Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 (01:37) 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

Tonight we’re going a bit wacky and talking about some of the most ridiculous games we’ve played. To go along with this we have three rather unique games to review tonight: Trash Talk, Words of a Feather, and Pusheen the Stacking Game. As usual we will also be talking about our recent game plays which include our first thoughts on Reign of Dragoness. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 274, was recorded on May 14th, 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/ep274/ 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 (00:01:24) Announcements No episode next week. Check out our panels at Origins: A Question of Trust- The role of media in the tabletop space: https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2025/schedule/8931 Making the case for written coverage in tabletop game media: https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2025/schedule/8932 (00:03:20) Ask the Bellhop (00:58:56) Insert Sponsor Here Email: deanna@tabletopbellhop.com (00:59:28) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:06:25) The Game Room - Trash Talk Pick up a Copy of Trash Talk on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EZUdZ3 Check out our Fantastic Factories review, also from Friendly Skeleton https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/fantastic-factories/ Visit the Friendly Skeleton Website: https://friendlyskeleton.com/ (01:15:40) The Game Room - Words of a Feather Pick up Words of a Feather Deluxe or Regular from Grand Gamers Guild and use BELLHOP to save 10% (until the end of May): https://grandgamersguild.com/products/words-of-a-feather You can also get both versions on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mjoAKN Other Word Games on the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=word%20game (01:29:14) The Game Room - Pusheen: The Stacking Game Get Pusheen: The Stacking Game on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kof07g Grab Kittin Instead: https://amzn.to/3H1Pfvb Check out the Alley Cat Games Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZrW3IS (01:38:00) Closing the Doors TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

Can you believe, until now we’ve never actually covered our favourite deck-building card games? We fix that in this episode. In addition, we share what we’ve been playing, which includes some first thoughts on Slanguage from Foxmind. We then review Harmonies from Libellud and Quoridor Pac-Man from Gigamic. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 273, was recorded on May 7th, 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/ep273/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:07) Checking In (00:02:37) Announcements May 15th Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Breweryhttps://www.walkervillebrewery.com/events/bandbg-may15 Merch Price Drop! https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch June 5th Cardboard and Cookies at The Cookie Bar https://www.cookiebar.ca/ (00:03:33) Ask The Bellhop (00:01:23) Sponsors Needed (00:01:47) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:18:49) The Game Room - Harmonies Review Harmonies Unboxing https://youtu.be/SA6O8pCHglg Pick up a Copy of Harmonies on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iV597X Other Abstract Strategy Games we’ve reviewed: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=abstract (01:36:53) The Game Room - Quoridor Pac-Man Pick up a Copy of Quoridor Pac-Man on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4jONv73 Grab the original Quoridor instead: https://amzn.to/3SvSfCu Or pick up Quoridor Mini: https://amzn.to/44CyYqA (01:49:15) 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 Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop

This episode Deanna is back to join an open discussion about what to do when the inevitable happens and your gaming event fails. We announce a new local event, and then Gwen returns to talk about the games we’ve been playing (which is a lot). This includes a couple of local game nights and us hosting the board game area at the annual Windsor Sakura Anime Festival. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 272, was recorded on April 16th, 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 (00:02:09) Announcements For Windsor/Essex Locals: June 5th we’re hosting our first event at The Cookie Bar https://www.cookiebar.ca/ May 15th is our next Brews & Board Games game night at the Walkerville Brewery https://www.walkervillebrewery.com/events/bandbg-may15 (00:04:47) Ask the Bellhop - What do you do when your gaming event bombs? Related topics: Dealing with Game Night Failures, Episode 78 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep078/ Board Game Tournaments, Episode 136 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep136/ Organizing Local Board Gaming Events, Episode 139 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep139/ (01:06:04) Farewell to our Sponsor Help us, Marc, and the Grand Gamers Guild by shopping direct from the publisher and using our code BELLHOP to save 10% The code will stop working at the end of May. Some of our favourite GGG games: Gorinto https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/gorinto The Holiday Hijinks Series https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/holiday-hijinks Endangered https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/endangered-1 The Artemis Universe https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/the-artemis-project Interested in sponsoring our show? Email: deanna@tabletopbellhop.com (01:11:00) The Bellhop's Tabletop (02:10:02) 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: 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: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social