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Games of GAMA Expo
This is a special GAMA Expo 2024 re-cap episode, the first of two shows where we will be talking about what happened at GAMA Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. The focus tonight is on the games Deanna and Moe played, demoed, and saw. Next week we will be back with an overall GAMA Expo recap.
This is an edited version of our live show recorded 03/13/2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode235
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
(00:01:25) Ask The Bellhop Part 1
(01:14:57) Sponsor
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(01:16:57) Ask The Bellhop Part 2
(02:10:09) Announcements
(02:12:08) Closing the Doors
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Side By Side
Tonight we’re tackling a question from a long time fan of the show about games that are best played with the players sitting on the same side of the table. After that we’ve got three reviews, Marrakesh, the Point Salad app, and Cartographers Heroes. We wrap up with thoughts on Holotype, the Chameleon, Dubious and Kiss the Goblin
This is an edited version of our live show recorded 02/28/2024.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode234
(00:00:00) - Check In
(00:01:37) - Suggestion Box
(00:07:06) - Announcements
(00:08:13) - Ask The Bellhop
(00:30:56) - Sponsor Break
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(00:32:12) - The Game Room - Marrakesh
A meaty Stefan Feld game with a ridiculous number of components.
Marrakesh Classic Unboxing https://youtu.be/r1ciIoa4KsU
Pick up Marrakesh Classic (what we have): https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148039281/Marrakesh?awid=1091
Pick up Marrakesh Essential Edition: https://amzn.to/49U0eQM
(00:50:26) - The Game Room - Point Salad App
A quick look at the app version of Point Salad
Our Written Review of Point Salad https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/point-salad/
Point Salad Video Review https://youtu.be/UhLGPW6TC8Y
Grab the app:
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.mipmap.pointsalad
iOS https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/point-salad-combine-recipes/id6452678658
Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2532360/Point_Salad__The_Board_Game/
Pick up the physical game:
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Canada: https://amzn.to/3uUm0oE
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(00:57:14) - The Game Room - Cartographers Heroes
A fantasy flip and write with surprising depth
Cartographers Heroes Unboxing https://youtu.be/je8zTSQpH74
Pick up Cartographers Heroes:
US: https://amzn.to/3P1DJkQ
Canada: https://amzn.to/3wytjTk
UK: https://amzn.to/3TkegFT
(01:09:40) - The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:30:00) - VIP Guests
(01:30:23) - Closing the Doors
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Mysterious Packages
Sean was out of town due to work, so we figured we would try something new and record an episode with Moe and Deanna. The two of them discuss one of her favourite styles of games, mystery and escape room board games, and share some of their favourites. They then go on to review Ghost in the Machine from the Mysterious Package Company, Deanna’s favourite mystery game to date. They wrap up with the usual week in review including first thoughts on Doomensions, also from Mysterious Package Company.
This is an edited version of our live show recorded 02/21/2024.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode233
Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or deanna@tabletopbellhop.com
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(00:00:00) Check-in
(00:02:31) Suggestion Box
(00:05:40) Announcements
(00:09:16) Ask the Bellhop
(01:00:19) A Word From Our Sponsor: Grand Gamers Guild
Deanna’s Favourite Grand Gamers Guild Games:
Gorinto https://grandgamersguild.com/products/gorinto-kickstarter-edition
Chiseled https://grandgamersguild.com/products/chiseled
Aldabas Doors of Cartagena https://grandgamersguild.com/products/aldabas-doors-of-cartagena
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Remember if you pick up these or any of Grand Gamer’s Guilds games be sure to use our code BELLHOP to save 10% off.
(01:01:59) The Game Room - The Ghost in the Machine
An immersive murder mystery game from The Mysterious Package Company that puts you right into the story.
The Ghost in the Machine Unboxing: https://youtu.be/AWRbnOpMgJQ?si=wvBlTMm-0rvM2_fY
Pick up The Ghost in the Machine: https://mysteriouspackage.com/products/the-ghost-in-the-machine
(01:27:10) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(02:00:58) VIP Guests
(02:01:22) Closing the Doors
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Great Family Game Night Games
This episode we share a list of great kids games that experienced gamers will also enjoy. To go with that we review a couple of family friendly games. The first is Wreck Raiders from Kids Table Board Gaming and the second is an abstract strategy game called Zensu from Outset Media.
We wrap up with a significant Bellhops Tabletop including Moe’s first thoughts on Holotype, Destinies, and Maglev Metro, Sean’s first plays of Star Trek: Super Skill Pinball, Zensu, Cartographers Heroes and the Star Wars Deck Building game, and both our thoughts on The Stuff of Legend
This is an edited version of our live show recorded 14/02/2024.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode232/
Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com
(00:00:00) Check-in
(00:03:19) Suggestion Box
(00:10:24) Announcements
(00:12:34) Ask the Bellhop
A Word From Our Sponsor:
Grand Gamers Guild's first Kickstarter of 2024 launches soon.
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(00:47:37) The Game Room - Wreck Raiders
A dice drafting worker placement game about diving for sunken treasure
Wreck Raiders Unboxing https://youtu.be/tjAmy8LvO0Q
Pick up Wreck Raiders US: https://amzn.to/49AyZdz Canada: https://amzn.to/3UL9vq0
(01:05:48) The Game Room - Zensu
A simple-to-learn, hard-to-master abstract strategy game no one is talking about
Unboxing Zensu https://youtu.be/Juqc0RrBoSs
Pick up Zensu US: https://amzn.to/3I4FpGq Canada: https://amzn.to/3I13mhG
(01:16:14) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:54:37) VIP Guests
(01:54:57) Closing the Doors
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The Final Frontier
In this episode, we spend some time talking about our favourite sci-fi board games. To go with that we will also be reviewing Starship Captains, a game with a familiar theme, and MLEM Space Agency. We wrap up with a longer-than-usual week in review including first thoughts on My City, Cartographers Heroes, Zensu, and the recently re-released digital version of Dominion.
(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:01:38) Suggestion Box
(00:05:10) Announcements
(00:06:35) Ask The Bellhop
(00:47:03) The Game Room - Starship Captains
A light sci-fi euro clearly inspired by a certain popular sci-fi franchise.
Starship Captains Unboxing https://youtu.be/y-tHBtIm1Q8?si=jwcW6WA2FK6VvsKk
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(01:08:41) The Game Room - MLEM Space Agency
Cats, in space! A push your luck dice game from Reiner Knizia
Unboxing MLEM https://youtu.be/OSoCn8evUXo
Pick up MLEM Space Agency https://amzn.to/42vuy1w
(01:28:09) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(02:01:38) VIP Guests
(02:02:04) Closing the Doors
This is an edited version of our live show recorded 01/31/2024.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode231/
Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com
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Kicking the Table
Tonight is a follow-up to last week's episode where we talked about the best games to come from Kickstarter. After discussing the evolution of Kickstarter, we’re going to be reviewing the Robots expansion for MonsDRAWsity from Friendly Skeleton Games and The Artemis Project from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. We wrap up with a week in review that includes some birthday gaming and me getting three games off the pile of shame.
This is an edited version of our live show recorded 01/24/2024.
Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode230
(00:00:00) Check In
(00:02:08) Suggestion Box
(00:05:45) Announcements
(00:06:01) Ask The Bellhop
(01:04:39) The Game Room - MonsDRAWsity Robots
More than just fifty new cards featuring robotic monsters.
MonsDRAWsity Robots Unboxing: https://youtu.be/u5sCrcBRb18?si=XAjaWojTh2fbfIq4
Written Review of MonsDRAWsity https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/monsdrawsity-review/
Review of MonsDRAWsity on YouTube https://youtu.be/RyA4_G9TEL4?si=YfipOMqJ5VN5ebVC
Pick up MonsDRAWsity https://amzn.to/3HE4Azh
Pick up the MonsDRAWsity Robots Expansion https://amzn.to/3HIkEQk
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(01:15:49) The Game Room - The Artemis Project
Help to colonize Europa in this dice-based worker placement game from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild
Unboxing The Artemis Project Galileo Edition https://youtu.be/Ow3Go9Hpqjo
Pick up The Artemis Project direct from Grand Gamers Guild (Use BELLHOP to save 10%) https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/the-artemis-project
Or grab the Pioneer Edition from Amazon https://amzn.to/48S3JXM
(01:36:25) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:57:58) VIP Guests
(01:58:29) Closing the Doors
Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com
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Customer Reviews
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Very informative and entertaining! A must-listen for fans of tabletop games.
Great boardgame information
They have a great podcast! They can be found on so many platforms and send out an email with updates. Really good insight into the boat gaming hobby
Focus on gaming experience makes this show unique
Lots of tabletop podcasts out there, but what I appreciate about Moe and Sean is their mission to improve your gaming experience. It’s not just about reviews or interviews (although there are those). The hosts are dialed in on making sure you and your group have fun. They talk about marching games to the group and situation, organizing and hosting, gaming in public, and avoiding (or handling) issues. An essential companion to the podcasts about design and mechanics, because it puts those discussions in the context of real-world play cultures. Hosts are friendly and chatty, but very well prepared — they do their research and deliver lots of organized and useful info.