Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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]

With Valentine's day 2024 right around the corner, we return to one of our most popular topics: two-player games for date nights. In fitting with this theme, we review The Cupid Crisis and Distilled, a game my wife and I first played on a date night. We wrap up talking about the games we’ve been playing lately including our first thoughts on Disney Lorcana, The A.R.T. Project, and more. This is an edited version of our live show recorded January 10th, 2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode228 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 (00:00:00) Front Desk (00:01:38) Suggestion Box (00:04:58) Announcements (00:05:37) Ask The Bellhop - Date Night Gaming (00:32:44) The Game Room: The Cupid Crisis An escape room style game with a Valentine's Day Theme from Grand Gamers Guild Pick up a copy direct from Grand Gamers Guild and use our code BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-cupid-crisis Check out our other Holiday Hijinks reviews on the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=holiday%20hijinks Or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8c4pDVv7_U58XgHhTHS5UuCv0S-bO4Y (00:40:39) The Game Room: Distilled A game about crafting spirits from Paverson Games Distilled Unboxing Video: https://youtu.be/iDhLF7z4Yak?si=bSth0LR5CvYosyxu Pick up Distilled https://amzn.to/3vxLLLj (01:01:41) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:37:14) VIP Guests (01:37:52) 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 is a lighter (but not shorter) episode with us talking about the Holidays, looking back at the games we played in 2023, and sharing a few 2024 plans. If this happens to be your first time listening, just be aware this isn’t our usual format. After the year-end chat, we do have two reviews for you. Bah! Humbug and the 12 Games of Christmas followed by Catch the Moon. We talk about the games we’ve been playing and wrap up with a shout-out to all of our awesome Patreon patrons. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 27/12/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode227 (00:00:00) Check in (00:02:19) Suggestion Box (00:06:27) Lobby Chat (00:19:54) Ask The Bellhop (01:09:38) Preview: Bah! Humbug! and the 12 games of Christmas A new printing of Bah! Humbug! Plus 15 other games all played with a unique 12 Days of Christmas themed deck of cards. Bah! Humbug! Unboxing https://youtu.be/TsqFF4Y1fUQ The Kickstarter with Pre-Order Link https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smallfurrygames/bahhumbuggame The Small Furry Games Website https://www.smallfurrygames.com/bahhumbug (01:27:21) Review: Catch The Moon A ladder stacking game where you are trying not to make the moon cry Pick up Catch the Moon https://amzn.to/3NOtYWB (01:35:02) The Bellhop's Tabletop (02:13:26) VIP Guests (02:14:47) 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

'Tis the season and we are sticking with the holiday theme tonight with a question about holiday game nights with family. We share tips for gaming with family and each share our top five games to play with our family this time of year. We follow that with a review of a Christmas-themed escape room game, The Kringle Caper from Grand Gamers Guild and wrap up with our usual week in review where I’ve got some more thoughts on Bah Humbug and the 12 Days of Christmas, and more. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 13/12/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode226 (00:00:00) Opening (00:01:41) Suggestion Box (00:07:44) Announcements (00:08:56) Ask The Bellhop (00:53:23) The Lobby (01:00:25) The Game Room - The Kringle Caper A Christmas Themed Escape Room Game Get The Kringle Caper Direct from Grand Gamers Guild https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-kringle-caper Check out their other Holiday Hijinks Games https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/holiday-hijinks Be sure to use our code BELLHOP to save 10% off. Check out our other Holiday Hijinks reviews https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=holiday%20hijinks Buy us a Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop (01:10:03) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:35:52) VIP Guests (01:36:13) End of Show Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

Happy Holidays. Since not everyone has the privilege of being able to gather together during the holidays, tonight we’re going to be sharing some great games you can play together online. After that, we’ve got a review of one such game, MonsDRAWsity followed by a review of the Sea Monster Edition of Seas of Havoc. We wrap up with a talk about the games we’ve been playing including more fun with Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Days of Christmas, Sean’s first play of Marrakesh, and more! This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 06/12/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode225 (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:42) Suggestion Box (00:05:10) Ask The Bellhop (00:49:30) The Game Room - MonsDRAWsity A monster drawing party game. MonsDRAWsity Unboxing https://youtu.be/6yw9lD7TnpQ Pick up MonsDRAWsity https://amzn.to/41g6dfB (01:04:39) The Game Room - Seas of Havoc A mashup of worker placement, deck-building, programmed movement and naval battles with a Pirate theme. Seas Of Havoc Unboxing https://youtu.be/L2h5m454FxM?si=V4gqn-E4kt4u0KOu Pick up Seas of Havoc https://shop.rockmanorgames.com/products/seas-of-havoc-captains-deluxe-edition (01:29:04) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:45:24) VIP Guests (01:46:08) End of Show Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

In this episode, we each share the top ten items from our 2023 Holiday Wishlists. Some practical and others, not so much. After that, we’ve got a review of Star Realms Frontiers from Wise Wizard Games. We discovered this newer entry point to one of our favourite deck-builders and Origins earlier this year. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 09/11/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode224 (00:00) Opening (01:39) Suggestion Box (04:11) Ask The Bellhop (24:12) The Lobby (31:22) The Game Room Star Realms Frontiers A great new entry point or way to get back into Star Realms Pick up Star Realms Frontiers https://amzn.to/49yFuOS Or the Star Realms Starter Set Bundle with Star Realms, Colony Wars and Frontiers https://amzn.to/3uffjNa (50:57) The Bellhop's Tabletop (55:30) VIP Guests (55:52) End of Show Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

Welcome to the second part of our discussion on miniatures in board games. Last week we talked about the pros and cons of miniatures, this week we’re going to be sharing some of our favourite fantasy games with lots of miniatures. After that, we’ve got two unrelated reviews: Tome: The Light Edition and its expansion, another trick-taking game, and then Astra a game about stargazing. We wrap up with another busy week in review including Moe’s first thoughts on Marrakesh. This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 01/11/2023. Join us live at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/episode223/ (00:00:00) Opening (00:01:51) Suggestion Box (00:04:52) Announcements (00:07:25) Ask The Bellhop (00:25:29) The Game Room - Tome The Light Edition Euchre for Magic The Gathering Fans Written review of Tome: The Light Edition and its expansion https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/tome-review/ Pick up Tome: The Light Edition https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147968947/Tome---The-Light-Edition?awid=1091 Grab The Gold Codex https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147968949/Tome---The-Gold-Codex-Expansion?awid=1091 (00:44:07) The Game Room - Astra Pick up a copy of Astra https://miniature-market.sjv.io/q4OnRy Discover the constellations in this stargazing area majority and set collection game. Unboxing Astra https://youtu.be/KyCHTAwCfgYWritten review of Astra https://tabletopbellhop.com/uncategorized/astra-review/ (00:59:50) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:30:15) VIP Guests and End of Show Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

Tonight we share our thoughts on miniatures in board games and whether we personally prefer meeples or minis. After that, we’ve got three featured reviews, The Turkey Trial, Aurum, and Reality Shift Deluxe. Then Moe’s got four new-to-him game plays to talk about in the Bellhop’s Tabletop. Hear first impressions on Astra, The Artemis Project, Starship Captains, Bah! Humbug, The 12 Games of Christmas, and more. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 25/10/2024. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/episode222 (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:43) The Suggestion Box (00:03:07) Announcements (00:03:35) Ask The Bellhop: Minis or Meeple? (00:49:23) The Lobby - Game Suggestions (00:59:10) The Turkey Trial A Thanksgiving-themed Holiday Hijinks game. Written review of The Turkey Trail https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/turkey-trial/ Pick up a copy of The Turkey Trail https://amzn.to/473Eykd (01:06:34) Aurum A trick-taking card game that breaks a lot of traditions. Unboxing Aurum https://youtu.be/13kantgM264?si=lS_kRN9VNKGXJdAB Written review of Aurum https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/aurum/ Pick up a copy of Aurum https://amzn.to/3QeoUuP (01:17:28) Reality Shift Deluxe Racing taken to a new dimension Unboxing Reality Shift Deluxe https://youtu.be/Q59fJ-dQQQ4 Written review of Reality Shift Deluxe https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/reality-shift-deluxe Grab a copy of Reality Shift Deluxe https://amzn.to/3SjjiSO (01:31:20) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:49:02) VIP Guests and Closing Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

It is late October so we thought it would be a good time to revisit the topic of great games for the spooky season. We follow that up with two unrelated reviews, The Castle Panic Big Box Second Edition from Fireside Games and the new Cryptex from Escape Welt. We wrap up talking about a bunch of card games we played at a local gaming event. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 18/10/2023. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/episode221/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com Disclosure: Some links in this post are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:56) Suggestion Box (00:06:31) Announcements (00:07:30) Ask the Bellhop: Frightfully Good Games (00:24:14) The Lobby (00:29:24) Castle Panic Big Box 2e Everything Castle Panic in one place. Castle Panic Big Box Unboxing https://youtu.be/UNLh448f3J8?si=pwII4WqUN8Ao5y9d Written review of Castle Panic Big Box https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/castle-panic-big-box-review/ Pick up the new Castle Panic Big Box https://amzn.to/4740H16 (00:53:07) Cryptex A birchwood gift box with a customizable code Unboxing the Cryptex https://youtu.be/T3HC_8hEzD0?si=WBHc9gzda2BFZ6Qg Written review of the Cryptex https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/escapewelt-cryptex-review/ Pick up a Cryptex direct from ESCWelt (use code BELLHOP to save 10% off) https://us.escapewelt.com/shop/Cryptex (00:58:51) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:08:29) VIP Guests (01:08:54) Closing the Doors If you enjoy the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

This episode Deanna joins to help us go through the pile of feedback we got from the survey we included as part of our 5th Birthday Celebration. After that we’ve got a couple of reviews: The Pumpkin Problem a Holiday Hijinks game and The Deadlies. We wrap up talking about games all three of us played together the past weekend. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on 05/10/2023. Join us as we stream live every week, Thursdays at Nine Thirty Eastern on Twitch Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode220/ Disclosure: Some links in this post are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:56) Announcements (00:03:56) Ask The Bellhop (01:42:52) Review: The Pumpkin Problem A Halloween-themed Escape-Room-In-A-Box The Pumpkin Problem Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-pumpkin-problem/ Buy The Pumpkin Problem https://amzn.to/3ZQay8u (01:53:18) Review: The Deadlies UNO for gamers with a Seven Deadly Sins Theme Written Review of The Deadlies https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-deadlies/ Pick up The Deadlies https://miniature-market.sjv.io/k0QbMM (02:04:32) The Bellhop's Tabletop (02:16:27) VIP Guests (02:16:49) Closing Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social