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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.
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We discuss the top gateway games of the last three years. Plus a full review of Zenteeko review, as well as talka about our recent plays, including Dead Man’s Cabal and Sorcerer at new player counts, a return to DC Deck-Building for Sean, and more!
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 54 was recorded on August 14th, 2019. You can join us when we record live, usually on Wednesdays at 9:30 PM 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.
Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. Using these links costs you nothing extra and helps us offset the cost of producing this show. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Most of the games mentioned in this podcast were provided free by publishers, designers, or distributors.
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—Viewer/Listener Feedback— [00:01:39]
We read off and respond to listener feedback.
Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com.
Games mentioned and other links:
Gloomhaven Scenario 64 Actual Play
Champions of Midgard
Raiders of the North Sea
FASA Masters of the Universe Review
Start Player
—Ask The Bellhop— [00:07:25]
Today’s topic is inspired by a question we received from Mr Uncle Awesome over on the Tabletop Bellhop blog.
They wrote:
What is your favorite newish game to play with people just getting into the hobby, after games like Catan, and Ticket to Ride?
Links:
Azul
Sagrada
Go Cuckoo
Gizmos
Kingdomino
The Mind
Robo Rally
Lotus
Chocolatiers
Copenhagen
Planet
Kodama: The Tree Spirits
Related Blog Post:
The Top Gateway Board Games of the Last Three Years
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—Zenteeko – Review — [00:39:24]
Win a copy of Zenteeko! Check out my review and enter to win using the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom of the page. We’ve got one copy to give away. This contest is open world wide.
Get yourself a copy: Zenteeko on Amazon
Enter here:
Zenteeko, a Great board Game for Gaming Outdoors
—Tabletop Gaming Weekly— [00:50:31]
A look at what games hit our tabletops over the last week.
Dead Man’s Cabal
DC Deck-Building Game: Teen Titans
DC Deck-Building Game: Heroes Unite
Sorcerer
Related blog post:
Trying Sorcerer with four players and playing Dead Man’s Cabal with three.
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