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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.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Tabletop Bellhop

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    • 4.3 • 11 Ratings

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.

    Add-Ons and Upgrades

    Add-Ons and Upgrades

    In this episode, we share some of our favourite fan-created tabletop accessories.

    We follow that with talk about the games we’ve been playing like Pirate Tails, Holotype, Gelatinous, Matches and The Artemis Project (with its expansion) plus first thoughts on Kittin and Vinyl Jukebox.

    Then we’ve got three reviews: Holotype: Mesozoic North America, The A.R.T. Project, and The Satellites and Commanders Expansion for The Artemis Project.

    This is an edited version of our live show recorded on April 24, 2024.
    Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode240

    Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

    Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

    (00:00:00) Checking In
    (00:02:12) Ask The Bellhop
    (00:40:07) A Word From our Sponsor
    The Bouba Kiki and Stroop Reprint Kickstarter is live, right now!
    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/bouba-kiki-stroop-reprint
    Remember you can use BELLHOP to save 10% when shopping at https://grandgamersguild.com/

    (00:42:14) Announcements
    (00:43:07) The Bellhop's Tabletop

    (01:01:47) The Game Room - Holotype Mesozoic North America
    The Game Room - Holotype Mesozoic North America
    Unboxing: https://youtu.be/JD0q5C0lJj8
    Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44kNktf

    (01:18:20) The Game Room - The A.R.T. Project
    Unboxing: https://youtu.be/rdId1g2vhgw
    Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QMpXDF
    Or get it direct from The Op and use code BELLHOP to save 10% (one use only) https://bit.ly/4bio0Gy

    (01:33:54) The Game Room - The Artemis Project: Satellites and Commanders
    The Artemis Project Review on the Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/artemis-project/
    The Artemis Project Review on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KlR2ZvpgjPM?si=iEQG9wqZ7XB5VtkF
    Satellites & Commanders Unboxing: https://youtu.be/amLGumpdf-k
    Get the retail version of Satellites and Commanders Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wgxPGo
    Or get the Deluxe Edition direct from Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%):
    https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/the-artemis-project/products/satellites-commanders-preorder

    (01:49:51) Closing the Doors

    If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

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    • 1 hr 51 min
    Board Games Like Stratego

    Board Games Like Stratego

    In this episode, we suggest some great next-step board games for Stratego fans.
    We also talk about games we’ve been playing, including first thoughts on Dragon Dice, Tiger Stripes, Pirate Tales, and a new Supers RPG coming out soon, Indominant.
    Then we wrap up with reviews of Sushi Boat, from Japanime Games, and both Endangered and the Endangered: The Monarch Butterfly Scenario, from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild

    This is an edited version of our live show recorded on April 17th, 2024.
    Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode239

    Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

    Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

    (00:00:00) Checking In
    (00:01:35) Ask The Bellhop
    (00:37:49) A Message From Our Sponsor
    Check out Endangered and its newest expansion, the American Red Wolf Scenario Box from Grand Gamers Guild.
    https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered
    Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when shopping in the GGG store!

    (00:39:21) Announcements
    (00:40:45) The Bellhop's Tabletop

    (01:15:26) The Game Room - Sushi Boat
    Buy it https://amzn.to/3w250NK
    More from Japanime Games https://www.japanimegames.com/

    (01:36:00) The Game Room - Endangered
    Get it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3w26UOq
    Get it direct from Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%)
    https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered

    (01:52:51) The Game Room - Monarch Butterfly Expansion
    Get it direct from Grand Gamers Guild (use BELLHOP to save 10%)
    https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-monarch-butterflies

    (01:57:09) Closing the Doors

    If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

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    • 1 hr 58 min
    Playing Favourites

    Playing Favourites

    In this episode, we tackle an interesting question about dealing with people playing favourites at the board game table. We also talk about what we’ve been playing lately, including Stool Pigeon, Distilled with the Cask Strength Expansion, The Artemis Project with the Satellites and Commanders Expansion, and tons more. Then we wrap up with three reviews; Marvel Dice Throne, Xylotar, and Kiss the Goblin.

    Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 238, recorded on April 3rd, 2024. Join us on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

    Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode236

    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
    (00:01:41) Ask The Bellhop
    (00:25:44) A Message from our Sponsor
    Check out La Familia Hort coming to retail soon, from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild.
    https://grandgamersguild.com/products/la-familia-hort
    Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when buying direct from Grand Gamers Guild.

    (00:27:30) The Bellhop's Tabletop
    (01:09:46) The Game Room - Marvel Dice Throne
    Unboxing: https://youtu.be/Yib_kzH9iy0
    Buy it: https://amzn.to/3VSogrA
    The Op: https://bit.ly/USAOpoly

    (01:26:59) The Game Room - Xylotar
    Preorder: https://beziergames.com/products/xylotar-preorder
    Bezier Games: https://beziergames.com/

    (01:42:34) The game Room - Kiss The Goblin
    Buy it: https://amzn.to/3PWK4yl
    Skybound Tabletop: https://store.skybound.com/collections/tabletop

    (01:51:19) 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

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    • 1 hr 52 min
    Sick Day AMA

    Sick Day AMA

    We start off this episode by answering questions from The Lobby, our chatroom here on Twitch. We talk about merch, 18XX, a game room update, live-streaming games, game artwork, and more. After that, we get into first thoughts on Targi, Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition, the Lower Decks board in Star Trek Super Skill Pinball and Star Wars Unlimited. Then we wrap up with reviews of Mine Your Business and The Night Cage.

    This is an edited version of our live show recorded on 27/03/2024.
    Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode237
    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
    (00:01:36) Ask The Bellhop - Sick Day AMA
    (00:48:58) A Message from our Sponsor
    Check out Tír na nÓg coming to retail from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild.
    https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/tir-na-nog
    Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when buying direct from Grand Gamers Guild.

    (00:50:44) The Bellhop's Tabletop
    (01:23:20) The Game Room - Mine Your Business
    Unboxing: https://youtu.be/THCJnDv8mB4
    Buy it: https://amzn.to/49j2wZ0
    Get the Print and Play: https://www.pnparcade.com/products/mine-your-business
    Envy Born Games: https://envyborngames.com/

    (01:38:16) The Game Room - The Night Cage
    Unboxing: https://youtu.be/lpbHOeauA1s
    Buy it: https://amzn.to/4cFogAT
    Smirk & Dagger: https://www.smirkanddagger.com/

    (01:50:15) 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

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    • 1 hr 51 min
    GAMA Expo 2024 Recap

    GAMA Expo 2024 Recap

    Part two of our GAMA Expo 2024 coverage, discussing the tabletop gaming trade show which happened a couple of weeks ago in Louisville Kentucky. Tonight we’re going to be talking about the event in general and who we think should be looking to attend next year.

    This is an edited version of our live show recorded 03/20/2024.
    Join us live on https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

    Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode236

    (00:00:00) Check-in
    (00:01:24) Ask The Bellhop
    Learn more about GAMA: https://www.gama.org/
    Learn more about GAMA Expo: https://www.gama.org/page/gama-expo

    GAMA Horizons Fellowship: https://www.gama.org/page/Horizons

    (01:08:16) Lobby Questions
    (01:27:24) A Word from our Sponsor
    Check out La Familia Hort coming to retail from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild.
    https://grandgamersguild.com/products/la-familia-hort
    Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when buying direct from Grand Gamers Guild.

    (01:29:08) Announcements
    (01:29:54) The Bellhop's Tabletop
    (01:45:36) 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:
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    • 1 hr 47 min
    Games of GAMA Expo

    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
    Check out Words of a Feather coming to retail from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild.
    https://grandgamersguild.com/collections/words-of-a-feather
    Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10%

    (01:16:57) Ask The Bellhop Part 2
    (02:10:09) Announcements
    (02:12:08) 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:
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    • 2 hr 13 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

10Napkins ,

Informative

Very informative and entertaining! A must-listen for fans of tabletop games.

BYU-Fan ,

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

donnadb ,

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.

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