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Geeking about The Geek – Discussing Boargamegeek.com – Break Room #1 – Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is a special bonus episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast. This discussion was first recorded on November 6th 2018. We've been saving it for a week we cannot record a normal episode. With Moe away at Origins, the time has come. We do apologize for the quality of this show, we've learned a lot since we first recorded this. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:30 Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to an unedited version of the show over on YouTube.

Break Room #1 - Geeking Out About The Geek - A discussion about Board Game Geek, one of the best board gaming resources on the web. This is a special bonus episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast. [ READ MORE ]

Pros at Cons. Tabletop Gaming Convention Preparation Tips – Episode 45 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is the 45th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on June 5th, 2019. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:30 Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to an unedited version of the show over on YouTube.

Ep 45 - Pros at Cons. Con Prep Suggestions. Also a look back at Alhambra and initial thoughts on the epic Sci-Fi game Twilight Imperium 4th Edition. [ READ MORE ]

Gaming Convention Preparation Tips – Ask the Bellhop

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Today I want to take some time to talk about gaming convention preparations and share some of my tips and tricks for game con prep.

The Origins Gaming Conventions, in Columbus Ohio, one of the biggest tabletop gaming conventions in North America is just under one week away. Coming up about a month later is Queen City Conquest in Buffalo New York.
These are both cons I will be attending and right now I'm in the middle of prepping for both. I figured this is the perfect time to talk about some of what I do to prep for a con. [ READ MORE ]

East Meets West – Discussing the Euro vs. American Board Game Debate – Episode 44 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is the 44th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on May 29th, 2019. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:30 Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to an unedited version of the show over on YouTube.

Ep 44 - East Meets West - defining and discussing the board game terms Eurogame and Ameritrash. Also an initial impression of Teotihuacan and some more plays of Xia, Strasbourg, and digital Roll for the Galaxy. [ READ MORE ]

Trying to Define the Difference Between a Eurogame and an Ameritrash Game – Ask the Bellhop

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When consuming board game media you will often hear the terms German-game, Eurogame, Ameritrash, or Amerithrash. Today I'm going to talk about what those terms mean in answer to a question from a fellow Windsor area gamer.

Mike Murphy asks:
What’s the difference between a Euro game and an American game? I see reviews where they describe a game as a Euro type game what are they referring to? [ READ MORE ]

Looking for Games with a Similar feel to Catan – Ask the Bellhop

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The first question we ever answered here at Tabletop Bellhop was about The Settlers of Catan. Today I'm answering a question that goes way back to that first blog post.

David RY, clicked Ask The Bellhop to ask:
I have some friends who ONLY want to play Catan (I got invited to what I thought was a board game night but was actually just their regular Catan tournament style night), and I’m wondering what would be some good follow up games? They’ve been interested in Ticket to Ride and Takenoko but neither have the same feel of the trading/player interaction and the dice-rolling/chance part of the resource collecting (plus they all love the ability of the robber to screw someone over). Any help? [ READ MORE ]

Dungeon Decorating, Game Room Improvements – Episode 41 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is the 41st episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on May 8th, 2019. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:30 Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to an unedited version of the show over on YouTube.

Ep 41 - Dungeon Decorating, Game Room Improvements. What makes for a great game room. Also a look at Shogun, the Shadowvale Expansion for Villages of Valeria, War Chest, and Eminent Domain. [ READ MORE ]

Game Room Improvements. What Makes for a Great Tabletop Game Room – Ask The Bellhop

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Today I'm answering a game room related question. It's looking for ways to improve an existing room but I also want to talk about the things that make for a great game room.

Mister MCB, on Instagram asked:
So the wife and I just bought a house an one of the rooms will be dedicated to gaming. So let me ask you this. If you could change or add or do something better what would it be? What problems do you have that you would fix. [ READ MORE ]

A Look at Competition at the Game Table – Ask The Bellhop

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One of the best questions we've ever received at Tabletop Bellhop was from Patron Brian Kurtz who asked a detailed question about competition.

Brian writes:
Hi Moe and Sean, As you know I'm a Tabletop Bellhop megafan - I've loved your show from the very first episode. From your patient explanations of different mechanics in games to reviews and recommendations, I have gotten a lot out of the show and the website, and I've bought some fantastic games on your recommendation. Thank you so much.
My question today is a little different than some other questions you've had which look for specific suggestions of games that meet certain criteria. Mine is a bit more... philosophical. I want to know what you think about competition, and gaming. [ READ MORE ]