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Resistance is Fu-Tile. Tile Laying Game Suggestions – Episode 40 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is the 40th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on May 1st, 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 40 - Resistance is Fu-Tile - Tile Laying Game Suggestions. Also, a look at Strasbourg, Terraforming Mars, Gugong and Railroad Ink. [ READ MORE ]

Building something with Tiles. Tile Laying Game Suggestions – Ask The Bellhop

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It's been a while since I've done a game recommendation article and I figured it was about time to publish another one. Today, I'm going to be looking at tile laying games based on a question we received here on the Tabletop Bellhop homepage.

Steve writes:
I'm looking for tile placement games that help build something large like a city to either explore or use as part of the game. I enjoy Alhambra but the building aspect of it is usually on the smaller side. I tried Suburbia but it was a bit slow due to my groups analysis paralysis to max out the math/points for each placed tile. I'm guessing Castles of Mad King Ludwig would be the same...any other suggestions for me to check out? [ READ MORE ]

A Badge of Honour – Episode 31 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is the 31st episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on February 27th, 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 31 - A Badge of Honour. Flying the board game geek flag, wearing the tabletop gamer badge with honour. This week we're mixing things up. Sean has a Board Game Stats review. We take a look at Tzolkin and Valeri and DC Deck Building Expansions, Dinosaur Island, Sintra, War Chest and more. [ READ MORE ]

Two to Tango – Ep 19 Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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 This is the 19th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on December 12th, 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 #19 - Two To Tango. We talk Games Workshop kids games, revisit Dominion and then give suggestions for two player games perfect for date night. [ READ MORE ]

The Next Round is on You – Episode 12 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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This is the twelfth episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on October 17th, 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 are talking about gaming in pubs and cafes. Dos, don’ts, tips, and tricks for playing in public. Including some game suggestions for public play. [ READ MORE ]

Do’s and don’ts of tabletop gaming at cafes and pubs – Ask the Bellhop

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Ivan Sorensen, over on Google+ asks,

Gaming in pubs and cafes: [What are some] do's and don'ts.
Thanks for the question, Ivan.
I'm going to make an assumption here. I'm going to assume you are asking about public gaming events where a group of gamers gather at the local cafe or pub to play games with a variety of different people. If I'm wrong on this and maybe you were looking for date night game suggestions or tips for playing with your mates at the local watering hole let me know.
Since launching the Windsor Gaming Resource in 2002, I've run a variety of tabletop gaming events at a variety of venues. Many of these events have been at local coffee shops or cafes and at a couple of local pubs. Playing in public is not the same as playing at home. Similarly playing at a pub is not the same as playing at a cafe. Let's take a look at both of these. [ READ MORE ]

Under the hood – Episode 9 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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This is the ninth episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on September 26th, 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 episode we talk about Mermaid Adventures, Terra Mystica, and Gloomhaven before we deep dive into game mechanics. [ READ MORE ]

The Giant List of Top Tabletop Game Mechanics – Ask The Bellhop

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NecroDaddy80 on Twitch asks,

What game mechanics do you prefer?
Thanks for the question NecroDaddy80. This was the first ever question we received on Twitch, while recording our first episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live.
There are a ton of different game mechanics, and for someone new to gaming, all these terms can be confusing. So I think it's worth taking some time talking about the wide variety of mechanics out there as well as talking about those I enjoy the best. [ READ MORE ]

Tabletop Bellhop Podcast Episode 6 – Answer Me These Questions Three

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This is the Sixth episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on August 30th, 2018. Join us as we stream live every week on Thursday's at Nine Thirty Eastern: Twitch. If you like some video with your audio you can also watch us over on YouTube.

Answer Me These Questions Three: Today we answer three questions from our audience all looking for game recommendations.
We look for good 3 player area control games to play at lunch, we talk about games based on Dominoes and we suggest some next step up games from Splendor. [ READ MORE ]