Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

This episode we share our favourite long and really long board games. We also talk about what we’ve been playing including first thoughts on Scurry Up from Up Games, and wrap up with two featured reviews, How to Save A World from Burnt Island Games and Metro Runner from Thunderworks Games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 294 was recorded on February 4th, 2026. These episodes are recorded Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/294 (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:36) Ask the Bellhop - Great longer board games (00:41:51) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:14:44) The Game Room - How To Save A World Pre-order How to Save A World direct from Burnt Island: https://www.burntislandgames.com/how-to-save-a-world?ref=tabletopbellhop Check out our review of Endeavor on A Grand Time, Episode 258: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep258/ Learn about other great games published in Canada on Elbows Up! Episode 282: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep282/ (01:43:47) The Game Room - Metrorunner Pick up Metrorunner on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZWJTHK Show for other games from Thunderworks: https://amzn.to/4akBvHb Our other Thunderworks Games content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=thunderworks (02:02:09) 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: 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

This episode we share a rather large list of games we think are great for large groups, groups of seven or more players, and that’s not just a bunch of party games. We also share what we’ve been playing and wrap up with three featured reviews: 3-2-1 Countdown from Grandpa Beck’s Games, Brick Like This! from Asmodee, and Hand Games 21 a book by Don Eskridge. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 293 was recorded on January 21st, 2026. We usually record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep293/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) CHECK-IN (00:01:59) Announcements February 2026 Events: Feb 8th - Board Game Bazaar Feb 22nd - Pop Up Board Game Cafe Feb 26th - Brews & Board Games Our event calendar: https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/ (00:02:56) Ask the Bellhop - Great games for seven or more players (00:37:31) The Bellhop’s Tabletop (00:51:15) The Game Room - 3-2-1 Countdown Pick up 3-2-1 Countdown on Amazon, https://amzn.to/4k4hB7O Or better yet order it direct from Grandpa Beck’s where you can use BELLHOP to save 15%, https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/products/3-2-1-countdown?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX Check out our Skull King review on Ep 263 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep263/ And our Reign of Dragoness review on Ep 283 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep283/ (00:58:20) The Game Room - Brick Like This Pick up Brick Like This! on Amazon, https://amzn.to/4rbxwDm You may also dig Monkey Palace another newer LEGO Game, https://amzn.to/3NMVjep Learn about more of our favourite party games on ep 166 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep166/ (01:11:57) The Game Room - 21 Hand Games Pick up Hand Games 21 on Amazon, https://amzn.to/4sXsuMB Check out Don’s hit social deduction games The Resistance https://amzn.to/4pYNfoi and/or Avalon https://amzn.to/3O3pgHd An apology: During the review of Hand Games 21 we say Dan Eskridge instead of Don, sorry about that Don. (01:37:27) 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

We share the best new to us games that we played in 2025, five from each of us, for fifteen total. We also talk about all of the games we played over the holidays (which was a lot!). Then we wrap up with a review of SETI from CGE. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 292 was recorded on January 14th, 2026. We usually record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep292/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) CHECK-IN (00:02:01) Announcements We renewed our GAMA membership https://www.gama.org/ We will be at GAMA Expo https://www.gama.org/page/gama-expo Learn more about GAMA and the Expo: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep236/ Upcoming Events: Jan 22nd - Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery Jan 25th - Board Game Mixer at Hidden Trail Our event calendar: https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/ (00:03:41) Ask the Bellhop (00:32:36) The Bellhop’s Tabletop (01:37:51) The Game Room - SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Pick up SETI at B&N, https://barnesandnoble.sjv.io/jex6DM Check out our other CGE content, https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=CGE Visit https://www.czechgames.com (02:08:42) 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

We answer a question from one of our awesome Patreon patrons who asked what we think publishers can do to better set expectations for their board games. We also share the games we’ve been playing lately, including Grandpa Beck’s latest game, Whoa There Cowboy! Plus we dive into detailed reviews of two games where we got exactly what we expected, Alhambra Family & Friends Edition from Queen Games, and Beer & Bread from Capstone Games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 291 was recorded on December 17th, 2025. We usually record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep291/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) CHECK-IN (00:02:23) Announcements Upcoming Events: Dec 28th - Pop up Board Game Cafe at Hidden Trail https://tabletopbellhop.com/hidden Jan 6th - ProtoWIN Game Designer Night at Hidden Trail https://tabletopbellhop.com/protowin/ Jan 22nd - Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/ (00:03:39) Ask the Bellhop (00:59:01) The Bellhop’s Tabletop (01:11:08) The Game Room - Beer & Bread Beer & Bread: https://amzn.to/4qfdsQ2 Check out the Capstone Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4qlf7n5 27 Quick & Fun Easy to Learn Two Player Board Games https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/quick-and-easy-two-player-board-games/ 24 More of the Best Two Player Board Games for Date Night https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/date-night-board-games/ (01:28:34) The Game Room - Alhambra Family & Friends Edition Pick up Alhambra Compact Edition: https://amzn.to/4sg7j8f Check out the Queen Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4pcGE9v Our other Queen Games coverage: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tag/queen-games/ (01:45:26) 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

This episode we share our favourite modern trick taking games, specifically games we discovered in the last few years. In addition we’ll talk about the games we’ve played since we last recorded, including some detailed first thoughts on SETI from CGE. We wrap up with two trick-taking game reviews: Lunar Skyline from Dead Alive Games and Origin Story from Stonemaier Games Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 290, was recorded on December 10th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep290/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) CHECK-IN (00:02:19) Announcements Upcoming Events: Dec 18th - Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery https://www.walkervillebrewery.com/events/bandbg-dec18 Dec 28th - Pop up Board Game Cafe at Hidden Trail https://tabletopbellhop.com/hidden Jan 6th - ProtoWIN Game Designer Night at Hidden Trail https://tabletopbellhop.com/protowin/ (00:03:28) Ask the Bellhop (00:21:08) The Bellhop’s Tabletop (00:42:04) The Game Room - Review of Lunar Skyline Pick up Lunar Skyline, https://amzn.to/3KL4uLp Check out the Dead Alive Games Amazon Storefront, https://amzn.to/4rSWAAm Learn more about Lunar Rush, https://www.deadalivegames.com/lunarrush (00:59:56) The Game Room - Origin Story Pick up Origin Story, https://amzn.to/4iUQdbC Check out the Stonemaier Amazon Storefront, https://amzn.to/4pIZXIo Check out our other Stonemaier Game content, https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=stonemaier%20games (01:20:50) 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

This episode we answer questions from our chatroom live, including talk about obscure games, if we’ve ever intentionally destroyed a game, how long we’ve been hosting local events, joining another channel, games we lose often, and more. We also share what we’ve been playing and do full reviews of Codenames Duet Second Edition from CGE and Please Don’t Burn My Village from Fireside Games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 289, was recorded on November 12th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep289/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) CHECK-IN (00:02:30) Announcements Upcoming Events: Nov 27 - Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery Dec 7th - Board Game Bazaar at Hidden Trail Dec 18th - Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery Taking some time off, we probably won’t be back until December 10th at the earliest. Find holiday deals on tabletop games here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-deals/ (00:04:09) Ask the Bellhop (01:00:22) The Bellhop’s Tabletop (01:15:40) The Game Room - Review of Codenames Duet Second Edition Pick up the new edition: https://amzn.to/4o35b09 Check out the CGE Amazon store: https://amzn.to/4ikQrIZ Check out our original Codenames Duet Review On the blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/codenames-duet/ On YouTube: https://youtu.be/qMqoTztp61M?si=ZzX6Y46o0FURf4vC (01:27:28) The Game Room - Review of Please Don’t Burn My Village! Pick up Please Don’t Burn My Village! https://amzn.to/4oGiQv8 Visit the Fireside Games Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XwTl3q Check out our other Fireside Games content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=fireside (01:37:27) 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

This week, we reduce our question pile by answering three of your questions that aren’t quite involved enough to warrant a full podcast episode; one on favourite games and game styles, one on cons, and one on the state of the industry. We also share thoughts on How to Save a World from Burnt Island Games and do full reviews of both Slanguage from Foxmind and The Lord of the Rings the Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game from Office Dog. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 288, was recorded on November 5th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep288/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) CHECK-IN (00:02:04) Announcements (00:04:02) Ask the Bellhop - We Answer Three Questions The Bellhop’s Tabletop - What we’ve been playing (00:40:17) The Game Room - Slanguage Buy Slanguage https://amzn.to/4p4kYNj Visit the FoxMind Amazon Storefront https://amzn.to/43kRuSO Our other party game reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=party%20game (00:51:40) The Game Room - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game Pick up The Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game https://amzn.to/4hS7Bxc Check out the Asmodee Amazon Storefront https://amzn.to/47unAxR Other Lord of the Rings games we’ve covered: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=lord%20of%20the%20rings (01:08:32) 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

This episode we share our favourite games where you level up or power up during the game, but that aren’t campaign games. To go with that we’ve got a spoiler free review of Vantage from Stonemaier Games. We also review Tea Witches from The Op, share first thoughts on How to Save A World, talk about our first ever Pop Up Board Game Cafe, and more. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 287, was recorded on October 29th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep287/ 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 (00:01:53) Ask the Bellhop (00:35:12) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:53:02) The Game Room - Review of Vantage Pick up a copy, https://amzn.to/3JFdml7 Pick up the Vantage Playmats, https://amzn.to/4oMTxax Or the upgraded Skill Tokens, https://amzn.to/4oQ5EDU Visit Stonemaier Games on Amazon, https://amzn.to/3LlriBc Our other Stonemaier content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=stonemaier (01:29:24) The Game Room - Review of Tea Witches Pick up Tea Witches, https://miniature-market.sjv.io/4G4E6M Pick up the Deluxe Upgrade Kit, https://miniature-market.sjv.io/qzPyrj Check out our GAMA Expo 2025 Coverage: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep267/ We’ve covered a lot of games from The Op: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=The%20Op (01:54:08) 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

We share our favourite nature themed board games, and deep dive two of them with detailed reviews of Hutan: Life in the rainforest and Gnome Hollow. We also talk about the recent public play game night we hosted where we were joined by a rep from Outset Media, and, of course, talk about the games we’ve been playing lately. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 286, was recorded on October 22nd, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep286/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:02) Ask the Bellhop (00:29:47) The Bellhop's Tabletop Send your questions to: Questions@tabletopbellhop.com (00:45:16) The Game Room - Hutan Life in the Rainforest Pick up a copy, https://amzn.to/47nBjVU Visit The Op store on Amazon, https://amzn.to/48PbLUd We’ve covered a lot of games from The Op, check it out: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=The%20Op (01:08:33) The Game Room - Gnome Hollow Our Gnome Hollow Unboxing, https://youtu.be/BqJBEfOyWPo?si=Vdhcr5l-afbdMsYn Gnome Hollow Upgrade Kit Unboxing, https://youtu.be/UhbN5Cjgn6A?si=dn0r_IwpS67XqmmM Pick up a copy, https://amzn.to/4o1GUIx Grab the upgrade kit, https://amzn.to/3L5oYhJ (01:30:46) 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

We recently hosted a board game swap meet and tonight we’re going to talk about how that went in hopes of giving you some tips to run a similar event for your community. We will also share our first thoughts on Vantage, the new sci-fi open world sandbox game from Stonemaier Games and talk a bit about our first ProtoWIN local game designer day. We close out with three reviews: The Uncharted Expansion for Land Vs Sea, Pencil Book Quest, and the P’Kup Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 285, was recorded on October 15th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep285/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:10) Announcements Expect to see our podcast drop at 3pm Eastern on Sundays going forward. That includes all formats, the blog, on your podcatcher and the YouTube video. (00:02:49) Ask the Bellhop (00:36:48) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:03:14) The Game Room - Land Vs Sea Uncharted Our original Land Vs Sea Reviews: On the Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/land-vs-sea/ On YouTube https://youtu.be/y3Z6Y5U0HOI?si=Odw_V7w1T52C8pWz Pick up the Uncharted Expansion for Land Vs Sea https://amzn.to/46WuN9L We’ve covered a lot of Good Games Publishing's Games, Check it out: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=%22good%20games%20publishing%22 (01:22:19) The Game Room - Pencil Book Quest Our Pocket Book Adventures Previews On the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/pocket-book-adventures/ On YouTube: https://youtu.be/UlyPLZbEcbI?si=Pe6_qNfUNxxiy5px Pick up Pencil Book Quest https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grumpy-spider-games/pencil-book-quest Pick up Pocket Book Adventures https://grumpyspider.com/product/pocket-book-adventures/ (01:35:06) The Game Room - P’Kup Card Lifter Pick up a P’Kup (Use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://getpkup.com/?ref=ahwzwxdz (01:48:04) 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 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

This week we each share the heaviest board game that we’ve played and actually enjoy and then share some of our favourite heavy games. We talk about what we’ve been playing including first thoughts on Wanted Wombats and Castle Raisers and have more thoughts on Tea Witches. We wrap up with two detailed reviews of some heavier games, Kutna Hora from CGE and House of Fado from Eagle-Gryphon Games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 284, was recorded on October 10th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep284/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:35) Announcements (00:04:21) Ask the Bellhop (00:37:26) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:00:17) The Game Room - Kutná Hora: The City of Silver Learn more about Re-wood: https://www.czechgames.com/news/re-wood-a-new-material-for-board-game-components Pick up Kutná Hora: The City of Silver: https://amzn.to/4nLnKqb Check out the CGE Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3KNsIEo Check out our other CGE Reviews and Unboxings: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=CGE (01:24:55) The Game Room - House of Fado Tabletop Bellhop 268 - Board gaming at the Gamers Ranch, why ATOM 2025 was awesome: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep268/ Pick up House of Fado: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148257439/House-of-Fado?awid=1091 For another great Vital Lacerda game check out our Vinhos Deluxe review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/vinhos-deluxe/ (01:46:53) 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

This week we’ve got a question about choosing favourites and why it’s so hard to pick a favourite game. We share first thoughts on Tea Witches from The Op and then review two games, Reign of Dragoness from Grandpa Beck’s Games and Ahau: Rulers of Yucatan from Grand Gamers Guild. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 283, was recorded on September 24th, 2025. We usually record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop . Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep283/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:05) Announcement We messed up, The Shackleton Series from Escape Mail contains up to 720 minutes of play not over 700 hours as we said last episode. Either way you can still save 10% off with our code BELLHOP https://collabs.shop/sbvg4b (00:02:43) Ask the Bellhop Send your questions to: Questions@tabletopbellhop.com (00:37:56) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:46:25) The Game Room - Reign of Dragoness Review Check out all of Grandpa Beck’s Games. Use BELLHOP to save 15%: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/collections/all?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX Pick up Reign of Dragoness: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/products/reign-of-dragoness?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX Check out our Skull King Review on Tabletop Bellhop Ep 263: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep263/ Pick up Skull King: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/products/copy-of-skull-king%C2%AE?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX (01:05:09) The Game Room - Ahau: Rulers of Yucatán Review Check out our Ahau unboxing video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ouO67lHtP8?si=a6DQtRRxxAcukp3w Pick up Ahau on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4my6fZa Or direct from Grand Gamers Guild: https://grandgamersguild.com/products/ahau Check out our other Grand Gamers Guild Content (there’s lots): https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=Grand%20Gamers%20Guild (01:27:37) 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

It’s time for some CanCon! This episode we share some of our favourite games from Canadian board game publishers and then deep dive into reviews for two of those games, Guildlands from Outset Media and Doomensions from Mysterious Package Company. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 282, was recorded on September 17th, 2025. We normally record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep282/ CORRECTION: When talking about The Shackleton Series from Escape Mail, Deanna highlighted that it has over 700 hours of gameplay. That should have been over 700 minutes. MINUTES, not hours. 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 (01:57) Ask The Bellhop (28:30) The Game Room - Guildlands Pick up Guildlands, https://amzn.to/4pC4vkq The Outset Media Games Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VvhCpQ Read more about the launch event: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3550877/having-a-great-time-with-guildlands-at-the-launch Check out the Outset Media Homepage, https://outsetmedia.com/ (44:38) The Game Room - Doomensions Check our our Doomensions Unboxing, https://youtu.be/w2yfAKhIjgg?si=G2mwy_S3G54FQxzY Pick up Doomensions direct from Mysterious Package Company: https://collabs.shop/j29vep Check out Tabletop Bellhop Episode 233, Mysterious Packages for more escape room in a box recommendations: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep233/ (56:17) Closing The Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

This episode we have some game recommendations for a fan looking for games like Unmatched from Restoration Games. We also announce a new local partnership, geek out about a trip to the new Asmodee Canada office in Brantford, and share what we’ve been playing. We wrap up with three reviews: Marvel Dice Throne X-Men, Dawn, and Curses & Covens. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 281, was recorded on September 11th, 2025. We normally record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep281/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:39) Ask the Bellhop (00:15:50) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:28:54) The Game Room - Marvel Dice Throne X-Men Pick up these new X-Men sets on Amazon: 4 Hero Box Featuring Cyclops, Jean Grey, Gambit & Rogue https://amzn.to/4pomA5p 4 Hero Box Featuring Wolverine, Iceman, Psylocke & Storm https://amzn.to/4goDtbX You can also grab them direct from The Op where you can use our code BELLHOP to save 10% (one use per person): https://tidd.ly/4mirTAv Check out our previous Marvel Dice Throne Reviews: On the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/marvel-dice-throne/ On YouTube: https://youtu.be/n3gG4oIDlLk (00:44:04) The Game Room - Dawn You can pick up Dawn at Noble Knight https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148136054/Dawn?awid=1091 Check out the Green Meadow Games Website https://greenmeadowgames.com/ Check out our review of Psychobabble another great social deduction game: On the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/psychobabble/ On YouTube: https://youtu.be/ss-rNAyZbyg (01:00:44) The Game Room - Curses & Covens Pick up Curses & Covens on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4n4PiGT Check out other games from Good Games Publishing: https://amzn.to/46Eo3gn We’ve reviewed many of Good Games Publishings Games, check it out: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=%22good%20games%20publishing%22 Find the latest news on the Good Games Publishing website: https://www.goodgamespublishing.com/ (01:14:45) 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

This episode we talk about board games to get you thinking, and games that are great to play with aging parents. We also share thoughts on trying some of the optional rules in Gnome Hollow and wrap up with two reviews: Courtisans and Santorini 2nd Edition. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 280, was recorded on September 3rd, 2025. We normally record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full, detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep280/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:58) Ask The Bellhop (00:31:38) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:39:34) The Game Room - Review of Courtisans Buy Courtisans: https://amzn.to/4mX1Ccf Check out the Pandasaurus Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3I2Chyk Other Pandasaurus Content on our Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=pandasaurus (00:55:50) The Game Room - Review of Santorini 2nd ed Buy Santorini 2nd Edition: https://amzn.to/3HOvQPp Check out other games from Roxley, like the amazing Brass: https://amzn.to/42o7gvx Check out our Marvel Dice Throne Review (another Roxley game we love): https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/marvel-dice-throne/ (01:05:56) 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

This episode is all about catching up. Catching you up on the games we’ve been playing, talking about catch up mechanics in games and catching up on a long overdue review of the Riftlands expansion for Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 279, was recorded on August 31st, 2025. We invite you to join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep279/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:14) Ask The Bellhop (00:13:37) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:13:13) The Game Room - Review of Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Riftlands Our Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria Preview: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/shadow-kingdoms-valeria/ Our Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria Review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/shadow-kingdoms-of-valeria/ Pick up Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: https://amzn.to/3HFo22l Our Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria: Rise of Titans Review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/shadow-kingdoms-of-valeria-rise-of-titans/ Pick up the Rise of Titans Expansion: https://amzn.to/4g4SZcP Pick up the Riftlands Expansion: https://amzn.to/47Uocxe (01:35:27) 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

We share our favourite tabletop games that involve improvisation as part of gameplay. To go with the topic, we review Oh Captain, My Captain from Simon & Schuster. We also review Emerald Skulls from Thunderworks and, of course, talk about the games we’ve been playing lately, including first thoughts on Courtisans and the new edition of Santorini. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 278, was recorded on June 25th, 2025. We’re on break, but starting back up in August when you can join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep278/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:14) Announcements The Summoning has been rescheduled for August 23rd. We are taking the month of July off from Podcasting. We should be back August 6th with a special Bellhop Birthday episode! No Cookie Bar event in July, our next is scheduled for August 7th. (00:04:04) Ask the Bellhop - Our Favourite Improv Games (00:38:26) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:06:10) The Game Room - Review of Oh Captain, My Captain! Grab Oh Captain, My Captain on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45Ok1lI You may also want to check out For The Queen: https://amzn.to/45IcZyV Check out other RPG stuff from James D’Amato: https://amzn.to/3GoGuvd And James’ One Shot Podcast Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com/ (01:30:49) The Game Room - Review of Emerald Skulls Pick up Emerald Skulls on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TMaapd Or check out the Swindler’s Chest at Thunderworks: https://thunderworksgames.com/products/swindlers-chest-emerald-skulls-goblin-vaults We also love Cartographers Heroes from Thunderworks, check out our review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/cartographers-heroes/ (01:49:59) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

This episode we hope to help a fan find some new games to play with her grandkids. To go with this we’ve got two reviews from the new Queen games Family & Friends line, Star Explorer and Moonlight market. We’re also going to be sharing what we’ve been playing lately including first thoughts on Nana and another successful Walkerville Brewery game night. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 277, was recorded on June 18th, 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/ep277/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:06) Announcements We will be hosting the board game area at The Summoning, happening here in Windsor on July 26th. More info: https://stclairsaints.ca/tsc25 Big thanks to The Op for helping out Gwen’s Board Game Club! (00:04:44) Ask The Bellhop (00:27:09) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:40:52) The Game Room - Review of Star Explorer Pick up Star Explorer from Noble Knight, https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148309124/Star-Explorer-Family-and-Friends-Compact-Edition Check out our review of Marrakesh, our favourite game from Queen, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/marrakesh-review (01:00:37) The Game Room - Review of Moonlight Market Pick up Moonlight Market from Noble Knight, https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148261499/Moonlight-Market Check out our other Queen Games content, https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=queen%20games (01:20:15) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

This episode we’re back talking about one of our most popular topics, two player games. We take a look at some recent finds and list off some of our new favourite games for two. To go with this we have some two player game reviews: Floristry, Lone Wolves, and Architects of Amytis. As usual, we also share the games we’ve been playing recently, including first thoughts on Dawn, Star Realms: Rise of Empire and Kutna Hora. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 276, was recorded on June 11th, 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/ep276/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:12) Announcements Sadly, we will not be attending the Origins Game Fair this year. We will be hosting the board game area at The Summoning, happening here in Windsor on July 26th. More info: https://stclairsaints.ca/tsc25 (00:04:07) Ask the Bellhop (00:54:41) Bellhop's Tabletop (01:23:51) The Game Room - Review of Floristry Pick up a Copy of Floristry on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SWFl0K Check out the Up Games website: https://www.uncommonspublishing.com/ Also see the BGG page for their next game Scurry Up! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434001/scurry-up (01:37:25) The Game Room - Review of Lone Wolves Pick up Lone Wolves on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4608xeR Check out the Wonderful World Board Games Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3ZBgbZn Check out our other trick taking game reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=trick%20taking (01:50:10) The Game Room - Review of The Architects of Amytis Pick up The Architects of Amytis on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44jrk3B Check out the La Boite De Jeu Amazon store: https://amzn.to/4jPGqST Visit the Hachette Boardgames US website: https://www.hachetteboardgames.com/ (02:05:04) 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 Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Tonight we’re talking about board games that were rebooted and given new life. We share the games we’ve been playing including first plays of Floristry, Lone Wolves, Azul Duel, and Julius Caesar. We wrap up with two meatier game reviews with Earth and Genotype. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 272, was recorded on May 28th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep272/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:27) Announcements No episode next week. Our first event at the Cookie bar is June 5th! https://www.cookiebar.ca/ (00:02:55) Ask the Bellhop - Best board game reboots (00:01:47) Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email: deanna@tabletopbellhop.com (01:01:17) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:42:12) The Game Room - Earth Pick up a Copy of Earth on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3StbzAt Check out our other Inside Up Games content including reviews of Block And Key and Gorus Maxiumus: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tag/inside-up-games/ Check out what Inside Up is up to: https://insideupgames.com/ (02:07:45) The Game Room - Genotype A Mendelian Genetics Game Pick up Genotype on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4jqIQY8 Check out our review of Cytosis: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/cytosis-review/ Visit the Genius Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3HgOyhP (02:24:17) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop