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History Lives on the Tabletop: Board Games Based on History, Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Ep.119

January 12, 2021 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

History Lives on the Tabletop: Great boardgames based on history. We have some game suggestions for a historical miniature wargamer looking to broaden their horizons into hobby board games. Sticking with the theme of history we’ve got two Viking-themed reviews, Skora and the Hall of Heroes expansion for Raiders of the North Sea. Finally in our week in review, I’ve got first thoughts on both Letter Jam and The Crew at two-player.

Episode 119 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded January 8th, 2021. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to individual segments from this show on YouTube. [ READ MORE ]

So Long 2020 End of Year AMA plus Robotech card game reviews, Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Ep 118

January 5, 2021 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

So Long 2020, End of Year AMA. Topics include: time stamps on YouTube, digital board game reviews, podcast plans and tech upgrades, board gaming in Canada, what we got for Xmas and more. Plus reviews of Robotech Force of Arms and Robotech Crisis Point. Finally, we’ve both been playing Hogwarts Battles some Race for the Galaxy on BGA and Sean gets Clank! to the table.

Episode 118 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded December, 30th 2020. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to individual segments from this show on YouTube. [ READ MORE ]

#UNBOXING Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle The Charms and Potions Expansion

November 28, 2020 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

A spoiler-free look at what you get in the box for the Charms and Potions expansion for the deck-building game Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle a card game set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

In addition to a set of new mechanics for Charms & Potions, this expansion also expands the game to play up to five players. [ READ MORE ]

Surprisingly complex games – Games that were much more than we expected – Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 103

August 25, 2020 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

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 differs from Gloomhaven and then Mermaid Adventures Revised, which is now a setting book for The Pip System Corebook. In The Bellhop's Tabletop, we talk about Camp Capstone, another online game convention, and Runaway Hirelings an improv-heavy fantasy RPG.

Episode 103 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded August 19th, 2020. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to individual segments from this show on YouTube. [ READ MORE ]

25 Board Games That Are More Than Meets the Eye, Suprisingly Good Board Games

August 24, 2020 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

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. Games that were more fun, more complex, surprisingly deep or just more of a game than I ever expected. [ READ MORE ]

You, Me and Monopoly, plus a short AMA – Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Ep 85

April 7, 2020 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

This is the 85th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on April 1st 2020. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to individual segments from this show on YouTube.

You, me, and Monopoly, also an AMA - We highlight the 5 best Monopoly games. That is followed by a short AMA where we discuss the definition of a game and games without win conditions, fantasy House on the Hill alternatives, online board gaming, and two-player legacy games other than Gloomhaven. We also have a re-review of the classic dice game Quarriors! And Sean talks about a frustrating game of Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle with the Monster Book of Monsters expansion. [ READ MORE ]

Home for a Rest – Games to keep you occupied when stuck at home – Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Ep 83

March 24, 2020 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

This is the 83rd episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on March 18th 2020. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to individual segments from this show on YouTube.

Home for a Rest - Board games to keep you occupied when you’re stuck at home. Also a review of Talisman: Legendary Tales and some gaming with my kids and the whole family including more Legendary Tales and Ticket to Ride New York in our week in review. [ READ MORE ]

Great Board Games to Play When Stuck at Home

March 20, 2020 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

Now and then something comes up where you end up stuck inside with the same group of people for an extended period of time. Bad weather, March Break, work layoffs, etc. When the world conspires to make you stay in, there is no better time to break out some board games.

Playing board games can be a great way to pass the time and to take your mind off of whatever it is that has you stuck at home. Also, to me, having a lot of time on your hands means it's the perfect time to get some of the more difficult to get to the table games played. [ READ MORE ]

Missing in Action, What do you do when you are short a player? – Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

January 21, 2020 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

This is the 74th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on January 15th, 2020 Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to individual segments from this show on YouTube.

Missing In Action - What to do when you are short a player or players. Also, a review of the Escalation expansion for Eminent Domain, a first look at Gorinto and Sean gets Hogwarts Battle back to the table. [ READ MORE ]

License to Thrill – What Makes for a Great Licenced Board Game? – Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

November 25, 2019 by Moe T. Leave a Comment

This is the 67th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on November 13th, 2019. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to individual segments from this show on YouTube.

License to Thrill - What makes for a great licenced board game. Also, a review of the hot new Minecraft board game, Builders and Biomes and a look at the Universal Monsters themed board game: Horrified. [ READ MORE ]