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Gateway Games – The Next Generation – Episode 54 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is the 54th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on August 14th, 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 54 - Gateway Games - The Next Generation. The top gateway games of the last three years. Zenteeko review and giveaway. Dead Man’s Cabal and Sorcerer at new player counts. A return to DC Deck-Building for Sean and more! [ READ MORE ]

The Top Gateway Board Games of the Last Three Years – Ask The Bellhop

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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 to the world of hobby board games.

This post is inspired by a question by MrUncleAwesome, who contacted me on Twitch, to write:
What is your favorite newish game to play with people just getting into the hobby, after games like catan, and ticket to ride? [ READ MORE ]

Fly Casual – Casual Board Game Suggestions for 4 to 6 Players and More – Episode 48 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is the 48th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on July 3rd, 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 48 - Fly Casual - Casual board game recommendations for 4-6 players. Also a new gaming event in Windsor, the road to extra life, and a ton of quick game reviews including: 8Bit Box, Go Cuckoo, Blokus, Cinque Terre, and a classic from the Bellhop’s childhood; Cats. [ READ MORE ]

Board Game Suggestions for a Casual Game Night (with 4-6 players) – Ask The Bellhop

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Today I've got some casual board game suggestions that aren't just Catan and Ticket to Ride. I'm going to be suggesting lighter games for 4 to 6 players. This is based on a question from long time fan Emmett O'Brian.

Emmett asks,
What are some good games for a casual group (4-6 players)? Everyone knows Catan, Ticket to Ride etc. For a beer and pretzel kind of night. I'm extra interested in cooperative games or building games cause that's what my wife likes. [ READ MORE ]

Regrets, I’ve Had a Few – Episode 33 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is the 33rd episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on March 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 33 - Regrets, I've had a few. Kickstarter regrets. We also look at the MOO board game, The Ninth World, Hogwarts, Villages of Valeria, Sagrada and more Solo DC Deck Building. [ READ MORE ]

Digestif – Episode 26 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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 This is the 26th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on January 23rd, 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 26 - Digestif. We’re talking after dinner games for 4-6 players. Dinosaurs, tree spirits, lots of stained glass, extreme Harry Potter and even checkers in the week in review. A new short form show and more. [ READ MORE ]

Gaming in the New Year – Episode 24 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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 This is the 24th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on January 9th, 2019. 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 24 - Gaming in the New Year. We are now live streaming Gloomhaven. We take a look at the classic TSR Marvel Super Heroes RPG and then we recap the games we played during Gaming in the New Year. [ READ MORE ]

Second Semester – Episode 23 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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 This is the 23nd episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on January 2nd, 2019. 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 23 - Second Semester. Week in review featuring Gloomhaven, Sagrada vs Azul, two Harry Potter games and the Minecraft card game. Then we return to teaching games. This time with a focus on teaching new vs. experienced gamers. [ READ MORE ]