This episode we share our favourite modern trick taking games, specifically games we discovered in the last few years. In addition we’ll talk about the games we’ve played since we last recorded, including some detailed first thoughts on SETI from CGE. We wrap up with two trick-taking game reviews: Lunar Skyline from Dead Alive Games and Origin Story from Stonemaier Games

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 290, was recorded on December 10th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep290/

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(00:00:00 ) CHECK-IN

(00:02:19 ) Announcements

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(00:03:28 ) Ask the Bellhop

(00:21:08 ) The Bellhop’s Tabletop

(00:42:04 ) The Game Room - Review of Lunar Skyline

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Check out the Dead Alive Games Amazon Storefront, https://amzn.to/4rSWAAm

Learn more about Lunar Rush, https://www.deadalivegames.com/lunarrush

(00:59:56 ) The Game Room - Origin Story

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(01:20:50 ) Closing the Doors

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