Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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 You can also get both versions on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mjoAKN Other Word Games on the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=word%20game (01:29:14) The Game Room - Pusheen: The Stacking Game Get Pusheen: The Stacking Game on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kof07g 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 TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

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 TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

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 Help us, Marc, and the Grand Gamers Guild by shopping direct from the publisher and using our code BELLHOP to save 10% The code will stop working at the end of May. Some of our favourite GGG games: Gorinto https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/gorinto The Holiday Hijinks Series https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/holiday-hijinks Endangered https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/endangered-1 The Artemis Universe https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/the-artemis-project Interested in sponsoring our show? Email: deanna@tabletopbellhop.com (01:11:00) The Bellhop's Tabletop (02:10:02) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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/ 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) Ask The Bellhop (00:45:51) A Message From Our Sponsor Endangered: Australia launching soon on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/endangered-australia If you don't have Endangered yet pick it up and the New Species expansion direct from Grand Gamers Guild where you can use BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (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 Get Survive The Island on Amazon: US: https://amzn.to/3Y9OENW Canada: https://amzn.to/4jAsD2Q UK: https://amzn.to/4430FbK Check out the Zygomatic website: https://www.zygomatic-games.com/en/homepage/ (01:35:44) The Game Room - Oros Get the Kickstarter Collector's Edition of Oros direct from AESC https://www.aescgames.com/products/oros-collectors-edition Or get the Lucky Duck version on Amazon: US: https://amzn.to/3GjiB88 Canada: https://amzn.to/4lV0WEa UK: https://amzn.to/4cHCZM4 (01:57:59) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

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/ 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 (01:04:26) A Word From Our Sponsor Get the Easter Escapade, Holiday Hijinks #8 in time for Easter! Marc has dropped the price until the end of Easter weekend and you can use our coupon code BELLHOP to save an extra 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-easter-escapade-holiday-hijinks-8 (01:05:25) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:41:05) The Game Room - Review of Sinoda Pick up Sinoda direct from BSGames (use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://bsgames.ca/games/sinoda/ Check out the BSGames Website https://bsgames.ca/ Check out our other Abstract Strategy Game reviews on the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tag/abstract-strategy/ (01:51:14) The Game Room - Review of Maki Master Get the retail version of Amazon https://amzn.to/3E9W4Kl Or direct from KTBG https://www.kidstablebg.com/makimaster Also Check out our Wreck Raiders Review On the blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/wreck-raiders/ On YouTube https://youtu.be/XLdR6p8RUYM?si=Ha7IJSR2llfywAlt (02:12:07) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

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/ 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 (00:41:52) A Word From Our Sponsor Get the Easter Escapade, Holiday Hijinks #8 in time for Easter! You can get it on sale direct from Grand Gamers Guild where you can use our coupon code BELLHOP to save an extra 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-easter-escapade-holiday-hijinks-8 (00:43:17) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:50:03) The Game Room - The Artemis Odyssey Check out our reviews of other games in the Artemis series: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=the%20artemis Check out our The Artemis Odyssey Unboxing https://youtu.be/k23Hkv_x-3w Pick up the Artemis Odyssey Deluxe Edition direct from Grand Gamers Guild which is currently on sale! https://grandgamersguild.com/products/artemis-odyssey You can always use our code BELLHOP to save 10% when shopping directly from Marc. (02:12:24) The Game Room - Cursed Empire: Heroes of Thargos Learn more about Cursed Empire https://www.cursedempire.com/ Pick up Heroes of Thargos https://amzn.to/42ndlHY Heroes of Thargos Resources (Deck lists, etc) https://www.cursedempire.com/heroesofthargos (02:34:52) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

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/ 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 (00:02:03) 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/ A Word From Our Sponsor: Pre-order the second printing of Tír na nÓg now! https://grandgamersguild.com/products/tir-na-nog-kickstarter-edition You can also pick up the Blessings & Burdens Expansion https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/tir-na-nog/products/blessings-burdens-expansion And the new Journey to Tír na nÓg escape room game! https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/tir-na-nog/products/journey-to-tir-na-nog Remember you can save 10% off on everything Grand Gamers Guild sells by using code BELLHOP at checkout! (00:30:40) The Bellhop's Tabletop - The Games We Played at ATOM 2025 (02:06:35) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

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 Pre-order the second printing of Tír na nÓg Now! https://grandgamersguild.com/products/tir-na-nog-kickstarter-edition Also pick up the Blessings & Burdens Expansion https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/tir-na-nog/products/blessings-burdens-expansion And the new Journey to Tír na nÓg escape room game! https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/tir-na-nog/products/journey-to-tir-na-nog Remember you can save 10% off all of these, and everything else Grand Gamers Guild sells by using code BELLHOP at checkout! (01:19:51) The Bellhop's Tabletop (03:04:12) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com, deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 (01:08:07) A Message From Our Sponsor The pledge manager is open for late pledges for the Holiday Hijinks Master Detective Collection crowdfunding project. https://grand-gamers-guild.pledgemanager.com/projects/holiday-hijinks-collection/participate/ And don't forget you can always save 10% at Grand Gamers Guild where you use our code BELLHOP! (01:09:41) The Game Room - Sandbag Pick up Sandbag on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4hMVX5W, or Canada: https://amzn.to/4gY22eu Check out our Xylotar Review another trick taking game from Bezier: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/xylotar/ Check out what else Bezier games has to offer: https://beziergames.com/ Check out our other trick-taking game reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=trick%20taking (01:28:48) The Game Room - Skyrockets Festivals of Fire Pick up Skyrockets on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/41sDF3W , Canada: https://amzn.to/3ERWlla or UK: https://amzn.to/4bb5Bwx Ratuki is another real time game we've reviewed: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/ratuki/ Check out Floodgate's other games: https://floodgate.games/ (01:46:05) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

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/ 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 (00:01:42) The Bellhop's Tabletop Adventure Party https://amzn.to/3E7VJY1 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 Targi Geek Up Bits https://boardgamegeekstore.com/products/geekup-bit-set-targi Gnome Hollow https://amzn.to/4g6JjNj (00:24:55) A Message From Our Sponsor Pick up some Holiday Hijinks games to play on upcoming holidays. Available print on demand or physical: The Groundhog Gambit https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-groundhog-gambit The Cupid Crisis https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-cupid-crisis You can always save 10% at Grand Gamers Guild where you use our code BELLHOP! (00:26:04) The Game Room - Cadaver Pick up Cadaver on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3PMfwPd Canada: https://amzn.to/40HAbdI UK: https://amzn.to/3CaDhO3 Check out our reviews of Kedric's other games: Psychobabble written review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/psychobabble/ Psychobabble video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss-rNAyZbyg Shadow Ninjas review, as part of episode 248: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep248/ The Crooked Crown review, as part of episode 252: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep252/ (00:36:02) The Game Room - Qawale Pick up Qawale Mini on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40tDALN Canada: https://amzn.to/42qmMYQ UK: https://amzn.to/4g6nnC8 Check out the Gigamic store on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4hsg34H (00:45:35) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

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/ 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 - Board Games with Heavy RPG Elements (00:01:40) A Word From Our Sponsor: We recommend picking up some Holiday Hijinks games to play on the upcoming holidays. Available print on demand or physical: The Groundhog Gambit https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-groundhog-gambit The Cupid Crisis https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-cupid-crisis You can always save 10% at Grand Gamers Guild where you use our code BELLHOP (01:01:49) The Game Room - Adventure Party The Role-Playing Party Game Pick up Adventure Party at Amazon https://amzn.to/3CyqxAG Check out our other Smirk & Dagger reviews https://tabletopbellhop.com Visit the Smirk & Dagger website https://www.smirkanddagger.com/shop (01:27:23) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

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/ 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 (00:01:44) 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 A Word From Our Sponsor: Act now before The Artemis Odyssey Deluxe Edition sells out: https://grandgamersguild.com/products/artemis-odyssey You can always save 10% at Grand Gamers Guild where you use our code BELLHOP Review of Skull King Pick up Skull King: https://amzn.to/40rGYrE Check out other games from Grandpa Beck's Games: https://amzn.to/40tzhkU Check out our other trick taking game reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=trick%20taking Review of Mystery Dice from Mystery Dice Goblin Pick up your own Mystery Dice Pack https://collabs.shop/nxklwf Check out Mystery Dice Goblins other stuff https://mysterydicegoblin.com/bellhop Be sure to use our code BELLHOP to save 15% TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com

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 (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 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. A Word From Our Sponsor: Act now before The Artemis Odyssey Deluxe Edition sells out: https://grandgamersguild.com/products/artemis-odyssey You can always save 10% at Grand Gamers Guild where you use our code BELLHOP Review of EXIT: The Game Advent Calendar: The Missing Hollywood Star Barroom Brawl The Festive Advent Calendar Game https://amzn.to/40bDoAH Pick up The 2024 EXIT Advent Calendar https://amzn.to/4ae8jB5 Check out our various EXIT game reviews https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=EXIT Review of Vinyl: Holiday Edition Pick up Vinyl Seasons Greetings: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148015978/Vinyl---Seasons-Greetings?awid=1091 Check out our Vinyl Jukebox Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep259/ TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com

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: Our review of The Belgian Beers Race https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/belgian-beers-race/ Pick up The Belgian Beers Race https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/belgian-beers-race Check out The Belgian Beers Race Dice https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-belgian-beers-race-dice-game Save 10% at Grand Gamers Guild when you use our code BELLHOP! https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (27:13) Check out our New York City Unboxing: https://youtu.be/6FrrYWoKtOE?si=91DFnKxehWUUYr9p Pick up New York City on Amazon https://amzn.to/3ZpizT2 Check out the other games in The Stefan Feld City Collection https://new.queen-games.com/en/the-stefan-feld-city-collection/ Check out our Queen Games reviews on the blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=Queen%20Games (53:04) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com

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: Our review of The Belgian Beers Race https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/belgian-beers-race/ Pick up The Belgian Beers Race https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/belgian-beers-race Check out The Belgian Beers Race Dice https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-belgian-beers-race-dice-game You always save 10% at Grand Gamers Guild where you use our code BELLHOP! https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (32:23) The Game Room - This Game is KILLER Pick up This Game is KILLER at Amazon https://amzn.to/3CIHTuo Check out our other Smirk & Dagger reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/ Shop Smirk & Dagger on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3V0c9qX (50:30) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 Subscribe to the Grand Gamers Guild Newsletter (at the top of the page) https://grandgamersguild.com/ Find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/grandgamersguild/ Email Marc marc@grandgamersguild.com The Inferno Bundle (use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/inferno/products/inferno-bundle (41:21) The Game Room - Vinyl Jukebox Check out our Vinyl Jukebox Unboxing Video https://youtu.be/XT6Nq3rQuss Vinyl Jukebox https://amzn.to/3YPuQiu The original Vinyl Board Game https://amzn.to/4er0V5U Other games from Talon Strike Studios https://amzn.to/4em6pi9 (58:54) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com, deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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: The Holiday Hijinks Master Detective Collection is live on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/holiday-hijinks-collection You always save 10% at Grand Gamers Guild where you use our code BELLHOP! https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (00:34:26) The Game Room - Flip 7 Pick up Flip 7 on Amazon US https://amzn.to/48eOIj8 Canada https://amzn.to/4dU6qd1 UK https://amzn.to/3Y7qimU The USAOpoly Store on Amazon US https://amzn.to/3YvZDBG Other games from The Op we've covered: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=the%20op (00:45:22) The Game Room - Mind Up! Pick up Mind Up! On Amazon: US https://amzn.to/3YdEVoU Canada https://amzn.to/3Ny0207 The Pandasaurus Games Store on Amazon US https://amzn.to/3Yzwp5b Our Pandasaurus Games content on the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=pandasaurus (01:00:12) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 Marc Spector of Grand Gamers Guild answering questions live! Marc's games: https://grandgamersguild.com/ Be sure to use BELLHOP to save 10% (01:01:23) A Message From our Sponsor (01:03:27) The Game Room - Endeavor: Deep Sea Our Endeavor Deep Sea Unboxing: https://youtu.be/Ku-r9pLJACc Get the Deluxe Edition from Grand Gamers Guild (save 10% with BELLHOP) https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endeavor-deep-sea-deluxe Get the retail version on Amazon https://amzn.to/4e5IFyP Check out other great games from Grand Gamers Guild https://grandgamersguild.com/ (01:36:11) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com, deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 The Holiday Hijinks Master Detective Collection is live on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/holiday-hijinks-collection You always save 10% at Grand Gamers Guild where you use our code BELLHOP! https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (00:35:23) Announcements Merch Store Updated: https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Thanks BGG for featuring us! https://boardgamegeek.com/ (00:38:24) The Game Room - Side Quest: Nemesis Pick up Side Quest Nemesis: https://miniature-market.sjv.io/21GY0a Also check out Side Quest 7th Sea: https://miniature-market.sjv.io/eKOBPX The Escape Tales series of games: https://escape-tales.com (01:00:43) The Game Room - The Marriage Mix Up Get The Marriage Mix-Up on Amazon https://amzn.to/3BWoeH9 Or direct through Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-marriage-mix-up Check out the Holiday Hijinks Master Detective Collection on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/holiday-hijinks-collection Check out our other Holiday Hijinks reviews: On the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=holiday%20hijinks On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8c4pDVv7_U58XgHhTHS5UuCv0S-bO4Y (01:09:32) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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: More Holiday Hijinks coming to Kickstarter, including a boxed set including all twelve games! Check out our Holiday Hijinks content to find out why you should be excited: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tag/holiday-hijinks/ Head to Kickstarter and hit Notify me on launch! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/holiday-hijinks-collection While waiting for the KS to go live check out Grand Gamers Guilds other games on their website, where you can use BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (00:34:34) The Game Room - La Familia Hort The Games of GAMA Expo On the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep235/ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiMWUcAXDJA Pick up La Familia Hort: On Amazon https://amzn.to/4dMlR6M Or Direct from Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/products/la-familia-hort (00:52:42) The Game Room - Stonespine Architects Our Cartographers Heroes Reviews On the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/cartographers-heroes/ On YouTube: https://youtu.be/ww6dorYOIX Pick up Stonespine Architects https://amzn.to/3U9kND0 Check out the Thunderworks Store on Amazon https://amzn.to/487Aroo (01:13:45) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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/episode254 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: More Holiday Hijinks coming to Kickstarter, including a boxed set including all twelve games! Check out our Holiday Hijinks content to find out why you should be excited: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tag/holiday-hijinks/ Head to Kickstarter and hit Notify me on launch! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/holiday-hijinks-collection While waiting for the KS to go live check out Grand Gamers Guilds other games on their website, where you can use BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (00:59:49) Announcement (01:02:00) Preview of Estate: Raise the Realm https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grodgames/estate-raise-the-realm Check out the Grod Games webpage: [https://www.grodgames.com/] Estate: Raise the Realm on BGG https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419437/estate-raise-the-realm (01:24:11) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com or Deanna@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 Pick up the latest 18 card escape room games from Grand Gamers Guild at Essen Spiel Booth #3-H313 If you aren't going to be at Essen, you can order direct from Grand Gamers Guild and use our code BELLHOP to save 10%. Holiday Hijinks #9 The Marriage Mix Up https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-marriage-mix-up Endangered Rescue #1 Galapagos Penguins https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-rescue-galapagos-penguins (00:38:25) Announcements Tabletop Bellhop Merch: https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch (00:38:57) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:58:01) The Game Room - Sirens Our Mine Your Business review: On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfvqC7oEK3Y Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/mine-your-business/ Pick up Sirens on Amazon https://amzn.to/4eHsVT7 Visit the Envy Born Games Amazon Store https://amzn.to/4gOjhzW (01:11:49) The Game Room - Confusing Lands Pick up Confusing Lands on Amazon https://amzn.to/47PWsru Visit the Envy Born Games Amazon Store https://amzn.to/4gOjhzW (01:25:47) The Game Room - Hamburg Pick up Hamburg on Amazon  US: https://amzn.to/3ZKSsqf Canada: https://amzn.to/4dsen8X Language Specific Cards at Queen Games: https://ca.queen-games.shop/products/hamburg-language-specific-cards (01:56:46) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 Grand Gamers Guild will be at Essen Spiel Booth #3-H313 https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/ Check out Endeavor Deep Sea at the con or pre-order it now direct from GGG where you can use our code BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endeavor-deep-sea-deluxe (00:36:36) Announcements Congratulations to Gabby J. and Jeffery B. New source for Tabletop Bellhop Merch: https://tabletopbellhop-shop.fourthwall.com/ (00:38:21) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:00:12) The Game Room - King's Coalition Preorder from Miniature Market: https://miniature-market.sjv.io/B0jqv4 Learn more about Play to Z games: https://www.playtozgames.com/ (01:12:22) The Game Room - The Crooked Crown Unboxing Video: https://youtu.be/rEkAqt2x6AY Pick up The Crooked Crown on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zorie2 Canada: https://amzn.to/3ZhtqPm UK: https://amzn.to/3Zi4gQJ Visit the Outset Media Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3XMFG9H Check out our other Outset Media reviews including Psychobabble and Deanna's favourite, Zensu: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=outset (01:21:47) The Game Room - The Jaws Robot Pack for Robot Quest Arena Episode 245 What makes a game, a game, featuring our Robot Quest Arena Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep245 Episode 250 Happy Birthday Bellhop with our Kettle Robot Pack Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep250/ Pick up Jaws on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MFiuUa Canada: https://amzn.to/4glV4B8 UK: https://amzn.to/3XbXSI8 Check out the Wise Wizard Games Amazon store: https://amzn.to/3XAPiny Check out our other Wise Wizard Games reviews including Sorcerer, Star Realms and more: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=wise%20wizard (01:28:35) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com, sean@tabletopbellhop.com or deanna@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop Merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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: Tír na nÓg reprint, expansion, and more on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/tir-na-nog-reprint-tir-na-nog-escape?ref=BELLHOP Win an All In pledge: https://tabletopbellhop.com/giveaway/tir-na-nog-giveaway/ (00:40:55) Announcements Win an all in pledge for the new Tír na nÓg Kickstarter: https://tabletopbellhop.com/giveaway/tir-na-nog-giveaway/ Win one of the six best new to us games we discovered this year: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-gaming-deals/year-six-giveaway/ (00:41:30) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:10:32) The Game Room - Elector Counts Get it cheapest at Game Nerdz https://www.gamenerdz.com/warhammer-fantasy-elector-counts-an-old-world-card-game?aff=85 Cubicle 7's other Warhammer Fantasy stuff: https://cubicle7games.com/our-games/warhammer-fantasy-roleplay (01:28:37) The Game Room - The Stuff of Legend The Stuff of Legend Unboxing: https://youtu.be/KxiGXpus6bA Get it on Amazon, the regular edition: https://amzn.to/47j3bKF Or the KS exclusive Boogeyman Edition: https://amzn.to/3ACvIyv Check out 3WS's other games like Charcuterie: https://amzn.to/3XiyXDZ (01:50:32) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com or Deanna@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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/episode250 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 Pick it up on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WUWL0q The Academy Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4dDH0Aw (01:52:31) Review of Star Tycoon Star Tycoon Unboxing: https://youtu.be/TQyQUsMaHHo Pick it up on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4dAf6Wf, Canada: https://amzn.to/4dtJfGQ Check out our other Good Games Publishing Reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tag/good-games-publishing/ (02:14:45) Review of Kettle for Robot Quest Arena Ep 245 with Review of Robot Quest Arena https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep245/ Pick up Kettle on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4fHXGsH, Canada: https://amzn.to/3LXFjlR Get Kettle along with Jaws at Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3SHzqge The Wise Wizard Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3YD7g9W (02:21:06) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop Merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com   Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com   Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop   Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop   Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop   Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com (00:00:00) Checking In (00:01:40) Ask The Bellhop (00:29:41) A Message from our Sponsor The Endangered Wolf Center https://www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/ Pick up Endangered with the American Red Wolf Scenario at GenCon booth 2838 and get a free stack of promos. Can't make it to GenCon, pick it up direct from Grand Gamers Guild where you can use our code BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered (00:30:28) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:58:31) The Game Room - Smug Owls The Origins Awards https://www.originsgamefair.com/origins-awards-winners Runaway Parade Games https://www.runawayparade.com/ Pick up Smug Owls on Amazon US https://amzn.to/3LMF5O8 Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop (01:11:02) The Game Room - Decorum Pick up Decorum on Amazon US https://amzn.to/3YpJxKd or Canada https://amzn.to/4dicdsS Grab the Moving Out Expansion on Amazon US https://amzn.to/4dqt6lr Check out Floodgate's other games https://amzn.to/4d2HMaj (01:25:44) Closing The Doors If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/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: Pick up Ahau: Rulers of Yucatán at its new reduced price at GenCon booth 2838. Can't make it to GenCon, get it direct from Grand Gamers Guild where you can use our code BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/ahau (00:43:32) Announcements: No show July 16th. It's Prime Day! Check out https://tabletopbellhop.com/prime/ July 20th is The Summoning https://www.start.gg/tournament/the-summoning-2024/details July 25th Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery https://www.walkervillebrewery.com/events/bandbg-july No show August 14th (00:45:22) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:55:14) The Game Room - Caution Signs Highlights from Origins 2024 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep246/ Pick it up on Amazon in the US https://amzn.to/4d1UPZu, Canada https://amzn.to/4d4ulXh or UK https://amzn.to/3zJqqRj Learn about Wacky Wizard Games https://www.wisewizardgames.com/wacky-wizard-games-press-release/ (01:05:29) The Game Room - Shadow Ninjas Pick it up on Amazon in the US https://amzn.to/3xLuTSY, Canada https://amzn.to/4bL9siw, UK https://amzn.to/463Bp44 The Outset Media Amazon US Store https://amzn.to/3zIGId6 Our other Outset Media Reviews https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=outset (01:16:40) The Game Room - Map Pack 6 – Hornhelm: Wasteland Market Our Cartographers Heroes Review on YouTube https://youtu.be/ww6dorYOIXI Cartographers Heroes on the Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/cartographers-heroes/ Pick up Hornhelm on Amazon US https://amzn.to/467Qu4r or Canada https://amzn.to/4d3team Check out Thunderworks Games other offerings https://thunderworksgames.com/ (01:28:20) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 Unboxing Video https://youtu.be/2V2Hy31zUS8 Pick it up on Amazon in the US https://amzn.to/4crcTML or Canada https://amzn.to/4csuGTL Check out our other Valeria reviews on the blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=valeria The Tabletop Bellhop Discord https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com/ (01:26:19) The Game Room - Sentinels of Earth-Prime Pick it up on Amazon in the US https://amzn.to/3RS7m9F or Canada https://amzn.to/3RVF3Ht Or head to Green Ronin where they have the base game and all the expansions: https://greenroninstore.com/collections/sentinels-of-earth-prime Check out the Sentinels of the Multiverse series of games https://greaterthangames.com/product/sentinels-of-the-multiverse-definitive-edition/ (01:45:15) The Game Room - Panda Royale Pick it up on Amazon Canada https://amzn.to/3RVF3Ht Or grab it directly from Last Night Games https://lastnightgames.com/games/panda-royale.html Check out Last Night Game's other games https://lastnightgames.com/games.html (01:58:39) End of Shift (mailto:sean@tabletopbellhop.com) If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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. We will be back answering your gaming and game night questions next week! 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. If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/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: La Familia Hort https://grandgamersguild.com/products/la-familia-hort (use BELLHOP to save 10%) Help out Grand Gamers Guild by giving their games a thumbs up on the BGG GenCon Preview list https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/67/gen-con-2024-preview (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 Shop Bellhop Merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Find us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/61smZzEj0iuOqeYB8qvcwy Or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tabletop-bellhop-gaming-podcast/id1419171329 FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Tabletop Bellhop Merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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: The 4th of July is coming up so why not pick up The Independence Incident from The Holiday Hijinks series. Pick it up on its own or in a bundle with The Kringle Caper and The Pumpkin Problem. Head to https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/holiday-hijinks and be sure to use BELLHOP to save 10% (00:22:47) Announcements (00:26:20) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:49:09) The Game Room - Robot Quest Arena  Buy Robot Quest Arena https://amzn.to/3zdieZ1 Check out other Wise Wizard Games' Games https://amzn.to/3KKlMEL Our other Wise Wizard Games reviews https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=wise%20wizard%20games (01:08:19) The Game Room - Cytosis: A Cell Biology Board Game Pick up Cytosis on Amazon https://amzn.to/4bYURRv Or get it directly from Genius Games https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1621120 (01:24:11) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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: There's a new Holiday Hijinks Game. Get The Marriage Mix-Up at Origins or direct from Grand Gamers Guild where you can use BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-marriage-mix-up (00:48:32) Announcements (00:50:35) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:10:59) The Game Room - The One Ring Core Rulebook Check out our The One Ring Starter Set Review: Written https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-one-ring-starter-set/ YouTube https://youtu.be/u_06Mb1xwqk Pick up a print copy of The One Ring Hardcover: https://amzn.to/45l0zdS Grab the PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/370267/the-one-ring-core-rules?affiliate_id=164999 Check out Free Leagues other great games: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/11437/free-league-publishing?affiliate_id=164999 (01:31:34) The Game Room - EXIT: The Lord of the Rings Unboxing https://youtu.be/JdrdSMln_-I Pick it up https://amzn.to/3VhnYbJ Visit the Thames & KOSMOS store on Amazon https://amzn.to/3KiVkSr Our other EXIT The Game reviews https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=exit (01:42:50) The Game Room - Tír na nÓg Unboxing https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/reel/C6mSPjBuVgy/ Pick up Tír na nÓg (use BELLHOP and save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/tir-na-nog Check out Grand Gamers Guild's other games https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (01:57:33) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/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: Check out Endangered Rescue #1 Galapagos Penguins. grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-rescue-galapagos-penguins Preorder and use code ORIGINS to pick up a copy at the con at booth 1233 or you can instead use code BELLHOP to save 10% on your shipped order. Help out our sponsor by giving their games a thumbs up on the Origins preview list: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/66/origins-game-fair-2024-preview (00:59:24) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:04:37) The Game Room - Review of Dragon Dice 2 Player Starter Set Firewalker Vs. Treefolk Unboxing https://youtu.be/XOcEG2sb6UI Pick up this starter https://sfr-inc.com/ocart3/index.php Make your own two faction starter https://sfr-inc.com/ocart3/index.php (01:29:31) The Game Room - Review of Targi Pick up a copy https://amzn.to/3Kki9VM Visit the Thames & KOSMOS store on Amazon https://amzn.to/3KiVkSr Other great date night games (01:43:53) The Game Room - Review of KAPOW! Unboxing https://youtu.be/bWSTJULQjqI Pick up KAPOW! Volume 1 https://amzn.to/4bSmFXt Pick up KAPOW! Volume 2 https://amzn.to/4bTlgQu Other great games from Wise Wizard https://www.wisewizardgames.com/ (02:06:46) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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. Shop Tabletop Bellhop Merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch 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 . If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/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: Grand Gamers Guild will be at Origins, at Booth 1233 Pre-order their hot new games now and pick them up at the con to save on shipping by using the code ORIGINS: https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/origins-preorder Give these games a thumbs up on the Origins preview list: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/66/origins-game-fair-2024-preview?parentitem=10108 (00:52:30) Announcement (00:53:06) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:16:36) The Game Room - Matches The Everyday Board Games Podcast https://everdayboardgames2020.podbean.com/ Unboxing: https://youtu.be/lfhqZ6DX_34 Get it directly from Thing 12 Games https://thing-12-games.square.site/product/matches/304?cs=true&cst=custom Check their other games https://thing-12-games.square.site/ (01:26:32) The Game Room - Ultimatch Pre-order from Miniature Market https://miniature-market.sjv.io/g1x6EO Check out Fireside's other games https://firesidegames.com/ (01:40:15) The Game Room - Tiger Stripes The Card Game Unboxing: https://youtu.be/YhrMiktT1y0 Get it on Amazon https://amzn.to/4bsfc1p Check out Tabletop Tycoon's wide range of games https://www.tabletoptycoon.com/ (01:49:22) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 . If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/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. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com (00:00:00) Checking in (00:01:47) Ask The Bellhop (00:37:48) A Word From Our Sponsor: See Grand Gamers Guild at Origins at Booth 1233 Check out their latest games: Endangered Rescue! #1 Galapagos Penguins https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401158/ Holiday Hijinks #9 The Marriage Mix Up https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406129/ Endangered American Red Wolf Scenario Box https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400212/ La Familia Hort https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/la-familia-hort (use BELLHOP to save 10%) Tir Na Nog https://grandgamersguild.com/products/tir-na-nog-kickstarter-edition?_pos=1&_sid=d56c29883&_ss=r (use BELLHOP to save 10%) Give these games a thumbs up on the Origins preview list: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/66/origins-game-fair-2024-preview?parentitem=10108 (00:39:30) Announcements We've got merch! https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch For a limited time, buy any two items and use the code TABLETOP to get free shipping (up to $25) in the US and Canada. (00:40:21) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:14:55) The Game Room - Fantastic Factories Get it on Amazon https://amzn.to/4a8lemy Check out Friendly Skeleton's other games https://friendlyskeleton.com/ Join our Discord https://discord.gg/676pMCWnYD (01:31:09)The Game Room - Dubious Dubious Unboxing https://youtu.be/Ml3TxgOYxPg Get it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3JWnEcZ Check out other games from Arcane Wonders https://www.arcanewonders.com/ Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop (01:47:22)The Game Room - Pirate Tails Get it on Amazon https://amzn.to/4b89SQw Check out other stuff from Skybound Tabletop https://store.skybound.com/collections/tabletop (01:57:33) Closing the Doors If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:12) Ask The Bellhop (00:40:07) A Word From our Sponsor The Bouba Kiki and Stroop Reprint Kickstarter is live, right now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/bouba-kiki-stroop-reprint Remember you can use BELLHOP to save 10% when shopping at https://grandgamersguild.com/ (00:42:14) Announcements (00:43:07) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:01:47) The Game Room - Holotype Mesozoic North America The Game Room - Holotype Mesozoic North America Unboxing: https://youtu.be/JD0q5C0lJj8 Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44kNktf (01:18:20) The Game Room - The A.R.T. Project Unboxing: https://youtu.be/rdId1g2vhgw Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QMpXDF Or get it direct from The Op and use code BELLHOP to save 10% (one use only) https://bit.ly/4bio0Gy (01:33:54) The Game Room - The Artemis Project: Satellites and Commanders The Artemis Project Review on the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/artemis-project/ The Artemis Project Review on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KlR2ZvpgjPM?si=iEQG9wqZ7XB5VtkF Satellites & Commanders Unboxing: https://youtu.be/amLGumpdf-k Get the retail version of Satellites and Commanders Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wgxPGo Or get the Deluxe Edition direct from Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%): https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/the-artemis-project/products/satellites-commanders-preorder (01:49:51) Closing the Doors If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop 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. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com (00:00:00) Checking In (00:01:35) Ask The Bellhop (00:37:49) A Message From Our Sponsor Check out Endangered and its newest expansion, the American Red Wolf Scenario Box from Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when shopping in the GGG store! (00:39:21) Announcements (00:40:45) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:15:26) The Game Room - Sushi Boat Buy it https://amzn.to/3w250NK More from Japanime Games https://www.japanimegames.com/ (01:36:00) The Game Room - Endangered Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3w26UOq Get it direct from Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered (01:52:51) The Game Room - Monarch Butterfly Expansion Get it direct from Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-monarch-butterflies (01:57:09) Closing the Doors If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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 If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/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 Check out La Familia Hort coming to retail soon, from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/products/la-familia-hort Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when buying direct from Grand Gamers Guild. (00:27:30) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:09:46) The Game Room - Marvel Dice Throne Unboxing: https://youtu.be/Yib_kzH9iy0 Buy it: https://amzn.to/3VSogrA The Op: https://bit.ly/USAOpoly (01:26:59) The Game Room - Xylotar Preorder: https://beziergames.com/products/xylotar-preorder Bezier Games: https://beziergames.com/ (01:42:34) The game Room - Kiss The Goblin Buy it: https://amzn.to/3PWK4yl Skybound Tabletop: https://store.skybound.com/collections/tabletop (01:51:19) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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 Check out Tír na nÓg coming to retail from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/tir-na-nog Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when buying direct from Grand Gamers Guild. (00:50:44) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:23:20) The Game Room - Mine Your Business Unboxing: https://youtu.be/THCJnDv8mB4 Buy it: https://amzn.to/49j2wZ0 Get the Print and Play: https://www.pnparcade.com/products/mine-your-business Envy Born Games: https://envyborngames.com/ (01:38:16) The Game Room - The Night Cage Unboxing: https://youtu.be/lpbHOeauA1s Buy it: https://amzn.to/4cFogAT Smirk & Dagger: https://www.smirkanddagger.com/ (01:50:15) Closing The Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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 Learn more about GAMA: https://www.gama.org/ Learn more about GAMA Expo: https://www.gama.org/page/gama-expo GAMA Horizons Fellowship: https://www.gama.org/page/Horizons (01:08:16) Lobby Questions (01:27:24) A Word from our Sponsor Check out La Familia Hort coming to retail from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/products/la-familia-hort Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when buying direct from Grand Gamers Guild. (01:29:08) Announcements (01:29:54) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:45:36) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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 Check out Words of a Feather coming to retail from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/words-of-a-feather Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% (01:16:57) Ask The Bellhop Part 2 (02:10:09) Announcements (02:12:08) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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 Check out Easter Escapade, the latest Holiday Hijinks game: https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/holiday-hijinks/products/the-easter-escapade-holiday-hijinks-8 Remember to use BELLHOP to save 10% (00:32:12) - The Game Room - Marrakesh A meaty Stefan Feld game with a ridiculous number of components. Marrakesh Classic Unboxing https://youtu.be/r1ciIoa4KsU Pick up Marrakesh Classic (what we have): https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148039281/Marrakesh?awid=1091 Pick up Marrakesh Essential Edition: https://amzn.to/49U0eQM (00:50:26) - The Game Room - Point Salad App A quick look at the app version of Point Salad Our Written Review of Point Salad https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/point-salad/ Point Salad Video Review https://youtu.be/UhLGPW6TC8Y Grab the app: Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.mipmap.pointsalad iOS https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/point-salad-combine-recipes/id6452678658 Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2532360/Point_Salad__The_Board_Game/ Pick up the physical game: US: https://amzn.to/4bWdBRZ Canada: https://amzn.to/3uUm0oE UK: https://amzn.to/3UZmQuN (00:57:14) - The Game Room - Cartographers Heroes A fantasy flip and write with surprising depth Cartographers Heroes Unboxing https://youtu.be/je8zTSQpH74 Pick up Cartographers Heroes: US: https://amzn.to/3P1DJkQ Canada: https://amzn.to/3wytjTk UK: https://amzn.to/3TkegFT (01:09:40) - The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:30:00) - VIP Guests (01:30:23) - Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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 Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or deanna@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop (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 Deanna's Favourite Grand Gamers Guild Games: Gorinto https://grandgamersguild.com/products/gorinto-kickstarter-edition Chiseled https://grandgamersguild.com/products/chiseled Aldabas Doors of Cartagena https://grandgamersguild.com/products/aldabas-doors-of-cartagena The Artemis Project https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-artemis-project Remember if you pick up these or any of Grand Gamer's Guilds games be sure to use our code BELLHOP to save 10% off. (01:01:59) The Game Room - The Ghost in the Machine An immersive murder mystery game from The Mysterious Package Company that puts you right into the story. The Ghost in the Machine Unboxing: https://youtu.be/AWRbnOpMgJQ?si=wvBlTMm-0rvM2_fY Pick up The Ghost in the Machine: https://mysteriouspackage.com/products/the-ghost-in-the-machine (01:27:10) The Bellhop's Tabletop (02:00:58) VIP Guests (02:01:22) Closing the Doors FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com (00:00:00) Check-in (00:03:19) Suggestion Box (00:10:24) Announcements (00:12:34) Ask the Bellhop A Word From Our Sponsor: Grand Gamers Guild's first Kickstarter of 2024 launches soon. Check out Bouba Kiki on Kickstarter and Follow to get notified upon launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/bouba-kiki-stroop-reprint (00:47:37) The Game Room - Wreck Raiders A dice drafting worker placement game about diving for sunken treasure Wreck Raiders Unboxing https://youtu.be/tjAmy8LvO0Q Pick up Wreck Raiders US: https://amzn.to/49AyZdz Canada: https://amzn.to/3UL9vq0 (01:05:48) The Game Room - Zensu A simple-to-learn, hard-to-master abstract strategy game no one is talking about Unboxing Zensu https://youtu.be/Juqc0RrBoSs Pick up Zensu US: https://amzn.to/3I4FpGq Canada: https://amzn.to/3I13mhG (01:16:14) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:54:37) VIP Guests (01:54:57) Closing the Doors If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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. Starship Captains Unboxing https://youtu.be/y-tHBtIm1Q8?si=jwcW6WA2FK6VvsKk Pick up Starship Captains: https://miniature-market.sjv.io/QyWOo3 The Tabletop Bellhop Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop (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 Pick up MLEM Space Agency https://amzn.to/42vuy1w (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. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode231/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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 More than just fifty new cards featuring robotic monsters. MonsDRAWsity Robots Unboxing: https://youtu.be/u5sCrcBRb18?si=XAjaWojTh2fbfIq4 Written Review of MonsDRAWsity https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/monsdrawsity-review/ Review of MonsDRAWsity on YouTube https://youtu.be/RyA4_G9TEL4?si=YfipOMqJ5VN5ebVC Pick up MonsDRAWsity https://amzn.to/3HE4Azh Pick up the MonsDRAWsity Robots Expansion https://amzn.to/3HIkEQk Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop (01:15:49) The Game Room - The Artemis Project Help to colonize Europa in this dice-based worker placement game from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild Unboxing The Artemis Project Galileo Edition https://youtu.be/Ow3Go9Hpqjo Pick up The Artemis Project direct from Grand Gamers Guild (Use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/the-artemis-project Or grab the Pioneer Edition from Amazon https://amzn.to/48S3JXM (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 If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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/ A Word From Our Sponsor: Check out The Cupid Crisis from Grand Gamers Guild and save 10% off with our exclusive code BELLHOP. https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-cupid-crisis Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com (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 Can you escape from the professor's experiments in time? Written review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-groundhog-gambit/ Pick up a copy direct from Grand Gamers Guild and use our code BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-groundhog-gambit Check out our other Holiday Hijinks reviews on the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/ Or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ (00:55:14) The Game Room - Block and Key Build a 3D collection of clay blocks, while hoping to match cards in your hand to your unique 2D view of those blocks. Block and Key Unboxing https://youtu.be/1RLnjokr2Ec Pick up a copy of Block and Key: https://amzn.to/47Nahph (01:13:38) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:22:29) VIP Guests (01:22:50) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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 Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop (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 An escape room style game with a Valentine's Day Theme from Grand Gamers Guild Pick up a copy direct from Grand Gamers Guild and use our code BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-cupid-crisis Check out our other Holiday Hijinks reviews on the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=holiday%20hijinks Or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8c4pDVv7_U58XgHhTHS5UuCv0S-bO4Y (00:40:39) The Game Room: Distilled A game about crafting spirits from Paverson Games Distilled Unboxing Video: https://youtu.be/iDhLF7z4Yak?si=bSth0LR5CvYosyxu Pick up Distilled https://amzn.to/3vxLLLj (01:01:41) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:37:14) VIP Guests (01:37:52) Closing the Doors FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

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 A new printing of Bah! Humbug! Plus 15 other games all played with a unique 12 Days of Christmas themed deck of cards. Bah! Humbug! Unboxing https://youtu.be/TsqFF4Y1fUQ The Kickstarter with Pre-Order Link https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smallfurrygames/bahhumbuggame The Small Furry Games Website https://www.smallfurrygames.com/bahhumbug (01:27:21) Review: Catch The Moon A ladder stacking game where you are trying not to make the moon cry Pick up Catch the Moon https://amzn.to/3NOtYWB (01:35:02) The Bellhop's Tabletop (02:13:26) VIP Guests (02:14:47) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

'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 A Christmas Themed Escape Room Game Get The Kringle Caper Direct from Grand Gamers Guild https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-kringle-caper Check out their other Holiday Hijinks Games https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/holiday-hijinks Be sure to use our code BELLHOP to save 10% off. Check out our other Holiday Hijinks reviews https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=holiday%20hijinks Buy us a Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop (01:10:03) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:35:52) VIP Guests (01:36:13) End of Show Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

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 A monster drawing party game. MonsDRAWsity Unboxing https://youtu.be/6yw9lD7TnpQ Pick up MonsDRAWsity https://amzn.to/41g6dfB (01:04:39) The Game Room - Seas of Havoc A mashup of worker placement, deck-building, programmed movement and naval battles with a Pirate theme. Seas Of Havoc Unboxing https://youtu.be/L2h5m454FxM?si=V4gqn-E4kt4u0KOu Pick up Seas of Havoc https://shop.rockmanorgames.com/products/seas-of-havoc-captains-deluxe-edition (01:29:04) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:45:24) VIP Guests (01:46:08) End of Show Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social