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Re-review: A return to Quarriors a dice driven bag builder from WizKids

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It's been quite some time since I did one of these classic board game review resurrections. Today I'm going to take another look at the dice based board game Quarriors! from WizKids. 

I wrote and published the original review back on January 16th 2013, and I'm certain my views on the game have changed since then.
Below you will find the text from my original Quarriors! board game review,  with only very minor editing. I want to keep the feel and tone of the original post. I will, at times, insert comments or corrections, and you will find these in [square brackets]. I have also included the original pictures. After the original post, you can find my current thoughts on the game. [ READ MORE ]

No Touching! – Board games that reduce contact – Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Ep 84

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 This is the 84th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on March 25th 2020. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to individual segments from this show on YouTube.

No Touching! - Board games that reduce or eliminate contact. Also a review of 8Bit Box from Iello with a look at each of the included games. Finally a first look at Woodlands from Ravensburger. [ READ MORE ]

Board Game Review – 8Bit Box from Iello – Classic Retro Video Games Transformed into Board Games

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When I first saw the 8Bit Box board game from Iello I was instantly drawn to this tabletop game that was attempting to emulate the look and feel of classic console video games.

The 8bit Box is actually a board game system featuring a number of different game cartridges each offering a unique board gaming experience. Today I'm going to be looking at the core set and the three games that come with the base box. [ READ MORE ]

Home for a Rest – Games to keep you occupied when stuck at home – Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Ep 83

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 This is the 83rd episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on March 18th 2020. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to individual segments from this show on YouTube.

Home for a Rest - Board games to keep you occupied when you’re stuck at home. Also a review of Talisman: Legendary Tales and some gaming with my kids and the whole family including more Legendary Tales and Ticket to Ride New York in our week in review. [ READ MORE ]

Amazon Coupon Sale! Tons of Board Games and RPGs with BIG Coupons

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Amazon currently has a BIG COUPON SALE going on. There are dozens and dozens of games with big coupons offered on their item page. These coupons are typically for several dollars off, bringing the prices for these games well below normal. Many of the games have prices that are already discounted and then the coupon goes on top of that. 

This page is being constantly updated. Amazon keeps adding new sale items and we keep adding them here as we find them! [ READ MORE ]

Great Board Games with Little To No Physical Interaction

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Today I'm going to be looking at tabletop games that limit physical contact during the games. Games where players don't share or touch the same pieces and where players can sit far apart. I am also going to share board game hacks to help make some games playable with less physical contact.

Limiting physical interaction is a great way to still be able to enjoy playing games while making sure to avoid the potential spread of illness.  [ READ MORE ]