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That’s the Trick – Great Trick Taking Games. A discussion on trick-taking games and the declining popularity of traditional playing card games followed by 10 modern trick-taking game suggestions. Two featured reviews: Ratuki from The Op and a preview of Macaron from Sunrise Tornado. Finally some Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion in our week in review.
Episode 113 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded November 4th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
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That’s the Trick – Great Trick Taking Games. A discussion on trick-taking games and the declining popularity of traditional playing card games followed by 10 modern trick-taking game suggestions. Also two featured reviews: Ratuki from The Op and a preview of Macaron from Sunrise Tornado. Plus our recent plays, including some Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion.
Episode 113 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded November 4th, 2020. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 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.
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This episode includes:
—Suggestion Box – Fan Feedback— [00:01:17]
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EXIT The Catacombs of Horror Review
19 of the Best Horror Board Games
Dungeons & Dragons Castle Ravenloft Board Game
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Tales From The Loop Starter Set Review Video
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We’re giving away our review copy of Animal Empire an empire building card game for up to eight players that features some great anthropomorphic artwork.
—The Lobby Check In—
We check in with our chatroom on Twitch. Remember you can join us live on Wednesday nights at 9pm eastern at twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.
—Ask The Bellhop— [00:11:08]
Roger Meloche has some questions about Euchre and classic trick-taking games, based on the fact he’s designed a new game and has run into multiple players who don’t know the game or what trick-taking actually is.
Links:
Euchre on Wikipedia
Trick Taking Game on Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trick-taking_game
Great modern trick-taking games:
The Fox in the Forest
The Fox in the Forest Duet
Diamonds
Wizard
Black Spy
Gorus Maximus
Macaron
Honourable Mentions:
Tichu
Trick of the Rails
The Crew: Quest for Planet Nine
Trick Taking Game Suggestions from The Lobby:
Indulgence
Rook
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—The Game Room: Review of Ratuki— [00:53:30]
A look at the fast playing. card flipping. card game Ratuki from The Op
Ratuki Written Review
Ratuki Unboxing
Ratuki
—The Game Room: Review of Macaron— [01:00:27]
A preview of Macacon a unique trick-taking game featuring a voting round to determine trump.
—Post Review Lobby Check In—
Games you want to eat:
Gingerbread Game
New York Slice
Through the Desert
Citadels
Azul
Azul Stained Glass of Sintra
Catan Chocolate Edition
—The Bellhop’s Tabletop— [01:21:44]
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