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What are some of the best two player board games for date night? – Ask The Bellhop

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One of the first questions I answered here on the Tabletop Bellhop blog was "What are some good two player games?" This is, by far, the most popular post I've written. It's also one that I still get a lot of comments on. Many of those comments are asking me for more specific two player game recommendations. People want to know what are the best board games for couples, or games to play on date night.

Playing games is something my wife and I do together often. When we do have a night out without the kids it often involves a nice meal, some craft beer, and some gaming. Over the years we've found quite a few games that work great for when it's just the two of us. [ READ MORE ]

Pain Free Campaigns – Campaign Based Board Games for 2 Players – Episode 52 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 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 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 52 - Pain Free Campaigns - Our thoughts on what makes a campaign game good and 2 player campaign game suggestions. Also first impressions of Chocolatiers and Bastille. [ READ MORE ]

Join The Club – Starting a Local Tabletop Game Club – Episode 51 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is the 51st episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on July 24th, 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 51 - Join the Club - Starting a local gaming club and building your local gaming community. Also first impressions of Talisman: Legendary Tales and Dead Man’s Cabal. [ READ MORE ]

First plays of Chocolatiers and Bastille, Comparing The Duke and Jarl, and more! – Tabletop Gaming Weekly

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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 launch party at the CG Realm.
Finally, I'm going to take a look at Jarl and compare it to The Duke. [ READ MORE ]

First Thoughts on Talisman: Legendary Tales and Dead Man’s Cabal. The Duke for Date Night and more! – Tabletop Gaming Weekly

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I got in a lot of games this past week. The week started with a family game night and our first play of the board game Talisman Legendary Tales.

Saturday I hosted our second event at EZY Mode eSports Lounge where I taught games of Go Cuckoo and Gizmos. I also finally got to try out Dead Man's Cabal for the first time.
Yesterday my mom was out of town and we found a sitter for the kids and Deanna and I had a nice night out where we played a few games of The Duke. [ READ MORE ]

Moving Day AMA – Childhood favourites, Con Budgeting, Board Games for Console Gamers and Lots More! – Episode 47 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is the 47th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on June 26th, 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 47 - Moving Day AMA. This episode we are spending the entire Ask the Bellhop segment answering questions from The Lobby our live chatroom on Twitch. [ READ MORE ]

Life, The Universe, and More Than Catan – Episode 42 Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

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 This is the 42nd episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on May 15th, 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 42 - Life, The Universe, And More Than Catan. A look at games with similar mechanics as Settlers of Catan. Also a look at Tiny Towns, Brass Birmingham, The Duke and Colonies for Terraforming Mars. [ READ MORE ]

Lost In Translation – What to do when you’ve got a bad rulebook – Episode 29 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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 This is the 29th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on February 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 29 - Lost in Translation - What to do when you get a bad rulebook. In addition we talk Arkwright, DC Deck Building, Gloomhaven 2 player, War Chest, the Onitama App. and more. [ READ MORE ]

Blue Plate Special – Episode 25 – Tabletop Bellhop Podcast

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 This is the 25th episode of Tabletop Bellhop Live, an edited version of our live show recorded on January 16th, 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 25 - Blue Plate Special. First up a two for one special on your food at the game table questions. We discuss the #LessShameMoreGame Challenge. Also, we talk Gizmos, Terraforming Mars Prelude, Dinosaur Island, Hogwarts Battle. The Duke 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 ]