Active Game Nights - How to maintain your game night group.After discussing ways to keep your game group going with a special look at doing that during the ongoing global pandemic we’ve got reviews of The Creepy Cellar expansion for Ghost Fightin Treasure Hunters and a look at Roguebook a digital deck building roguelike from Richard Garfield of Magic The Gathering Fame.

Episode 122, recorded February 10th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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INTRO

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Great Games for History Buffs,

Robotech Crisis Point Review,

ALIEN The Roleplaying Game Starter Set Review,

Tabletop Content Master Lists:

ASK THE BELLHOP

"I don't always get to listen to the podcasts right away. I just listened to the podcasts on game weight and competition and you asked for more philosophical questions so here goes!

Getting and keeping a group active and regular is probably the biggest problem that gamers face. There are so many things that can trump game night. Often the main causes are important responsibilities like child care, work and relationships.

So are there tricks you've used to mitigate these factors?

Do you use any techniques to build excitement around game night so that people want to show up more?

Assuming that not all players are required, do you think a larger group has more of these problems or fewer?

I weirdly get the feeling that when one person doesn't show up it seems to give license to others to not show. Have you seen this happen?

Obviously this is a really tough problem to crack. I don't expect a solution but any sage advice is appreciated."

Topics and links:

Tricks to reduce cancellations.

Building excitement for game night.

Do larger groups cause a problem?

Cascading cancellations.

Gaming during tough times, like during a global pandemic.

Obstacles to online gaming

Ways to game online

Send questions to [email protected]

01:15:19 THE GAME ROOM: Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters The Creepy Cellar Expansion

THE GAME ROOM: Roguebook

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Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters,

PATREON SHOUT OUT AND OUTRO

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Styles and Types of Board Games - In addition to Engine Building, what other types of board games are there? Also reviews of Fairy Season from Good Games Publishing and Harry Potter House Cup Competition from The Op. Finally first thoughts on Junk Orbit and Sean continues to try to learn Masks:

Episode 121, recorded February 3rd, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep121/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

INTRO

SUGGESTION BOX

Wonder Woman Challenge of the Amazons Unboxing,

The Shining Escape from the Overlook Hotel Review,

29 of the Best Board Games for Six Players,

Spes Magna Games Blog,

ASK THE BELLHOP

Abstract: The Duke,

Send questions to [email protected]

THE GAME ROOM: Fairy Season

THE GAME ROOM: Harry Potter House Cup Competition

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Fairy Season,

PATREON SHOUT OUT AND OUTRO

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Engine Building - What do we mean by engine building and some of the best engine building games. Also a review of Funfair, a lighter, less cutthroat, version of Unfair the engine building game about building a theme park. Finally, in our week in review Moe shares his first thoughts on Wonder Woman Challenge of the Amazons and Sean’s been running some Masks: A New Generation and playing Clank!

Episode 120, recorded January 27th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep120/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

INTRO

SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to [email protected]

Sorcerer Review,

Games from some of the best Canadian board game designers and RPG writers,

Back to the Future Dice Through Time Review,

Robotech Force of Arms Review,

Best new discoveries of 2020,

ASK THE BELLHOP

The Giant List of Tabletop Game Mechanics,

00:46:58 Top Engine Builders:

01:06:58 Honourable Mentions:

01:12:22 Lobby check-in:

Send questions to [email protected]

THE GAME ROOM: Funfair

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Wonder Woman Challenge of the Amazons,

PATREON SHOUT OUT AND OUTRO

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History lives on the Tabletop - Great board games 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 we’ve got first thoughts on both Letter Jam and The Crew with two players..

Episode 119, recorded January 8th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep119/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

SUGGESTION BOX

Best Two Player Games for Date Night,

The Tabletop Bellhop Website,

Pip System Corebook Review,

Back to the Future Dice Through Time Unboxing,

Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Review on YouTube,

Best New Board Game Discoveries of 2020,

ASK THE BELLHOP

Command & Colors System:

Columbia Block Games:

Academy Games Birth Of... Series:

18XX Rail Games:

Twilight Struggle,

Civilization Games:

Renaissance Games:

Other Great Eurogames:

Cooperative Games:

Honourable Mentions:

Send questions to [email protected]

THE GAME ROOM: Skora

THE GAME ROOM: Raiders of the North Sea Hall of Heroes 00:54:50

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Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle,

FIND US:

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 and more.

Episode 118, recorded December 30th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep117/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

SUGGESTION BOX

Knot Dice Review,

Robotech RPG Tactics Unboxing,

Great gifts for gamers that aren’t more games list,

The Shining Escape from Overlook Hotel Review,

Tyrants of the Underdark Review,

Back to the Future Dice Through Time Review,

Quiver Card Case Review,

ASK THE BELLHOP

Any chance of adding time markers to YouTube?

Where is the Canadian Merch site?

Plans for the podcast in 2021?

Do we get notifications when people buy merch?

Will we do more digital board game reviews?

When will we get a Karaoke episode?

How do a couple Canadians know so much about board games?

What games did you get for Xmas?

Send questions to [email protected]

THE GAME ROOM: Robotech Force Of Arms

THE GAME ROOM: Robotech Crisis Point

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Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle,

FIND US:

2020s Best - The best games we discovered for the first time in 2020.

Episode 117, recorded December 23rd, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep117/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

SUGGESTION BOX

11 of the best RPGs that use standard playing cards,

The Shining Escape from Overlook Hotel Review on YouTube,

Knot Dice Review,

ANNOUNCEMENTS

What do you want from us in 2021, let us know [via email](mailto:[email protected]] or hit us up on social media.

ASK THE BELLHOP

Codenames Duet,

Honourable Mentions:

Send questions to [email protected]

THE GAME ROOM: Knot Dice Squared

THE GAME ROOM: Back to the Future Dice Through Time

THE BELLHOPS TABLETOP 01:09:57

Terra Mystica on BGA,

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Non-Game Gifts for Gamers. Holiday shopping suggestions for shopping for a gamer who doesn’t need more games.

Reviews of a couple of independently published filler games: Bricks & Brutes from Nanolociy Games and Knot Dice from Black Oak Games.

Also a return to Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle.

Episode 116, recorded December 16th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep116/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

SUGGESTION BOX

Two Player Games New Hotness,

Star Realms.

Tyrants of the Underdark Review,

Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion Actual Plays,

ASK THE BELLHOP

Today’s question comes from Chris S who asked:

“With the holidays coming up, what does one get for the gamer that has everything? I have a friend who is the game-buyer for our group, so he doesn't need games, but it would be great to get him some accessories for the games he has. What do you recommend?”

Box Inserts:

Are Box Inserts Worth It?

Component Upgrades:

Neoprene Mats:

Cloth Maps and more:

Dice Towers and Trays:

Dice:

Component Organization:

Gamer Luggage:

For Card Gamers:

Swag:

Game Artwork:

Digital Tools and Subscriptions,

Syrinscape Subscription,

Send questions to [email protected]

THE GAME ROOM: Bricks & Brutes

Bricks & Brutes Written Review:

Buy Bricks & Brutes,

THE GAME ROOM: Knot Dice

Knot Dice Written Review:

Knot Dice Unboxing:

Buy Knot Dice,

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Gaming stuff we've been involved in over the last week:

Bricks & Brutes,

Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle

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It’s in the Cards, Tabletop role playing games that use standard playing cards, and card based adventure board games.

Two featured reviews: Tyrants of the Underdark from Gale Force 9 and the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Core Set from Paizo.

Also first thoughts on Mission Red Planet and Bricks & Brutes and more in our week in review segment.

Episode 115 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded December 9th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep115/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

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We are still accepting Extra Life donations.

[Great modern games based on traditional card game mechanics, ] (https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/best-trick-taking-games/)

Texas Showdown,

Brains on Games on Youtube,

Component Collectors from Dog Might Games,

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Giveaway Winner: Congratulations Pete D!

You have one copy of Animal Empire on its way to you now.

THE LOBBY 00:08:04

ASK THE BELLHOP

SewerRatZero wrote to say:

Links:

Savage Worlds,

The Quiet Year,

Through the Breach,

Murderous Ghosts,

Unbound,

Aces & Eights,

Dust Devils,

Motobushido,

Castle Falkenstein,

Monkey: The Roleplaying Game,

Primetime Adventures,

Solitaire RPGs:

Dungeon Crawl,

The Shooter Party,

Slasher,

From our Chatroom:

Robert Turk’s Games,

Protocol Games,

Send questions to [email protected]

THE GAME ROOM: Tyrants of the Underdark

Tyrants of the Underdark Written Review:

Tyrants of the Underdark Unboxing:

Buy Tyrants of the Underdark,

THE GAME ROOM: The Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Core Set 01:03:05

PACG Core Set Written Review:

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Harry Potter House Cup Competition,

Bricks & Brutes,

Mission Red Planet,

The Crew

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Extra Life 2020. The results of our 2020 Extra Life charity efforts and a discussion of all of the games we played. Includes board games like Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion, first thoughts on Harry Potter House Cup Competition, a new Chronicles of Crime 1400 case, lots of digital gaming and more. Also some talk about Star Wars The Old Republic MMORPG.

Episode 114 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded November 11th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep114/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

SUGGESTION BOX

The Shining Escape from the Overlook Hotel Reviews:

Deals on tabletop games:

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Current Giveaway:

Enter here!

A Short Break:

THE LOBBY

ASK THE BELLHOP

Links:

Send questions to [email protected]

THE BELLHOPS TABLETOP

Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion,

FIND US:

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That’s the Trick - Great Trick Taking Games. A discussion on trick-taking games and the declining popularity of traditional playing card games followed by 10 modern trick-taking game suggestions.

Two featured reviews: Ratuki from The Op and a preview of Macaron from Sunrise Tornado.

Finally some Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion in our week in review.

Episode 113 of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, recorded November 4th, 2020. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep113/

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

SUGGESTION BOX

EXIT The Catacombs of Horror Review,

19 of the Best Horror Board Games,

Tales From The Loop Starter Set Review Video,

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Current Giveaway:

Enter here!

THE LOBBY

ASK THE BELLHOP 00:11:57

Links:

Great modern trick-taking games:

Honourable Mentions:

Trick Taking Game Suggestions from The Lobby:

Send questions to [email protected]

THE GAME ROOM: Ratuki

THE GAME ROOM: Macaron

POST REVIEW LOBBY 01:20:06

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Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion,

FIND US: