Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast
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Love board games? Let's talk boardgames, lots of board gaming (and a few RPGs). Tabletop Bellhop, your cardboard concierge, is here to answer your gaming and game night questions, helping you make your game nights better with tabletop game reviews and advice.
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Description:
Love board games? Let's talk boardgames, lots of board gaming (and a few RPGs). Tabletop Bellhop, your cardboard concierge, is here to answer your gaming and game night questions, helping you make your game nights better with tabletop game reviews and advice.
Twitter:
@tabletopbellhop
Language:
English
Website:
https://tabletopbellhop.com/
Episodes
Board Games Like Stratego
4/23/2024
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
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Duration:01:58:41
Playing Favourites
4/9/2024
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
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Duration:01:52:53
Sick Day AMA
4/2/2024
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
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Duration:01:51:50
GAMA Expo 2024 Recap
3/26/2024
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
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Duration:01:47:05
Games of GAMA Expo
3/19/2024
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
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Duration:02:13:37
Side By Side
2/29/2024
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
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Duration:01:31:25
Mysterious Packages
2/27/2024
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
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Duration:02:02:43
Great Family Game Night Games
2/20/2024
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
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Duration:01:56:00
The Final Frontier
2/6/2024
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
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Duration:02:03:27
Kicking the Table
1/30/2024
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
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(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
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Duration:01:59:40
Kickstart My Heart
1/23/2024
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
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(01:22:29) VIP Guests
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Duration:01:24:06
Date Night Gaming
1/16/2024
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.
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(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
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(01:01:41) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:37:14) VIP Guests
(01:37:52) Closing the Doors
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Duration:01:38:56
Wrapping Up 2023
1/2/2024
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
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(01:35:02) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(02:13:26) VIP Guests
(02:14:47) Closing the Doors
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Duration:02:15:59
Holiday Gaming with Family
12/19/2023
'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
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(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
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(01:10:03) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:35:52) VIP Guests
(01:36:13) End of Show
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Duration:01:37:17
Zoom
12/12/2023
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
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Duration:01:47:21
We've been good this year
11/14/2023
In this episode, we each share the top ten items from our 2023 Holiday Wishlists. Some practical and others, not so much. After that, we’ve got a review of Star Realms Frontiers from Wise Wizard Games. We discovered this newer entry point to one of our favourite deck-builders and Origins earlier this year.
This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 09/11/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
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(00:00) Opening
(01:39) Suggestion Box
(04:11) Ask The Bellhop
(24:12) The Lobby
(31:22) The Game Room Star Realms Frontiers
A great new entry point or way to get back into Star Realms
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(50:57) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(55:30) VIP Guests
(55:52) End of Show
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Duration:00:57:04
Mounds of Minis
11/7/2023
Welcome to the second part of our discussion on miniatures in board games. Last week we talked about the pros and cons of miniatures, this week we’re going to be sharing some of our favourite fantasy games with lots of miniatures. After that, we’ve got two unrelated reviews: Tome: The Light Edition and its expansion, another trick-taking game, and then Astra a game about stargazing. We wrap up with another busy week in review including Moe’s first thoughts on Marrakesh.
This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 01/11/2023. Join us live at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
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(00:00:00) Opening (00:01:51) Suggestion Box (00:04:52) Announcements (00:07:25) Ask The Bellhop (00:25:29) The Game Room - Tome The Light Edition
Euchre for Magic The Gathering Fans
Written review of Tome: The Light Edition and its expansion https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/tome-review/
Pick up Tome: The Light Edition https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147968947/Tome---The-Light-Edition?awid=1091
Grab The Gold Codex https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147968949/Tome---The-Gold-Codex-Expansion?awid=1091
(00:44:07) The Game Room - Astra Pick up a copy of Astra https://miniature-market.sjv.io/q4OnRy
Discover the constellations in this stargazing area majority and set collection game. Unboxing Astra https://youtu.be/KyCHTAwCfgYWritten review of Astra https://tabletopbellhop.com/uncategorized/astra-review/
(00:59:50) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:30:15) VIP Guests and End of Show
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Duration:01:31:38
Minis Vs. Meeples
10/31/2023
Tonight we share our thoughts on miniatures in board games and whether we personally prefer meeples or minis. After that, we’ve got three featured reviews, The Turkey Trial, Aurum, and Reality Shift Deluxe. Then Moe’s got four new-to-him game plays to talk about in the Bellhop’s Tabletop. Hear first impressions on Astra, The Artemis Project, Starship Captains, Bah! Humbug, The 12 Games of Christmas, and more.
This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 25/10/2024.
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(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:43) The Suggestion Box
(00:03:07) Announcements
(00:03:35) Ask The Bellhop: Minis or Meeple?
(00:49:23) The Lobby - Game Suggestions
(00:59:10) The Turkey Trial
A Thanksgiving-themed Holiday Hijinks game.
Written review of The Turkey Trail https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/turkey-trial/
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(01:06:34) Aurum
A trick-taking card game that breaks a lot of traditions.
Unboxing Aurum https://youtu.be/13kantgM264?si=lS_kRN9VNKGXJdAB
Written review of Aurum https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/aurum/
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(01:17:28) Reality Shift Deluxe
Racing taken to a new dimension
Unboxing Reality Shift Deluxe https://youtu.be/Q59fJ-dQQQ4
Written review of Reality Shift Deluxe https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/reality-shift-deluxe
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(01:31:20) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:49:02) VIP Guests and Closing
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Duration:01:50:28
Frightfully Good
10/24/2023
It is late October so we thought it would be a good time to revisit the topic of great games for the spooky season. We follow that up with two unrelated reviews, The Castle Panic Big Box Second Edition from Fireside Games and the new Cryptex from Escape Welt. We wrap up talking about a bunch of card games we played at a local gaming event.
This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 18/10/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
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(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:56) Suggestion Box
(00:06:31) Announcements
(00:07:30) Ask the Bellhop: Frightfully Good Games
(00:24:14) The Lobby
(00:29:24) Castle Panic Big Box 2e
Everything Castle Panic in one place.
Castle Panic Big Box Unboxing https://youtu.be/UNLh448f3J8?si=pwII4WqUN8Ao5y9d
Written review of Castle Panic Big Box https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/castle-panic-big-box-review/
Pick up the new Castle Panic Big Box https://amzn.to/4740H16
(00:53:07) Cryptex
A birchwood gift box with a customizable code
Unboxing the Cryptex https://youtu.be/T3HC_8hEzD0?si=WBHc9gzda2BFZ6Qg
Written review of the Cryptex https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/escapewelt-cryptex-review/
Pick up a Cryptex direct from ESCWelt (use code BELLHOP to save 10% off) https://us.escapewelt.com/shop/Cryptex
(00:58:51) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:08:29) VIP Guests
(01:08:54) Closing the Doors
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Duration:01:10:22
Cracking Open the Suggestion Box
10/10/2023
This episode Deanna joins to help us go through the pile of feedback we got from the survey we included as part of our 5th Birthday Celebration. After that we’ve got a couple of reviews: The Pumpkin Problem a Holiday Hijinks game and The Deadlies. We wrap up talking about games all three of us played together the past weekend.
This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 05/10/2023. Join us as we stream live every week, Thursdays at Nine Thirty Eastern on Twitch
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(00:00:00) Intro (00:01:56) Announcements (00:03:56) Ask The Bellhop (01:42:52) Review: The Pumpkin Problem A Halloween-themed Escape-Room-In-A-Box The Pumpkin Problem Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-pumpkin-problem/
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(01:53:18) Review: The Deadlies UNO for gamers with a Seven Deadly Sins Theme Written Review of The Deadlies https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-deadlies/
Pick up The Deadlies https://miniature-market.sjv.io/k0QbMM
(02:04:32) The Bellhop's Tabletop (02:16:27) VIP Guests (02:16:49) Closing Doors
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Duration:02:18:20