For our last show of 2021 we decided to look back and each talk about the ten best games we discovered this year. We also discuss our biggest surprise of the year. And our featured review is a great game from 2021, Land vs Sea from Good Games Publishing.

 

Episode 158, recorded December 29th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

 

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More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep157/

 

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

 

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Great board games for historical wargamers:

On the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/historical-boardgames/

On the podcast, https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep119/

 

Non-game gift ideas for gamers, https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/non-game-gifts-for-gamers/

Celtic Knotwork Matchbox Dice Boxes, https://celticknotworks.com/products/pocket-travel-rpg-dice-set-in-celtic-bat-stainless-steel-matchbox

 

Our Roll Camera! Review

On the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/roll-camera/

On YouTube, https://youtu.be/2GcOHbRhg0s

 

The Shining Escape from Overlook Hotel Review

On the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-shining/

On YouTube, https://youtu.be/u9TWYFcxX4g

 

This Didn’t Happen Preview,

On the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/this-didnt-happen/

On YouTube, https://youtu.be/Mb_k4zUQV78

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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Tonight, the main questions we’re looking to answer are, “What were the best games we played this past year?” and “What was the biggest gaming surprise of 2021?”.

 

Sean’s Top 10:

10 Marvel Strike Teams, https://amzn.to/3eO2GgU

9 Funfair, https://amzn.to/34mUnad

8 Codenames Duet, https://amzn.to/3qKyZTF

7 Letter Jam, https://amzn.to/3sUbWbJ

6 Aventuria Adventure Card Game, https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147883535/Aventuria---Adventure-Card-Game-Revised?awid=1091

5 Tapestry, https://amzn.to/32ZF8Dm

4 Space Base, https://amzn.to/3EUCzzA

3 Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy, https://www.gamenerdz.com/eclipse-second-dawn-for-the-galaxy?aff=85

2 Unfair, https://amzn.to/330DJwl

1 Draconis Invasion, https://www.draconisinvasion.com/

 

Moe’s Top 10:

10 Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria, https://www.dailymagicgames.com/shadow-kingdoms-of-valeria

9 Yardmaster, https://amzn.to/3ETWs9U

8 Land vs Sea, https://amzn.to/3eMUUnF

7 Riff Raff, https://www.zoch-verlag.com/zoch_en/categories/skill-games/riff-raff-601105012-en.html

6 Roll Camera!, https://amzn.to/3eMxNcT

5 Unfair, https://amzn.to/330DJwl

4 The Quacks of Quedlinburg, https://amzn.to/3mSzV7l

3 Tapestry, https://amzn.to/32ZF8Dm

2 Space Base, https://amzn.to/3EUCzzA

1 Aventuria Adventure Card Game, https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147883535/Aventuria---Adventure-Card-Game-Revised?awid=1091

 

Honourable Mention:

Castles of Burgundy, https://amzn.to/3HBuL7L

On BGA, https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=castlesofburgundy

 

Our favourite games released in 2021:

The Red Burnoose Algeria 1857, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/580070528/the-red-burnoose-algeria-1857

Galaxy Trucker, https://amzn.to/3eSP18h

World’s Fair 1893, https://amzn.to/3305XXN

A Little Wordy, https://amzn.to/3eKfVPV

Gorinto, https://amzn.to/3Hwba8N

 

Send questions to [email protected]

 

THE GAME ROOM - Land vs Sea

A look at this great gateway tile laying game that plays great at all player counts.

Unboxing Video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSPPJDL9Lpc

Written review on the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/land-vs-sea/

 

Galaxy Trucker 2021 edition , https://amzn.to/3eSP18h

Doodle Dungeon, https://amzn.to/3znUOw0

Disney Sidekicks, https://amzn.to/3zoo46c

Quezzle use code BELLHOP to save 10% , https://unidragon.com/products/quezzle

Harry Potter Charms and Potions Expansion, https://amzn.to/3FTLeDF

 

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