:57) Sponsor
(01:16:57) Ask The Bellhop Part 2
(02:10:09) Announcements
(02:12:08) Closing the Doors

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Side By Side

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:53:53 -0000

Tonight we’re tackling a question from a long time fan of the show about games that are best played with the players sitting on the same side of the table. After that we’ve got three reviews, Marrakesh, the Point Salad app, and Cartographers Heroes. We wrap up with thoughts on Holotype, the Chameleon, Dubious and Kiss the Goblin

This is an edited version of our live show recorded 02/28/2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode234

(00:00:00) - Check In
(00:01:37) - Suggestion Box
(00:07:06) - Announcements
(00:08:13) - Ask The Bellhop
(00:30:56) - Sponsor Break
(00:32:12) - The Game Room - Marrakesh
(00:50:26) - The Game Room - Point Salad App
(00:57:14) - The Game Room - Cartographers Heroes
(01:09:40) - The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:30:00) - VIP Guests
(01:30:23) - Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Mysterious Packages

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Sean was out of town due to work, so we figured we would try something new and record an episode with Moe and Deanna. The two of them discuss one of her favourite styles of games, mystery and escape room board games, and share some of their favourites. They then go on to review Ghost in the Machine from the Mysterious Package Company, Deanna’s favourite mystery game to date. They wrap up with the usual week in review including first thoughts on Doomensions, also from Mysterious Package Company.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded 02/21/2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode233

(00:00:00) Check-in
(00:02:31) Suggestion Box
(00:05:40) Announcements
(00:09:16) Ask the Bellhop
(01:00:19) A Word From Our Sponsor: Grand Gamers Guild
(01:01:59) The Game Room - The Ghost in the Machine
(01:27:10) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(02:00:58) VIP Guests
(02:01:22) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Great Family Game Night Games

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

This episode we share a list of great kids games that experienced gamers will also enjoy. To go with that we review a couple of family friendly games. The first is Wreck Raiders from Kids Table Board Gaming and the second is an abstract strategy game called Zensu from Outset Media. We wrap up with a significant Bellhops Tabletop including Moe’s first thoughts on Holotype, Destinies, and Maglev Metro, Sean’s first plays of Star Trek: Super Skill Pinball, Zensu, Cartographers Heroes and the Star Wars Deck Building game, and both our thoughts on The Stuff of Legend

This is an edited version of our live show recorded 14/02/2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode232/

(00:00:00) Check-in
(00:03:19) Suggestion Box
(00:10:24) Announcements
(00:12:34) Ask the Bellhop
(00:47:37) The Game Room - Wreck Raiders
(01:05:48) The Game Room - Zensu
(01:16:14) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:54:37) VIP Guests
(01:54:57) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

The Final Frontier

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we spend some time talking about our favourite sci-fi board games. To go with that we will also be reviewing Starship Captains, a game with a familiar theme, and MLEM Space Agency. We wrap up with a longer-than-usual week in review including first thoughts on My City, Cartographers Heroes, Zensu, and the recently re-released digital version of Dominion.

(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:01:38) Suggestion Box
(00:05:10) Announcements
(00:06:35) Ask The Bellhop
(00:47:03) The Game Room - Starship Captains
A light sci-fi euro clearly inspired by a certain popular sci-fi franchise.

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(01:08:41) The Game Room - MLEM Space Agency
Cats, in space! A push your luck dice game from Reiner Knizia

Unboxing MLEM https://youtu.be/OSoCn8evUXo
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(01:28:09) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(02:01:38) VIP Guests
(02:02:04) Closing the Doors

This is an edited version of our live show recorded 01/31/2024.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode231/

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Kicking the Table

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Tonight is a follow-up to last week's episode where we talked about the best games to come from Kickstarter. After discussing the evolution of Kickstarter, we’re going to be reviewing the Robots expansion for MonsDRAWsity from Friendly Skeleton Games and The Artemis Project from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. We wrap up with a week in review that includes some birthday gaming and me getting three games off the pile of shame.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded 01/24/2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode230

(00:00:00) Check In
(00:02:08) Suggestion Box
(00:05:45) Announcements
(00:06:01) Ask The Bellhop
(01:04:39) The Game Room - MonsDRAWsity Robots
(01:15:49) The Game Room - The Artemis Project
(01:36:25) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:57:58) VIP Guests
(01:58:29) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

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Kickstart My Heart

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we share what we think are some of the best board games to come through Kickstarter. We follow up with a review of The Groundhog Gambit, just in time for the holiday, and then return to Kickstarter with a review of Block and Key. Then we wrap up with a short week in review where Moe shares the games he got for his birthday and some thoughts on both Crokinole and The Ghost in the Machine.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded 01/17/2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode229/

(00:01:51) Suggestion Box
(00:05:36) Announcements
(00:05:57) Ask The Bellhop - Best Kickstarter Games
(00:33:20) Lobby
(00:41:27) The Game Room - The Groundhog Gambit
(00:55:14) The Game Room - Block and Key
(01:13:38) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:22:29) VIP Guests
(01:22:50) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Date Night Gaming

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

With Valentine's day 2024 right around the corner, we return to one of our most popular topics: two-player games for date nights. In fitting with this theme, we review The Cupid Crisis and Distilled, a game my wife and I first played on a date night. We wrap up talking about the games we’ve been playing lately including our first thoughts on Disney Lorcana, The A.R.T. Project, and more.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded January 10th, 2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode228

(00:00:00) Front Desk
(00:01:38) Suggestion Box
(00:04:58) Announcements
(00:05:37) Ask The Bellhop - Date Night Gaming
(00:32:44) The Game Room: The Cupid Crisis
(00:40:39) The Game Room: Distilled
(01:01:41) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:37:14) VIP Guests
(01:37:52) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Wrapping Up 2023

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0000

This is a lighter (but not shorter) episode with us talking about the Holidays, looking back at the games we played in 2023, and sharing a few 2024 plans. If this happens to be your first time listening, just be aware this isn’t our usual format. After the year-end chat, we do have two reviews for you. Bah! Humbug and the 12 Games of Christmas followed by Catch the Moon. We talk about the games we’ve been playing and wrap up with a shout-out to all of our awesome Patreon patrons.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 27/12/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode227

(00:00:00) Check in
(00:02:19) Suggestion Box
(00:06:27) Lobby Chat
(00:19:54) Ask The Bellhop
(01:09:38) Preview: Bah! Humbug! and the 12 games of Christmas
(01:27:21) Review: Catch The Moon (01:35:02) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(02:13:26) VIP Guests
(02:14:47) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Holiday Gaming with Family

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0000

'Tis the season and we are sticking with the holiday theme tonight with a question about holiday game nights with family. We share tips for gaming with family and each share our top five games to play with our family this time of year. We follow that with a review of a Christmas-themed escape room game, The Kringle Caper from Grand Gamers Guild and wrap up with our usual week in review where I’ve got some more thoughts on Bah Humbug and the 12 Days of Christmas, and more.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 13/12/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode226

(00:00:00) Opening
(00:01:41) Suggestion Box
(00:07:44) Announcements
(00:08:56) Ask The Bellhop
(00:53:23) The Lobby
(01:00:25) The Game Room - The Kringle Caper
(01:10:03) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:35:52) VIP Guests
(01:36:13) End of Show

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Zoom

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Happy Holidays. Since not everyone has the privilege of being able to gather together during the holidays, tonight we’re going to be sharing some great games you can play together online. After that, we’ve got a review of one such game, MonsDRAWsity followed by a review of the Sea Monster Edition of Seas of Havoc. We wrap up with a talk about the games we’ve been playing including more fun with Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Days of Christmas, Sean’s first play of Marrakesh, and more!

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 06/12/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode225

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:42) Suggestion Box
(00:05:10) Ask The Bellhop
(00:49:30) The Game Room - MonsDRAWsity
(01:04:39) The Game Room - Seas of Havoc
(01:29:04) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:45:24) VIP Guests
(01:46:08) End of Show

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

We've been good this year

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we each share the top ten items from our 2023 Holiday Wishlists. Some practical and others, not so much. After that, we’ve got a review of Star Realms Frontiers from Wise Wizard Games. We discovered this newer entry point to one of our favourite deck-builders and Origins earlier this year.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 09/11/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode224

(00:00) Opening
(01:39) Suggestion Box
(04:11) Ask The Bellhop
(24:12) The Lobby
(31:22) The Game Room Star Realms Frontiers
(50:57) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(55:30) VIP Guests
(55:52) End of Show

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Mounds of Minis

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the second part of our discussion on miniatures in board games. Last week we talked about the pros and cons of miniatures, this week we’re going to be sharing some of our favourite fantasy games with lots of miniatures. After that, we’ve got two unrelated reviews: Tome: The Light Edition and its expansion, another trick-taking game, and then Astra a game about stargazing. We wrap up with another busy week in review including Moe’s first thoughts on Marrakesh.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 01/11/2023. Join us live at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/episode223/

(00:00:00) Opening
(00:01:51) Suggestion Box
(00:04:52) Announcements
(00:07:25) Ask The Bellhop
(00:25:29) The Game Room - Tome The Light Edition
(00:44:07) The Game Room - Astra
(00:59:50) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:30:15) VIP Guests and End of Show

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Minis Vs. Meeples

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we share our thoughts on miniatures in board games and whether we personally prefer meeples or minis. After that, we’ve got three featured reviews, The Turkey Trial, Aurum, and Reality Shift Deluxe. Then Moe’s got four new-to-him game plays to talk about in the Bellhop’s Tabletop. Hear first impressions on Astra, The Artemis Project, Starship Captains, Bah! Humbug, The 12 Games of Christmas, and more.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 25/10/2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/episode222

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:43) The Suggestion Box
(00:03:07) Announcements
(00:03:35) Ask The Bellhop: Minis or Meeple?
(00:49:23) The Lobby - Game Suggestions
(00:59:10) The Turkey Trial
(01:06:34) Aurum
(01:17:28) Reality Shift Deluxe
(01:31:20) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:49:02) VIP Guests and Closing

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Frightfully Good

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000

It is late October so we thought it would be a good time to revisit the topic of great games for the spooky season. We follow that up with two unrelated reviews, The Castle Panic Big Box Second Edition from Fireside Games and the new Cryptex from Escape Welt. We wrap up talking about a bunch of card games we played at a local gaming event.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 18/10/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/episode221/

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:56) Suggestion Box
(00:06:31) Announcements
(00:07:30) Ask the Bellhop: Frightfully Good Games
(00:24:14) The Lobby
(00:29:24) Castle Panic Big Box 2e
(00:53:07) Cryptex
(00:58:51) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:08:29) VIP Guests
(01:08:54) Closing the Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Cracking Open the Suggestion Box

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000

This episode Deanna joins to help us go through the pile of feedback we got from the survey we included as part of our 5th Birthday Celebration. After that we’ve got a couple of reviews: The Pumpkin Problem a Holiday Hijinks game and The Deadlies. We wrap up talking about games all three of us played together the past weekend.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 05/10/2023. Join us as we stream live every week, Thursdays at Nine Thirty Eastern on Twitch

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode220/

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:56) Announcements
(00:03:56) Ask The Bellhop
(01:42:52) Review: The Pumpkin Problem
(01:53:18) Review: The Deadlies
(02:04:32) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(02:16:27) VIP Guests
(02:16:49) Closing Doors

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

How Do You Do Fellow Kids?

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we recommend some games we think would be great for older teens, both games we think teens would enjoy and games for parents to play with their teens. We follow that with reviews of boop. and Tapple. We finish with a look at the games we’ve played recently, including our first thoughts on Seas of Havoc.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 13th, 2023. Join us on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode219

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:20) Suggestion Box
(00:11:59) Ask The Bellhop
(00:45:25) The Game Room: boop.
(00:57:49) The Game Room: Tapple
(01:11:38) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:43:53) VIP Guests and Sign-off

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Solved Mysteries

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Where we’ve been, and potential future disruptions to the show. Once we get everyone up to speed we move on to two puzzle reviews, a murder mystery from Mysterious Package Company, and a look at a new sci-fi-themed Quezzle from Unidragon. We wrap up with some vacation gaming talk.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 218, September 13th, 2023. Join us on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode218

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:58) SUGGESTION BOX
(00:08:19) ASK THE BELLHOP - What’s Up?
(00:34:03) THE GAME ROOM - Body of Evidence, Best Served Cold Preview
(00:57:28) THE GAME ROOM - Quezzle Vol. 2 Space Adventures
(01:19:33) BELLHOP’S TABLETOP
(01:39:07) PATREON SHOUT OUT
(01:39:38) End of Show

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Backwards AMA

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0000

This week’s episode is a live Q&A. Topics include games that give a Momento-like experience, meat, RPG settings we want to see made into video games, higher player count games, keeping players with different likes happy, and more! We also had a ton of games to talk about during the week in review including first thoughts on Distilled, more Kapow!, the Crowns and Quests expansion for Castle Panic and more!

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 217, recorded August 23rd, 2023. Detailed show notes, including links to games mentioned during this episode, can be found at tabletopbellhop.com/episode217

Join us as we record live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

(00:00:00) Check In
(00:00:16) Front Desk
(00:01:55) Suggestion Box
(00:09:14) Announcements
(00:10:39) Ask The Bellhop - Live Q&A
(00:54:50) Bellhop’s Tabletop
(01:54:28) Patreon Shout Out And Closing

Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Pub Crawl

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’ve got someone looking for great games to bring out for a night at the pub. That’s followed by reviews of two games that are great for playing at a bar, Shobu and Psychobabble. We wrap up with our usual week in review, including the Engine of War expansions for Castle Panic, first thoughts on Kapow!, and more.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 216, August 16th, 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:36) Suggestion Box
(00:06:02) Announcements
(00:07:46) Ask The Bellhop
(00:42:03) Review: Shobu
(00:51:25) Review: PsychoBabble
(01:09:14) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:32:11) VIP Guests
(01:32:39) End of show

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Quality of Life

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we discuss quality of life board game improvements we’ve found and those that we would love to see more of in the games we play. That’s followed by reviews of the At the Ready Expansion for Disney Sorcerer’s Arena, Birds of a Feather, and the Siege of Valeria Campaign Expansion. Then we finish up with a pretty busy week in review.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 215, August 9th, 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode215

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Meeples & Memories

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0000

This is a special episode celebrating our 5th birthday as a podcast. We start off with a couple of quick reviews, including a preview of the latest puzzle box from EscapeWelt and then a review of a birthday-themed escape-room-in-a-box. We then reminisce about the past year, talk about some future plans, and then wrap up by answering questions from our fans.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 214, July 26th, 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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When is a board game too pretty?

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we talk about art in board games and how it can be taken too far. We then have a preview of the latest rendition of the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks. That is followed by two reviews, Illiterati, a co-op word game, and The Independence Incident, a small escape room in a box style game. We then wrap up with a rather busy week in review.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 213, July 19th, 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode213

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Allies in Fun

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0000

We try to help someone decide what cooperative game to buy next, including a list of our favourite cooperative board games. We then have three reviews: Trickdraw, a fast flipping card game, Outsmarted!, a modern take on trivia board games, and The Orbital Box x2, a puzzle box you have to build yourself. This is followed by our usual week in review with my first Holiday Hijinx experience, our first play of Aurum, and more. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 212, July 5th, 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode212

(00:00:00) CHECK IN AND SUGGESTION BOX
(00:07:44) ANNOUNCEMENTS - No Show July 12th
(00:06:09) ASK THE BELLHOP (00:34:08) THE GAME ROOM - Trickdraw
(00:47:00) THE GAME ROOM - Outsmarted!
(01:04:56) THE GAME ROOM - The Orbital Box x2
(01:19:36) BELLHOP’S TABLETOP
(01:34:36) PATREON SHOUT OUT AND CLOSING

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Highlights from Origins 2023

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Welcome to our Origins 2023 recap where we spend the majority of the episode talking about our experience at the Origins Game Fair held last week in Columbus Ohio. Along with that we do talk a bit about some games we played before our trip to Ohio as well as some first thoughts on some of the games we’ve already played since getting back.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 211, June 28th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode211

00:00:00 CHECK IN AND SUGGESTION BOX
00:04:27 ANNOUNCEMENT - No Show on July 12th
00:05:13 ASK THE BELLHOP - Highlights from Origins 2023
00:07:36 Day 0:
00:14:23 Day 1:
00:21:25 GAMA Trade Day
00:46:52 Day 2:
01:17:52 Day 3
01:48:19 The Origins Awards
01:54:07 Day 4:
02:20:39 Day 5
02:35:07 Bonus Monday:
02:38:22 Final Thoughts on Origins 2023
02:48:17 BELLHOP’S TABLETOP
03:00:35 PATREON SHOUT OUT AND CLOSING

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Live Board Game Q and A

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0000

We’re taking it easy this episode, answering some shorter questions from our questions pile, as well as answering questions in real time from The Lobby, our chatroom on Twitch. Interestingly all of these questions end up evolving into a longer discussion on the relation between video games and board games. After that, we review Siege of Valeria, the last of the new small box Valeria games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 210, May 31st 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode210

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The Rhythm of Play

Tue, 30 May 2023 06:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we discuss board game pacing, what affects it, and what you can do to keep a game moving. We also review the Leading the Charge expansion for Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Epic Alliances and Dr Lovenstein Presents: No Context, a new party game due to be released on May 31st! Then we wrap up with the Bellhop’s Tabletop which includes first thoughts on some new to us games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 209, May 24th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode209

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Damage Control

Tue, 23 May 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Ask the Bellhop: “How can I protect my board games?” Reviews: Thrills & Chills expansion for Disney Sorcerer’s Arena and Castellans of Valeria Preview. We also talk about Kitara, Aqualin, Kings in the Corner, Skip Bo, Destination Retro and The New GME in Chatham, and more.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 208, May 18th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode208

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Looks Like Kids' Games But They're Not!

Tue, 09 May 2023 06:00:00 -0000

In this episode we talk about games that look like they are made for kids but then when you sit down to play them you find out they are not. We’ve got two reviews to go with that, My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck Building Game from Renegade Game Studios and the Turning the Tide expansion for Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Epic Alliances. Then we wrap up with some Injustice from Sean.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 207, May 3rd 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode207

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SeanCon Spring 2023

Tue, 02 May 2023 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we talk about all of the games we played and the other things we did this past weekend as part of SeanCon Spring 2023. That will be followed by a review of the most epic and long game that we played during SeanCon, Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game. Then we wrap up with a couple of non-SeanCon games in our week in review.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 206, April 26th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode206

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Game Changers

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight is all about board game expansions, including our list of must have board game expansions. This is followed by three board game expansion reviews including Rise of Titans for Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria, The B-Movie Expansion for Roll Camera! and the Winter Expansion for Dice Kingdoms of Valeria. Then we’ve got even more expansion play, along with some non-expansion plays, in our week in review as well.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 205, April 19th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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A Collection of Compromises

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’re talking about games that we keep for other people to play. After that we’ve got two puzzle game reviews, first up the Space Box from Escape Welt and then La Famiglia from Puzzling Pursuits. We wrap up with my first thoughts on Siege of Valeria from Daily Magic Games, the first solo Valeria game.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 204, Recorded April 5th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Detailed show notes for this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode204

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Thematic Depth

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’re talking about achieving thematic depth in board games, including games that get it right and games that get it wrong. We review a game themed on Belgian beers and talk about the games we’ve been playing, including first thoughts on a Dice Kingdoms expansion, the new My Little Pony deck-builder, Downforce and more.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 203, Recorded March 29th 2023. Join us Wednesday at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Budgeting for Board Gamers

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we’re talking about board game budgets and funding our board game hobby. We also review Court, a modern trick-taker with lots of twists, and the Quest Pyramid puzzle box from Escape Welt. Plus we share the games we’ve been playing lately, including Disney Sorcerer’s Arena and its first expansion, Flash Point Fire Rescue, Azul Queen’s Garden, Crystallized and more!

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 202, Recorded March 22nd 2023. Join us Wednesday at our new earlier time of 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Full show notes with links can be found at: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep202/

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Underrated

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we’re talking about hidden gem board games. Games we don’t think got the attention they deserved. That’s followed by a detailed review of Disney Sorcerer’s Arena, one of the games currently in our big 200 episode celebration giveaway. We wrap up talking about the games we’ve been playing with first thoughts on Crystallized, Court and more.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 201, Recorded March 15th 2023. Join us Wednesday at 9 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep201/

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Our 200th Episode Celebration

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000

We start off with a special piece of feedback, then show off, and talk about some new artwork for the video side of the show. Next, sharing our top 25 games. Followed by our biggest giveaway, you won’t believe the number of games we are giving away from truly awesome sponsors. Then we interact with our Twitch Chatters.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 200, Recorded March 9th 2023. Join us Wednesday at 9 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep200/

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The 199.5 Bonus Episode

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode we go through some viewer feedback, hype up our 200th episode, let you know where we’ve been, answer three shorter questions, review Dulce from Stronghold games, and talk about the games we’ve played since we last recorded. The questions include; the best Star Trek Games, games for a kid to play with Grandparents over Zoom, and why all the hate for Catan?

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on March 1st 2023.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep199point5/

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Lunch Break Board Games

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

We start off with a correction, some fan feedback and then a huge announcement. After that we recommend some great games you can bring to work to play during break times. Then we review Smash Up Disney Edition and wrap up with our usual week in review with our first public play event of 2023. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 199, Recorded January 25th 2023. Join us Wednesday at 9 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep199/

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Oddball Games

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

We talk about out of the box games doing something totally different. To go along with that main topic we preview Once Upon a Line, a game that has you scratching off the board like a lottery ticket. We also review Dice Kingdoms of Valeria and follow that with a look at some birthday gaming and first thoughts on Weather Machine.
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 198, Recorded January 18th 2023. Join us Wednesday at 9 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: [https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep198/] (https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep198/)

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Pull the Trigger

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

A follow up to last week where we talked about game end mechanics, we talk about various end game triggers and which are our favourites. We also have reviews of Drop It from Kosmos and Thrones of Valeria from Daily Magic Games, and we wrap up with another very full Bellhop’s Tabletop segment.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 197, Recorded January 4th 2023. Join us Wednesday at 9 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep197/

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End Game

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

We discuss game end mechanisms based on a question from one of our awesome patreon patrons. After that we dive into the pile of obligation and review two games, Boba Mahjong, a two player set collection card game, and Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria, a dice drafting game in the Valeria Universe. Then we wrap up with a busy week in review where I got in some New Year’s Eve gaming and we totally didn’t have a SeanCon.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 196, Recorded January 4th 2023. Join us Wednesday at 9 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep196/

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A year of Tabletop Gaming 2022

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

A look back at the past year; our most played games, new to us games, biggest surprises, disappointments, and more. We also review two puzzle boxes from Escape Welt and wrap up with our usual Bellhop’s Tabletop segment with a frustrating Christmas Eve, a classic game play for Sean, & more.

EDIT: In regards to the Escape Welt Review in this episode:

In the original review, I thought that my copy of The House of the Dragon included a spelling error, information I had heard from another reviewer. I have since learned that this production issue has been fixed by Escape Welt, and that both my copy and all future copies have been corrected.

I apologize to our readers/listeners and to Escape Welt for not double checking my copy of the puzzle and for including incorrect information in the original review.

Ep. 195, Dec. 28th 2022. Join us Wed at Nine PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep195/

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2022 Holiday Special

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0000

With the holidays upon us we decided to take things easy and spend the night hanging out with our friends, family, and fans who were awesome enough to join us in The Lobby, our chatroom on Twitch. Expect a mix of us just chit chatting, some AMA, and both Sean and Moe geeking out about various things they are excited about.

Episode 194 recorded on December 21st 2022. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep194/

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Dungeon Delving

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Tonight, Jim (Loves Games) Crocker is looking to hear about some RPG in a box style board games and we’ve got quite a few to talk about. After that we review Blackbrim 1876, an escape room in a box experience and wrap up with our week in review where Moe talks about hosting his first public play event since 2019, shares first thoughts on Boba Mahjong and Disney Sorcerer’s Arena, and more.

Episode 193 recorded on December 14th 2022. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep193/

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I Don’t Want to Grow Up

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0000

This episode we talk about games we grew up playing that we still enjoy to this day. To go with this we’ve got a review of the classic card game Rack-O. We also review Cowboy Bebop Space Serenade and wrap up with a pretty long Bellhop’s Tabletop segment where we share the games we played during our time off.

Episode 192 recorded on December 7th 2022. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep192/

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The Life Cycle of a Board Gamer

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’re talking about the life cycle of a board gamer, sharing the path we took through the hobby and where we are now. After that we’ve got a detailed review of Mountains out of Molehills and wrap up with our usual week in review.

Episode 191 recorded on October 26th 2022. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep191/

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This is Halloween

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0000

We highlight thirteen games we would love to include in a Halloween game night. Later we deep dive one of those games, The Ghosts Betwixt, in a detailed review. We also review Pocket Book Adventures, a solo play, portable adventure game that has Moe hooked. We wrap up with the usual week in review with first thoughts on Disney Smash Up and more.

Episode 190 recorded on October 19th 2022. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep190/

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Underused Board Game Themes

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’ve got a question that has us sharing our top 10 underused themes in board games. After that we’re reviewing a game with the unique theme of door knockers, Aldabas: Doors of Cartagena from Grand Gamers Guild. Then we finish up with our week in review where we’ve got first thoughts on Mountains out of Molehills, another uniquely themed game, and more.

Episode 189 recorded on September 28th 2022. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep188/

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Session Zero is not just for RPGs

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’re talking about session zero, a popular RPG topic, but tonight we’re looking at applying its principals to a board game group. After that we’ve got a review of Venn, a new party game from The OP and we finish up with our usual week in review where Moe updates everyone on his The Ghosts Betwixt Campaign.

Recorded on September 21st 2022. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep188/

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Grab your Towel

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we’re talking games for Douglas Adams fans and we’ve got some great silly sci fi game suggestions for you. After that we’ve got a review of Chiseled, a game about statue sculpting, followed by our week in review where Moe talks about the games he’s recently unboxed.

Episode 187 recorded on September 14th 2022. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep187/

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Dog Days AMA

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we hosted a live AMA, answering questions from our chatroom! After that we’ve got a review of Point Salad from AEG followed by our usual week in review with more thoughts on The Ghosts Betwixt, plus games Deanna and I played while on vacation and more!

Episode 186 recorded August 31st. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep186/

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End of an Era

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0000

We recap the 10 games we played at what was probably the last ever Sean Con. We then go on to do a detailed review of one of those games, Shikoku. We wrap up with our usual week in review where three of those games saw even more play once Sean headed home.

Episode 185 recorded August 24th. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Rawr, I'm A Monster

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’ve got a list of games where you get to play the monster, followed by a review of the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Starter Set. We wrap up with an old favourite and something totally new to us.

Episode 184 recorded August 17th. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep184/

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Disconnect

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’re talking about a problem many of us face, the disconnect between the games we want or buy and the games that we actually get played. After that we’ve got a review of Scythe from Stonemier games, a game that reinforced my belief that you can’t judge a game based on only a couple of plays with one group.

Episode 183 recorded August 10th. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep183/

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Opening the box on Pandora

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we talk about the latest game from Todd Crapper, Pandora Total Destruction. After that we share our thoughts on Revolution of 1828 a game that greatly outshines its theme. We wrap up with our usual week in review where I’ve got a couple of family vacation games to talk about. Episode 182 recorded August 3rd. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep182/

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Four Year Anniversary Celebration

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Today is all about this past year, games we’ve played, new discoveries, favourite moments, and more.

Ep 181 recorded July 27th. Join us Wednesday at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep181/

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Vay-K AMA

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0000

We host a live AMA with topics including our top games ranked worse than 1k on BGG, sports themed board games, game mastery, and card game copyright. After that we’ve got a review of Gunkimono from Renegade Games. Plus we talk about the games we played while Sean was down from Hamilton, take an early look at the Master’s Toolkit Virtual Tabletop and share our first thoughts on The Ghosts Betwixt.

Episode 180 recorded July 20th 2022. Join us Wednesday at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Gaming on the Cheap

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Today we’ve got a patron who is looking for no cost to low cost games. After that we review a game we got on the cheap, The Downfall of Pompeii. We wrap up with a week in review featuring Scythe at four players and our first learning game of Pret-A-Porter.

Episode 179 recorded July 6th. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep179/

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Reverse Engineering

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0000

First, we’ve got a great question about video game features that we would love to see on our tabletop. After that we review Lost Ruins of Arnak, and we wrap up with two player Scythe and even more Rack-O.

Episode 178 recorded June 29th. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Getting Started with Dungeons and Dragons

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0000

We try to determine the best gateway to Dungeons & Dragons by breaking down the plentiful D&D 5e starter sets that are out there. After that we review the Command Station expansion for Space Base. We finish with the most casual game of Scythe ever and a fantastic game of For The Queen.

Episode 177 recorded June 8th. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Teagames

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we talk about quick, easy, but fun two player games you can enjoy with your morning tea, or in our case coffee. After that we review the Herb Witches expansion for The Quacks of Quedlinburg, one of our favourite games. Then we wrap up with a rather short week in review with some unboxings and an insert build.

Episode 176 recorded June 8th. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep176/

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Let your Hair Down

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0000

We’re taking it easy with a live AMA, followed by our long awaited review of Charterstone. After that we’ve got our usual week in review, including our first play of a new to us Stefan Feld game, Revolution of 1828

Episode 175 recorded June 8th. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep175/

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To Back or Not To Back

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0000

We discuss what we look for when deciding whether or not to back a crowdfunded game. This is followed by a preview of Hellbringer, a game coming to Kickstarter soon. We wrap up with a week in review featuring the end of our Charterstone campaign and more.

Episode 174, recorded June 1st. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Baker's Dozen

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we find out what Sean thought of the 13 new games and expansions he got to try while in town for the May Two-Four Long Weekend. After that we’ve got a detailed review of Drinking Quest Six Pack.
Episode 173, recorded May 25th. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Take a Little Trip

Tue, 17 May 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Take a Little Trip - Great games to bring with you on vacation. In this episode, we’re talking about vacation gaming and our favourite games to bring on a trip. We review Gorinto and its expansions and wrap up with the Bellhop’s Tabletop featuring two more games off the pile of shame as well as plays of some old favourites.

Episode 172, recorded May 11th. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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MIA

Tue, 10 May 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we start with a discussion about what to do when one or more players don’t show up for an RPG session. We follow that up with a review of the The One Ring Starter Set. Then we wrap up with some board game content with a Charterstone update, plays of Ex Libris and Downfall of Pompeii, plus first thoughts on Discover Lands Unknown and Spell Smashers, and more!

Episode 171, recorded May 4th. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Exploring the Multiverse

Tue, 03 May 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Today we share our thoughts on the Marvel Multiverse Playtest Rulebook, the latest Marvel roleplaying game. After that we review The Founders of Teotihuacan, a new, stand alone, lighter game, set in the city of the gods. We wrap up with our week in review where we share thoughts on The Downfall of Pompeii, Ex Libris and Star Wars Unlock.

Episode 170, recorded April 27th. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Easter AMA

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we host a live AMA with our chatroom, review The Goonies Escape with One-Eyed Willy’s Rich Stuff, and talk about the games we’ve been playing including more thoughts on Founders of Teotihuacan. AMA topics include initial thoughts on the new Marvel Multiverse RPG, whether HeroQuest will usurp Gloomhaven, Welsh game designers, what’s next after Charterstone, and more.

Episode 169, recorded April 13th. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep169/

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Crossing The Streams

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we’ve got a question from one of our awesome Patreon patrons about using board games to make maps for RPGs. We discuss that as well as other ways you can integrate board games into your RPGs. Then we review Tales from the Loop the Boardgame which is a board game version of an RPG with quite a bit of crossover. As usual we wrap up by talking about the games we’ve been playing lately.

Episode 168, recorded April 6th. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Gameapalooza

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight we’ve got so many game plays to talk about that we decided to combine our Bellhop’s Tabletop and Ask the Bellhop Segment together for one long segment where we will be talking about all of the games we’ve played recently. We’ve also got a prototype review of the new Draconis Invasion: Glory Expansion.

Episode 167, recorded March 23rd. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Party Time

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Tonight, we’ve got recommendations for the best party games for gamers. After that we have a trio of party game reviews with Hues and Cues, the Telestrations 12 Player Party Pack, and the 80’s and 90’s Expansion Pack for Telestrations. Then we wrap up with our week in review, including first thoughts on the Tales from the Loop Board Game.

Episode 166, recorded March 9th. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Storytime

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Tonight, we’ve got thirteen narrative/adventure games great for playing with a six year old. After that we deep dive one of those games in our Chronicles of Avel review. We wrap up with our week in review including first plays of Characterstone and the Herb Witches Expansion for The Quacks of Quedlinburg and more thoughts on Lost Ruins of Arnak, Aqualin, Imperial Settlers and more. Episode 165, recorded February 23rd, 2022. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep165/

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Protoculture

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Tonight, we’ve got a Robotech fan looking to find out what Robotech tabletop games are out there. After diving into that we’ve got a review of a two-player abstract strategy game Aqualin and finish up with an all-digital week in review.

Episode 164, recorded February 16th, 2022. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep164/

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The Eyes Have It

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0000

With a lot going on in both our lives we decided to host an AMA for this episode. Topics include gaming surprises, weird games, milestone games, stand out gaming moments, shortcuts in board games, culling our board game collections and more. We also review the King Size Majestic Wolf puzzle from Unidragon, and share our first thoughts on WWE Superstar Showdown, Dune Imperium and Scorpius Freighter.

Episode 163, recorded February 9th, 2022. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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The Price is Right

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0000

In this week's Ask The Bellhop segment Scott wants to know at what point is a bad game worth buying. We also review a mashup of quest and puzzle, Quezzle, then we stop off on The 13th Floor where we jump back to the past and share thoughts on games from 1965, 1988 and 2014. Finally we’ve got first thoughts on Chronicles of Avel.

Episode 162, recorded January 26th, 2022. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep162/

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Whodunit?

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0000

We’ve got a question from one of our patreon patrons who’s looking for mystery themed board games, then we review Doodle Dungeon. Also, first thoughts on Heroquest, Aqualin and Underwater Cities. Episode 161 recorded January 19th, 2022. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep161/

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Patents, Copyright and Trademarks, Oh My!

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0000

We answer a question about using the mechanics from an older game in your current game design and spend some time talking about copyright, intellectual property, trademarks and patents. We also review Disney Sidekicks, a new cooperative game from Eric Lang, and have some more thoughts on Lost Ruins of Arnak, Doodle Dungeon and more.

Episode 160, recorded January 12th, 2022. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Play Better Games Dammit

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0000

We’ve got some suggestions and game recommendations for a fan who went to a public play event and was very disappointed in the game selection. After that we review Galaxy Trucker and wrap up with a week in review featuring first thoughts on Lost Ruins of Arnak and Star Wars Unlock, plus more thoughts on Disney Sidekicks and Quezzle and a classic party game hits the table again.

Episode 159, recorded January 5th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep159/

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The Bellhop’s Best of 2021

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0000

For our last show of 2021 we decided to look back and each talk about the ten best games we discovered this year. We also discuss our biggest surprise of the year. And our featured review is a great game from 2021, Land vs Sea from Good Games Publishing.

Episode 158, recorded December 29th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep158/

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We were on a break

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0000

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Thought it Was Tuesday

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Thought It Was Tuesday AMA We’re still in the middle of holiday sale season so taking things easy by hosting a live AMA with our chatroom on Twitch today. Topics include Dicember, Ammo in RPGs, Masks A New Generation, a behind the scenes look at our tabletop deal sharing, dealing with problematic content and Aventuria.
Episode 157, recorded December 1st, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
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Breakfast for Dinner

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Moe’s swamped right now so we steal our usual Sunday Brunch format for this mostly unscripted podcast episode. While we don’t have a review today, we do have lots to talk about in the Bellhop’s Tabletop segment.
Episode 156, recorded November 24th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Snack Time

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode we’ve got a question about our favourite game night snacks. We expand on that to talk about not only our snacks of choice but also game night snacking rules, the best game night snacks and some snacking etiquette. We’ve also got a preview of This Didn’t Happen, a unique time travel puzzler, as well as thoughts on Land Vs. Sea, the Ship of Lost Souls expansion for Aventuria and Walking in Burano.

Episode 154, recorded November 17th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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My teacher, Atlas

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0000

This week we’ve got a detailed question from one of our awesome Patreon patrons, Roger Doger, talking about the burden of being a game teacher. After that, we review Aventuria Forest of No Return, the first expansion for Aventuria. Finally, we’ve got our usual week in review including more plays of Land vs. Sea, Super Motherload, and Forest of No Return plus first thoughts on This Didn’t Happen and Star Trek Expeditions.

Episode 154, recorded November 10th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep154/

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Fast Games At Meeple High

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0000

We start off with a question from Moe’s teenage daughter who’s looking for games she can toss into her backpack and bring to high school. Next up we’ve got a review of a NSFW expansion for Aventuria. Then we wrap up with our week in review, including first thoughts on Land vs Sea, the latest game from Good Games Publishing, The Guild of Dungeoneering: Ultimate Edition, a digital dungeon crawler we’ve both checked out, and more.

Episode 153, recorded November 3rd, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep153/

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The Games of AwSHUX Autumn

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000

This past weekend Moe attended the AwSHUX, put on by Shut Up and Sit down. We’ve got a bunch of games that he learned about during this online game convection that we are hyped about and excited to share with you. After that, we’ve got a review of Roll Camera! The Filmmaking Board Game. We finish up with a longer than usual week in review as Moe managed to get in a dozen different gameplays this past week.
Episode 152, recorded October 27th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep152/

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Filling the Cube

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0000

We’ve got a question from someone who’s looking to fill their gaming shelf with some new games and we’re going to see what we can fit into one kallax cube with a focus on games for the whole family. Along with this we will be reviewing Space Base: The Emergence of Shy Pluto and we’ve got some actual physical game plays to talk about in our week in review.

Episode 151, recorded October 20th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep151/

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$50 Cancon

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0000

\We’ve got a listener with a gift certificate for a store here in Windsor looking for game suggestions. Not only do we have some suggestions for them, but we also go on to talk about what we would buy if we had similar gift certificates. Along with this, we’ve also got a review of Yardmaster, a card-driven train game, and an all-digital gaming week in review.

Episode 150, recorded October 13th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep150/

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Avenging your Justice Squad

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Sean shares his tips and tricks for running a superhero RPG. After that we’ve got a review of The Quacks of Quedlinburg followed up with an all digital week in review.

Episode 149, recorded September 29th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Flood of questions

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0000

AMA Topics include: Games to bring on a vacation, getting back into public play, RPG artifacts, oldest unplayed games, games that would make for great movies or books and vice versa, what we like to read and more! Also a review of the Wrath Expansion for Draconis Invasion, initial thoughts on Roll Camera! And a return to Castles of Burgundy.

Episode 148, recorded September 22nd, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep148/

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X Marks The Spot

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0000

We highlight some of the best map-making tools that are out there with a focus on free or cheap software. We then review the FS-XIA box insert from Folded Space for Xia Legends of a Drift System and wrap up with our week in review with thoughts on Shy Pluto for Space Base, Villainous at six, Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria and our first play of Viscounts of the West Kingdom.

Episode 147, recorded September 15th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep147/

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Back in Class

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0000

With the kids heading back to school we talk about some great games for a one hour grade school gaming event. Reviews this week are a look at a prototype of The Red Burnoose Algeria 1857 and Hidden Games Crime Scene Case Number One, The Maplebrooke Case.

Episode 146, recorded September 8th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Not as bad as they look

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0000

We start off with the result of our Extra Life Tabletop Appreciation Weekend charity gaming event. Then we’ve got a question from one of our awesome Patreon patrons looking for games we didn’t find visually appealing but that we loved. After that reviews of the first Unfair Expansion and Guild Master both from Good Games Publishing and then finally a quick list of the games we played during our Extra Life event in our week in review.

Episode 145, recorded August 25th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep145/

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The Inaugural SeanCon

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0000

The Inaugural SeanCon. Sean’s thoughts on the 11 different games we played during this impromptu “game convention” we hope becomes a regular thing. Also reviews of Draconis Invasion and CodeMonkey: Going Bananas.

Episode 144, recorded August 18th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep144/

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Solitaire Fantasy

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Solitaire Fantasy, highlighting some great challenging single player fantasy themed games. Also reviews of Circle of Six and Aroma, plus initial thoughts on the first Unfair Expansion and more.

Episode 143, recorded August 12th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep143/

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Building Civilizations and Theme Parks

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Building Civilizations and Theme Parks. A special all review episode, featuring reviews of Tapestry from Stonemaier Games and Unfair from Good Games Publishing, as well as a comparison of Unfair versus Funfair.

Episode 142.2, recorded August 5th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Three Year Anniversary

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Year Three Anniversary! Tonight we bring you an extended Ask the Bellhop segment featuring a retrospective, a live Q&A with our chat, and have our fans share their favourite Bellhop moments. We also announce a new giveaway and talk about plays of Unfair, Tapestry, Lanterns Dice, Aroma, Circle of Six, and Marvel Strike Teams.

Episode 142, recorded August 4th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep142/

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Out of The Box

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Out of the Box: Tips for playing a game for the first time from right out of the box. We cover tips and tricks for learning a game for the first time at the table with the people you are going to play with. After that we review a couple of word games: Jabuka and Trapwords. Finally, in our week in review, we’ve got thoughts on Riff Raff, Unfair, Space Base, Codenames Duet, Tapestry and the Supers RPG Amazing Heroes.

Episode 141, recorded July 21th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep141/

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What's in a Word?

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0000

We’ve got seventeen game suggestions for a fan who is looking for word based party games. After that I review the new second edition of World’s Fair 1893 and let everyone know if it’s worth upgrading if you have the original. We finish off with thoughts on Space Base, Tapestry and Guild Master, both digital and physical, and a bit more about Riff Raff and World’s Fair 1893.

Episode 140, recorded July 14th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Gaming Together Again

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Review: Aventuria Wheel of Life expansion
Bellhop’s Tabletop: The Emergence of Shy Pluto for Space Base, Trapwords. Guild Master and Flicking Finches correction.

Episode 139, recorded July 7th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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UltraLight

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Ultralight. We’ve got one of our fantastic Patreon patrons looking for ultralight game suggestions and we’ve got a bunch of them! This is followed up by a review of a prototype copy of Flicking Finches, an Evolution in Dexterity Games, and a return to Roguebook, the digital deck builder by Richard Garfield, where we talk about what’s changed since the beta now that the game is fully released. Also, first thoughts on Guild Master, and Sean tries Aeon’s End for the first time.

Episode 138, recorded June 30th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Prime Day AMA

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Space Base Review and a Return to In Person Gaming. AMA topics include: our favourite designers, what is a game mechanic, kickstarter hotness, what games do we want to pick up next, games we have re-purchased. In person games we share our thoughts on: Riff Raff, Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy, the Quacks of Quedlinburg and more Space Base.

Episode 137, recorded June 23rd, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Board Game Tournaments

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Board Game Tournaments. We discuss and give details about what we think is the best board game tournament format, the Great Canadian Board Game Blitz. This is followed by a couple of previews. First up Sean’s gives us the rundown on Blood Bowl III, a new digital version of the Games Workshop fantasy football game. Then Moe’s got a review for a prototype copy of Battle of GOG. We finish up with a week in review that includes more GOG, more Blood Bowl, and a digital game of Aventuria Adventure Card Game.

Episode 136, recorded June 10th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Roll and Move - Is it really that terrible?

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0000

Roll and Move. Is it really that terrible? What is a roll and move game, why do people hate on them and what are some actually good roll and move games? This is followed by two Aventuria Adventure Card Game Reviews, Master Tailor’s Poltergeists and Arsenal of Heroes. We also share our initial thoughts on the Battle of GOG prototype.

Episode 135, recorded June 2nd, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Top 10 of 1000

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Top 10 of 1000, an interesting take on our favourite games from the BGG top 1000 board games followed by a detailed review of our latest obsession, the Aventuria Adventure Card Game.

Episode 134, recorded May 26th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Rollin’

Tue, 25 May 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Rollin’ - We tackle a question about dice trays and towers. We talk about whether we use them or not and deep dive into why you may want them or why not and what to look for if you do choose to buy one. Then I’ve got a review of a fantastic family friendly RPG, Magical Kitties Save The Day. Finally, I’ve got some initial thoughts on the Aventuria Adventure Card Game.

Episode 133, recorded May 19th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Working on the Railroad

Tue, 18 May 2021 06:00:00 -0000

We continue our topic of train games, recommending the best next step train games for Ticket to Ride fans. Sticking with the railway theme, we review one of the most unique train games out there: Rail Pass. We’ve got more thoughts on Rail Pass in the Bellhop’s Tabletop segment as well as initial thoughts on Azul Crystal Mosaic and Gorinto.

Episode 132, recorded May 12th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Trainspotting

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Part one of a two episode series highlighting Train Games. In this first episode we try to help people define what a Train Game is. Sticking with our train theme we’ve got a review of an 18XX upgrade. Then we go off the rails a bit with our review of A Little Wordy, the latest game from Exploding Kittens. We finish off back on track with some initial thoughts on Great Western Trail and Rail Pass as well as plays of Villainous, DC Deck Building and Supershow.

Episode 131, recorded May 5th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Rainy Day AMA

Tue, 04 May 2021 06:00:56 -0000

Topics include a discussion on playtesting and prototyping games, we go deep with what board games we are, gaming pet peeves, why Moe doesn’t play RPGs online, do people take the time to master games anymore, do you keep playing solved games, and more. Also a review of Robotech Invid Invasion, the best Robotech board game so far.

Episode 130, recorded April 28th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Filling the Gap

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Card Based Filler games and why you should play them. Tonight, we have twenty-five filler card game recommendations. Following that, I’ve got a review of a mostly card-driven game that may be best used for filling your trash bin. Finally in the week in review I’ve gotten some thoughts on Quacks of Quedlinburg and Sean has a review of the book: Winning Streak: Tales and Trivia of the 40 Most Popular Board Games.

Episode 129, recorded April 14th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Gamer Parents

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Gamer Parents - The gaming doesn't have to stop when you have kids. Deanna joins us to talk about the effect having kids can have on gaming with some tips and tricks on how to keep your gaming life alive and well even after kids. I follow with a review of a game I’ve been playing with our not so little ones, Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Begins. We wrap up with our week in review where I’ve got first thoughts on Machi Koro: Bright Lights Big City and The Quacks of Quedlinburg. Sean’s also got things to say about The Mighty Six, a superhero RPG using the Mini Six system.

Episode 128, recorded April 7th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Games by Indigenous Designers

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Games by Indigenous Designers. We discuss board games and RPGs by Indigenous designers based on a question from one of our Patreon patrons. We also take a look at all of the non-stretch goal coins in the Legendary Metal Coins Season Six Kickstarter (live through April 13th). Finally a couple of very early thoughts on Quacks of Quedlinburg and the new printing of World's Fair 1893.

Episode 127, recorded March 31st, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Sean's Birthday AMA

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Sean’s Birthday AMA. We answer questions live from the Lobby (our chatroom on Twitch). Topics include: Favourite Roll & Write games, birthday gaming memories, games that create music, post pandemic gaming, the best pizza in the world, and more.

Episode 126, recorded March 24th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Supers, Capes, and Metas

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Super, Capes and Metas - We mixed things up this episode with Sean taking the lead during the Ask The Bellhop segment and telling us all about nine superhero themed RPGs he’s discovered and what makes each stand out from the rest. Sticking with the theme of RPGs I’ve got a review of White Star Galaxy Edition a Sci-Fi OSR RPG. Finally in our week in review I’ve been playing a truly classic Sci-Fi board game, Space Hulk from Games Workshop.

Episode 125, recorded March 17th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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The New Hotness

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000

The New Hotness - We recap the GenCon Spring Showcase and share what games we are most excited about. This is followed by reviews of a couple of modern classic cooperative card games: Letter Jam from CGE and The Crew from KOSMOS plus our usual week in review.

Episode 124, recorded March 10th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Playing Together

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

This episode we’ve got a Patreon patron chosen question from a fan looking for some great cooperative kids games for family game night. We’ve got a list of twenty one recommendations. After that we review Wonder Woman Challenge of the Amazons, a cooperative board game set in the DC Comics universe. We wrap up with a longer than usual Bellhop’s Tabletop segment where we talk about all of the games we got to play since the last show including a number we actually got to play together in person.

Episode 123, recorded February 24th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Active Game Nights

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Active Game Nights - How to maintain your game night group.After discussing ways to keep your game group going with a special look at doing that during the ongoing global pandemic we’ve got reviews of The Creepy Cellar expansion for Ghost Fightin Treasure Hunters and a look at Roguebook a digital deck building roguelike from Richard Garfield of Magic The Gathering Fame.

Episode 122, recorded February 10th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Styles and Types of Boardgames

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Styles and Types of Board Games - In addition to Engine Building, what other types of board games are there? Also reviews of Fairy Season from Good Games Publishing and Harry Potter House Cup Competition from The Op. Finally first thoughts on Junk Orbit and Sean continues to try to learn Masks.

Episode 121, recorded February 3rd, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Engine Building

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0000

What do we mean by engine building and some of the best engine building games. Also a review of Funfair, a lighter, less cutthroat, version of Unfair the engine building game about building a theme park. Finally, in our week in review Moe shares his first thoughts on Wonder Woman Challenge of the Amazons and Sean’s been running some Masks: A New Generation and playing Clank!

Episode 120, recorded January 27th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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History lives on the Tabletop

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:11:00 -0000

Great board games based on history. We have some game suggestions for a historical miniature wargamer looking to broaden their horizons into hobby board games. Sticking with the theme of history we’ve got two Viking themed reviews, Skora and the Hall of Heroes Expansion for Raiders of the North Sea. Finally in our week in review we’ve got first thoughts on both Letter Jam and The Crew with two players.

Episode 119, recorded January 8th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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So long 2020

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Topics include, time stamps on YouTube, digital board game reviews, podcast plans and tech upgrades, board gaming in Canada and more. Plus reviews of Robotech Force of Arms and Robotech Crisis Point. Finally, we’ve both been playing Hogwarts Battle, some Race for the Galaxy on BGA and Sean gets Clank! to the table.

Episode 118, recorded December 30th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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2020's Best

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0000

The best games we discovered for the first time in 2020. Reviews of Knot Dice Squared and Back to the Future Dice Through Time. Also some virtual gaming, more Knot Dice and another book of Hogwarts Battle completed.

Episode 117, recorded December 23rd, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Non-Game Gifts for Gamers

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Non-Game Gifts for Gamers. Holiday shopping suggestions for shopping for a gamer who doesn’t need more games. Reviews of a couple of independently published filler games: Bricks & Brutes from Nanolociy Games and Knot Dice from Black Oak Games. Also a return to Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle.

Episode 116, recorded December 16th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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It’s in the Cards

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0000

It’s in the Cards, Tabletop role playing games that use standard playing cards, and card based adventure board games. Two featured reviews: Tyrants of the Underdark from Gale Force 9 and the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Core Set from Paizo. Also first thoughts on Mission Red Planet and Bricks & Brutes and more in our week in review segment.

Episode 115 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded December 9th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Extra Life 2020

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0000

The results of our 2020 Extra Life charity efforts and a discussion of all of the games we played. Includes board games like Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion, first thoughts on Harry Potter House Cup Competition, a new Chronicles of Crime 1400 case, lots of digital gaming and more. Also some talk about Star Wars The Old Republic MMORPG.

Episode 114 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded November 11th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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That's the Trick

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0000

That’s the Trick - Great Trick Taking Games. A discussion on trick-taking games and the declining popularity of traditional playing card games followed by 10 modern trick-taking game suggestions. Two featured reviews: Ratuki from The Op and a preview of Macaron from Sunrise Tornado. Finally some Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion in our week in review.

Episode 113 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded November 4th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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October AMA

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Crowdfunding including what games we are excited about and various crowdfunding platforms with a focus on Gamefound, but also talk of Pulse, Itch.io, OneBookShelf, and Indiegogo. Making it in the tabletop industry, who makes more content creators or game designers? Games we most want to get to the table once it’s safe to game in person again. We also have two featured reviews: Chronicles of Crime 1400 from Lucky Duck games and The Shining Escape from the Overlook Hotel from The Op.

Episode 112 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded October 28th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Tabletop Terror

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Best Horror Themed Games. A number of great games for playing on or around Halloween including a bunch of suggestions from The Lobby. Sticking to the theme we have reviews of the ALIEN RPG Starter Set and EXIT: The Catacombs of Horror. We diverge a bit in our week in review where we’ve got first thoughts on Chronicles of Crime 1400, Robotech Force of Arms and more.

Episode 111 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded October 14th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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What’s New for Two

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0000

The best newer two player board games. Tying into that we’ve got a review of one of the hottest new two player games out there right now, Watergate from Capstone Games. In our week in review we continue our Jaws of the Lion campaign, discuss some 7 Wonders, Clans of Caledonia, Terra Mystica and Rallyman GT online, and I convince Deanna to try For the Queen, a pass the stick style indie RPG.

Episode 110 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded October 7th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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End of Summer AMA

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0000

End of Summer AMA, Tabletop Transitions. Discussion topics include going back to earlier editions of D&D for players who really like min/maxing, transitioning from competitive games to cooperative ones, swapping from blogging to podcasting, RPG systems we did not enjoy, the shift to online gaming, and success in content creation. Sticking with the theme we take a looking back at Azul Summer Pavilion and look forward to spooky season with a review of Scooby-Doo! Escape from the Haunted Roller Coaster. Finally some early and disappointing thoughts on CO2 Second Chance and Watergate. I also got a chance to play Welly Can Land a rather amusing beer-based board game and Unlabeled another beer-based game we recently reviewed.

Episode 109 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded September 23rd, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Pints & Pawns

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Pints & Pawns - Mixing beverages with your board games and RPGs. Sticking with the theme of beverages and board games we have reviews of Unlabeled The Blind Beer Tasting Game and Vinhos Deluxe Edition a game about making wine in Portugal. In the week in review we have some digital gaming with a Patreon patron and our first thoughts on Ratuki from The Op.

Episode 108 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded September 23rd, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Keep it Simple

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Keep it Simple - Ways board game designers make their games easier to learn and teach. A follow up to last week’s topic where we highlighted 15 heavier games that are easier to learn and play than you might think. In the Game Room we have reviews of the Animal Empire an anthropomorphic empire building card game and the Tales from The Loop Starter Set from Free League Publishing

Episode 107 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded September 16th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep107/

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Surprisingly Easy Board Games

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Surprisingly Easy Board Games - Heavy games that are surprisingly easy to teach and learn, a follow up to our topic from a few weeks back where we talked about surprisingly complex games. Today we are looking at the flip side of the coin. Once we get to The Game Room we will be looking at Trade & Intrigue, the second expansion for Orleans featuring four optional modules, and Flick Wars, a dexterity based strategy wargame, plus of course we end with our usual week in review.

Episode 106 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded September 9th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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RPG Artifacts and Mementos

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000

RPG Artifacts and Mementos - Physical items left over long after the game is done. Along with this discussion we’ve got reviews of Sanctum and the Exotica Expansion for Eminent Domain. We wrap up with some Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion and talk about the board game arena version of Quoridor, a classic abstract game.

Episode 105 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded August 30th 2020. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Inaugural Reviewapalooza

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Inaugural Reviewapalooza - Welcome to our first ever Reviewapalooza. This is replacing our usual end of month AMA live Q&A with our chatroom. In this review filled episode we are going to be looking at one RPG, Runaway Hirelings, and four board games including, Breakdancing Meeples, Talisman Batman Super-Villains Edition, Roll for Lasers and EXIT The Haunted Roller Coaster. In addition, during the Bellhop's Tabletop Segment we continue our playthrough of the Pathfinder Adventure Cards Game Core Set and play some more Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion.

Episode 104 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded August 26th 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep104/

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Surprisingly complex games

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Surprisingly Complex Games - Games that were much more than we expected. This episode we talk about games that surprised us in a good way. In the game room were comparing a couple of games with older versions of them. First will be how Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion differs from Gloomhaven and then Mermaid Adventures Revised, a setting book for The Pip system Corebook we reviewed last week. In The Bellhops Tabletop we talk about Camp Capstone another online game convention and Runaway Hirelings an improv heavy fantasy RPG.

Episode 103 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded August 19th 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Eight PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep103/

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Scaling the Game

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Scaling the Game - How game complexity scales with experience. Detailed reviews of Telestrations Upside Drawn, a team based version of the classic party game and The Pip System Corebook, a universal roleplaying system great for new players or gaming with kids. Also initial thoughts on Roll for Lasers and Breakdancing Meeple as well as a return to Talisman Batman Super-Villains Edition in our week in review.

Episode 102 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded August 12th 2020. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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2 Years In

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0000

Two Years In - Second Anniversary AMA. Live Q&A topics include snacks, our views on interviews, scheduling tips and failures, blogging and podcasting behind the scenes and lessons learned, Instagram success tips, and the first things we want to do when this pandemic is over. Also detailed reviews of Quodd Heroes and the Shadowrun Sixth World Beginner Box and our Gen Con Online 2020 Experience.

Episode 101 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded August 5th 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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One Hundred

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0000

One Hundred - Celebrating our 100th podcast episode. In honour of this milestone we’ve got a special retrospective segment we’re adding to the show tonight and we’re launching our next board game giveaway. Then we’re answering one of the best questions I think we’ve ever been asked. We’re still going to do a couple of detailed reviews, those will be Katana and Jaws and then I’ve got some initial thoughts on the Pathfinder Adventure Card game along with a couple of our favourite two player games in our week in review.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded July 22nd 2020.
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For Sale

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0000

For Sale - Getting the most from your unwanted games. A follow-up to last week’s topic of deciding which games in your collection to get rid of. Also a detailed review of Bastille From Queen Games and Family Secrets the first Episode of Escape Mail an escape mail experience delivered to your door. Finally, a number of games in our Bellhop’s Tabletop week in review including a first look at Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy, Maki Stack, Katana, Jaws, codenames Duet and Medium.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded July 16th 2020.
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Thinning the Herd

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Thinning the Herd - Curating your game collection, when you must get rid of some games how do you decide which? In addition we have two detailed game reviews, first off Codenames Duet and second Lost Cities: Rivals. Finally in our week in review we talk a bit more about Lost Cities Rivals and a four player game of a hidden gem from Queen Games: Bastille.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded July 9th 2020.
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Great Games Eh?

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Great Games Eh? - In Celebration of Canada Day, we feature some of the best games from Canadian game designers. In addition to that, we’ve got a review of the roshambo based card game Super Cats from The Op. In The Bellhop’s Tabletop, I’ve got our first play of Talisman: Batman - Super Villains Edition, a few rounds of The Mind two-player, plays of Codenames Duet using the campaign mode as well as trying it in teams, a five-player game of Super Cats and our first plays of Telestrations Upside Drawn.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded July 1st 2020.
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Feeling the Heat

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Feeling the Heat - Start of Summer AMA - Besides answering questions from our chatroom live tonight, we’ve got a lot of feedback from last week's topic of dealing with a stubborn gamer not willing to try new things, I’ve got a preview of Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria the latest Valeria game from Daily Magic Games. Then for our Bellhop’s Tabletop segment, I’ve got my first thoughts on Katana and Super Cats, some more Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria including some solo play and an attempt to play The Mind with my kids.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 24th 2020.
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Picky Eaters

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Dealing With Picky Eaters - How to handle a gamer who is stuck in their ways and isn’t willing to try new things. In addition a review of the stock market game Exchange, as well as plays of unlabeled, Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria, The Fox in the Forest, GIPF and Quodd Heroes.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on June 17th 2020.
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Black Games Matter

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Black Games Matter - Talking about some of the best tabletop games from Black game designers including a review of the kid friendly RPG Mermaid Adventures. Also a first look at 878 Vikings as well as Black Box, Clans of Caledonia on BGA, Fox in the Forest, and codenames Duet. In addition I talk about my experiences at my first online gaming convention: Renegade Con: Virtual.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on June 3rd 2020.
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End of May AMA

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0000

End of May AMA - Topics include: Publisher self promotion, board game tiebreakers, Tabletopia vs Tabletop Simulator, and the board game we most want to see go digital. Also a review of The Alpha from Bicycle games and a busy week in review including first plays of Codenames Duet, Sanctum and a prototype of Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on May 27th 2020.
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A Small Problem

Tue, 26 May 2020 06:00:00 -0000

A Small Problem - Storing, protecting and transporting a large collection of tabletop game miniatures. Also a review of the classic Star Trek Deck Building games, a look at Lanterns two player, more Unlabeled, Eminent Domain where we finally combine Exotica and Escalation, an online play of Clans of Caledonia with a Patreon Patron, and a first look at Quodd Heroes.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on May 20th 2020.
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Tabletop Gaming Enhanced

Tue, 19 May 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Tabletop Gaming Enhanced - Ways to set the mood and create immersion on your game night using all five senses. Also a review of King Me! A family weight game based on Checkers. Finally another look at Unlabelled and Eminent Domain Exotica as well as some Asmodee Digital games in our week in review.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 12th 2020.
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FreeD6

Tue, 12 May 2020 06:00:00 -0000

FreeD6: Free tabletop games (RPGs and board games) that use standard six sided dice. A review of Clans of Caledonia. Also a first look at the Exotica Expansion for Eminent Domain and a couple of plays of the family game Woodlands.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on May 6th 2020.
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Spring Fling AMA

Tue, 05 May 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Spring Fling AMA - Topics include: Easy games for toddlers, games to play over discord, newish games we want to try, favourite dexterity games, gaming gifts we didn’t appreciate, kickstarters we lost enthusiasm for, best Cthlulhu games, a pile of shame update, the first upgrade we would make for our shows, and more. Also a review of The Fox in the Forest Duet followed by some online gaming, date night gaming and another Renegade #WorldWidePlayDay event.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on April 29th 2020.
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Six Pack

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Six Pack - Great boardgames for six players. Also a review of the two-player trick-taking game The Fox in the Forest. Finally a mix of digital and physical gaming in our week in review with a pretty detailed look at the Happy Meeple website.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on April 22nd 2020.
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Digital Boardgame Battle Royal

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0000

At Tabletop Bellhop we answer your game and game night questions, go "Ask The Bellhop" at https://tabletopbellhop.com/.

Digital Boardgame Battle Royal - The Three Best Sites for Playing Board Games Online. Comparing Board Game Arena, Yucata and Boite A Jeux. A review of Pulsar 2849 from CGE and a look at a number of games both digitally and physically in our week in review. In person we played King Me! and Pulsar 2849. Digital we tell you about online games of 7 Wonders, Race for the Galaxy, Terra Mystica, Carpe Diem, YINSH, Attika, Imhotep, Imhotep The Duel, Hacienda, Egizia, Dungeon Lords, Tzolkin and Town Center.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on April 15th 2020.
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Lonely Fun

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Lonely Fun - Gaming related things to do between game sessions. Also a review of EXIT: The game - The House of Riddles and a look at The Fox in the Forest in our week in review.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on April 8th 2020.
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You, Me, and Monopoly

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0000

You, me, and Monopoly also an AMA - We highlight the 5 best Monopoly games. That is followed by a short AMA where we discuss the definition of a game and games without win conditions, fantasy House on the Hill alternatives, online board gaming, and two player legacy games other than Gloomhaven. We also have a re-review of the classic dice game Quarriors! And Sean talks about a frustrating game of Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle with the Monster Book of Monsters expansion.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on April 1st 2020.
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No Touching

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000

No Touching! - Board games that reduce or eliminate contact. Also a review of 8Bit Box from Iello with a look at each of the included games. Finally a first look at Woodlands from Ravensburger.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on March 25th 2020.
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Home For a Rest

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000

Home for a Rest - Board games to keep you occupied when you’re stuck at home. Also a review of Talisman: Legendary Tales and some gaming with my kids and the whole family including more Legendary Tales and Ticket to Ride New York in our week in review.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on March 18th 2020.
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On The House

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000

On the House - Discussing house rules in tabletop games. In addition, we have two reviews for you today: Gold West from TMG and Carpe Diem a Feld from Alea and Ravensburger. Also more of both games in our week in review along with checkers, Istanbul, Jambo and 7 Wonders Duel.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on March 11th 2020.
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2 Fast 2 Furious

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000

2 Fast 2 Furious - Fast and Easy Two Player Games. Also a review of Gorus Maximus a 1 to 8 player gory gladiatorial trick taking game and a look at Clans of Caledonia and a classic Alea game: Artus in our week in review.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on March 4th 2020.
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February AMA

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0000

February AMA. Answering your gaming question live! In addition to answering your questions live I’ve got a review of the Extermination pack for Horizons and some Gloomhaven, Medium, Gorus Maxiumus, and more Horizons for our Bellhop’s Tabletop Segment

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 26th 2020.
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Oldies but Goodies

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Oldies but goodies. Talking about older games still worth playing. Also, in The Game Room we’re talking about Medium, our review went live on the blog today and that also means our Giveaway is live! In The Bellhop’s Tabletop segment, we’ve got Raiders of the North Sea with Hall of Heroes, Gold West, Medium, Terra Mystica, Clans of Caledonia, and Minecraft Builders & Biomes.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on February 19th 2020.
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They Can’t All Be Great

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0000

They Can’t All Be Great - Dealing with a game night failure. Also a review of the Legacy of Lo Pan expansion for Big Trouble In Little China the Game and a ton of games in our week in review including Orleans, Medium, Gorus Maxiumus, War Chest, Pulsar 2849, 8Bit Box, Raiders of the North Sea, Dungeon Crawl Classic and more.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 12th 2020.
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Miniature Gaming Without the Minis (Sorta)

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Miniature Gaming Without the Minis (Sorta). Getting back into wargaming without the cost of buying, building and painting an army. Also, a preview of Gorinto, expansions for Horizons and Orleans and Sean’s got some Minecraft to talk about.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded on Feb 5th 2020.
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2020 Questions

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0000

2020 Questions. Our first AMA of 2020. Giving up and sticking with games. Great games with terrible components and terrible games with great components, social interactions interfering with game night, RPG audio dramas, mystery themed games, game con pros and cons, and more. Also a review of Imhotep A New Dynasty.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on January 29th, 2020.
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Can I Have a Word

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Talking about great word games. Also a review of Sorcerer from White Wizard Games and a bunch of games in our week in review including Big Trouble In Little China, Terra Mystica, Gorinto, Azul Summer Pavilion, Go Cuckoo, Lost Cities Rivals and Imhotep.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on January 22nd, 2020.
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Missing in Action

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0000

What to do when you are short a player or players. Also, a review of the Escalation expansion for Eminent Domain, a first look at Gorinto and Sean gets Hogwarts Battle back to the table.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on January 15th, 2020.
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Hindsight in 2020

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Hindsight in 2020, looking at our past and thinking about the future. We talk about gaming challenges, and what we did and didn’t achieve of last year's plans. Also a review of Chocolatiers, then in our week in review featuring some games we don’t normally talk including Splendor, Ticket to Ride and more.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on January 8th, 2020.
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Holidays 2019

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0000

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Ten for $50

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0000

We've got a list of 35 great games you can get right now for under $50. Also a review of Tower of Madness, then in our week in review some Rhino Hero, more Carpe Diem and a not-so-great experience with Horrified. Finally, a bit of talk about the new PC game Paranoia Happiness is Mandatory

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A Focus On Teaching

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Board Game Teacher Tips. Dead Man’s Cabal review in The Game Room. Carpe Diem and Imhotep A New Dynasty first thoughts in The Bellhop’s Tabletop.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on December 11th, 2019.
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It Takes Two

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Great two-player cooperative board games. Also a review of Imhotep Builder of Egypt and some digital board game play discussion.

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Thanksgaming AMA

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0000

We answer your questions live. Also a review of King of the Dice from HABA and another look at Cthulhu Death May die after a demo night at the FLGS.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on November 28th, 2019.
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The Path to Mastery

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Tips for starting off and becoming a solid GM. Also a review of Horrified from Ravensburger and some initial thoughts on Pulsar 2849 from CGE.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on November 20th, 2019.
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License to Thrill

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0000

What makes for a great licenced board game? Also a review of the hot new Minecraft board game, Builders and Biomes and a look at the Universal Monsters-themed board game: Horrified.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on November 13th, 2019.
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For The Kids

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Windsor Extra Life 2019. How did our Extra Life weekend go and what games got played? Also, a review of Cthulhu Death May Die the hot new game from CMON.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on November 6th, 2019.
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Halloween Hangout

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Answering your gaming questions live. Also: a look at Vinhos Deluxe Edition, the first play for Gold West and more Halloween-themed public plays.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on October 30th, 2019.
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Gaming for a Good Cause

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Raising money for charity through gaming. Also, a review of EXIT: The Game, The Secret Lab, and a Horror/Halloween-themed game night recap featuring spooky games like Ghost Fighting Treasure Hunters, Monster Factory, King of Tokyo, Sorcerer, and more.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on October 23rd, 2019.
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The Mixer

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Great games for when your table is a mix of gamers and non-gamers. Extra Life Board Game Blitz wrap up. Endeavor, Anachrony and The Duke in our week in review.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on October 16th, 2019.
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Drinking the Player Aid

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Talking Fan Created Tabletop Game Aids. Also a review of the digital version of Terraforming Mars on Steam, more Eminent Domain, and gaming at a wedding reception in our Bellhop’s Tabletop segment.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on October 9th, 2019.
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Gateway to Area Control

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Great gateway area control and area majority games. Also a review of Horizons from Daily Magic Games and a couple of RPGs in our Bellhop’s Tabletop segment.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on October 2nd, 2019.
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Start of Fall, Answer All

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Our first monthly AMA or rather Ask Us Anything episode. Also a review of FunkoVerse Harry Potter, Windsor ComiCon game demos, EZY mode game night and three home games in our Bellhop’s Tabletop segment.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 25th, 2019.
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Three's Company, Kids Edition

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Great board games for three players when one of those players is a toddler. Also a look at the Dungeons & Dragons Tyrants of the Underdark deck-building game, some more thoughts on Imhotep and playing Tanto Cuore with my Monday night game group.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 18th, 2019.
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What's the Problem?

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Discussing potentially problematic themes in tabletop games. Starting off with a review of Tanto Cuore. Also, first thoughts on Zombicide: Invader and Imhotep Builder of Egypt. Finally, a return to Lotus and Eminent Domain hits the table after a long hiatus.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 11th, 2019.
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The Great Outdoors

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

We talk about what makes for a good game to bring on a camping trip and offer up 22 games recommendations. Also, two-player Sorcerer, Raiders of the North Sea with a new player and streaming online board game plays with Board Game Arena.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 4th, 2019.
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Treasure Hunt

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Tips for finding rare, hard to find and out-of-print games. Also our Extra Life Warmup Wrap-up, including a first look at the Teotihuacan expansion.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 28th, 2019.
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Take The Shot

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Tips for running public play one-shot role playing games. Also a first look at Tower of Madness, playing King of the Dice with adults and a return to the card game Lotus.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 21st, 2019.
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Gateway Games TNG

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0000

The top gateway games of the last three years. Zenteeko review and giveaway. Dead Man’s Cabal and Sorcerer at new player counts. A return to DC Deck-Building for Sean and more!

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 14th, 2019.
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Being Picky

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0000

How to pick what games to play on game night. Also a review of Raiders of the North Sea and some double date night gaming.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 7th, 2019.
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Pain Free Campaigns

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Our thoughts on what makes a campaign game good, and 2-player campaign game suggestions. Also, first impressions of Chocolatiers and Bastille.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 31st, 2019.
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Join The Club

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Starting a local gaming club and building your local gaming community. Also first impressions of Talisman: Legendary Tales and Dead Man’s Cabal.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 24th, 2019.
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QCC 2019

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0000

A look back at Queen City Conquest 2019. We discuss the con and all of the games Deanna and I played.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 17th, 2019.
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Tabletop Five-O

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Five-player non-filler, non-party game recommendations. Also first look at Zenteeko, Horizons, King of the Dice, Raiders of the North Sea, and Sorcerer.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 10th, 2019.
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Fly Casual

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Casual board game recommendations for 4-6 players. Also a new gaming event in Windsor, the road to extra life, and a ton of quick game reviews including: 8Bit Box, Go Cuckoo, Blokus, Cinque Terre, and a classic from the Bellhop’s childhood, Cat’s.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 3rd, 2019.
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Moving Day AMA

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0000

This episode we are spending the entire Ask the Bellhop segment answering questions from The Lobby our live chatroom on Twitch.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on June 26th, 2019.
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Origins Stories

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0000

This is a special episode recapping Origins 2019. What did The Bellhop play and what is he excited about?

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on June 19th, 2019.
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Break Room #1 - Geeking out About the Geek

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0000

A discussion on Board Game Geek, one of the best board gaming resources on the web. This is a special bonus episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast.

This is an edited version first recorded on November 6th 2018. We do apologize for the quality of this show; we've learned much since we first recorded this. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Pros at Cons

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Con Prep Suggestions. Also a look back at Alhambra and initial thoughts on the epic Sci-Fi game Twilight Imperium 4th Edition.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on June 5th, 2019.
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East Meets West

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Defining and discussing the board game terms Eurogame and Ameritrash. Also an initial impression of Teotihuacan and some more plays of Xia, Strasbourg and digital Roll for the Galaxy.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on May 22nd, 2019.
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And the Award Goes to

Tue, 28 May 2019 06:00:00 -0000

We are talking all about tabletop game awards. Spiel, Golden Geek, Ennies and more. Also, an OSR RPG module review, digital Jaipur and BattleCON.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on May 22nd, 2019.
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Life, The Universe, and More than Catan

Tue, 21 May 2019 06:00:00 -0000

A look at games with similar mechanics as Settlers of Catan. Also a look at tiny Towns, Brass Birmingham, The Duke and Colonies for Terraforming Mars.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on May 15th, 2019.
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Dungeon Decorating

Tue, 14 May 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Game Room Improvements. What makes for a great game room. Also a look at Shogun, the Shadowvale Expansion for Villages of Valeria, War Chest, and Eminent Domain.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on May 8th, 2019.
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Resistance is Fu-Tile

Tue, 07 May 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Tile Laying Game Suggestions. Also, a look at Strasbourg, Terraforming Mars, Gugong and Railroad Ink.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on May 1st, 2019.
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The Next Generation

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Raising our Future gamers. Teaching kids how to be the best gamers they can be. Gloomhaven has a retirement, a review of Builder of Blankenburg, Fields and Flocks Expansion, Stuffed Fables and the DC Deck-Building Game Multiverse Box.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on April 24th, 2019.
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A Heavy Topic

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Discussing the game weight. What does it mean and what use is it? Also War Chest, Kodama, Immortals and more DC Deck Building Expansions.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on April 17th, 2019.
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The Spirit of Competition

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0000

An unscripted discussion on competition and competitiveness at the game table. Also, a review of Demon Lord’s Companion and a look at 8 different games played by the hosts this past week.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on April 10th, 2019.
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Wedding Bells

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Tabletop gaming at a wedding, why not? Also, Race for the Galaxy, digital Carcassonne, a couple of prototypes and more DC Deck-Building.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on April 3rd, 2019.
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Breakout Wrap up

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Sean, Moe and Deanna all share their thoughts on this great gaming convention held at the end of March Break in Toronto Ontario.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on March 27th, 2019.
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Bellhop Edda

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 06:00:17 -0000

Belhop Edda, talking Iron Edda, indie RPG publishing, podcasting and Kickstarter with The Other Tracy, Tracy Barnett.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on March 20th, 2019.
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Regrets, I've had a few

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 06:00:18 -0000

Kickstarter regrets. We also look at the MOO board game, The Ninth World, Hogwarts, Villages of Valeria, Sagrada and more Solo DC Deck Building.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on March 13th, 2019.
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Give me an F

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0000

Putting the F in FLGS. As well as Shadow of the Demon Lord and Labyrinth Reviews. Xia, Dinosaur Island and DC Deck-Building expansions talk.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on March 6th, 2019.
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A Badge of Honour

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Flying the board game geek flag, wearing the tabletop gamer badge with honour. Mixing things up, A Board Game Stats Review and a look at Tzolkin and Valeria Expansions, Crisis for DC Deck Building, War Chest and more.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on February 27th, 2019.
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Finding your Yoda

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Finding a roleplaying or board game teacher. Also Xia, gaming with our kids, Sintra and more deck building.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on February 20th, 201902/08/2018.
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Lost in Translation

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0000

What to do when you get a bad rulebook. In addition, we talk Arkwright, DC Deck Building, Gloomhaven 2 player, War Chest, the Onitama App and more.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on February 13th, 2019.
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The Hook

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Games for catching new gamers. Shafausa, Scoville Labs, Hogwarts Battle, Shadowrun and something new in Gloomhaven. Followed by a talk about games to hook new gamers on hobby board games.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on February 6th, 2019.
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Bellhop Birthday Board Game Bash

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0000

So many games played and reviewed this past week that there was no time for a question.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on January 30th, 2019.
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Digestif

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0000

We’re talking after-dinner games for 4-6 players. Dinosaurs, tree spirits, lots of stained glass, extreme Harry Potter and even checkers in the week in review. A new short-form show and more.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on January 23rd, 2019.
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Blue Plate Special

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Two-for-one special on your food at the game table questions. #LessShameMoreGame Challenge. Also, we talk about Gizmos, Terraforming Mars Prelude, Dinosaur Island, and Hogwarts Battle, The Duke and more.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on January 16th, 2019.
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Gaming in the New Year

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0000

We are now live-streaming Gloomhaven. We take a look at the classic TSR Marvel Super Heroes RPG and then we recap the games we played during Gaming in the New Year.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on January 9th, 2019.
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Second Semester

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0000

The Week in review featuring Gloomhaven, Sagrada vs Azul, two Harry Potter games and the Minecraft card game. Then we return to teaching games. This time with a focus on teaching new vs. experienced gamers.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on January 2nd, 2019.
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Hindsight/Foresight

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 07:00:24 -0000

Some games off the pile of shame, date night gaming followed by our look back at 2018 and some plans for 2019

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on December 16th, 2018.
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Rapid fire

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -0000

We answered several questions from social media this week Including how to go about printing maps, is ZhanGuo good at 2 players, and is Concordia the best game ever made? All that and more!

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on December 19th, 2018.
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Child's Play Part 2

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 07:00:28 -0000

This week, Patron Duran Barnett asks, “What about doing an episode on introducing kids to gaming? Or maybe a direct sequel tackling non-co-op games for kids?”

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on December 12th, 2018.
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Two to Tango

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 07:00:03 -0000

We talk Games Workshop Kids games, Dominion and then give a series of two-player games perfect for date night.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on December 5th, 2018.
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Rock me Daniel Zayas

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 07:00:28 -0000

We talk Black Friday, Blokus, and Cities & Knights of Catan and then talk Kickstarter in an interview with Daniel Zayas.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on November 28st, 2018.
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Accessory to Gaming

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 07:00:51 -0000

We get some games off the pile of shame, take a trip to Camelot and then talk about must-have gaming accessories.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on November 21st, 2018.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep017/

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Hashtag Shelfie

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0000

We start with some BoardGameArena, talk Agricola and then move into organizing your growing game collection.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on November 14th, 2018.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep016/

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1up Wrap Up

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 07:00:31 -0000

Some Halloween game suggestions from our fans. Brass and Power Grid are mentioned. Then we dive into our experiences at Extra Life 2018.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on November 7th, 2018.
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Ghastly Game Nights

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 07:00:19 -0000

Ghastly Game nights. We talk about Endeavor, Tokaido Crossroads, Masters of The Universe and then my top horror games.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on October 31st, 2018.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep014/

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Special - H2O w/Phil Vecchione

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 06:00:18 -0000

Guest Check-In, Getting the Lowdown on H2O with Phil Vecchione. We talked to Phil about his new roleplaying game Hydro Hacker Operatives or H2O.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on October 25th, 2018.
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Han Shot First

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:00:29 -0000

We visit Saint Petersburg, and make some Clank! In! Space! Help out Bob Crusoe in Friday and then talk one-player board and card games.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on October 24th, 2018.
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The Next Round is on You

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 06:00:30 -0000

This week we are talking about gaming in pubs and cafes. Dos, don’ts, tips, tricks for playing in public. Including some game suggestions for public play.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on October 17th, 2018.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep012/

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The Worst of The Worst

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 06:00:23 -0000

We hang out on Board Game Arena, visit Gloomhaven, get a couple of games off the pile of shame, and celebrate 'Thanksgaming' before taking a look at 10 of the worst games The Bellhop has ever played.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on October 10th, 2018.
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Picking Favourites

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 06:00:41 -0000

Picking Favourites. We walk the Tokaido, visit Gloomhaven, tease our first giveaway and then dive into The Bellhop's top 20 games.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on October 3rd, 2018.
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Under the Hood

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:00:38 -0000

We talk about Mermaid Adventures, Terra Mystica, and Gloomhaven before we deep dive into game mechanics.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 26th, 2018.
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Can You Hear Me Now?

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 06:00:31 -0000

Can you hear me now? Today we talk about music and sound at the game table. We also talk cyberpunk and My Little Pony RPGs, and a bit of board gaming including the Bellhop’s first play of Gloomhaven

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 19th, 2018.
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Tech at the Table

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 06:00:46 -0000

Today we talk about Tech at the Tabletop, good, bad or otherwise? We touch on 8 different categories of tech as it relates to gaming.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 13th, 2018.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep007/

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Bonus - QCC Wrap up

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 06:00:48 -0000

We discuss our recent visit to QCC, Queen City Conquest, a small, three day, RPG focused gaming convention in Buffalo NY.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 12th, 2018.
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Answer Me These Questions Three

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0000

Today we answer three different questions. We look for good 3-player area control games to play at lunch, talk about games based on dominoes and suggest some next-step games from Splendor.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 30th, 2018.
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Back to School

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 06:00:20 -0000

This week's question: Andrew D asks:
How do you approach getting heavier games to the table in terms of teaching people how to play? Get them to watch a how to play video before they come, do the first playthrough as a teaching session, do a big info dump at the start, or something else?.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 23rd, 2018.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep005/

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Insert Tab A

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 06:00:48 -0000

Today's question: Are Custom box inserts worth it?
What do box inserts do? Should you buy one? If you buy one where? Some tips on building them.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 16th, 2018.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep004/

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Ready Player Two

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 06:00:04 -0000

Today's question: What are some good two-player games?
We break it down into various types of two-player games and offer suggestions for each type.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 9th, 2018.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep003/

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Child's Play

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0000

Today's question: Cooperative games for youth We also discuss Social Deduction Games, a review of The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31, and more.

This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 02/08/2018.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep002/

Ask The Bellhop
Each week we answer at least one viewer question. This week:
"What lesser-known cooperative board games are there for kids?"

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Our First Settlements

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 18:03:45 -0000

Today's question: Catan - What is it about, Where do I even begin?
We also discuss legacy games, disappointment with Star Wars Destiny, and more.

Welcome to the first episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live.
This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 26, 2018.
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