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Cypress Legacy, more Blankenburg and Digital Carcassonne – Tabletop Gaming Weekly

April 1, 2019 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

This past week I continued to get in plays of Cypress Legacy and Builders of Blankenburg.

Besides playing actual physical games I've also been playing on Board Game Arena. Of note this week is that Sean and I played a two-player game of Carcassonne. It was my first time playing this classic online. [ READ MORE ]

Tzolkin and Villages of Valeria expansions. War Chest, dinosaurs, stained glass, and more – Tabletop Gaming Weekly

February 25, 2019 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

The big thing for me last week was getting three expansions off my pile of shame as part of the #LessShameMoreGame challenge.

I finally got to play Tzolk'in with Tribes & Prophecies and played Villages of Valeria with the Monuments and Guild Halls expansion packs.

Along with those shameful expansions, I also got in games of Azul Stained Glass of Sintra, a medium length game of Dinosaur Island, a two player game of War Chest at my favourite coffee shop and some Race for the Galaxy on Board Game Arena. Oh, and there was a three player random dungeon in Gloomhaven. [ READ MORE ]

Lost In Translation – What to do when you’ve got a bad rulebook – Episode 29 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

February 19, 2019 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

This is the 29th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on February 13th, 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 29 - Lost in Translation - What to do when you get a bad rulebook. In addition we talk Arkwright, DC Deck Building, Gloomhaven 2 player, War Chest, the Onitama App. and more. [ READ MORE ]

Gaming in the New Year 2018 – Recap

January 7, 2019 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

Every year I host a Gaming in the New Year party at my place on New Year's Eve. This year was no exception.

I have a group of my friends over and we play games through the night and early into the morning. We take a short break for pizza but basically it's about 12 hours of non-stop gaming.

I closed out 2018 and welcomed 2019 with 8 different games and 14 total plays. [ READ MORE ]

A Party, Gloomhaven, and Sagrada vs. Azul – Tabletop Gaming Weekly

December 31, 2018 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

Tonight may be one of my biggest gaming nights of the year with our Gaming in the New Years party, but that didn't stop me from getting some games in during the week as well.

I continue to play Race for the Galaxy, 7 Wonders and Tokaido on Board Game Arena. Friday night Gloomhaven went well, I also got a copy of Sagrada that got to the table this past week. [ READ MORE ]

A Look Back at Most Played and Best New Games of 2018

December 26, 2018 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

First up, happy holidays to everyone reading this. I hope this season has been filled with games and gaming.

With 2018 coming to and end I thought this would be a good time to do a look back at the past year. The way the timing works out we will be recording our last podcast of the year on Boxing Day and that episode will release on New Years Day. So I thought this would make for a great discussion topic for that show.

I'm going to be looking at my most played games of 2018. I will follow that up with a list of some of the best new games of 2018 as well as my biggest surprise of 2018. [ READ MORE ]

#Shelfie – Game collection organization – Ep 16 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

November 20, 2018 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

This is the 16th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on November 14th, 2018. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesday’s 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 #16 - Hashtag Shelfie. We start with some Board Game Arena, talk Agricola, and then move into organizing your growing game collection. [ READ MORE ]

The Table Sat Empty – Tabletop Gaming Weekly

November 12, 2018 by Moe T. 4 Comments

This week I spent no time at the game table. That's right. Not once did I sit down and play a game with friends around the table. I think our Extra Life event, which I talked about last week, wiped everyone out. I know it took it's toll on me.

Now, that doesn't mean I didn't get in any gaming at all. I did manage to finish up a few games on Board Game Arena. [ READ MORE ]

Ghastly Game Nights – Episode 14 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

November 6, 2018 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

This is the 14th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on October 31st, 2018. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesday’s 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 #14 - Ghastly Game nights. We visit the Age of Sail in Endeavor, meet at the Crossroads in Tokaido, take a trip back in time to Eternia and the Masters of The Universe Role Playing Game, and then we talk horror themed games and game nights. [ READ MORE ]

Han Shot First – Solo board gaming – Episode 13 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

October 30, 2018 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

This is the thirteenth episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on October 24th, 2018. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesday’s 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.

This week we visit Saint Petersburg, make some Clank! In! Space!, help out Robinson Crusoe in Friday and then talk one player board and card games. [ READ MORE ]