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Putting the F in FLGS. As well as Shadow of the Demon Lord and Labyrinth Reviews. Xia, Dinosaur Island and DC Deck-Building expansions talk.
This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on March 6th, 2019.
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Give Me An F — A discussion on what makes for a Friendly Local Game Store. Also reviews of Shadow of the Demon Lord and Jim Henson’s Labyrinth. Plus we talk about what we’ve been playing, including Xia, Dinosaur Island and some DC Deck-Building expansions.
This is the 32nd episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on March 6th, 2019. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:30 Eastern on Twitch.
If you’d like to watch the (slightly less edited) video version of this recording you can jump to the bottom of the post.
Short on time? Check out the Express Check-In version of this episode over on YouTube for a 15 minute or less recap.
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This episode includes:
—Viewer/Listener Feedback— [00:01:38]
We read off and respond to listener feedback.
Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com.
Games mentioned and other links:
The Geek On Backpack
—Ask The Bellhop— [00:06:13]
This week is all about local game stores, and what differentiates a good one from a bad one. Today we’re all about putting the F in FLGS.
Links:
401 Games
Brimstone Games
Guild of Blades
Friday Night Magic
D&D Adventurers League
The CG Realm
RIW Hobbies
L.A. Mood
City Lights Bookshop
J&J Cards & Collectibles
Hairy Tarantula
Board Games Central
Black Knight Games
Related Blog Post:
Putting the F in FLGS. What makes for a good game store?
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—Shadow of the Demon Lord Review— [00:46:02]
I review Shadow of the Demon Lord from Robert J. Schwalb
Links:
Shadow of the Demon Lord Hardcover
Shadow of the Demon Lord Softcover
Shadow of the Demon Lord PDF
Check out the full detailed chapter by chapter review.
—Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Review— [00:56:51]
Another review! This time Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Board Game.
Links:
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth
—Weekly Gloomhaven Update— [01:04:57]
This week instead of playing, Sean and I discuss the FAQ and Errata.
Check out the video on YouTube
—Tabletop Gaming Weekly— [01:10:36]
A look at what games hit our tabletops over the last week.
Games mentioned and other links:
Dinosaur Island
Dinosaur Island Totally Liquid
DC Deck-Building Game
DC Deck-Building Game Crossover Pack 2: Arrow – The Television Series
Xia Legends of a Drift System
Xia: Embers of a Forsaken Star
Xia: Missions and Powers
Xia: Sellsword Mk II
DC Deck-Building Game Crossover Pack 5: The Rogues
Related Blog Post:
Lost in the Labyrinth, wet dinosaurs and more Xia
—Look Ahead—
Games we are looking forward to
DC Deck-Building Game Crossover Pack 6: Birds of Prey
Master of Orion The Board Game
The Ninth World – A Skillbuilding Game for Numenera
Demon Lord’s Companion
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