Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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. 3 DAYS AGO

    Spooky Season

    Boo! This episode we’re sharing some of our favourite spooky games that you should be able to rush out and grab just in time for a Halloween or Horror themed game night. To go with that we are reviewing Side Quest Nemesis, which is inspired by one of our favourite horror movies, and The Marriage Mix-Up, one of the latest Holiday Hijinks 18 card escape room games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 256, was recorded on October 16th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop For show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode256 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 (00:01:52) Ask The Bellhop (00:33:47) A Message From our Sponsor The Holiday Hijinks Master Detective Collection is live on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/holiday-hijinks-collection You always save 10% at Grand Gamers Guild where you use our code BELLHOP! https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (00:35:23) Announcements Merch Store Updated: https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Thanks BGG for featuring us! https://boardgamegeek.com/ (00:38:24) The Game Room - Side Quest: Nemesis Pick up Side Quest Nemesis: https://miniature-market.sjv.io/21GY0a Also check out Side Quest 7th Sea: https://miniature-market.sjv.io/eKOBPX The Escape Tales series of games: https://escape-tales.com (01:00:43) The Game Room - The Marriage Mix Up Get The Marriage Mix-Up on Amazon https://amzn.to/3BWoeH9 Or direct through Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-marriage-mix-up Check out the Holiday Hijinks Master Detective Collection on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/holiday-hijinks-collection Check out our other Holiday Hijinks reviews: On the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=holiday%20hijinks On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8c4pDVv7_U58XgHhTHS5UuCv0S-bO4Y (01:09:32) 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: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

    1h 11m

  2. OCT 15

    October 2024 Reviews and Games Played

    In this episode we talk about the games we’ve been playing lately which includes first thoughts on Endeavor Deep Sea, a classic Milton Bradley game from 1981 that we found at a bar, and more. We also review La Familia Hort, a seasonally appropriate spooky farming game, and Stonespine Architects, a new game from the designer of Cartographers. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 255 was recorded on October 2nd, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Want links to everything we talk about in this episode? Head to our show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode255 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 (00:00:53) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:32:32) A Word From Our Sponsor: More Holiday Hijinks coming to Kickstarter, including a boxed set including all twelve games! Check out our Holiday Hijinks content to find out why you should be excited: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tag/holiday-hijinks/ Head to Kickstarter and hit Notify me on launch! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/holiday-hijinks-collection While waiting for the KS to go live check out Grand Gamers Guilds other games on their website, where you can use BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (00:34:34) The Game Room - La Familia Hort The Games of GAMA Expo On the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep235/ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiMWUcAXDJA Pick up La Familia Hort: On Amazon https://amzn.to/4dMlR6M Or Direct from Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/products/la-familia-hort (00:52:42) The Game Room - Stonespine Architects Our Cartographers Heroes Reviews On the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/cartographers-heroes/ On YouTube: https://youtu.be/ww6dorYOIX Pick up Stonespine Architects https://amzn.to/3U9kND0 Check out the Thunderworks Store on Amazon https://amzn.to/487Aroo (01:13:45) 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: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

    1h 16m

  3. OCT 8

    Being Critical

    In part one of episode 254 we answer a fantastic question from one of our patreon patrons about what we’ve learned over the years about reviewing games. We’ve got some new game announcements from our sponsor, an announcement about potential changes to our show format and then wrap up with a preview of Estate: Raise the Realm a game hitting Kickstarter Soon. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 254, was recorded on October 2nd, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode254 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 (00:01:35) Ask the Bellhop - A look at board game criticism and how we review games (00:57:46) A Word From Our Sponsor: More Holiday Hijinks coming to Kickstarter, including a boxed set including all twelve games! Check out our Holiday Hijinks content to find out why you should be excited: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tag/holiday-hijinks/ Head to Kickstarter and hit Notify me on launch! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/holiday-hijinks-collection While waiting for the KS to go live check out Grand Gamers Guilds other games on their website, where you can use BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/discount/BELLHOP (00:59:49) Announcement (01:02:00) Preview of Estate: Raise the Realm https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grodgames/estate-raise-the-realm Check out the Grod Games webpage: [https://www.grodgames.com/] Estate: Raise the Realm on BGG https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419437/estate-raise-the-realm (01:24:11) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com or Deanna@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

    1h 26m

  4. OCT 1

    Size Matters, Great Microgames

    This episode we talk about Microgames, first discussing what we think that term means and then recommending a bunch of our favourites. Next we talk about the games we’ve been playing lately which includes our first thoughts on Stonespine Architects. We wrap up with three reviews, two microgames, Sirens and Confusing Lands, and then Hamburg, a nice meaty game to balance things out. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 253, was recorded on September 20th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode253 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 (00:02:00) Ask the Bellhop (00:37:23) A Message from Our Sponsor Pick up the latest 18 card escape room games from Grand Gamers Guild at Essen Spiel Booth #3-H313 If you aren’t going to be at Essen, you can order direct from Grand Gamers Guild and use our code BELLHOP to save 10%. Holiday Hijinks #9 The Marriage Mix Up https://grandgamersguild.com/products/the-marriage-mix-up Endangered Rescue #1 Galapagos Penguins https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-rescue-galapagos-penguins (00:38:25) Announcements Tabletop Bellhop Merch: https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch (00:38:57) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:58:01) The Game Room - Sirens Our Mine Your Business review: On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfvqC7oEK3Y Blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/mine-your-business/ Pick up Sirens on Amazon https://amzn.to/4eHsVT7 Visit the Envy Born Games Amazon Store https://amzn.to/4gOjhzW (01:11:49) The Game Room - Confusing Lands Pick up Confusing Lands on Amazon https://amzn.to/47PWsru Visit the Envy Born Games Amazon Store https://amzn.to/4gOjhzW (01:25:47) The Game Room - Hamburg Pick up Hamburg on Amazon  US: https://amzn.to/3ZKSsqf Canada: https://amzn.to/4dsen8X Language Specific Cards at Queen Games: https://ca.queen-games.shop/products/hamburg-language-specific-cards (01:56:46) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@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: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

    1h 59m

  5. SEP 10

    Game Time

    When game time is limited, getting the most out of the game nights you do have can be important. In addition to sharing our game night optimization tips, we announce our giveaway winners and talk about what we’ve been playing lately, including first thoughts on a couple small box games from Envy Born Games. We finish off with three detailed reviews, including King’s Coalition from new game company Play to Z games, The Crooked Crown, a take that game from Outset Media, and the Jaws Robot Pack for Robot Quest Arena from Wise Wizard Games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 252, was recorded on September 4th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode252 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 (00:01:50) Ask The Bellhop (00:35:08) A Word From Our Sponsor Grand Gamers Guild will be at Essen Spiel Booth #3-H313 https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/ Check out Endeavor Deep Sea at the con or pre-order it now direct from GGG where you can use our code BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endeavor-deep-sea-deluxe (00:36:36) Announcements Congratulations to Gabby J. and Jeffery B. New source for Tabletop Bellhop Merch: https://tabletopbellhop-shop.fourthwall.com/ (00:38:21) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:00:12) The Game Room - King’s Coalition Preorder from Miniature Market: https://miniature-market.sjv.io/B0jqv4 Learn more about Play to Z games: https://www.playtozgames.com/ (01:12:22) The Game Room - The Crooked Crown Unboxing Video: https://youtu.be/rEkAqt2x6AY Pick up The Crooked Crown on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zorie2 Canada: https://amzn.to/3ZhtqPm UK: https://amzn.to/3Zi4gQJ Visit the Outset Media Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3XMFG9H Check out our other Outset Media reviews including Psychobabble and Deanna’s favourite, Zensu: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=outset (01:21:47) The Game Room - The Jaws Robot Pack for Robot Quest Arena Episode 245 What makes a game, a game, featuring our Robot Quest Arena Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep245 Episode 250 Happy Birthday Bellhop with our Kettle Robot Pack Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep250/ Pick up Jaws on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MFiuUa Canada: https://amzn.to/4glV4B8 UK: https://amzn.to/3XbXSI8 Check out the Wise Wizard Games Amazon store: https://amzn.to/3XAPiny Check out our other Wise Wizard Games reviews including Sorcerer, Star Realms and more: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=wise%20wizard (01:28:35) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com, sean@tabletopbellhop.com or deanna@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 Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.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 Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

    1h 30m

  6. AUG 27

    Picking the Perfect Board Game

    This episode we talk about how we pick which board games to check out. We remind you about our our two anniversary giveaways, we share the games we’ve been playing (including first thoughts on Revive, New York City and a solo chess game from the 60s. As for reviews we’ve got two: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Elector Counts from Cubicle 7 and The Stuff of Legend from 3WS Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 251, was recorded on August 21st, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode251 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 (00:01:32) Ask The Bellhop (00:39:07) A Word From Our Sponsor: Tír na nÓg reprint, expansion, and more on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/tir-na-nog-reprint-tir-na-nog-escape?ref=BELLHOP Win an All In pledge: https://tabletopbellhop.com/giveaway/tir-na-nog-giveaway/ (00:40:55) Announcements Win an all in pledge for the new Tír na nÓg Kickstarter: https://tabletopbellhop.com/giveaway/tir-na-nog-giveaway/ Win one of the six best new to us games we discovered this year: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-gaming-deals/year-six-giveaway/ (00:41:30) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:10:32) The Game Room - Elector Counts Get it cheapest at Game Nerdz https://www.gamenerdz.com/warhammer-fantasy-elector-counts-an-old-world-card-game?aff=85 Cubicle 7’s other Warhammer Fantasy stuff: https://cubicle7games.com/our-games/warhammer-fantasy-roleplay (01:28:37) The Game Room - The Stuff of Legend The Stuff of Legend Unboxing: https://youtu.be/KxiGXpus6bA Get it on Amazon, the regular edition: https://amzn.to/47j3bKF Or the KS exclusive Boogeyman Edition: https://amzn.to/3ACvIyv Check out 3WS’s other games like Charcuterie: https://amzn.to/3XiyXDZ (01:50:32) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com or Deanna@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

    1h 52m

  7. AUG 13

    Happy Birthday Bellhop

    A special 6th Anniversary Episode of The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast. We start off by recording a new Bellhop Backstory segment. Then we have some announcements, including two special giveaways! That’s followed by a short AMA. After all that, we dive into what we’ve been playing recently and wrap up with three reviews: Mare Nostrum Empires from Academy Games, Star Tycoon from Good Games Publishing and a quick look at the Kettle Expansion for Robot Quest Arena. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 250, was recorded on August 7th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. Show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode250 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 (00:03:29) What is the Tabletop Bellhop? (00:32:05) A Message from our Sponsor (00:37:41) Ask the Bellhop AMA (00:57:50) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:29:36) Review of Mare Nostrum Empires Pick it up on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WUWL0q The Academy Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4dDH0Aw (01:52:31) Review of Star Tycoon Star Tycoon Unboxing: https://youtu.be/TQyQUsMaHHo Pick it up on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4dAf6Wf, Canada: https://amzn.to/4dtJfGQ Check out our other Good Games Publishing Reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tag/good-games-publishing/ (02:14:45) Review of Kettle for Robot Quest Arena Ep 245 with Review of Robot Quest Arena https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep245/ Pick up Kettle on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4fHXGsH, Canada: https://amzn.to/3LXFjlR Get Kettle along with Jaws at Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3SHzqge The Wise Wizard Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3YD7g9W (02:21:06) Closing the Doors 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   Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com   Discord: https://discord.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   Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop   Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

    2h 23m

  8. JUL 30

    Great board games from women designers

    We start off with a list of some of our favourite games from women designers. Then we move into what we’ve been playing including first thoughts on Star Tycoon, how things went at The Summoning, and more. We finish with two featured reviews Smug Owls and Decorum both of which feature women designers. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 249, was recorded on July 24th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST 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. Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode249 Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com (00:00:00) Checking In (00:01:40) Ask The Bellhop (00:29:41) A Message from our Sponsor The Endangered Wolf Center https://www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/ Pick up Endangered with the American Red Wolf Scenario at GenCon booth 2838 and get a free stack of promos. Can’t make it to GenCon, pick it up direct from Grand Gamers Guild where you can use our code BELLHOP to save 10% https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered (00:30:28) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:58:31) The Game Room - Smug Owls The Origins Awards https://www.originsgamefair.com/origins-awards-winners Runaway Parade Games https://www.runawayparade.com/ Pick up Smug Owls on Amazon US https://amzn.to/3LMF5O8 Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop (01:11:02) The Game Room - Decorum Pick up Decorum on Amazon US https://amzn.to/3YpJxKd or Canada https://amzn.to/4dicdsS Grab the Moving Out Expansion on Amazon US https://amzn.to/4dqt6lr Check out Floodgate’s other games https://amzn.to/4d2HMaj (01:25:44) Closing The Doors If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Merch tabletopbellhop.com/merch Discord: discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social

    1h 27m
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