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Welcome to a special GAMA Preview episode where we highlight the games we’re excited to see at the first big convention of the year as well as give you a bit of info on this industry trade show. We also review a couple of games we first learned about last year at GAMA Expo, two games that both happen to feature rockets and aiming for the stars.
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 266, was recorded on February 20th 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep266/
Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.
(00:00:00) Checking in
(00:01:59) Ask the Bellhop
To learn more about GAMA, and GAMA Expo check out our coverage from last year where we go into detail about the organisation and the show.
Tabletop Bellhop Episode 236 GAMA Expo 2024 Recap: Who should go to GAMA Expo
https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep236/
If you are curious about the games we discovered last year you can check out episode 235 Games of GAMA Expo
https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep235/
The GAMA Website: https://www.gama.org/
The GAMA Expo Website: https://www.gama.org/page/gama-expo
(01:08:07) A Message From Our Sponsor
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(01:09:41) The Game Room – Sandbag
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Check out our Xylotar Review another trick taking game from Bezier: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/xylotar/
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Check out our other trick-taking game reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=trick%20taking
(01:28:48) The Game Room – Skyrockets Festivals of Fire
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Ratuki is another real time game we’ve reviewed: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/ratuki/
Check out Floodgate’s other games: https://floodgate.games/
(01:46:05) Closing the Doors
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Welcome to a special GAMA Preview episode where we highlight the games we’re excited to see at the first big convention of the year as well as give you a bit of info on this industry trade show.
We also review a couple of games we first learned about last year at GAMA Expo, two games that both happen to feature rockets and aiming for the stars.
Episode 266 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast was recorded on February 20th, 2025. Join us as we record live weekly 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. Some of the games mentioned in this podcast were provided by publishers as review copies.
— Ask The Bellhop: GAMA Expo 2025 Preview — [00:01:59]
To learn more about GAMA, and GAMA Expo check out our coverage from last year where we go into detail about the organisation and the show.
- Tabletop Bellhop Episode 236 GAMA Expo 2024 Recap: Who should go to GAMA Expo
- If you are curious about the games we discovered last year you can check out Episode 235 Games of GAMA Expo
- The GAMA Website
- The GAMA Expo Website
Games we are hyped about:
- Pergola
- Galactic Cruise
- Diatoms
- Wine Cellar
- Ra Traders Expansion
- vntypl8s
- Avatar Journey of Aang
- Tea Witches
- Parks & Potions
- Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon
- Luthier
- A Place for all my Books
- Enthrone
- Ivion
- Hercules and the 12 Labors
- Citizens of the Spark
- Emerald Skulls
- Perch
- Rebel Princesses Deluxe Edition: Happily Never After
- Silver Eye
- Alibis
- Please Don’t Burn my Village
- Conservas
- Super Boss Monster
- Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game
- Super Squad High
- Land Vs Sea: Uncharted Expansion
- Cytress
- Master of Orion: Ad Astra
- Ascending Empires: Zenith Edition
- Freedom Five: A Sentinels Comics Board Game
- How to Save A World
- Lairs
- Castle Raisers
- Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons
- Minecraft Labyrinth
- Nature
- Cyclades Legendary Edition
- Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Combat Zone
- Pizza Roles
- Molly House
- Mime Battle
- Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game
- Ace of Spades
- Beyond the Horizon
- Galileo Galilei
- Tea Garden
- Ringo
Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com.
— A Word From Our Sponsor, Grand Gamers Guild —
The pledge manager is open for late pledges for the Holiday Hijinks Master Detective Collection crowdfunding project:
https://grand-gamers-guild.pledgemanager.com/projects/holiday-hijinks-collection/participate
Remember you always save 10% at Grand Gamers Guild where you use our code BELLHOP!
— Sandbag Review — [01:09:41]
Sandbag is a trick-avoidance card game that’s a lot more than just another trick-taker with a twist. There are lots of twists. Which means this one isn’t for everyone but worth getting past the learning curve if you are a trick taking fan.
- Pick up Sandbag on Amazon US, or Canada
- Check out our Xylotar Review another trick taking game from Bezier
- Check out what else Bezier games has to offer
- Check out our other trick-taking game reviews
— Skyrockets: Festivals of Fire Review — [01:28:48]
While some people may consider a game about keeping sand timers from running out, representing a fireworks display, stress in a box, others love it.
- Pick up Skyrockets on Amazon US, Canada, or UK
- Ratuki is another real time game we’ve reviewed
- Check out Floodgate’s other games
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