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This episode we hope to help a fan find some new games to play with her grandkids. To go with this we’ve got two reviews from the new Queen games Family & Friends line, Star Explorer and Moonlight market. We’re also going to be sharing what we’ve been playing lately including first thoughts on Nana and another successful Walkerville Brewery game night.
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 277, was recorded on June 18th, 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/ep277/
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(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:06) Announcements
We will be hosting the board game area at The Summoning, happening here in Windsor on July 26th. More info: https://stclairsaints.ca/tsc25
Big thanks to The Op for helping out Gwen’s Board Game Club!
(00:04:44) Ask The Bellhop
(00:27:09) The Bellhop’s Tabletop
(00:40:52) The Game Room – Review of Star Explorer
Pick up Star Explorer from Noble Knight, https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148309124/Star-Explorer-Family-and-Friends-Compact-Edition
Check out our review of Marrakesh, our favourite game from Queen, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/marrakesh-review
(01:00:37) The Game Room – Review of Moonlight Market
Pick up Moonlight Market from Noble Knight, https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148261499/Moonlight-Market
Check out our other Queen Games content, https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=queen%20games
(01:20:15) Closing the Doors
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In this episode we try to help a fan find some new board games to play with her grandkids.
To match with the topic, we’ve got two reviews from the new Queen Games Family & Friends line, Star Explorer and Moonlight Market.
We’re also going to be sharing what we’ve been playing lately including first thoughts on Nana and another successful local game night.
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 —
We will be hosting the board game area at The Summoning, with a selection of free to play board game, a boop. tournament, and play to win games.
It’s all happening here in Windsor, at the ESports Nexus at St. Clair College on July 26th, from 10am to 10pm.
Get your Early Bird Tickets HERE.
Big thanks to The Op for helping out Gwen’s high school board game club!
— Ask The Bellhop: Gateway games based on board game classics — [00:04:44]
Wendy’s favourite games to play with her grandkids
Games for Ticket to Ride Fans,
Games for Splendor Fans,
Games for Azul Fans,
Games for SkyJo Fans,
Games that are are a good follow up to all four of these games,
Previous topic: Train games for TTR fans
Send your questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com.
— The Bellhop’s Tabletop — [00:27:09]
What we’ve been playing lately:
- Maki Master
- Lone Wolves
- Quicksand
- Floristry
- Star Explorer
- Catch the Moon
- Sushi Dice
- Casefile
- Trapwords
- Emerald Skulls
- Bohnanza
- Hues & Cues
- Thrones of Valeria
- Nana/Trio
- Moonlight Market
— Star Explorer Review — [00:40:52]
Star Explorer is a very approachable flip and write from Queen Games about stargazing with some cool thematic tie-ins.
- Pick up Star Explorer from Noble Knight
- Check out our review of Marrakesh, our favourite game from Queen
— Moonlight Market Review — [01:00:37]
Bid for jewels and create necklaces in this family weight games from Queen’s new Family & Friends collection, featuring an auction system even Sean enjoyed.
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