Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

Great board games for three players when one of those players is a toddler. Also a look at the Dungeons & Dragons Tyrants of the Underdark deck-building game, some more thoughts on Imhotep and playing Tanto Cuore with my Monday night game group. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 18th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show not...

Discussing potentially problematic themes in tabletop games. Starting off with a review of Tanto Cuore. Also, first thoughts on Zombicide: Invader and Imhotep Builder of Egypt. Finally, a return to Lotus and Eminent Domain hits the table after a long hiatus. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 11th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full...

We talk about what makes for a good game to bring on a camping trip and offer up 22 games recommendations. Also, two-player Sorcerer, Raiders of the North Sea with a new player and streaming online board game plays with Board Game Arena. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on September 4th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links...

Tips for finding rare, hard to find and out-of-print games. Also our Extra Life Warmup Wrap-up, including a first look at the Teotihuacan expansion. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 28th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep056/ Send feedback to moe@tableto...

Tips for running public play one-shot role playing games. Also a first look at Tower of Madness, playing King of the Dice with adults and a return to the card game Lotus. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 21st, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep055/ Send f...

The top gateway games of the last three years. Zenteeko review and giveaway. Dead Man’s Cabal and Sorcerer at new player counts. A return to DC Deck-Building for Sean and more! This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 14th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep054/...

How to pick what games to play on game night. Also a review of Raiders of the North Sea and some double date night gaming. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 7th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep053/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tablet...

Our thoughts on what makes a campaign game good, and 2-player campaign game suggestions. Also, first impressions of Chocolatiers and Bastille. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 31st, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep052/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop...

Starting a local gaming club and building your local gaming community. Also first impressions of Talisman: Legendary Tales and Dead Man’s Cabal. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 24th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep051/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellh...

A look back at Queen City Conquest 2019. We discuss the con and all of the games Deanna and I played. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 17th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep050/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you e...

Five-player non-filler, non-party game recommendations. Also first look at Zenteeko, Horizons, King of the Dice, Raiders of the North Sea, and Sorcerer. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 10th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep049/ Send feedback to moe@table...

Casual board game recommendations for 4-6 players. Also a new gaming event in Windsor, the road to extra life, and a ton of quick game reviews including: 8Bit Box, Go Cuckoo, Blokus, Cinque Terre, and a classic from the Bellhop’s childhood, Cat’s. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 3rd, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with...

This episode we are spending the entire Ask the Bellhop segment answering questions from The Lobby our live chatroom on Twitch. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on June 26th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep047/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@ta...

This is a special episode recapping Origins 2019. What did The Bellhop play and what is he excited about? This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on June 19th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep046/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If y...

A discussion on Board Game Geek, one of the best board gaming resources on the web. This is a special bonus episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast. This is an edited version first recorded on November 6th 2018. We do apologize for the quality of this show; we've learned much since we first recorded this. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can b...

Con Prep Suggestions. Also a look back at Alhambra and initial thoughts on the epic Sci-Fi game Twilight Imperium 4th Edition. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on June 5th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep045/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabl...

Defining and discussing the board game terms Eurogame and Ameritrash. Also an initial impression of Teotihuacan and some more plays of Xia, Strasbourg and digital Roll for the Galaxy. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on May 22nd, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep0...

We are talking all about tabletop game awards. Spiel, Golden Geek, Ennies and more. Also, an OSR RPG module review, digital Jaipur and BattleCON. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on May 22nd, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep043/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellh...

A look at games with similar mechanics as Settlers of Catan. Also a look at tiny Towns, Brass Birmingham, The Duke and Colonies for Terraforming Mars. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on May 15th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep042/ Send feedback to moe@tabletop...

Game Room Improvements. What makes for a great game room. Also a look at Shogun, the Shadowvale Expansion for Villages of Valeria, War Chest, and Eminent Domain. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on May 8th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep041/ Send feedback to mo...

Tile Laying Game Suggestions. Also, a look at Strasbourg, Terraforming Mars, Gugong and Railroad Ink. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on May 1st, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep040/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enj...

Raising our Future gamers. Teaching kids how to be the best gamers they can be. Gloomhaven has a retirement, a review of Builder of Blankenburg, Fields and Flocks Expansion, Stuffed Fables and the DC Deck-Building Game Multiverse Box. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on April 24th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can b...

Discussing the game weight. What does it mean and what use is it? Also War Chest, Kodama, Immortals and more DC Deck Building Expansions. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on April 17th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep038/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com...

An unscripted discussion on competition and competitiveness at the game table. Also, a review of Demon Lord’s Companion and a look at 8 different games played by the hosts this past week. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on April 10th, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podca...

Tabletop gaming at a wedding, why not? Also, Race for the Galaxy, digital Carcassonne, a couple of prototypes and more DC Deck-Building. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on April 3rd, 2019. Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep036/ Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com o...