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Tricks and Trumps: Best modern trick-taking games, Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 290

Tabletop Bellhop Episode 290 - Best Trick Taking Games

This episode we share our favourite modern trick taking games, specifically trick taker games we discovered in the last few years. In addition we’ll talk about the games we’ve played since we last recorded, including some detailed first thoughts on SETI from CGE.

We wrap up with two trick-taking game reviews: Lunar Skyline from Dead Alive Games and Origin Story from Stonemaier Games

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 290 was recorded on November 10th, 2025. You can join us when we record live, usually on Wednesdays at 8 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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— Ask The Bellhop: Best Modern Trick-Taking Card Games — [00:03:28]

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The best modern trick-taking card games we’ve discovered in the last few years:

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— Review of Lunar Skyline — [00:42:04]

Lunar Skyline introduces two fascinating twists to traditional, bidding based, trick taking. Two suits per card and the ability to smuggle a card when you can’t follow suit.

— Review of Origin Story — [00:59:56]

Tell your super hero Origin Story in this somewhat chaotic trick taking game filled with all kinds of powers that let you manipulate each hand.

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Moe Tousignant is a lifelong gamer and active member of the tabletop gaming community. As The Tabletop Bellhop, Moe takes his lifelong love of gaming and channels it into helping others upgrade their game nights. Whether through game night tips, recommendations, or in-depth reviews, his mission is simple: to help you make your game nights better.
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