Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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

At Tabletop Bellhop we answer your game and game night questions, go Ask The Bellhop at tabletopbellhop.com. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This is the zeroth episode of Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show originally recorded on August 9th, 2024. Join us as we stream live every week: https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Call to Action We need your questions! Send them to questions@tabletopbellhop.com Or go to tabletopbellhop.com and click on Ask The Bellhop If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop 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