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/

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(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

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