Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

In this episode, we each share the top ten items from our 2023 Holiday Wishlists. Some practical and others, not so much. After that, we’ve got a review of Star Realms Frontiers from Wise Wizard Games. We discovered this newer entry point to one of our favourite deck-builders and Origins earlier this year. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 09/11/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode224 (00:00) Opening (01:39) Suggestion Box (04:11) Ask The Bellhop (24:12) The Lobby (31:22) The Game Room Star Realms Frontiers A great new entry point or way to get back into Star Realms Pick up Star Realms Frontiers https://amzn.to/49yFuOS Or the Star Realms Starter Set Bundle with Star Realms, Colony Wars and Frontiers https://amzn.to/3uffjNa (50:57) The Bellhop's Tabletop (55:30) VIP Guests (55:52) 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

Welcome to the second part of our discussion on miniatures in board games. Last week we talked about the pros and cons of miniatures, this week we’re going to be sharing some of our favourite fantasy games with lots of miniatures. After that, we’ve got two unrelated reviews: Tome: The Light Edition and its expansion, another trick-taking game, and then Astra a game about stargazing. We wrap up with another busy week in review including Moe’s first thoughts on Marrakesh. This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 01/11/2023. Join us live at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/episode223/ (00:00:00) Opening (00:01:51) Suggestion Box (00:04:52) Announcements (00:07:25) Ask The Bellhop (00:25:29) The Game Room - Tome The Light Edition 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 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 share our thoughts on miniatures in board games and whether we personally prefer meeples or minis. After that, we’ve got three featured reviews, The Turkey Trial, Aurum, and Reality Shift Deluxe. Then Moe’s got four new-to-him game plays to talk about in the Bellhop’s Tabletop. Hear first impressions on Astra, The Artemis Project, Starship Captains, Bah! Humbug, The 12 Games of Christmas, and more. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 25/10/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/episode222 (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:43) The Suggestion Box (00:03:07) Announcements (00:03:35) Ask The Bellhop: Minis or Meeple? (00:49:23) The Lobby - Game Suggestions (00:59:10) The Turkey Trial A Thanksgiving-themed Holiday Hijinks game. Written review of The Turkey Trail https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/turkey-trial/ Pick up a copy of The Turkey Trail https://amzn.to/473Eykd (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/ Pick up a copy of Aurum https://amzn.to/3QeoUuP (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 Grab a copy of Reality Shift Deluxe https://amzn.to/3SjjiSO (01:31:20) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:49:02) VIP Guests and Closing 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

It is late October so we thought it would be a good time to revisit the topic of great games for the spooky season. We follow that up with two unrelated reviews, The Castle Panic Big Box Second Edition from Fireside Games and the new Cryptex from Escape Welt. We wrap up talking about a bunch of card games we played at a local gaming event. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 18/10/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/episode221/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com Disclosure: Some links in this post are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. (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 If you enjoy 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 episode Deanna joins to help us go through the pile of feedback we got from the survey we included as part of our 5th Birthday Celebration. After that we’ve got a couple of reviews: The Pumpkin Problem a Holiday Hijinks game and The Deadlies. We wrap up talking about games all three of us played together the past weekend. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 05/10/2023. Join us as we stream live every week, Thursdays at Nine Thirty Eastern on Twitch Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode220/ Disclosure: Some links in this post are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. (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/ Buy The Pumpkin Problem https://amzn.to/3ZQay8u (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 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 recommend some games we think would be great for older teens, both games we think teens would enjoy and games for parents to play with their teens. We follow that with reviews of boop. and Tapple. We finish with a look at the games we’ve played recently, including our first thoughts on Seas of Havoc. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 13th, 2023. Join us on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode219 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:20) Suggestion Box (00:11:59) Ask The Bellhop (00:45:25) The Game Room: boop. An abstract strategy game with a very appealing and approachable theme. boop. Unboxing https://youtu.be/C8W3XSyNYTs?si=3ecfXXqnWoMzytsJ boop. written review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/boop/ Pick up boop. https://amzn.to/3tbyFCh (00:57:49) The Game Room: Tapple A fast playing, quick thinking word game for great for big groups and public play Tapple Unboxing https://youtu.be/bjxyJj33V_w?si=0wJDaiyBKb1DTgOg Written review of Tapple https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/tapple/ Get your own copy of Tapple https://amzn.to/3EXvTD8 (01:11:38) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:43:53) VIP Guests and Sign-off 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

Where we’ve been, and potential future disruptions to the show. Once we get everyone up to speed we move on to two puzzle reviews, a murder mystery from Mysterious Package Company, and a look at a new sci-fi-themed Quezzle from Unidragon. We wrap up with some vacation gaming talk. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 218, September 13th, 2023. Join us on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy our show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode218 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:58) SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com (00:08:19) ASK THE BELLHOP - What’s Up? “What’s up? Where have you guys been?” Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com or visit TabletopBellhop.com and click on Ask the Bellhop. (00:34:03) THE GAME ROOM - Body of Evidence, Best Served Cold Preview A new style of tabletop investigation game from Mysterious Package Company Best Served Cold written preview https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/body-of-evidence/ Back Body of Evidence https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mysteriouspackage/body-of-evidence/ Check out other Mysterious Package Company games (use code BELLHOP to save 10% off) https://mysteriouspackage.com/?sca_ref=4037524.zKGVQi3XQq (00:57:28) THE GAME ROOM - Quezzle Vol. 2 Space Adventures A new sci-fi-themed mash-up of tabletop game and jigsaw puzzle from Unidragon. Our Quezzle Amazing Cappadocia Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/quezzle/ Written Review of Quezzle Space Adventures https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/quezzle-space-adventures Pick up Quezzle Space Adventures (use code BELLHOP to save 10%) https://quezzlespaceadventure.unidragon.com/?ref=BELLHOP (01:19:33) BELLHOP’S TABLETOP (01:39:07) PATREON SHOUT OUT (01:39:38) End of Show 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 week’s episode is a live Q&A. Topics include games that give a Momento-like experience, meat, RPG settings we want to see made into video games, higher player count games, keeping players with different likes happy, and more! We also had a ton of games to talk about during the week in review including first thoughts on Distilled, more Kapow!, the Crowns and Quests expansion for Castle Panic and more! Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 217, recorded August 23rd, 2023. Detailed show notes, including links to games mentioned during this episode, can be found at tabletopbellhop.com/episode217 Join us as we record live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop . If you enjoy our show, Tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Disclosure: Some of the games mentioned during this episode have been provided by publishers as review copies. (00:00:00) Check In (00:00:16) Front Desk (00:01:55) Suggestion Box Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com (00:09:14) Announcements We have reached out to all of the giveaway winners. We will announce the winners on our next live show. No show recording Aug 30th, we should be back recording Sept 6th. Chapters added to audio podcast. If you spot problems, email sean@tabletopbellhop.com (00:10:39) Ask The Bellhop - Live Q&A Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com or visit TabletopBellhop.com and click on Ask the Bellhop. Games to recreate the movie Memento. Favourite meats. RPG settings we want to see as video. Games for five or more players. When players like different kinds of games (00:54:50) Bellhop’s Tabletop Another Barbershop Bar Game Night, first thoughts on Distilled, KAPOW!, and more! (01:54:28) Patreon Shout Out And Closing 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: tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

(00:00:00) Intro (00:01:36) Suggestion Box (00:06:02) Announcements (00:07:46) Ask The Bellhop (00:42:03) Review: Shobu (00:51:25) Review: PsychoBabble (01:09:14) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:32:11) VIP Guests (01:32:39) End of show Tonight we’ve got someone looking for great games to bring out for a night at the pub. That’s followed by reviews of two games that are great for playing at a bar, Shobu and Psychobabble. We wrap up with our usual week in review, including the Engine of War expansions for Castle Panic, first thoughts on Kapow!, and more. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 216, August 16th, 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy our show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode216 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. CHECK IN AND SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Castellans of Valeria Preview Daily Magic Games (use code BELLHOP to save 5%) https://www.dailymagicgames.com/ Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/castellans-of-valeria-preview/ Video https://youtu.be/VGipCx3DJig Late Pledge https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dailymagicgames/castellans-of-valeria Trickdraw Review House Fish Balloon https://housefishballoon.com Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/trickdraw/ Video https://youtu.be/YaaonAR23B4 Buy It https://amzn.to/3YI1EcD Dulce Review Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/dulce/ Video https://youtu.be/UdDY4Wbhnhg Buy It https://amzn.to/3qBo9Dk Underwater Cities Unboxing https://youtu.be/l8tdcEwAhc4 Buy It https://amzn.to/3P1Fz4v Magical Kitties Save The Day Review Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/magical-kitties-save-the-day/ Video https://youtu.be/4iQx-ZKCcoM Buy It https://amzn.to/3E4RNny The Independence Incident Review Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/independence-incident/ Video https://youtu.be/Wvk6k_c3FNY Buy It: https://bit.ly/47BLEgi Cooperative Board Games Segment https://youtu.be/DSrrOCd0Vzw Full Ep https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep212/ The LOOP https://amzn.to/3sjTv25 Marvel United https://amzn.to/44guimb Familiar Tales https://amzn.to/44fPitd Adventures of Robin Hood https://amzn.to/3E7CL0g Pandemic https://amzn.to/3E0HQHI Castle Panic https://amzn.to/45cZSCB D&D Wrath of Ashardalon https://amzn.to/3E0K0r5 Professor Evil and the Citadel of Time https://amzn.to/3ODjYPz Descent: Legends of the Dark https://amzn.to/3OJGDtm Dice Throne Adventures https://amzn.to/44i8jvp ANNOUNCEMENTS Our 5th Birthday Giveaway ends August 24th. Enter here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/giveaway/ Live Q&A, August 23rd Taking a week off for August 30th We will be back Sept 6th ASK THE BELLHOP What are your suggestions for games that are good to play in a pub? The Next Round is on You Ep 12 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep012/ Tips and tricks for Board Gaming at Cafes and Pubs: https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/cafes-and-pubs/ Photo Cases https://amzn.to/45EGgY9 Damage Control, Ep 208 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep208/ Our Top 15 Skull https://amzn.to/3QK3x6u Go Cuckoo https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/192547/ The Game https://pandasaurusgames.com/products/the-game-kwanchai-moriya-edition Microbrewers https://amzn.to/3OILfA1 Playing Cards https://amzn.to/3KIJAsT Thrones of Valeria https://www.gamenerdz.com/thrones-of-valeria?aff=85 Rack-O https://amzn.to/3R3kd9x Hive https://amzn.to/45iDqrS The Duke https://amzn.to/45xoC8s Shobu https://amzn.to/45CGKO7 Telestrations https://amzn.to/3ODRt4h No Thanks https://amzn.to/44iAslZ The Great Dalmuti https://amzn.to/44fQnBA Psychobabble https://amzn.to/44hIJq0 From our fans: Jaipur https://amzn.to/3QHBzbL Hanabi...

This episode we discuss quality of life board game improvements we’ve found and those that we would love to see more of in the games we play. That’s followed by reviews of the At the Ready Expansion for Disney Sorcerer’s Arena, Birds of a Feather, and the Siege of Valeria Campaign Expansion. Then we finish up with a pretty busy week in review. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 215, August 9th, 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy our show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode215 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. CHECK IN AND SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Defining Engine Building Podcast Segment https://youtu.be/iiyBmVX3OJs Full episode https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep120/ Judge yourself, pick up Wingspan https://amzn.to/3qAvnaE Azul Queen’s Garden Buy it https://amzn.to/3KHVRxP Masters of the Universe from FASA Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/motu/ On eBay https://ebay.to/3DVG4I1 Must Have Expansions Game Changers, ep 205 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep205/ Lords of Waterdeep Scoundrels of Skullport https://amzn.to/44eaL5U King of Tokyo Power Up https://amzn.to/3Oy6Gnf Machi Koro Harbor https://bit.ly/3Ozcwoy Dice Kingdoms of Valeria Winter Expansion https://www.gamenerdz.com/dice-kingdoms-of-valeria-winter-expansion?aff=85 Fighting Fantasy Adventures Written Preview https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/fighting-fantasy-adventures-preview/ Video Preview https://youtu.be/vpjPBBSbQUY On Gamefound https://gamefound.com/projects/martin-wallace/fighting-fantasy ANNOUNCEMENTS Changes to our 5th Birthday Giveaway including extending it one week. Enter here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-gaming-deals/year-five-giveaway/ ASK THE BELLHOP Board game quality of life improvements we appreciate the most. The Tabletop Bellhop Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Wingspan https://amzn.to/47xP0kh boop. https://amzn.to/3Yy92am Castle Panic Big Box https://amzn.to/3OHV9SG Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy https://amzn.to/3Oyyok0 My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria https://amzn.to/3KCzcD6 Sanctum https://amzn.to/3L3qdeD Terra Mystica https://amzn.to/3ODhwbO Geeking Out About The Geek https://youtu.be/DnsrIQGErko Esoteric Order of Gamers https://www.orderofgamers.com/games/ Kitara https://amzn.to/3QEhoLR Tapestry https://amzn.to/3DTNzzl Power Grid https://amzn.to/44fh213 Unfair https://amzn.to/3DSb4sx When is a board game too pretty? Ep 213 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep213/ Legendary A Marvel Deck Building Game https://amzn.to/3OWgMQg Horizon Zero Dawn the Board Game https://amzn.to/47zjr9K Race for the Galaxy https://amzn.to/3KH459p Disney Sorcerer’s Arene Epic Alliances https://amzn.to/3OAnlqj Core Worlds Galactic Orders https://www.miniaturemarket.com/sg3001.html Our top six board game quality of life improvements DC Multiverse Box https://cryptozoic.com/products/dc-deck-building-game-multiverse-box-super-heroes-edition-retail-version Anachrony Infinity Box https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/278292/anachrony-infinity-box Azul Crystal Mosaic https://amzn.to/3KExxwS Iron Clays https://roxley.com/products/iron-clays-200 Birds of a Feather App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SnowbrightStudio.BirdsApp&hl=en_US Terraforming Mars Dual Layered Boards https://tidd.ly/3OSe0JY Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com or visit TabletopBellhop.com and click on Ask the Bellhop. THE GAME ROOM - Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Epic Alliances At The Ready Expansion Unboxing https://youtu.be/5gRTeiQZ_Q4 Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/sorcerers-arena-at-the-ready/ THE GAME ROOM - Birds of a Feather...

This is a special episode celebrating our 5th birthday as a podcast. We start off with a couple of quick reviews, including a preview of the latest puzzle box from EscapeWelt and then a review of a birthday-themed escape-room-in-a-box. We then reminisce about the past year, talk about some future plans, and then wrap up by answering questions from our fans. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 214, July 26th, 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy our show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode214 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. CHECK IN Our Discord https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com/ THE GAME ROOM - The Quest Tower Preview Unboxing https://youtu.be/LHYQS7CN3qs Preview on YouTube https://youtu.be/MM7kQHzY7bk Written Peview https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/escape-welt-quest-tower/ Back it on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/escapewelt/quest-tower-the-fascinating-escape-room-in-your-hands?ref=bzzniy THE GAME ROOM - Holiday Hijinks #5 The Birthday Burglary Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/birthday-burglary/ Buy It https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148015867/Birthday-Burglary-The---Holiday-Hijinks-5?awid=1091 ASK THE BELLHOP Celebrate Five Years of Tabletop Bellhop with Us! Highlights and Improvements Over the Last Year Our Origins Recap Episode https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep211/ GAMA https://www.gama.org/ Our Review Policy https://tabletopbellhop.com/review-policy/ New affiliates: Mysterious Package Company https://mysteriouspackage.com/?sca_ref=4037524.zKGVQi3XQq EscapeWelt https://us.escapewelt.com/shop Geekify https://geekifyinc.com/ref/68/ Evil Genius Games https://evilgeniusgaming.com?sca_ref=3093540.f4BWdggMvQ Outsmarted! https://outsmarted.co/products/outsmarted22?ref=jCRlBIoHv0cpl8 Puzzling Pursuits https://puzzlingpursuits.com?sca_ref=2493956.kelQAVfMgX Best New to Us Games: Point Salad https://amzn.to/3OdqjAZ DC Deck-Building Game Injustice https://amzn.to/44MfzQZ Biggest Surprise Cowboy Bebop Space Serenade https://amzn.to/457Oasz My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria https://amzn.to/3DILIgl Most Unique Once Upon a Line https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/once-upon-a-line-preview/ Reality Shift Deluxe https://amzn.to/47bqEgc Favourite Review Horizon Zero Dawn https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/horizon-zero-dawn/ Scythe https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/scythe/ Cowboy Bebop Space Serenade https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/cowboy-bebop-space-serenade/ Biggest Disappointment Once Upon a Line https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/once-upon-a-line-preview/ Agatha Christie’s The Mystery of Hunter’s Lodge Collector’s Edition https://www.huntakiller.com/products/agatha-christies-the-mystery-of-hunters-lodge-1?variant=44303796437295 Preview We’re Most Hyped For Hellbringer https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/hellbringer-preview/ Castellans of Valeria https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/castellans-of-valeria-preview/ Most Want to Review Next Kapow https://amzn.to/3OykxLz Sentinels of Earth Prime https://amzn.to/3KnhxPw Distilled https://amzn.to/3OzMDWK Future for the Show Microsoft Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/ GAMA Expo https://www.gama.org/page/gama-expo Gen Con https://www.gencon.com/ Fifth Birthday Giveaway https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-gaming-deals/year-five-giveaway/ Questions from our Fans 01:10:09 How have we grown? Our Twitch Channel https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop On Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/tabletop-bellhop-gaming-podcast/PC:30618 The Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/ How have our gaming habits changed? What has changed...

In this episode, we talk about art in board games and how it can be taken too far. We then have a preview of the latest rendition of the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks. That is followed by two reviews, Illiterati, a co-op word game, and The Independence Incident, a small escape room in a box style game. We then wrap up with a rather busy week in review. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 213, July 19th, 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy our show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode213 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Great Cooperative Board Games Allies in Fun shownotes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep212/ Video version: https://youtu.be/9egAojFC-oA Pandemic https://amzn.to/3Y2Q2Ra Atlantis Rising https://amzn.to/3KaHNg2 Flash Point Fire Rescue https://amzn.to/3KcXinT The Initiative https://amzn.to/44ZvDyq Roll Player Adventures https://www.gamenerdz.com/roll-player-adventures?aff=85 Dorfromantic https://amzn.to/3QbS67A The Captain is Dead https://amzn.to/3Kgeh8H Disney Sidekicks Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/disney-sidekicks/ Video Review https://youtu.be/yCNLAbcE6Hg Buy it https://amzn.to/3Q4bRhg Siege of Valeria Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/seige-of-valiera/ Video Review https://youtu.be/5SuMS-D8LBg Buy it https://www.gamenerdz.com/siege-of-valeria?aff=85 ANNOUNCEMENTS - 5th Anniversary Episode Wednesday Be sure to join us live on Twitch on July 26th for a special 5th anniversary episode which will include door prizes, a new giveaway, a look back at the previous year, and more! Hope to see you in the lobby at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop starting at 8pm EDT on Wednesday! ASK THE BELLHOP “When is a game Too Pretty?” The Tabletop Bellhop Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Roger Doger Games https://rogerdogergames.com/ Pret-A-Porter https://amzn.to/3O53Rd5 Scott Rogers Zones of Play https://mrbossdesign.blogspot.com/2019/07/ Games that go too far: Thrones of Valeria https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148042852/Thrones-of-Valeria?awid=1091 Castellans of Valeria https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dailymagicgames/castellans-of-valeria Scythe https://amzn.to/3Dsw0Gf My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria https://amzn.to/3O7IzeR Aldabas Doors of Cartagena https://amzn.to/3O8FHOU Games with a perfect balance of art and playability boop. https://amzn.to/44STO2h Azul https://amzn.to/3DwCWC0 Vinhos Deluxe https://amzn.to/3Y89MTC Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com or visit TabletopBellhop.com and click on Ask the Bellhop. THE GAME ROOM - Fighting Fantasy Adventures Preview Unboxing https://youtu.be/HNmEKkkJqqU Written Preview https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/fighting-fantasy-adventures-preview/ On Gamefound https://gamefound.com/projects/martin-wallace/fighting-fantasy THE GAME ROOM - Illiterati Deluxe Edition Unboxing https://youtu.be/lMyzJ-EKCEg Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/illiterati/ Get the standard edition on Amazon https://amzn.to/44Vdpye Or the Deluxe edition direct from Gap Closer Games https://gapclosergames.com/en-ca/products/illiterati-deluxe THE GAME ROOM - Holiday Hijinks #2 The Independence Incident Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/independence-incident/ Buy a copy https://amzn.to/3q1aMw4 BELLHOP’S TABLETOP Reality Shift (Preorder) https://www.gamenerdz.com/reality-shift-preorder?aff=85 Psycobabble https://amzn.to/44XtH9T boop. https://amzn.to/3Kzh6lF Shobu https://amzn.to/3qa49Yd Disney Sorcerer’s Arena https://amzn.to/3DtuT98 Holiday Hijinks #5 The Birthday Burglary...

We try to help someone decide what cooperative game to buy next, including a list of our favourite cooperative board games. We then have three reviews: Trickdraw, a fast flipping card game, Outsmarted!, a modern take on trivia board games, and The Orbital Box x2, a puzzle box you have to build yourself. This is followed by our usual week in review with my first Holiday Hijinx experience, our first play of Aurum, and more. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 212, July 5th, 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy our show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode212 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 AND SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Castellans of Valeria Preview Written Preview https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/castellans-of-valeria-preview/ Video Preview https://youtu.be/VGipCx3DJig Late Pledge https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dailymagicgames/castellans-of-valeria Horizon Zero Dawn the Board Game Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/horizon-zero-dawn/ Video Review https://youtu.be/2-YBaDmxhdw Pick it up https://amzn.to/3pD71fZ Heart of the Nora Expansion https://amzn.to/3JOOdBp Join our Discord https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com/ Once Upon a Line Preview Written Preview https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/once-upon-a-line-preview/ Video Preview https://youtu.be/NDDG2Shx9KY Late Pledge https://onceuponaline.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Games you keep that you don’t love Listen here: A Collection of Compromises Ep 204 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep204/ Video version https://youtu.be/y79KznIA_4A Journalist https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/129990/ Splendor https://amzn.to/3pFb4IM Carcassonne https://amzn.to/43hxTjz Star Realms https://amzn.to/3rqZYYc Dominion https://amzn.to/43fQ5dk Catan https://amzn.to/3XEG0Wd 00:07:44 ANNOUNCEMENTS - No Show July 12th Amazon Prime Day is coming and we will be sharing hot tabletop deals here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/313964789198500/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tabletop_deals Mastodon https://dice.camp/@tabletopgamingdeals/ Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/tabletopgamingdeals/ On The Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-gaming-deals/amazon-prime-day-deals-for-gamers/ 00:06:09 ASK THE BELLHOP We have a fan trying to decide what new Cooperative game to pick up next. Previous cooperative game topics: Child's Play Episode 2 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep002/ The Best Cooperative Kids Games That are Also Fun for Adults https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/cooperative-kids-board-games/ Playing Together - Great Cooperative Kids Games for Family Game Night: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep123/ What are some less well-known cooperative kids board games? https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/co-op-kids-games/ Ammon’s list, in our preferred order from least to most recommended: B-Sieged https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147614342/B-Sieged---Sons-of-the-Abyss?awid=1091 Spirit Island https://amzn.to/44vosxQ Too Many Bones https://amzn.to/3pN0vTX Forbidden Desert https://amzn.to/44fb6pX Aeon’s End https://amzn.to/3O435OJ Mechs Vs Minions https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/featured/mechs-vs-minions Cthulhu Death May Die https://amzn.to/3JQNaRn Mansions of Madness https://amzn.to/3rjea5L Mage Knight https://amzn.to/3JOcirT Gloomhaven https://amzn.to/3rnS7dY Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion https://amzn.to/44rR8YG Our list: DC Comics Deck-building Card Game https://amzn.to/3KbXhAH Gloomhaven, starting with Jaws https://amzn.to/44rR8YG Horrified https://amzn.to/46IalHE Codenames Duet https://amzn.to/46CgZPx Hanabi https://amzn.to/3PMVLbu Chronicles of Crime 1400...

Welcome to our Origins 2023 recap where we spend the majority of the episode talking about our experience at the Origins Game Fair held last week in Columbus Ohio. Along with that we do talk a bit about some games we played before our trip to Ohio as well as some first thoughts on some of the games we’ve already played since getting back. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 211, June 28th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy our show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode211 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 AND SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Thanks publishers and fans for making us feel good at Origins. 00:04:27 ANNOUNCEMENT - No Show on July 12th Amazon Prime Day is coming and will be taking up all our time. We will be sharing all of the hot tabletop deals here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabletop_deals Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@tabletopgamingdeals/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313964789198500/ And On The Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/ 00:05:13 ASK THE BELLHOP - Highlights from Origins 2023 Origins Game Fair https://www.originsgamefair.com/ GAMA https://www.gama.org/ 00:07:36 Day 0: Hilton Columbus Downtown https://bit.ly/44tNXQ5 Bareburger https://order.bareburger.com/location/Short-North 00:14:23 Day 1: Barley’s https://www.barleysbrewing.com/ 00:21:25 GAMA Trade Day The Bodhana Group https://www.thebodhanagroup.org/ Marrakesh Essential Edition https://bit.ly/44aCbKJ boop. https://amzn.to/3JJL3if BOOoop. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383579/ Adventure Party: The Role Playing Party Game https://bit.ly/3NYVhhi Oros https://www.gamenerdz.com/oros?aff=85 Express Route https://bit.ly/46xy3pE Holotype https://brexwerxgames.com/about-holotype/ Cretaceous Rails https://www.spielcraftgames.com/ Prowlers & Paragons Ultimate https://bit.ly/44aAGvZ Robot Quest Arena https://bit.ly/3NW5mLZ Luxury Playstyle https://luxuryplaystyle.com/ Kutna Hora the City of Silver https://bit.ly/3O0hM5F Lost Ruins of Arnak The Missing Expedition https://bit.ly/3CVg1jE Powerline https://amzn.to/3PEtMuM BrownCastle Games (Crokinole) https://amzn.to/3XxiSIY Game Toppers https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ Local Cantina https://www.localcantina.com/ 00:46:52 Day 2: Elector Counts https://amzn.to/3NTgqcC WHFRP Enemy Within Collectors Edition https://bit.ly/3NZuh1i Robotech Reconstruction https://strangemachinegames.com/robotech-reconstruction/ Sentinels of Earth Prime https://www.gamenerdz.com/sentinels-of-earth-prime?aff=85 Mega Man Adventures https://amzn.to/3XGB0Aj Forbidden Lands https://amzn.to/445noRG Hexplorer Magnetic Map Tiles https://bit.ly/46vJhuW Zensu https://amzn.to/3NTkHwO Psycho Babble https://amzn.to/3NTgb1l What the Cup!? https://bit.ly/3NyaNzn At the Ready for Sorcerer’s Arena https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380646/ The A.R.T. Project https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378356/ Tapple https://amzn.to/3NYFwak Marvel Dice Throne https://amzn.to/3NTDXKE Endangered https://amzn.to/3Nyrr1J Artemis Project https://amzn.to/46y7xMO Artemis Odyssey https://www.gamenerdz.com/the-artemis-odyssey-preorder?aff=85 Holiday Hijinks https://amzn.to/447OsQ3 Ahau https://grandgamersguild.com/products/ahau Stellaris Infinite Legacy https://bit.ly/3Nu0Z9i Reality Shift Deluxe https://amzn.to/3pv1N66 Kapow https://amzn.to/4452C4z Brewcadia https://brewcadia.com/ Tome The Light Edition https://bit.ly/3JIuIdT 01:17:52 Day 3 The Finest Fish https://amzn.to/438lYUU Star Realms Frontiers https://amzn.to/3NVnBB9 Cities of Venus https://bit.ly/43eUBsu Kevin J. Anderson https://wordfire.com/ Level Up Sabers https://levelupsabers.com/ Dragon Dice...

We’re taking it easy this episode, answering some shorter questions from our questions pile, as well as answering questions in real time from The Lobby, our chatroom on Twitch. Interestingly all of these questions end up evolving into a longer discussion on the relation between video games and board games. After that, we review Siege of Valeria, the last of the new small box Valeria games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 210, May 31st 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy our show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode210 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. CHECK IN AND SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Charterstone: Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/charterstone/ Video Review https://youtu.be/JE6E4GFcvmY Pick up Charterstone https://amzn.to/3MPXx8N The Recharge Pack https://amzn.to/43nI72y Pandemic Legacy Season Zero https://amzn.to/43r2njV Thrills and Chills: Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/thrills-and-chills/ Video Review https://youtu.be/imqonuv_25c Pick up Thrills & Chills https://amzn.to/3WMvmvW ANNOUNCEMENT - No Show on June 21st We are going to be at Origins Game Fair and will not be recording on June 21st. ASK THE BELLHOP - Live Q&A We talk about how video games and board games overlap and interact while answering a number of questions from our fans. Questions, games mentioned, and other links: What are some video games that should never be board games? Iello 8 Bit Box https://amzn.to/3MPsGsV Buffalo Games Pac-Man https://amzn.to/3Cb048C Minecraft Builders & Biomes https://amzn.to/3oQYt4T Fallout https://amzn.to/43p2igI Horizon Zero Dawn https://amzn.to/43La8km Five Nights at Freddy’s https://amzn.to/3MQKpQP Adrenaline https://amzn.to/3WYAnBN Doom https://amzn.to/3WPi8i6 The Battle at Kemble’s Cascade https://amzn.to/3IWYHya Potion Explosion https://amzn.to/3oPsAts Heat Pedal to the Metal https://amzn.to/43L5ymu BattleCon Devastation of Indines https://amzn.to/3Ndgcg3 Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game https://amzn.to/3qohJqJ Street Fighter the Miniatures Game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1821440755/street-fighter-the-miniatures-game Thoughts on the increase in the number of board games based on video games and how the gameplay can be different between them. Resident Evil 2: The Board Game https://amzn.to/42oAvM2 Superhot: The Card Game https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/206156/ XCom The Board Game https://amzn.to/3CeHWe8 Star Trek The Role Playing Game https://amzn.to/3Cb1f82 Galaxy Defenders https://amzn.to/45L0Kzc Space Cadets Away Missions https://amzn.to/43DCIUI Sid Meier’s Civilization The Board Game https://amzn.to/43HhHZj Tapestry https://amzn.to/3NeX55x Master of Orion The Board Game https://amzn.to/3NdO0cV Space Empires 4x https://amzn.to/3NdPOmn Stellaris Infinite Legacy https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/281647/ Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy https://amzn.to/3IYYWIX Galactic Emperor https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/27463/ Empire of the Stars https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279581/ Exodus Proxima Centauri https://amzn.to/43Iakkr Hegemonic https://amzn.to/42vkR1f Mobile games we would like to see as board games. Dorfromantic https://store.steampowered.com/app/1455840/ Slay https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.windowsgames.slay Auraluz: Constellations https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wardrumstudios.auralux Suzanne Sheldon https://twitter.com/425suzanne Suzanne’s list of Board Game Apps https://docs.google.com/... Any good mobile versions of board games? Ascension https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playdekgames.android.Ascension Star Realms...

In this episode, we discuss board game pacing, what affects it, and what you can do to keep a game moving. We also review the Leading the Charge expansion for Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Epic Alliances and Dr Lovenstein Presents: No Context, a new party game due to be released on May 31st! Then we wrap up with the Bellhop’s Tabletop which includes first thoughts on some new to us games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 209, May 24th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode209 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. CHECK IN AND SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Must have expansions Podcast Segment https://youtu.be/DuXg4wT1PJ0 Full Episode https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep205/ Star Wars Outer Rim https://amzn.to/43cQuhu Unfinished Business Expansion https://amzn.to/3WIL1g2 Too Many Bones https://chiptheorygames.com/games/too-many-bones/ Marvel Champions https://amzn.to/3qkJCQl GI Joe New Alliances Expansion https://amzn.to/3WIL63k My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Unboxing https://youtu.be/_LzVxHOaxTk Video Review https://youtu.be/dQcvrVR1zEM Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/my-little-pony/ Buy Adventures in Equestria https://amzn.to/3OJjc56 The Princess Pageantry Expansion https://amzn.to/3C2mCIM Court Unboxing https://youtu.be/Hief0pcrNb8 Video Review https://youtu.be/5zXVHUivg-Y Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/court/ Buy It: https://www.b5p.fun/shop ANNOUNCEMENT - We let the Valeria cat out of the bag. Castellans of Valeria Previews: Video: https://youtu.be/VGipCx3DJig Written: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/castellans-of-valeria-preview/ ASK THE BELLHOP - Discussing Board Game Pacing “I'm a bit like Goldilocks when it comes to game pace, not too fast, not to slow but just the right pace for me to make those optimal plays. What kind of game pace do you generally prefer? Also, can you discuss a few examples of very fast or very slow paced games?” Our six example games: Castellans of Valeria https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dailymagicgames/castellans-of-valeria Roll Camera! https://www.keenbean.studio/rollcamera.html Terraforming Mars https://amzn.to/3ouE4CB Prelude for Terraforming Mars https://amzn.to/43A5SV1 Lost Ruins of Arnak https://amzn.to/45Elsk4 Trickdraw https://amzn.to/3qeZX9x Point Salad https://amzn.to/3MZUhci Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com or visit TabletopBellhop.com and click on Ask the Bellhop. THE GAME ROOM - Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Epic Alliances Leading the Charge Expansion Unboxing https://youtu.be/vdFLOKCrTZw Written Review. https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/leading-the-charge/ Buy It: US https://amzn.to/45zN0ap, Canada https://amzn.to/3qhFOQ7 THE GAME ROOM - Mr. Lovenstein Presents: No Context Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/no-context/ Buy it: US https://amzn.to/3qksZnW BELLHOP’S TABLETOP No Context https://amzn.to/3qksZnW Outsmarted (save 10% off with code BELLHOP) https://www.outsmarted.co.uk/?ref=jCRlBIoHv0cpl8 Trickdraw https://amzn.to/3qeZX9x Drop It! https://amzn.to/42j09l7 Go Cuckoo https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147646990/Go-Cuckoo?awid=1091 MonsDRAWsity https://amzn.to/3N1S5kv Castellans of Valeria https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dailymagicgames/castellans-of-valeria Point Salad https://amzn.to/3MZUhci Ishtar https://amzn.to/45NNt98 PATREON SHOUT OUT AND CLOSING FIND US: Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter:...

Ask the Bellhop: “How can I protect my board games?” Reviews: Thrills & Chills expansion for Disney Sorcerer’s Arena and Castellans of Valeria Preview We also talk about Kitara, Aqualin, Kings in the Corner, Skip Bo, Destination Retro and The New GME in Chatham, and more. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 208, May 18th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode208 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. CHECK IN AND SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Games we Keep for Others: Video Segment https://youtu.be/tNDsyWy17bU Full Podcast https://youtu.be/y79KznIA_4A Takenoko https://amzn.to/3OvjwV6 Yahtzee Free For All https://amzn.to/3q2ibuN Kingdomino https://amzn.to/41YHqeP Tsuro https://amzn.to/45fie6B Qwirkle https://amzn.to/3BLxSJf Niya https://amzn.to/3WEmRDr Forbidden Island https://amzn.to/45iGvbV Suspend https://amzn.to/3BONsnz Strike https://amzn.to/3BJ5kA6 A list of every game we’ve ever reviewed https://tabletopbellhop.com/games-reviewed/ ASK THE BELLHOP - Protecting your games. “What do you think are some of the best tips for protecting your games and keeping them in good condition?” Geek On Box Bands https://amzn.to/43iC9zw Flying Buffalo Box Bands https://amzn.to/42VngDL Dry Vinyl Tape https://amzn.to/3WoHDXm Hugo’s Amazing Tape https://amzn.to/3Mpcn62 Acid Free Paper https://amzn.to/45mIz2p LAX RAX for Kallax https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloudpunchergames/lax-rax-the-board-game-shelf-insert-for-ikea-kallax Card Sleeves https://amzn.to/42X3FmC Photo Cases https://amzn.to/43hgDLK Our Quiver Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/quiver/ Buy a Quiver https://amzn.to/3q1cKfy Card Binders https://amzn.to/42XVLJu Coin Capsules https://amzn.to/42NUoNz Krylon UV-Resistant Varnish https://amzn.to/3IsiiGc Laminators https://amzn.to/43dSQMA Box Inserts https://amzn.to/3IAiRxJ Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com or visit TabletopBellhop.com and click on Ask the Bellhop. THE GAME ROOM - Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Epic Alliances Thrills & Chills Expansion Unboxing https://youtu.be/d-rB_uEW1Yo Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/thrills-and-chills/ Buy It https://amzn.to/3pQ1sKT THE GAME ROOM - Castellans of Valeria Preview Written Preview https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/castellans-of-valeria-preview/ Kickstarter Preview Page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dailymagicgames/castellans-of-valeria BELLHOP’S TABLETOP Kitara https://amzn.to/3BMwoP1 Aqualin https://amzn.to/3olGraK Disney Sorcerer’s Arena https://amzn.to/3MKesL4 Legendary https://amzn.to/45ffgyZ Kings in the Corners https://amzn.to/3MM1ZXr Castellans of Valeria https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dailymagicgames/castellans-of-valeria Rack-O https://amzn.to/3MsQAul Skip-Bo https://amzn.to/3orfKkL Destination Retro https://destinationretro.ca/ Arts & Architecture for Tapestry https://amzn.to/3Oqx1W0 The New GME https://thenewgme.com/ Destinies https://amzn.to/43evF4W Mysterious Package Company https://mysteriouspackage.com/ DC Rivals Flash Vs. Reverse Flash https://www.gamenerdz.com/dc-comics-dbg-rivals-flash-vs-reverse-flash?aff=85 Siege of Valeria https://www.dailymagicgames.com/other-valeria-games/siege-of-valeria-base-game FIND US: Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabletopbellhop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon:...

In this episode we talk about games that look like they are made for kids but then when you sit down to play them you find out they are not. We’ve got two reviews to go with that, My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck Building Game from Renegade Game Studios and the Turning the Tide expansion for Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Epic Alliances. Then we wrap up with some Injustice from Sean. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 207, May 3rd 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode207 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Break Time Gaming Segment https://youtu.be/Pun37o5NUWU Full Podcast https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep199/ Las Vegas https://amzn.to/3AZoq4I For Sale https://amzn.to/3NIWda2 Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Core Game Unboxing: https://youtu.be/xU9mfFOZR3s Core Game Review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/disney-sorcerers-arena/ Turning the Tide Unboxing: https://youtu.be/YxYICfYkieE Quest Pyramid Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/quest-pyramid/ Video Review https://youtu.be/PeG3KNZ91uM ANNOUNCEMENTS - No live show next week! We will not be recording a show on May 10th. ASK THE BELLHOP Games that look like they are for kids but are not. Board Games that aren’t for kids, despite how they look: My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game https://amzn.to/41abeoh Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Epic Alliances https://amzn.to/42fNRes The Ghosts Betwixt https://innocent-traveler.pledgemanager.com/projects/the-ghosts-betwixt-0/participate/ Disney Sidekicks https://amzn.to/41bQNXQ Scooby Doo Escape from the Haunted Mansion https://amzn.to/3pfyUuh Smash Up Disney Edition https://amzn.to/3VA5D9w Tales from the Loop https://amzn.to/3LXkeYr TTRPGs Tales from the Loop https://amzn.to/3HIyx1x My Little Pony Tales of Equestria https://amzn.to/3NIQTTT Magical Kitties Save The Day https://amzn.to/3LD69ir Mermaid Adventures Revised https://amzn.to/3nxhnNp From the Chat Marvel Multiverse RPG https://amzn.to/3LzZ7Lr Avatar Legends RPG https://amzn.to/42viA6G Pokemon TCG https://amzn.to/3VDsmBt Disney Lorcana https://www.disneylorcana.com/ Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com or visit TabletopBellhop.com THE GAME ROOM - My Little Pony: Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game Unboxing https://youtu.be/_LzVxHOaxTk Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/my-little-pony/ Buy It https://amzn.to/42aRpyi THE GAME ROOM - Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Epic Alliances Turning the Tide Expansion Unboxing https://youtu.be/YxYICfYkieE Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/turning-the-tide/ Buy It https://amzn.to/3LYWdRE BELLHOP’S TABLETOP DC Comics Deck-Building Game: Injustice https://amzn.to/3nHh5Ua FIND US: Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabletopbellhop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

This episode we talk about all of the games we played and the other things we did this past weekend as part of SeanCon Spring 2023. That will be followed by a review of the most epic and long game that we played during SeanCon, Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game. Then we wrap up with a couple of non-SeanCon games in our week in review. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 206, April 26th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode206 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Supers Games Sean Has Been Reading Segment https://youtu.be/5Hr7A3Mc7uA Blog Post https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/nine-super-hero-rpgs/ Full Episode https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep125/ Mutants And Masterminds https://amzn.to/428s08h 199.5 Bonus Episode Full Episode https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep199point5/ WEG Star Wars https://www.nobleknight.com/P/10421/Star-Wars-2nd-Edition-Revised-and-Expanded?awid=1091 Star Wars Edge of the Empire https://amzn.to/3Hmlp22 Star Trek Attack Wing Starter Set https://amzn.to/3LevvmB Star Trek Alliance Dominion War Campaign https://amzn.to/3Ld5Uuq Star Fleet Battles https://www.nobleknight.com/P/16974/Captains-Edition-Basic-Set?awid=1091 Catan https://amzn.to/3ndfohi ANNOUNCEMENTS - Origins 2023 and Patreon Shout Out Origins https://www.originsgamefair.com/ Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop ASK THE BELLHOP - Must Have Expansions “So what happened at SeanCon Spring 2023?” Cranky Burger https://crankyburger.ca/ Disney Sorcerers Arena https://amzn.to/3LAl7XP Thrills & Chills https://amzn.to/40Iz8XO Leading the Charge https://amzn.to/3Hmr1cp Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game https://amzn.to/442U1jj Miller’s Bakery https://www.millersbakery.ca/ joe. Hot + Cold https://joecoffeeatthegrove.com/ Red Lantern Coffee Co https://redlanterncoffeeco.com/ Castellans of Valeria https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/379363/castellans-valeria Banded Goose Brewing Co. https://bandedgoosebrewing.com/ Viticulture https://amzn.to/3LdJ2Ll Georgia Rae’s Hot Chicken https://www.georgiaraes.com/ Castle Panic Big Box https://amzn.to/40M1651 Etta’s Greeklish Eatery https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063680913568 Viticulture World https://amzn.to/40NgGND Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com or visit TabletopBellhop.com THE GAME ROOM - Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game Unboxing https://youtu.be/TY0AziMw97s Written Review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/horizon-zero-dawn/ Buy It: https://amzn.to/442U1jj BELLHOP’S TABLETOP My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria https://amzn.to/3AoGzIQ Siege of Valeria https://www.dailymagicgames.com/other-valeria-games/siege-of-valeria-base-game FIND US: Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabletopbellhop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

Tonight is all about board game expansions, including our list of must have board game expansions. This is followed by three board game expansion reviews including Rise of Titans for Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria, The B-Movie Expansion for Roll Camera! and the Winter Expansion for Dice Kingdoms of Valeria. Then we’ve got even more expansion play, along with some non-expansion plays, in our week in review as well. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 205, April 19th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode205 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com Board Game Budgeting Segment https://youtu.be/kQakyBU_lJE Full Podcast https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep202/ Underrated Games Segment https://youtu.be/tFwFJHAl2cg Full Podcast https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep201/ Perdition's Mouth https://amzn.to/41Chd68 Race! Formula 90 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349703/ Techno Bowl https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194923/ Three Kingdoms Redux https://amzn.to/3Apfx3V Fields of Green https://amzn.to/3n23ruE Cosmic Frog https://amzn.to/43Xo4sC Dogs https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148083/ Kung Fu https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/151078/ Iunu https://amzn.to/41AGRs6 Hotshots https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/218050/ Spirits of the Rice Paddy https://amzn.to/3V4Tbyb ANNOUNCEMENTS - Gunkimono Correction and GAMA/Origins Announcement Gunkimono Review https://youtu.be/m5hho_EDl6o GAMA https://www.gama.org/ Origins https://www.originsgamefair.com/ ASK THE BELLHOP - Must Have Expansions “What board game expansions do you consider to be must have? Expansions you won’t play a game without?” Terraforming Mars Prelude https://amzn.to/3Ltpcx0 Core Worlds Galactic Orders https://amzn.to/3LpwJge Xia Embers of a Forsaken Star https://amzn.to/3Hd333j Race for the Galaxy Gathering Storm https://amzn.to/3L1IzM5 King of Tokyo Power Up https://amzn.to/3L7eIC0 Orleans Trade and Intrigue https://amzn.to/3oGpt6L Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria Rise of Titans https://youtu.be/1OjEKiPOg8U Horizons Extermination https://amzn.to/3Hd2VRn Kingsburg https://amzn.to/3NdTWDh Eclipse Second Dawn https://amzn.to/3Lc8eBY Anachrony Exosuit Commander Pack https://amzn.to/3LnPZKV Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com or visit TabletopBellhop.com THE GAME ROOM - Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria Rise of Titans Shadow Kingdoms Unboxing https://youtu.be/1OjEKiPOg8U Written Review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/shadow-kingdoms-of-valeria-rise-of-titans/ Buy It: https://amzn.to/3n4hhgc THE GAME ROOM - Roll Camera! The B-Movie Expansion Unboxing https://youtu.be/lyO_k2o2QN4 Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-b-movie-expansion/ Buy It https://grandgamersguild.com/products/roll-camera-b-movie-expansion THE GAME ROOM - Dice Kingdoms of Valeria: Winter Expansion Unboxing https://youtu.be/PnHQUBCbjIw Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/dice-kingdoms-winter-expansion/ Buy It https://www.gamenerdz.com/dice-kingdoms-of-valeria-winter-expansion?aff=85 BELLHOP’S TABLETOP Castle Panic Big Box https://amzn.to/3oCgtPY Downforce https://amzn.to/3L7oiVt Azul Queen's Garden https://amzn.to/3AsULke Cat Magic the Game https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367543/ Drop It https://amzn.to/3n1vtX7 Camel Up https://amzn.to/3AqflS7 Splendor https://amzn.to/3n2VYeS Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria with parts of Rise of Titans https://amzn.to/3n4hhgc Pandemic https://amzn.to/3AowFqu Exploding Kittens https://amzn.to/3NaYZo1 MonsDRAWsity https://amzn.to/3AnBtwy Castles of Mad King Ludwig...