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This episode we talk about Microgames, first discussing what we think that term means and then recommending a bunch of our favourites.
Next we talk about the games we’ve been playing lately which includes our first thoughts on Stonespine Architects.
We wrap up with three reviews, two microgames, Sirens and Confusing Lands, and then Hamburg, a nice meaty game to balance things out.
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 253, was recorded on September 20th, 2024. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode253
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(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:00) Ask the Bellhop
(00:37:23) A Message from Our Sponsor
(00:38:25) Announcements
(00:38:57) The Bellhop’s Tabletop
(00:58:01) The Game Room – Sirens
(01:11:49) The Game Room – Confusing Lands
(01:25:47) The Game Room – Hamburg
(01:56:46) Closing the Doors
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This episode we talk about Microgames, first discussing what we think that term means and then recommending a bunch of our favourites.
Next we talk about the games we’ve been playing lately which includes our first thoughts on Stonespine Architects.
We wrap up with three reviews, two microgames, Sirens and Confusing Lands, and then Hamburg (a nice meaty game to balance things out!).
Episode 253 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast was recorded on September 20th, 2024.
Join us as we record live weekly on Twitch at 8pm Eastern.
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. Some of the games mentioned in this podcast were provided by publishers as review copies.
— Ask The Bellhop: Great Microgames— [00:02:00]
Our Microgame Recommendations:
- Railroad Ink
- Coin Age
- Lucha Jefe
- Kiri-Ai The Duel
- Empire Engine
- Cypher
- Sirens
- Hive Pocket
- Lost Legacy
- Confusing Lands
- Rory’s Story Cubes
- Pass the Pig
- Holiday Hijinks (our code BELLHOP saves 10%)
- Age of War
- Mint Works
- Pocket Book Adventures
Honourable Mentions:
More Mircrogames from our fans:
Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com.
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— Announcements —
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— The Bellhop’s Tabletop — [00:38:57]
What we’ve been playing lately:
— Sirens Review — [00:58:01]
A microgame where you play as competing sirens trying to make the most alluring music, each hoping to cause passing boats to crash on your side of the cliff. There’s even an app that let’s you play your finished songs.
- Our Mine Your Business review on YouTube
- Mine your Business written review
- Pick up Sirens on Amazon
- Visit the Envy Born Games Amazon Store
— Confusing Lands Review — [01:11:49]
A one or two player drafting game where each player builds their own eight card island and where players chose what scoring opportunities to use each game.
— Hamburg Review — [01:25:47]
Hamburg is the first game in the Queen Games City Collection and is an update to Bruges. Listen to find out if it’s also an improvement.
- Pick up Hamburg on Amazon US, or Canada
- Hamburg Language Specific Cards at Queen Games
- Don’t miss our Marrakesh review on YouTube
- or our Marrakesh Written Review
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