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This episode we share our favourite long and really long board games. We also talk about what we’ve been playing including first thoughts on Scurry Up from Up Games, and wrap up with two featured reviews, How to Save A World from Burnt Island Games and Metro Runner from Thunderworks Games.
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 294 was recorded on February 4th, 2026. These episodes are recorded Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
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Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/294
(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:36) Ask the Bellhop – Great longer board games
(00:41:51) The Bellhop’s Tabletop
(01:14:44) The Game Room – How To Save A World
Pre-order How to Save A World direct from Burnt Island: https://www.burntislandgames.com/how-to-save-a-world?ref=tabletopbellhop
Check out our review of Endeavor on A Grand Time, Episode 258: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep258/
Learn about other great games published in Canada on Elbows Up! Episode 282: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep282/
(01:43:47) The Game Room – Metrorunner
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(02:02:09) Closing the Doors
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This episode we share our favourite long and really long board games.
We also talk about what we’ve been playing including first thoughts on Scurry Up from Up Games, and wrap up with two featured reviews, How to Save A World from Burnt Island Games and Metro Runner from Thunderworks Games
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 294 was recorded on February 4th, 2026. 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.
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.
— Ask The Bellhop: Great Longer Board Games — [00:02:36]
Great Long Games:
- Twilight Imperium
- Robo Rally
- Mighty Empires
- Dominant Species
- Xia Legends of a Drift System
- Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy
- Weather Machine
- On Mars
- Terra Mystica
- Food Chain Magnate
- Arkwright
- Vantage
Great Civilization Building Board Games:
Mystery and Escape Room Games to Keep you Busy:
- Doomensions (use BELLHOP to save 10%)
- Post Mortem London Gothic: The Ghost in the Machine (use BELLHOP to save 10%)
- Mother of Frankenstein
- EXIT Advent Calendars
- Agatha Christie’s The Mystery of Hunter’s Lodge
Great Campaign Games:
- The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth
- Descent Legends of the Dark
- Aventuria Adventure Card Game
- The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game
- Star Wars Imperial Assault
Great Scenario Based Board Games:
Great Legacy Board Games:
Honourable Mentions, Popular Long Games We Haven’t Tried:
- Mega Civilization
- Space Empires 4x
- Star Fleet Battles
- The Campaign for North Africa
- 7 Ages
- Europe Engulfed
- Paths to Glory
- Advanced Civilization
- Clank! Legacy Acquisitions Incorporated
- Flash Point Legacy of Flame
- Aryida
Long Game Suggestions from our Fans:
Send your questions to: questions@tabletopbellhop.com
— The Bellhop’s Tabletop: What we’ve been playing — [00:41:51]
- What is the Best Board Game Tournament Format?
- Board Game Tournaments, Episode 136
- Aqualin
- boop
- Zensu
- Chiseled
- The Bears and The Bees
- Cinque Terre
- Shobu
- Scurry Up!
- Stalk Exchange
- On Mars
— Review of How To Save A World— [01:14:44]
A planet killer asteroid is heading towards Aleria and competing teams of scientists have three plans, a laser to destroy the asteroid, a shield to protect the planet and an evacuation plan in case the others fail. It’s up to you to decide How To Save A World.
- Pre-order How to Save A World direct from Burnt Island
- Check out our review of Endeavor on A Grand Time, Episode 258
- Learn about other great games published in Canada on Elbows Up! Episode 282
— Review of Metrorunner — [01:43:48]
Become the best runner in Mirror City by doing underworld jobs and hacking the net to build your influence and notoriety, raise the rep of your home district and complete lucrative contracts in this Cyberpunk themed board game.
- Pick up Metrorunner on Amazon
- Shop for other games from Thunderworks
- Our other Thunderworks Games content
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