Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

Today we’re answering questions from someone looking for good games that play up to ten players and someone else looking for games that are good well past their on the box player counts. To go with that we’re got reviews of three board game expansions for games that we would happily play with ten players: the Codenames Fairy Tales and Sci-Fi Expansions, the Panda Royale Expansion Set, and the Skul...

We answer a couple of questions from folks who are looking for games that don’t require any reading. Games that are great for younger kids as well as adults who struggle with words or people who don’t know, or are just learning, English. In addition to that, we share the games we’ve personally been playing lately, talking about our latest local events, then wrapping up with reviews of three games...

After spending a week at a Canadian gaming cottage resort, we talk about why you may also want to check it out. We then tell you all about all of the great games we played while on vacation and wrap up with reviews of two games designed by Reiner Knizia, My City and Rebirth. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 312 was recorded on September 10th, 2026. We try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Easter...

We answer a couple of questions about our opinions on theme in board games, and give examples of games where the theme helped, hurt, or didn’t matter at all. We also talk about our recent game plays, including first thoughts on Hedge Mage, Return To Dark Tower, Doomlings, A Place for All My Books, and Unmatched Lee Vs Ali. Plus a rare preview, String Theory, and two game reviews, one much more the...

We answer questions from folks looking to find other people to play games with, including organising game groups, dealing with anxiety, and age gaps. We share first thoughts on Terminus and get FlipToons to the table and wrap up with three game reviews: Crabs in a Bucket, Our Secret Society, and The Ticket Booth We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopb...

We answer several solo board gaming questions, including many single player game recommendations. To go with that we review two solo games, 20 Strong and Hercules and the 12 Labors. We also share what we’ve been playing lately including first thoughts on Flip Toons, Ape Town and String Theory Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 309 was recorded on July 29th, 2026. Episodes are recorded live on...

A special eighth birthday episode where we will be answering some questions about the podcast, podcasting in general and offering up tips on how you too can create something that lasts eight years. In addition we’ve got first thoughts on The Mire, Lairs, Vivo, and Looney Tunes Hunting Wabbits, and detailed reviews of Above and Below Haunted from Red Raven Games and Sanctuary from Capstone Games We...

We answer a question about how our tastes in games have changed over the years, especially as tabletop game content creators. We share first thoughts on Sumo, Boop Shuffle, Kindling, Compania, and Mother of Frankenstein, and wrap up with detailed reviews of Scurry Up from Up Games, Cover your Assets from Grandpa Beck’s Games and Perch from Inside Up Games We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 P...

We answer a question from a fan curious about good games for travel and give a bunch of travel game recommendations. We also catch you up on the games we’ve played since getting back from Origins. We wrap up with three great travel game reviews, Flamecraft Duals, Thrive, and 3 Witches. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed s...

Welcome to an all Origins special episode of The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast. We start off by talking about Origins Game Fair 2026 in general, and then get into all of the great games we got to try at this annual tabletop game convention. We try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/305 Disclos...

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/tabletop...

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:/...

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.twit...

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...

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 Wednes...

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...

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, 20...

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 Epis...

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 affiliat...

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...

This episode we share our favourite long and really long board games. We also talk about what we’ve been playing including first thoughts on Scurry Up from Up Games, and wrap up with two featured reviews, How to Save A World from Burnt Island Games and Metro Runner from Thunderworks Games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 294 was recorded on February 4th, 2026. These episodes are recorded W...

This episode we share a rather large list of games we think are great for large groups, groups of seven or more players, and that’s not just a bunch of party games. We also share what we’ve been playing and wrap up with three featured reviews: 3-2-1 Countdown from Grandpa Beck’s Games, Brick Like This! from Asmodee, and Hand Games 21 a book by Don Eskridge. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode...

We share the best new to us games that we played in 2025, five from each of us, for fifteen total. We also talk about all of the games we played over the holidays (which was a lot!). Then we wrap up with a review of SETI from CGE. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 292 was recorded on January 14th, 2026. We usually record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Fin...

We answer a question from one of our awesome Patreon patrons who asked what we think publishers can do to better set expectations for their board games. We also share the games we’ve been playing lately, including Grandpa Beck’s latest game, Whoa There Cowboy! Plus we dive into detailed reviews of two games where we got exactly what we expected, Alhambra Family & Friends Edition from Queen Gam...

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 Po...