Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

Tabletop Bellhop
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Love board games? Let's talk boardgames, lots of board gaming (and a few RPGs). Tabletop Bellhop, your cardboard concierge, is here to answer your gaming and game night questions, helping you make your game nights better with tabletop game reviews and advice.

  1. 2d ago

    Getting Carded

    This episode we’ve each built a game night for friends featuring three easy card games. We share our first thoughts on Federation and Thunder Road Vendetta, and then wrap up with full reviews of three more simple card games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 304 was recorded on June 10th, 2026. Episodes are usually recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep304/ 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 (00:02:36) Announcements Get Scurry Up Free! - Buy at B&N, snap a pic and send it to info@upgamesatplay.com The first five folk to do so get it FREE, everyone else gets a 20% rebate. Ends June 22nd No show on the 17th for sure and probably not on the 24th either. Watch for Prime Day Deals that week at https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-deals/ (00:04:16) Ask The Bellhop (00:20:19) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:37:44) The Game Room - Person Do Thing Pick Up Person Do Thing on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4uzDu25 Or better yet, pick it up in a bundle with Smug Owls direct from Runaway Parade: https://www.runawayparade.com/shop/p/smug-owls-card-game-lxtm5 Check out our Smug Owls review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/smug-owls-review/ Play Person Do Thing online: https://persondothing.com/ (00:47:13) The Game Room - Pizza Roles Pick up Pizza Roles from Pet Roc Games https://petrocgames.com/products/pizza-roles Or grab the Print and Play and make your own copy for only $3 https://petrocgames.com/products/pizza-roles-print-and-play-version Learn more about Pet Roc Games https://petrocgames.com/pages/about (00:55:00) The Game Room - The Vibe Tell your FLGS to order the Vibe by going here: https://www.thevibegame.com/buy How to play The Vibe: https://www.thevibegame.com/how-to-play Check out uloomi’s website: https://www.uloomi.com/ Learn more about Our Secret Society https://www.oursecretsociety.com/ (01:02:14) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    1h 4m

  2. Jun 7

    Playing Librarian

    This episode we share tips on building a game collection that will appeal to a wide range of players, share what we’ve been playing lately and review two games on opposite ends of the spectrum, the meaty Vienna and the super quick 5 Minute Dungeon. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 303 was recorded on June 4th, 2026. Episodes are usually recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep303/ 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 (00:02:48) Announcements https://www.facebook.com/groups/windsorareamordheim/ https://discord.gg/qjfwzRWH https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/ https://answerthesummoning.com/ https://www.originsgamefair.com/ (00:05:06) Ask the Bellhop (00:43:21) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:05:28) The Game Room - Vienna Pick Up Vienna Classic at Noble Knight: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148095705/?awid=1091 Check out all of the City Collection games on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamefamily/71480/series-stefan-feld-city-collection (01:32:25) The Game Room - 5 Minute Dungeon Pick up 5-Minute Dungeon: https://amzn.to/4vlfBw0 Grab the Curses! Foiled Again Expansion for 5-Minute Dungeon: https://amzn.to/3RN9RNq Check out the Wiggles 3D Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4eo4BIF Learn what Outset Media is up to: https://outsetmedia.com/ (01:49:15) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com, deanna@tabletopbellhop.com, or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    1h 52m

  3. May 24

    Tag Team

    We share our favourite team-based board games, Deanna and Moe share the games they played at the Spring Northern Board Gaming Retreat put on by Changeling Gaming at Springwood Cottage Resort, and we review both Rowdy Partners and Tag Team. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 301 was recorded on May 20th, 2026. Episodes are usually recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/302 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:15) Checking In (00:02:22) Announcements (00:03:25) Ask The Bellhop - Our favourite team based games (00:22:01) The Bellhop's Tabletop - What We’ve Been Playing (01:12:05) The Game Room - Rowdy Partners Pick Up Rowdy Partners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4f4Wamr Visit the Capstone Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4ut6LfR Check out our other Capstone Games content on the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=Capstone (01:31:33) The Game Room - Tag Team Pick up Tag Team on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PnLXHs Visit the Scorpion Masque Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4wHRJEB We’ve got a ton of two-player only game content on the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=two%20player (01:44:38) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    1h 46m

  4. May 17

    Apples and Oranges

    Tonight we’re talking about how to compare games that are similar and pick a favorite. As well, we’ve got reviews of Ham Helsing and First Class Mail along with plenty of talk about the games we’ve played lately including first thoughts on Flamecraft Duals, more plays of 3 Witches, and more, even including some digital game plays. Note: Moe’s audio gets significantly better after the intro segment. We are still experimenting with our new mics. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 301 was recorded on May 12th 29th, 2026. Episodes are recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep301/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:15) Checking in (00:02:21) Announcements Our 300th episode giveaway is live! Head to https://tabletopbellhop.com/giveaway to enter! (00:02:59) Ask The Bellhop (00:20:46) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:58:34) The Game Room - Ham Helsing Pick Up Ham Helsing on Amazon https://amzn.to/4tCiozZ Check out the Ham Helsing Graphic Novel https://amzn.to/49Finnp Check out our Castle Panic Big Box Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/castle-panic-big-box-review/ (01:20:56) The Game Room - First Class Letters Pick up First Class Letters https://amzn.to/42wirlO Check out all of our word game content (there’s a lot) https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=word Check out the GameHead website to see what else they have to offer: https://gamehead.com/ (01:30:58) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    1h 33m

  5. May 10

    We're Still Playing

    A special episode of The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast where we celebrate the fact this is our three hundredth episode! Celebrations include talking about the games we keep coming back to again and again, revisiting our most popular reviews, and the launch of our biggest giveaway ever! Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 300 was recorded on May 6th 29th, 2026. 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/300(https://tabletopbellhop.com/300) Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:15) Checking In (00:02:27) Ask the Bellhop - 50 Games we come back to again and again (00:52:46) Giveaway - Ends June 1, 2026 Enter here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/giveaway (00:59:47) The Game Room: Reviewing our Most Popular Reviews (01:20:38) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com Special thanks to the publishers sponsoring our giveaway: Bezier Games https://beziergames.com/ Capstone Games https://capstone-games.com/ Eagle-Gryphon Games https://www.eagle-gryphon.com/ Envy Born Games https://envyborngames.com/ Escape Mail https://www.theescapemail.com/ Fireside Games https://firesidegames.com/ Floodgate Games https://floodgate.games/ Grand Gamers Guild https://grandgamersguild.com/ Grandpa Beck’s Games https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/ Inside Up Games https://insideupgames.com/ Kids Table Board Gaming/Burnt Island Games https://www.kidstablebg.com/ KOSMOS https://www.thamesandkosmos.com/ Outset Media Games https://outsetmedia.com/ Play to Z https://www.playtozgames.com/ Smirk & Dagger Games https://www.smirkanddagger.com/ UP Games https://www.uncommonspublishing.com/ Wise Wizard Games https://www.wisewizardgames.com/ TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    1h 24m

  6. May 3

    Pure and Simple

    We’re keeping it simple, answering a question from someone who’s looking for some super simple board game suggestions. In addition to easy game recommendations, we will be sharing what we’ve been playing lately, including our first play of Pizza Roles, more thoughts on Sanctuary, and more. We wrap up with reviews of the rather simple Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game Starter Pack, and deep dive the Sagrada Remastered Edition to let you know what’s changed in this new second edition of the classic dice drafting game. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 299 was recorded on April 29th, 2026. 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/299 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:15) Checking In (00:02:35) Announcements (00:04:13) Ask the Bellhop (00:39:19) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:04:11) The Game Room - The Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game Starter Pack Pick up the Massive-Verse Starter Pack for $5: https://store.solisgamestudio.com/products/the-massive-verse-starter-pack?ref=tabletopbellhop Check out the Full Massive-Verse Line: https://store.solisgamestudio.com/collections/massive-verse?ref=tabletopbellhop Shop other Solis Game Studios games: https://store.solisgamestudio.com/?ref=tabletopbellhop (01:20:02) The Game Room - Sagrada Remastered Pick up Sagrada Remastered on Amazon: https://amzn.to/425OmJC Pick up Sagrada Panorama on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4w3MFKh Check out the Floodgate Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4n2TlnY (01:33:49) End of Shift Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    1h 36m

  7. Apr 26

    Show Some Respect

    In addition to answering a question about a pretty common game night problem we will be sharing first thoughts on 3 Witches, Cats Vs Cucumbers, Flora Funga and more. We’ve also got two reviews, of Whoa There Cowboy from grandpa Beck’s games, and a gateway economic game no one should be scared of, Stalk Exchange from The Op. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 298 was recorded on April 22nd, 2026. 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/298 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 (00:02:19) Ask the Bellhop Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com (00:33:55) The Bellhop’s Tabletop (01:10:04) The Game Room - Whoa There Cowboy (01:23:13) The Game Room - Stalk Exchange (01:36:49) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    1h 39m

  8. Apr 19

    Break out the Games

    We share all the great new to us games we’ve played since getting back from GAMA Expo including some awesome experiences at Breakout Con in Toronto. We finish off with two reviews, one older game and one brand new one that just hit shelves. The new game is Goats & Goblins from B.A. Games, and the older one is The Bears and The Bees from Grandpa Beck’s Games Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 297 was recorded on April 15th, 2026. Episodes are recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/297 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 (00:02:46) Announcements https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/ (00:04:25) Ask the Bellhop (01:02:15) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:33:58) The Game Room - Goats & Goblins Pick Up Goats & Goblins direct from B.A. Games, https://bagamesco.com/goats-and-goblins/ Check out what else B.A. Games has to offer: https://bagamesco.com/ Other push your luck game content we’ve published: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=push%20your%20luck (01:48:26) The Game Room - The Bears and the Bees Pick up The Bears & The Bees direct from Grandpa Beck’s Games and use BELLHOP to save 15% https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/products/the-bears-and-the-bees?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX Check out the Beck family's other games: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBXC Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop\ Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch\ Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US:\ Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com\ Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com\ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/\ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/\ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop\ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Love board games? Let's talk boardgames, lots of board gaming (and a few RPGs). Tabletop Bellhop, your cardboard concierge, is here to answer your gaming and game night questions, helping you make your game nights better with tabletop game reviews and advice.

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