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This episode we’re back talking about one of our most popular topics, two player games. We take a look at some recent finds and list off some of our new favourite games for two. To go with this we have some two player game reviews: Floristry, Lone Wolves, and Architects of Amytis. As usual, we also share the games we’ve been playing recently, including first thoughts on Dawn, Star Realms: Rise of Empire and Kutna Hora.
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 276, was recorded on June 11th, 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/ep276/
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(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:12) Announcements
Sadly, we will not be attending the Origins Game Fair this year.
We will be hosting the board game area at The Summoning, happening here in Windsor on July 26th. More info: https://stclairsaints.ca/tsc25
(00:04:07) Ask the Bellhop
(00:54:41) Bellhop’s Tabletop
(01:23:51) The Game Room – Review of Floristry
Pick up a Copy of Floristry on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SWFl0K
Check out the Up Games website: https://www.uncommonspublishing.com/
Also see the BGG page for their next game Scurry Up! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434001/scurry-up
(01:37:25) The Game Room – Review of Lone Wolves
Pick up Lone Wolves on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4608xeR
Check out the Wonderful World Board Games Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3ZBgbZn
Check out our other trick taking game reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=trick%20taking
(01:50:10) The Game Room – Review of The Architects of Amytis
Pick up The Architects of Amytis on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44jrk3B
Check out the La Boite De Jeu Amazon store: https://amzn.to/4jPGqST
Visit the Hachette Boardgames US website: https://www.hachetteboardgames.com/
(02:05:04) Closing the Doors
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This episode we’re talking about one of our most popular topics, two player games. This time we’re taking a look at some recent finds and listing off some of our new favourite games for two.
To go with this we have three two player game reviews: Floristry, Lone Wolves, and Architects of Amytis. As usual, we will also be sharing the games we’ve been playing lately including first thoughts on Dawn, Star Realms: Rise of Empire and Kutna Hora.
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 free by publishers, designers, or distributors.
— Announcements —
Sadly, we will not be attending the Origins Game Fair this year.
We are however going to a special event to get a preview of Guildlands from Outset Media.
We will be hosting the board game area at The Summoning, happening here in Windsor on July 26th. Get Early Bird Tickets HERE.
— Ask The Bellhop: Great Newer Two Player Board Games — [00:04:07]
Previous Two Player Game Content
- 24 More of the Best Two Player Board Games for Date Night
- 27 Quick & Fun, Easy to Learn Two Player Board Games
- What are some of the best two player board games for date night?
- 18 of the Best Two Player Board Games you can buy right now, The Two Player New Hotness
- #TeaGames Short Two Player Games for Early Morning Tea Time
- What’s New For Two – The best newer two player board games.
Newer Two-Player Only Board Games We’ve Been Enjoying
- Qawale
- Architect of Amytis
- Floristsy
- Star Realms: Rise of Empire
- Lone Wolves
- KLASK
- Azul Duel
- Targi The Expansion
- Beer and Bread
- Compile Main 1
- Tug of Roar
- Confusing Lands
- Sirens
Board games that are great with two players:
- Quoridor Pac-Man
- Harmonies
- Trash Talk
- Maki Master
- Sinoda (use BELLHOP to save 10%)
- Sherlock Solitaire
- Panda Royale
- Ascension Legends
- The Artemis Odyssey
Honourable Mentions, other board games we love at two:
Two Player Board Game Suggestions from our fans
Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com.
— The Bellhop’s Tabletop — [00:54:41]
What we’ve been playing lately:
- The Cookie Bar
- Emerald Skulls
- Dawn
- Floristry
- Reign of Dragonness
- Star Realms: Rise of Empire
- Kutna Hora
- Ahau Rulers of Yucatan
— Floristry Review — [01:23:51]
Decorate the window display at your flower shop through ten rounds of Dutch auctions.
- Pick up a copy of Floristry on Amazon
- Check out the Up Games website
- Visit the BGG page for their next game Scurry Up!
— Lone Wolves Review — [01:37:25]
Immagine Battle Line but with Trick Taking. That’s what you get with Lone Wolves the two player only card game.
- Pick up Lone Wolves on Amazon
- Check out the Wonderful World Board Games Amazon Store
- We love trick-takers, check out our other trick taking game reviews!
— The Architects of Amytis Review — [01:50:10]
Build a Babylonian city through this clever two player only tile drafting rule that actually does something cool with tic-tac-toe.
- Pick up The Architects of Amytis on Amazon
- Check out the La Boite De Jeu Amazon store
- Visit the Hachette Boardgames US website
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