Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

Welcome to Clickbait Board Games: How to avoid mismatched expectations when choosing games. This episode we talk about how not to be fooled by a game and how to make sure you get what you expect in the box. Then we get into what we’ve been playing lately, which features a mix of new and old games. Plus we have three featured reviews, Caution Signs, Shadow Ninjas and The Hornhelm expansion for Cartographers. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 248, was recorded on July 10th, 2024. Join us live when we record on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes, including links to all of the games we talk about, can be found at: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode248 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 (00:01:48) Ask The Bellhop (00:42:15) A Word From Our Sponsor: Pick up Ahau: Rulers of Yucatán at its new reduced price at GenCon booth 2838. Can’t make it to GenCon, get it direct from Grand Gamers Guild where you can use our code BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/ahau (00:43:32) Announcements: No show July 16th. It’s Prime Day! Check out https://tabletopbellhop.com/prime/ July 20th is The Summoning https://www.start.gg/tournament/the-summoning-2024/details July 25th Brews & Board Games at the Walkerville Brewery https://www.walkervillebrewery.com/events/bandbg-july No show August 14th (00:45:22) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:55:14) The Game Room - Caution Signs Highlights from Origins 2024 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep246/ Pick it up on Amazon in the US https://amzn.to/4d1UPZu, Canada https://amzn.to/4d4ulXh or UK https://amzn.to/3zJqqRj Learn about Wacky Wizard Games https://www.wisewizardgames.com/wacky-wizard-games-press-release/ (01:05:29) The Game Room - Shadow Ninjas Pick it up on Amazon in the US https://amzn.to/3xLuTSY, Canada https://amzn.to/4bL9siw, UK https://amzn.to/463Bp44 The Outset Media Amazon US Store https://amzn.to/3zIGId6 Our other Outset Media Reviews https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=outset (01:16:40) The Game Room - Map Pack 6 – Hornhelm: Wasteland Market Our Cartographers Heroes Review on YouTube https://youtu.be/ww6dorYOIXI Cartographers Heroes on the Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/cartographers-heroes/ Pick up Hornhelm on Amazon US https://amzn.to/467Qu4r or Canada https://amzn.to/4d3team Check out Thunderworks Games other offerings https://thunderworksgames.com/ (01:28:20) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

Welcome to Managing the Mess, board games that need better box inserts. Besides each of us sharing five games we think need a component control upgrade we also have a lot of game plays to talk about including many first time plays of some of the hotness we brought back from Origins. As for reviews, we’ve got three: Guild Academies of Valeria from Daily Magic Games, Sentinels of Earth Prime from Green Ronin, and Panda Royale from Level Up Games Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 247, was recorded on July 3rd, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode247 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 (00:01:49) Ask The Bellhop (00:41:04) A Word from our Sponsor (00:42:46) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:09:11) The Game Room - Guild Academies of Valeria Unboxing Video https://youtu.be/2V2Hy31zUS8 Pick it up on Amazon in the US https://amzn.to/4crcTML or Canada https://amzn.to/4csuGTL Check out our other Valeria reviews on the blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=valeria The Tabletop Bellhop Discord https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com/ (01:26:19) The Game Room - Sentinels of Earth-Prime Pick it up on Amazon in the US https://amzn.to/3RS7m9F or Canada https://amzn.to/3RVF3Ht Or head to Green Ronin where they have the base game and all the expansions: https://greenroninstore.com/collections/sentinels-of-earth-prime Check out the Sentinels of the Multiverse series of games https://greaterthangames.com/product/sentinels-of-the-multiverse-definitive-edition/ (01:45:15) The Game Room - Panda Royale Pick it up on Amazon Canada https://amzn.to/3RVF3Ht Or grab it directly from Last Night Games https://lastnightgames.com/games/panda-royale.html Check out Last Night Game’s other games https://lastnightgames.com/games.html (01:58:39) End of Shift (mailto:sean@tabletopbellhop.com) If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

Welcome to a special episode of The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, Highlights from Origins 2024 A day by day breakdown of Origins Game Fair 2024 with a focus on the games we played and are hyped about. We will be back answering your gaming and game night questions next week! Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 246, was recorded on June 26th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode246 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking in (00:01:33) Ask the Bellhop (00:06:45) Origins Game Fair - Day 1 (00:36:13) Origins Game Fair - Day 2 (01:25:31) A Word From Our Sponsor: La Familia Hort https://grandgamersguild.com/products/la-familia-hort (use BELLHOP to save 10%) Help out Grand Gamers Guild by giving their games a thumbs up on the BGG GenCon Preview list https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/67/gen-con-2024-preview (01:26:45) Origins Game Fair - Day 3 (01:55:24) Origins Game Fair - Day 4 (02:36:50) Origins Game Fair - Day 5 (02:48:26) Closing the Doors Shop Bellhop Merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Find us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/61smZzEj0iuOqeYB8qvcwy Or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tabletop-bellhop-gaming-podcast/id1419171329 FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Tabletop Bellhop Merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

We discuss what defines a game to us. Then we talk about what games we’ve been playing including Mare Nostrum Empires, Robot Quest Arena, and first plays of both Sentinels of Earth Prime and Words of a Feather. We’ve got some big announcements, including our first ever Origins meet up, a little award we’ve been nominated for, and some upcoming local events. We finish up with two reviews: Robot Quest Arena from Wise Wizard Games followed by Cytosis: A Cell Biology Board Game from Genius Games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 245, was recorded on June 12th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode245 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 (00:01:54) Ask The Bellhop (00:21:45) A Word From Our Sponsor: The 4th of July is coming up so why not pick up The Independence Incident from The Holiday Hijinks series. Pick it up on its own or in a bundle with The Kringle Caper and The Pumpkin Problem. Head to https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/holiday-hijinks and be sure to use BELLHOP to save 10% (00:22:47) Announcements (00:26:20) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:49:09) The Game Room - Robot Quest Arena  Buy Robot Quest Arena https://amzn.to/3zdieZ1 Check out other Wise Wizard Games’ Games https://amzn.to/3KKlMEL Our other Wise Wizard Games reviews https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=wise%20wizard%20games (01:08:19) The Game Room - Cytosis: A Cell Biology Board Game Pick up Cytosis on Amazon https://amzn.to/4bYURRv Or get it directly from Genius Games https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1621120 (01:24:11) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

This episode is all about fantasy games. We share our favourite fantasy board games and have three fantasy game reviews. Learn what we thought of the core book for The One Ring Roleplaying in the world of The Lord of the Rings, EXIT The Game: The Lord of the Rings, Shadows over Middle-Earth and Tír na nÓg from Grand Gamers Guild. We also talk about the games we’ve been playing lately, including first thoughts on Mare Nostrum Empires, Robot Quest Arena, and Oros. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 244, was recorded on June 5th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode244 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 (00:02:00) Ask The Bellhop - Our favourite fantasy board games (00:47:32) A Word From Our Sponsor: There’s a new Holiday Hijinks Game. Get The Marriage Mix-Up at Origins or direct from Grand Gamers Guild where you can use BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-marriage-mix-up (00:48:32) Announcements (00:50:35) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:10:59) The Game Room - The One Ring Core Rulebook Check out our The One Ring Starter Set Review: Written https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-one-ring-starter-set/ YouTube https://youtu.be/u_06Mb1xwqk Pick up a print copy of The One Ring Hardcover: https://amzn.to/45l0zdS Grab the PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/370267/the-one-ring-core-rules?affiliate_id=164999 Check out Free Leagues other great games: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/11437/free-league-publishing?affiliate_id=164999 (01:31:34) The Game Room - EXIT: The Lord of the Rings Unboxing https://youtu.be/JdrdSMln_-I Pick it up https://amzn.to/3VhnYbJ Visit the Thames & KOSMOS store on Amazon https://amzn.to/3KiVkSr Our other EXIT The Game reviews https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=exit (01:42:50) The Game Room - Tír na nÓg Unboxing https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/reel/C6mSPjBuVgy/ Pick up Tír na nÓg (use BELLHOP and save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/tir-na-nog Check out Grand Gamers Guild’s other games https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (01:57:33) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

We answer a question about our favourite classic games, starting off with a bit of a debate about what makes a game classic. That is followed by a short talk about the games we’ve been playing. Then we wrap up with a trio of reviews, including Dragon Dice, a classic TSR game that’s still going strong thanks to a new publisher, Targi from KOSMOS, which harkens back to 2012, and the dice-building game KAPOW! from Wize Wizard Games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 243, was recorded on May 22nd, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode243 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 (00:01:47) Ask The Bellhop (00:57:51) A Word From Our Sponsor: Check out Endangered Rescue #1 Galapagos Penguins. grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-rescue-galapagos-penguins Preorder and use code ORIGINS to pick up a copy at the con at booth 1233 or you can instead use code BELLHOP to save 10% on your shipped order. Help out our sponsor by giving their games a thumbs up on the Origins preview list: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/66/origins-game-fair-2024-preview (00:59:24) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:04:37) The Game Room - Review of Dragon Dice 2 Player Starter Set Firewalker Vs. Treefolk Unboxing https://youtu.be/XOcEG2sb6UI Pick up this starter https://sfr-inc.com/ocart3/index.php Make your own two faction starter https://sfr-inc.com/ocart3/index.php (01:29:31) The Game Room - Review of Targi Pick up a copy https://amzn.to/3Kki9VM Visit the Thames & KOSMOS store on Amazon https://amzn.to/3KiVkSr Other great date night games (01:43:53) The Game Room - Review of KAPOW! Unboxing https://youtu.be/bWSTJULQjqI Pick up KAPOW! Volume 1 https://amzn.to/4bSmFXt Pick up KAPOW! Volume 2 https://amzn.to/4bTlgQu Other great games from Wise Wizard https://www.wisewizardgames.com/ (02:06:46) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

We talk about icebreakers and get to know you games. We follow that up with two weeks worth of game plays including first thoughts on Cytosis, a cell biology board game, Tir Na Nog from Grand Gamers Guild, a not-quite-yet-released cooperative card game called Ultimatch, Point City, and more! We finish up with three small box card game reviews, Matches, Ultimatch, and Tiger Stripes The Card Game. Shop Tabletop Bellhop Merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 242, was recorded on May 15th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop . If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode242 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 (00:01:39) Ask The Bellhop (00:50:25) A Word From Our Sponsor: Grand Gamers Guild will be at Origins, at Booth 1233 Pre-order their hot new games now and pick them up at the con to save on shipping by using the code ORIGINS: https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/origins-preorder Give these games a thumbs up on the Origins preview list: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/66/origins-game-fair-2024-preview?parentitem=10108 (00:52:30) Announcement (00:53:06) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:16:36) The Game Room - Matches The Everyday Board Games Podcast https://everdayboardgames2020.podbean.com/ Unboxing: https://youtu.be/lfhqZ6DX_34 Get it directly from Thing 12 Games https://thing-12-games.square.site/product/matches/304?cs=true&cst=custom Check their other games https://thing-12-games.square.site/ (01:26:32) The Game Room - Ultimatch Pre-order from Miniature Market https://miniature-market.sjv.io/g1x6EO Check out Fireside’s other games https://firesidegames.com/ (01:40:15) The Game Room - Tiger Stripes The Card Game Unboxing: https://youtu.be/YhrMiktT1y0 Get it on Amazon https://amzn.to/4bsfc1p Check out Tabletop Tycoon’s wide range of games https://www.tabletoptycoon.com/ (01:49:22) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: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

We start off tonight with a get to know you segment letting fans ask our latest addition to the live show, Deanna, anything they want. After that we’ve got a ton of recent plays to share including Telestrations, Matches, Point Salad, Icecool, boop, Wreck Raiders, The A.R.T. Project, Zensu, Medium, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Elector Counts, Dragon Dice, Targi, and a return to KAPOW! Plus first thoughts on Fantastic Factories and Stefan Feld’s Hamburg. Then we wrap up with three reviews: Fantastic Factories, Dubious and Pirate Tails. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 241, was recorded on May 1st, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop . If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode240 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com (00:00:00) Checking in (00:01:47) Ask The Bellhop (00:37:48) A Word From Our Sponsor: See Grand Gamers Guild at Origins at Booth 1233 Check out their latest games: Endangered Rescue! #1 Galapagos Penguins https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401158/ Holiday Hijinks #9 The Marriage Mix Up https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406129/ Endangered American Red Wolf Scenario Box https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400212/ La Familia Hort https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/la-familia-hort (use BELLHOP to save 10%) Tir Na Nog https://grandgamersguild.com/products/tir-na-nog-kickstarter-edition?_pos=1&_sid=d56c29883&_ss=r (use BELLHOP to save 10%) Give these games a thumbs up on the Origins preview list: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/66/origins-game-fair-2024-preview?parentitem=10108 (00:39:30) Announcements We’ve got merch! https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch For a limited time, buy any two items and use the code TABLETOP to get free shipping (up to $25) in the US and Canada. (00:40:21) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:14:55) The Game Room - Fantastic Factories Get it on Amazon https://amzn.to/4a8lemy Check out Friendly Skeleton’s other games https://friendlyskeleton.com/ Join our Discord https://discord.gg/676pMCWnYD (01:31:09)The Game Room - Dubious Dubious Unboxing https://youtu.be/Ml3TxgOYxPg Get it on Amazon https://amzn.to/3JWnEcZ Check out other games from Arcane Wonders https://www.arcanewonders.com/ Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop (01:47:22)The Game Room - Pirate Tails Get it on Amazon https://amzn.to/4b89SQw Check out other stuff from Skybound Tabletop https://store.skybound.com/collections/tabletop (01:57:33) Closing the Doors 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 share some of our favourite fan-created tabletop accessories. We follow that with talk about the games we’ve been playing like Pirate Tails, Holotype, Gelatinous, Matches and The Artemis Project (with its expansion) plus first thoughts on Kittin and Vinyl Jukebox. Then we’ve got three reviews: Holotype: Mesozoic North America, The A.R.T. Project, and The Satellites and Commanders Expansion for The Artemis Project. This is an edited version of our live show recorded on April 24, 2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode240 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com (00:00:00) Checking In (00:02:12) Ask The Bellhop (00:40:07) A Word From our Sponsor The Bouba Kiki and Stroop Reprint Kickstarter is live, right now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/bouba-kiki-stroop-reprint Remember you can use BELLHOP to save 10% when shopping at https://grandgamersguild.com/ (00:42:14) Announcements (00:43:07) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:01:47) The Game Room - Holotype Mesozoic North America The Game Room - Holotype Mesozoic North America Unboxing: https://youtu.be/JD0q5C0lJj8 Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44kNktf (01:18:20) The Game Room - The A.R.T. Project Unboxing: https://youtu.be/rdId1g2vhgw Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QMpXDF Or get it direct from The Op and use code BELLHOP to save 10% (one use only) https://bit.ly/4bio0Gy (01:33:54) The Game Room - The Artemis Project: Satellites and Commanders The Artemis Project Review on the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/artemis-project/ The Artemis Project Review on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KlR2ZvpgjPM?si=iEQG9wqZ7XB5VtkF Satellites & Commanders Unboxing: https://youtu.be/amLGumpdf-k Get the retail version of Satellites and Commanders Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wgxPGo Or get the Deluxe Edition direct from Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%): https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/the-artemis-project/products/satellites-commanders-preorder (01:49:51) Closing the Doors 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 suggest some great next-step board games for Stratego fans. We also talk about games we’ve been playing, including first thoughts on Dragon Dice, Tiger Stripes, Pirate Tales, and a new Supers RPG coming out soon, Indominant. Then we wrap up with reviews of Sushi Boat, from Japanime Games, and both Endangered and the Endangered: The Monarch Butterfly Scenario, from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild This is an edited version of our live show recorded on April 17th, 2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode239 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com (00:00:00) Checking In (00:01:35) Ask The Bellhop (00:37:49) A Message From Our Sponsor Check out Endangered and its newest expansion, the American Red Wolf Scenario Box from Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when shopping in the GGG store! (00:39:21) Announcements (00:40:45) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:15:26) The Game Room - Sushi Boat Buy it https://amzn.to/3w250NK More from Japanime Games https://www.japanimegames.com/ (01:36:00) The Game Room - Endangered Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3w26UOq Get it direct from Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered (01:52:51) The Game Room - Monarch Butterfly Expansion Get it direct from Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-monarch-butterflies (01:57:09) Closing the Doors If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop 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 tackle an interesting question about dealing with people playing favourites at the board game table. We also talk about what we’ve been playing lately, including Stool Pigeon, Distilled with the Cask Strength Expansion, The Artemis Project with the Satellites and Commanders Expansion, and tons more. Then we wrap up with three reviews; Marvel Dice Throne, Xylotar, and Kiss the Goblin. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 238, recorded on April 3rd, 2024. Join us on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode236 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking in (00:01:41) Ask The Bellhop (00:25:44) A Message from our Sponsor Check out La Familia Hort coming to retail soon, from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/products/la-familia-hort Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when buying direct from Grand Gamers Guild. (00:27:30) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:09:46) The Game Room - Marvel Dice Throne Unboxing: https://youtu.be/Yib_kzH9iy0 Buy it: https://amzn.to/3VSogrA The Op: https://bit.ly/USAOpoly (01:26:59) The Game Room - Xylotar Preorder: https://beziergames.com/products/xylotar-preorder Bezier Games: https://beziergames.com/ (01:42:34) The game Room - Kiss The Goblin Buy it: https://amzn.to/3PWK4yl Skybound Tabletop: https://store.skybound.com/collections/tabletop (01:51:19) Closing the Doors 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]

We start off this episode by answering questions from The Lobby, our chatroom here on Twitch. We talk about merch, 18XX, a game room update, live-streaming games, game artwork, and more. After that, we get into first thoughts on Targi, Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition, the Lower Decks board in Star Trek Super Skill Pinball and Star Wars Unlimited. Then we wrap up with reviews of Mine Your Business and The Night Cage. This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 27/03/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode237 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking in (00:01:36) Ask The Bellhop - Sick Day AMA (00:48:58) A Message from our Sponsor Check out Tír na nÓg coming to retail from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/tir-na-nog Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when buying direct from Grand Gamers Guild. (00:50:44) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:23:20) The Game Room - Mine Your Business Unboxing: https://youtu.be/THCJnDv8mB4 Buy it: https://amzn.to/49j2wZ0 Get the Print and Play: https://www.pnparcade.com/products/mine-your-business Envy Born Games: https://envyborngames.com/ (01:38:16) The Game Room - The Night Cage Unboxing: https://youtu.be/lpbHOeauA1s Buy it: https://amzn.to/4cFogAT Smirk & Dagger: https://www.smirkanddagger.com/ (01:50:15) Closing The Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop 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]

Part two of our GAMA Expo 2024 coverage, discussing the tabletop gaming trade show which happened a couple of weeks ago in Louisville Kentucky. Tonight we’re going to be talking about the event in general and who we think should be looking to attend next year. This is an edited version of our live show recorded 03/20/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode236 (00:00:00) Check-in (00:01:24) Ask The Bellhop Learn more about GAMA: https://www.gama.org/ Learn more about GAMA Expo: https://www.gama.org/page/gama-expo GAMA Horizons Fellowship: https://www.gama.org/page/Horizons (01:08:16) Lobby Questions (01:27:24) A Word from our Sponsor Check out La Familia Hort coming to retail from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/products/la-familia-hort Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when buying direct from Grand Gamers Guild. (01:29:08) Announcements (01:29:54) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:45:36) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop 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 is a special GAMA Expo 2024 re-cap episode, the first of two shows where we will be talking about what happened at GAMA Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. The focus tonight is on the games Deanna and Moe played, demoed, and saw. Next week we will be back with an overall GAMA Expo recap. This is an edited version of our live show recorded 03/13/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode235 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Check in (00:01:25) Ask The Bellhop Part 1 (01:14:57) Sponsor Check out Words of a Feather coming to retail from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/words-of-a-feather Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% (01:16:57) Ask The Bellhop Part 2 (02:10:09) Announcements (02:12:08) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop 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’re tackling a question from a long time fan of the show about games that are best played with the players sitting on the same side of the table. After that we’ve got three reviews, Marrakesh, the Point Salad app, and Cartographers Heroes. We wrap up with thoughts on Holotype, the Chameleon, Dubious and Kiss the Goblin This is an edited version of our live show recorded 02/28/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode234 (00:00:00) - Check In (00:01:37) - Suggestion Box (00:07:06) - Announcements (00:08:13) - Ask The Bellhop (00:30:56) - Sponsor Break Check out Easter Escapade, the latest Holiday Hijinks game: https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/holiday-hijinks/products/the-easter-escapade-holiday-hijinks-8 Remember to use BELLHOP to save 10% (00:32:12) - The Game Room - Marrakesh A meaty Stefan Feld game with a ridiculous number of components. Marrakesh Classic Unboxing https://youtu.be/r1ciIoa4KsU Pick up Marrakesh Classic (what we have): https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148039281/Marrakesh?awid=1091 Pick up Marrakesh Essential Edition: https://amzn.to/49U0eQM (00:50:26) - The Game Room - Point Salad App A quick look at the app version of Point Salad Our Written Review of Point Salad https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/point-salad/ Point Salad Video Review https://youtu.be/UhLGPW6TC8Y Grab the app: Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.mipmap.pointsalad iOS https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/point-salad-combine-recipes/id6452678658 Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2532360/Point_Salad__The_Board_Game/ Pick up the physical game: US: https://amzn.to/4bWdBRZ Canada: https://amzn.to/3uUm0oE UK: https://amzn.to/3UZmQuN (00:57:14) - The Game Room - Cartographers Heroes A fantasy flip and write with surprising depth Cartographers Heroes Unboxing https://youtu.be/je8zTSQpH74 Pick up Cartographers Heroes: US: https://amzn.to/3P1DJkQ Canada: https://amzn.to/3wytjTk UK: https://amzn.to/3TkegFT (01:09:40) - The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:30:00) - VIP Guests (01:30:23) - Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com 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]

Sean was out of town due to work, so we figured we would try something new and record an episode with Moe and Deanna. The two of them discuss one of her favourite styles of games, mystery and escape room board games, and share some of their favourites. They then go on to review Ghost in the Machine from the Mysterious Package Company, Deanna’s favourite mystery game to date. They wrap up with the usual week in review including first thoughts on Doomensions, also from Mysterious Package Company. This is an edited version of our live show recorded 02/21/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode233 Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or deanna@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop (00:00:00) Check-in (00:02:31) Suggestion Box (00:05:40) Announcements (00:09:16) Ask the Bellhop (01:00:19) A Word From Our Sponsor: Grand Gamers Guild Deanna’s Favourite Grand Gamers Guild Games: Gorinto https://grandgamersguild.com/products/gorinto-kickstarter-edition Chiseled https://grandgamersguild.com/products/chiseled Aldabas Doors of Cartagena https://grandgamersguild.com/products/aldabas-doors-of-cartagena The Artemis Project https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-artemis-project Remember if you pick up these or any of Grand Gamer’s Guilds games be sure to use our code BELLHOP to save 10% off. (01:01:59) The Game Room - The Ghost in the Machine An immersive murder mystery game from The Mysterious Package Company that puts you right into the story. The Ghost in the Machine Unboxing: https://youtu.be/AWRbnOpMgJQ?si=wvBlTMm-0rvM2_fY Pick up The Ghost in the Machine: https://mysteriouspackage.com/products/the-ghost-in-the-machine (01:27:10) The Bellhop's Tabletop (02:00:58) VIP Guests (02:01:22) Closing the Doors 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 we share a list of great kids games that experienced gamers will also enjoy. To go with that we review a couple of family friendly games. The first is Wreck Raiders from Kids Table Board Gaming and the second is an abstract strategy game called Zensu from Outset Media. We wrap up with a significant Bellhops Tabletop including Moe’s first thoughts on Holotype, Destinies, and Maglev Metro, Sean’s first plays of Star Trek: Super Skill Pinball, Zensu, Cartographers Heroes and the Star Wars Deck Building game, and both our thoughts on The Stuff of Legend This is an edited version of our live show recorded 14/02/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode232/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com (00:00:00) Check-in (00:03:19) Suggestion Box (00:10:24) Announcements (00:12:34) Ask the Bellhop A Word From Our Sponsor: Grand Gamers Guild's first Kickstarter of 2024 launches soon. Check out Bouba Kiki on Kickstarter and Follow to get notified upon launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/bouba-kiki-stroop-reprint (00:47:37) The Game Room - Wreck Raiders A dice drafting worker placement game about diving for sunken treasure Wreck Raiders Unboxing https://youtu.be/tjAmy8LvO0Q Pick up Wreck Raiders US: https://amzn.to/49AyZdz Canada: https://amzn.to/3UL9vq0 (01:05:48) The Game Room - Zensu A simple-to-learn, hard-to-master abstract strategy game no one is talking about Unboxing Zensu https://youtu.be/Juqc0RrBoSs Pick up Zensu US: https://amzn.to/3I4FpGq Canada: https://amzn.to/3I13mhG (01:16:14) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:54:37) VIP Guests (01:54:57) Closing the Doors If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop 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 spend some time talking about our favourite sci-fi board games. To go with that we will also be reviewing Starship Captains, a game with a familiar theme, and MLEM Space Agency. We wrap up with a longer-than-usual week in review including first thoughts on My City, Cartographers Heroes, Zensu, and the recently re-released digital version of Dominion. (00:00:00) Checking In (00:01:38) Suggestion Box (00:05:10) Announcements (00:06:35) Ask The Bellhop (00:47:03) The Game Room - Starship Captains A light sci-fi euro clearly inspired by a certain popular sci-fi franchise. Starship Captains Unboxing https://youtu.be/y-tHBtIm1Q8?si=jwcW6WA2FK6VvsKk Pick up Starship Captains: https://miniature-market.sjv.io/QyWOo3 The Tabletop Bellhop Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop (01:08:41) The Game Room - MLEM Space Agency Cats, in space! A push your luck dice game from Reiner Knizia Unboxing MLEM https://youtu.be/OSoCn8evUXo Pick up MLEM Space Agency https://amzn.to/42vuy1w (01:28:09) The Bellhop's Tabletop (02:01:38) VIP Guests (02:02:04) Closing the Doors This is an edited version of our live show recorded 01/31/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode231/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop 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 is a follow-up to last week's episode where we talked about the best games to come from Kickstarter. After discussing the evolution of Kickstarter, we’re going to be reviewing the Robots expansion for MonsDRAWsity from Friendly Skeleton Games and The Artemis Project from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. We wrap up with a week in review that includes some birthday gaming and me getting three games off the pile of shame. This is an edited version of our live show recorded 01/24/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode230 (00:00:00) Check In (00:02:08) Suggestion Box (00:05:45) Announcements (00:06:01) Ask The Bellhop (01:04:39) The Game Room - MonsDRAWsity Robots More than just fifty new cards featuring robotic monsters. MonsDRAWsity Robots Unboxing: https://youtu.be/u5sCrcBRb18?si=XAjaWojTh2fbfIq4 Written Review of MonsDRAWsity https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/monsdrawsity-review/ Review of MonsDRAWsity on YouTube https://youtu.be/RyA4_G9TEL4?si=YfipOMqJ5VN5ebVC Pick up MonsDRAWsity https://amzn.to/3HE4Azh Pick up the MonsDRAWsity Robots Expansion https://amzn.to/3HIkEQk Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop (01:15:49) The Game Room - The Artemis Project Help to colonize Europa in this dice-based worker placement game from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild Unboxing The Artemis Project Galileo Edition https://youtu.be/Ow3Go9Hpqjo Pick up The Artemis Project direct from Grand Gamers Guild (Use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/the-artemis-project Or grab the Pioneer Edition from Amazon https://amzn.to/48S3JXM (01:36:25) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:57:58) VIP Guests (01:58:29) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop 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 share what we think are some of the best board games to come through Kickstarter. We follow up with a review of The Groundhog Gambit, just in time for the holiday, and then return to Kickstarter with a review of Block and Key. Then we wrap up with a short week in review where Moe shares the games he got for his birthday and some thoughts on both Crokinole and The Ghost in the Machine. This is an edited version of our live show recorded 01/17/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode229/ A Word From Our Sponsor: Check out The Cupid Crisis from Grand Gamers Guild and save 10% off with our exclusive code BELLHOP. https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-cupid-crisis Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com (00:01:51) Suggestion Box (00:05:36) Announcements (00:05:57) Ask The Bellhop - Best Kickstarter Games (00:33:20) Lobby (00:41:27) The Game Room - The Groundhog Gambit Can you escape from the professor's experiments in time? Written review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-groundhog-gambit/ Pick up a copy direct from Grand Gamers Guild and use our code BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-groundhog-gambit Check out our other Holiday Hijinks reviews on the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/ Or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ (00:55:14) The Game Room - Block and Key Build a 3D collection of clay blocks, while hoping to match cards in your hand to your unique 2D view of those blocks. Block and Key Unboxing https://youtu.be/1RLnjokr2Ec Pick up a copy of Block and Key: https://amzn.to/47Nahph (01:13:38) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:22:29) VIP Guests (01:22:50) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: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]