Surprisingly Complex Games – Games that were much more than we expected. In this episode, we talk about games that surprised us in a good way. In the game room, we compare a couple of games with older versions of them. First will be how Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion
Every now and then you find a board game that takes you by surprise. One that shocks you by being so much more than you expected it to be. Today I’m going to run through a list of twenty-five boardgames that blew me away or shocked me in some way.
Hindsight in 2020, looking at our past and thinking about the future. We talk about gaming challenges, and what we did and didn’t achieve from last year’s plans. Also, a review of Chocolatiers, plus our week in review, featuring some games we don’t normally talk about, including Splendor, Ticket to
I’m a big fan of Daily Magic Games. I first tried one of their games at Origins 2016, that was Valeria Card Kingdoms. Today I’m taking a look at their latest game, Chocolatiers. I’m a big fan of games with unique themes and you don’t get a much more unique
Great games for when your table is a mix of gamers and non-gamers. Extra Life Board Game Blitz wrap up. Endeavor, Anachrony and The Duke in our week in review. This is the 63rd episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on
What do you play when your board game table is a mix of experienced board game players and people new to hobby board games? That’s what I will be discussing today based on this question: Samantha Bryant asks: What are some of your favorite games for when you’ve got a
We discuss the top gateway games of the last three years. Plus a full review of Zenteeko review, as well as talka about our recent plays, including Dead Man’s Cabal and Sorcerer at new player counts, a return to DC Deck-Building for Sean, and more! Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode
When people mention gateway games everyone thinks of Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, and maybe Ticket To Ride. The thing is, these games are all over 15 years old! Surely there must be some gateway games that are more modern, games that have come out recently that make for great introductions
Our thoughts on what makes a campaign game good and 2 player campaign game suggestions. Also first impressions of Chocolatiers and Bastille. This is the 52nd episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on July 31st, 2019. Join us as we stream
Two brand new games hit my tabletop this week. Here I’m going to share my initial thoughts on Chocolatiers from Daily Magic Games and Bastille from Queen Games. In addition to those two new-to-me games, I also played Raiders of the North Sea and Go Cuckoo at the Quodd Heroes
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