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Accessory to Gaming – Ep 17 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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 This is the 17th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on November 21st, 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 #17 - Accessory to Gaming. We get some games off the pile of shame, take a trip to Camelot and then talk about must have gaming accessories. [ READ MORE ]

Getting the Lowdown on H2O with Phil Vecchione – Guest Check-In

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 This is our first Guest Check-In interview show, this podcast is an edited audio version of our live show recorded on October 25th, 2018. Join us as we answer your gaming and game night questions 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.

Guest Check-In is the name for our Tabletop Bellhop Live interview show. Today's guest is Phil Vecchione who will be talking to us about his new roleplaying game Hydro Hacker Operatives or H2O. [ READ MORE ]

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

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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 ]

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 ]

Picking Favourites – Episode 10 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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This is the tenth episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on October 3rd, 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 walk the Tokaido, visit Gloomhaven, tease our first giveaway and then dive into The Bellhop's top 20 games. [ READ MORE ]

Can you hear me now? – Episode 8 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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This is the Eighth episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on September 19th, 2018. Join us as we stream live every week Wednesday’s at 9:30 Eastern:Twitch. If you like some video with your audio you can also watch us over on YouTube.

This week: Emmet O’brian asks, “What are some apps or techniques for playing music/sound while GMing?”
We expand on this to talk about using audio to enhance any tabletop game, not just RPGs.  Before we talk about music & sound at the game table, we do our usual look back at the last week. We talk Rockerboys & Vending Machines, Mermaid Adventures, Tales of Equestria (the My Little Pony RPG), Disney Villainous, CV, CV Gossip, Terraforming Mars, and the Bellhop shares his first experience with Gloomhaven. [ READ MORE ]

Insert Tab A – Episode 4 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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Welcome to the fourth episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 16th, 2018. Join us as we stream live every week on Thursdays at 9:30PM ET on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio you can also watch us over on YouTube.

Today's question: Jayden asks, Are custom inserts worth it? For instance, my group has been playing a fair bit of Rising Sun with all the goodies (like 4 boxes worth of unpacking), and it takes about 10 minutes to set up and nearly 20 or 30 minutes to put away properly. I'm wondering if inserts can help with the clean up.
In addition to talking about inserts, we take an extended look back at The Tabletop Bellhop Launch Party where we all played a ton of games. [ READ MORE ]

Ready Player Two – Episode 3 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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Welcome to the third episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 9th, 2018. Join us as we stream live every week on Thursdays at 9:30PM ET on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio you can also watch us over on YouTube.

Today's question: DragonGem from The Lobby, our Tabletop Bellhop Live twitch chatroom, asks: What are some good 2 player games?
We also do a week in review where we take a look at three games that came off The Bellhop's Pile of Shame. [ READ MORE ]

Child’s Play – Episode 2 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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Welcome to the second episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on August 2nd, 2018. Join us as we stream live every week on Thursday's at 9:30PM ET on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio you can also watch us over on YouTube.

Today's question: Patron of the show, Brian Kurtz asks: What are some lesser-known cooperative games for kids?
We also discuss social deduction games, The Thing: Infection At Outpost 31, read some listener feedback, share some announcements, invite you all to our launch party, and more! [ READ MORE ]

Our First Settlements – Episode 1 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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Welcome to the first episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live. This is an edited version of our live show first recorded on July 26, 2018. Join us as we stream live every week Thursday's at 9:30PM ET on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio you can also watch the YouTube version of the 'cast.
Today's question: Catan - What is it about, where do I even begin? We also discuss legacy games, my disappointment with Star Wars Destiny, advantages and disadvantages of digital board games,  and more. [ READ MORE ]