Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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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. 3D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

    2h 2m

  7. MAR 15

    GAMArama

    A special all GAMA Expo episode where we talk about our experiences in the Tabletop Industries biggest trade show. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 296 was recorded on March 11th, 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/ep296/ 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 (00:01:46) Learning at GAMA Expo (00:18:05) Media First Look (00:41:30) Horizons Fellowship (00:54:56) The Exhibit Hall (01:34:39) Game Nights (02:09:54) Other Highlights (02:25:57) 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

    2h 26m

  8. FEB 15

    Caught Red Handed

    This episode we have a discussion about cheating at the game table and what you can do if you think someone is cheating. We also share first thoughts on Robotech Reconstruction from Strange Machine Games and Cats Knocking Things off Ledges from The Op, and wrap up with two featured reviews: Castle Raisers from Wonderful World Board Games, and Tesseract from Smirk and Dagger Games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 295 was recorded on February 11th, 2026. Episodes are usually recorded Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep295/ 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 (00:02:17) Announcements GAMA Expo https://www.gama.org/page/gama-expo BreakoutCon https://breakoutcon.com/ Upcoming Windsor Events https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/ (00:03:26) Ask The Bellhop - Cheaters at the Table (00:33:06) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:47:11) The Game Room - Castle Raisers Pick up the WWBG version of Castle Raisers on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rPzZ6X Grab the Revised Castle Raisers Rulebook on BGG https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/307619/castle-raisers-revised-rulebook Check out our Lone Wolves review on Tabletop For Two, Tabletop Bellhop Ep 276 https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep276/ (01:10:11) The Game Room - Tesseract Pick up Tesseract on Amazon: https://amzn.to/46O11TU Visit the Smirk & Dagger Amazon store: https://amzn.to/4rOPY5a Check out our other Smirk & Dagger content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=smirk (01:27:26) 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 30m
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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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