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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
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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
Mike updates his top 20 list while we discuss the game day and game exchange.Games discussed this episode include: Blazon, Cytosis, Reyholt, Automobile, Dragoborn, Wyatt Earp, Frame Work, For The King and Me, The Walking Dead (2011), Bargain Basement Bathyshere, Project L, Lunar, The Crew, Radlands, Thunder Road Vendetta, Can't Stop, Mariposas, War of the Ring the Card Game, Rolling Realms, Mythwind, Ras, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Final Girl, Robo Rally, Rise, Hadara, Heroes of Land Air and Sea.Thursdays, we host a live call in show to chat with YOU about board games you've been playing and enjoying. * (813) 618-7099 * Call in and share what you've been playing lately. Thursdays 9pm ET Our Board game Call-In Show is live streaming every Thursday night at 9pm eastern. youtube.com/beansanddicepodcast Call In Show (813) 618-7099 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeansAndDice/ Discord Link: https://discord.gg/UZ6Rxyh ------------------------------------- Podcast logo created by jimpollard.com. Jim@JimPollard.com ------------------------------------- Podcast voiceovers provided by Joyce Oben https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyceoben ------------------------------ Intro Music by: Sarah, The Illstrumentalist Space Navigator #boardgames #boardgamegeek #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #tabletopcommunity #gamer #gamenight #games #boardgame
Who are the worst drivers? We have the answer. It's the return of Too Much Cologne Guy! Melyssa and Friends are about to launch an artist co-op. You MUST read this book about Libertarians & Bears. And as always, check out the Stuart Bedasso media empire at www.StuartBedasso.com!
It's been a longer than expected unplanned break but we're back! It's the triumphant return of Definitely a Board Game Podcast. Joining Royce in this episode is Steve from Vancouver. Royce and Steve talk about their recent plays of Terraforming Mars Online, High Frontiers 4th Edition, and Durian. Followed by a kickstarter packed News segment. Jeff and Yee Kuang join Royce for a Definitely first, a live unboxing of a Yee Kuang's kickstarter pledge for Cytosis and Cellulose. In the Main Event, we discuss purchasing fatigue. Purchases are down, we explore some of the reasons why.And then we end on a happier note with our TOP 3 games that we're still excited to get!
Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about our progress to the Road to the 100, our differing opinions on Blood Rage, and some underrated games Games discussed in the episode: Just One, Champions of Midgard, Cytosis, Roll for the Galaxy, Blood Rage, Rising Sun, Quantum, Gizmos, Fool's Cold, Fish Frenzy, Zombicide Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock LINK
“Camel Up” takes a vacation, “Too Many Bones" gets a pop-up book, “Cytosis” goes all herbaceous, and Deadpool may or may not be in “Unmatched” (he really is). TOP STORIES (02:51) The Siege of Runedar from Reiner Knizia and Ludonova Camel Up: Off Season from Plan B Games The Automaton of Shale from Chip Theory Games Cellulose from Genius Games Deadpool expansion for Unmatched Marvel Villainous: Mischief & Malice Vivid Memories from Floodgate Games Sam SJ Macdonald joins Garphill Games as full time designer THE HOTNESS (06:54) John Company: Second Edition Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile The Siege of Runedar Marvel United Pax Pamir: Second Edition John Company V-Commandos KICKSTARTERS (08:11) Robinson Crusoe Fjords Clash of Deck Factory Funner, Bear Raid, and Ghosts of Christmas V-Commandos Deluxe Mage Noir 1815, Scum of the Earth NEW & UPCOMING RELEASES (14:09) Shifting Stones The Key: Murder at the Oakdale Club Equinox Maharaja CONNECT Follow our curated Twitter newsfeed @DiceTowerNow. Dig in with Corey at DiceTowerDish.com. Have a look-see at Barry’s wares at BrightBearLaser.com. Check out the Tabletop Game Talk podcast with Chris and Kitty.
PAX Unplugged is a unique player in the tabletop convention scene, the way it works and assumptions it makes about attendees are different than the other conventions out there we break down those differences and what makes PAX special. David was able to attend with some friends of the show, get interviews with game designers and play lots of board games.Games reviewed:Oceans by North Star GamesCities and Skylines by KosmosPeriodic, Cytosis by Genius Games We attended an excellent panel: Guiding Queer Narratives in TTRPGs And provide insights into some D&D Facebook groups: All Things D&D turns out to be an excellent group to join. merchandise Link! Listen on: iTunes Google Spotify Stitcher Other places you can connect with the HSG Squad: Facebook @High Shelf Gaming Podcast Twitter @highshelfgaming Twitch /highshelfgaming Discord Chat https://discord.gg/tMPCXgN
First, we have one minute to find out who’s hiding a furry secret in Bearanoia!Next up, we travel inside the human body and put those carbs to work in Cytosis.And lastly, we take a gamble to seize the hottest properties on the Strip, in — Lords of Vegas! BEARanoia Designed by: Jasmine Davis & Pete […]
John Coveyou, founder of Genius Games, discusses how to design games that also happen to be educational. John is the designer of Cytosis, Subatomic, Ion, and several other well-received science based games, and he’s really figured out how to take scientific ideas and translate them into enjoyable games. The post Fun AND Educational Games with John Coveyou appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.
John Coveyou, founder of Genius Games, discusses how to design games that also happen to be educational. John is the designer of Cytosis, Subatomic, Ion, and several other well-received science based games, and he’s really figured out how to take scientific ideas and translate them into enjoyable games. The post Fun AND Educational Games with John Coveyou appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.
In this show, Mandi and Suzanne talk about Dice Tower West with their opinions on that. They also review Ocean Crisis and Catastrophe expansion, Glenmore 2 Chronicles, Tiny Towns, Cytosis and Krass Kariert. They also talk about a few apps, and take a closer look at Raccoon Tyccoon. Also, our Backer Kit is closing soon! https://dice-tower-2019.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Si algo da sentido al podcasting es escuchar a gente apasionada por el tema del que está hablando. En este programa Nacho y Jesús nos hablan de su pasión por la biología, y de como se funde con su otra pasión, los juegos de mesa. SUMARIO [00:11:00] Trilogía BIOS (Genesis, Megafauna y Origins) [00:55:23] Evolution [01:09:42] Cytosis [01:15:32] El Viaje del Beagle [01:17:03] Dominant Species [01:19:58] Photosyntesis y Petrichor MÚSICA UTILIZADA E.M.M “Rock and Fun” (intro) Barenaked Ladies - The Big Bang theory (segunda intro y final)
Si algo da sentido al podcasting es escuchar a gente apasionada por el tema del que está hablando. En este programa Nacho y Jesús nos hablan de su pasión por la biología, y de como se funde con su otra pasión, los juegos de mesa. SUMARIO [00:11:00] Trilogía BIOS (Genesis, Megafauna y Origins) [00:55:23] Evolution [01:09:42] Cytosis [01:15:32] El Viaje del Beagle [01:17:03] Dominant Species [01:19:58] Photosyntesis y Petrichor MÚSICA UTILIZADA E.M.M “Rock and Fun” (intro) Barenaked Ladies - The Big Bang theory (segunda intro y final)
In this short episode, the brandt is sick and a bit loopy but discusses recent plays of Cytosis and Quest for El Dorado and then talks about those games that you "herald." Enjoy and thanks for listening!