Damage Control

Damage Control

Author: Tabletop Bellhop May 23, 2023 Duration: 2:22:02

Ask the Bellhop: “How can I protect my board games?” Reviews: Thrills & Chills expansion for Disney Sorcerer’s Arena and Castellans of Valeria Preview. We also talk about Kitara, Aqualin, Kings in the Corner, Skip Bo, Destination Retro and The New GME in Chatham, and more. 

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 208, May 18th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

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Ever find yourself staring at your shelf of board games, wondering which one would actually work for your particular group this weekend? Or perhaps you’ve just unboxed a new game and feel a bit lost in the rulebook. That’s the space where the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast lives. Hosted by the folks at Tabletop Bellhop, this show is like having a knowledgeable friend on call to help navigate the vast world of tabletop gaming. Each episode dives into practical advice and genuine conversations aimed at making your game nights smoother and more fun. You’ll hear detailed reviews of specific games, discussions on common gaming hurdles, and tips for everything from teaching rules to managing player dynamics. While the focus is firmly on board games, the occasional role-playing game conversation slips in, reflecting the full spectrum of tabletop hobbies. The tone is welcoming and down-to-earth, avoiding insider jargon in favour of clear, useful insights. It’s a resource built on the idea that the best games are the ones that actually get played, and that a great experience is about more than just the components in the box. Tune in for a podcast that feels like a direct consultation with your own cardboard concierge, dedicated to answering the real questions that pop up around the gaming table.
Author: Language: en-ca Episodes: 100

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Take the Tokyo Highway to Vienna [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:26
Since we last recorded a podcast we’ve hosted two public play game nights here in Windsor and got in plenty of holiday gaming, so tonight we’re going to share our thoughts on a number of games, many that were new to us.…
New Year, New Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:43
This episode we go through a pretty typical end of year, start of the next style wrap up, including discussing our top new to us games of 2024. Then we’ve got a couple of seasonal reviews for you with a couple of holiday…
Stefan Feld goes to New York [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:42
In this episode we talk about what we’ve been playing lately. This includes our most recent Walkerville Brewery Game Night, which was a Halloween themed event, a return to Matches and Oros, plus more thoughts on This Gam…
Right off the Bat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:11
In this episode we talk about a bunch of board games that are fun right from the start, games that grab you right from turn one. Then we have a detailed review of one such game, This Game is KILLER from Smirk & Dagger. T…
Pretty Pictures, Classic Records, Marvel, and Corpses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:53
For this episode Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild joins us as we talk about the games we’ve all been playing lately. This includes Snowdonia, Marvel Champions, Smores Galore, Vinyl Jukebox, The Crew, Endeavor Deep Se…
Quick Card Games And More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:02
In this episode we talk about the games we’ve been playing including more thoughts on Endeavor Deep Sea, a couple of quick playing, easy to learn card games Flip 7 and Mind Up!, and share thoughts on two escape rooms in…
A Grand Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:09
Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild joins us for our first ever Publisher AMA. After the AMA we review Endeavor Deep Sea, a game that his company co-published with Burnt Island Games. You are going to want to stick around…
Spooky Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:20
Boo! This episode we’re sharing some of our favourite spooky games that you should be able to rush out and grab just in time for a Halloween or Horror themed game night. To go with that we are reviewing Side Quest Nemesi…
October 2024 Reviews and Games Played [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:39
In this episode we talk about the games we’ve been playing lately which includes first thoughts on Endeavor Deep Sea, a classic Milton Bradley game from 1981 that we found at a bar, and more. We also review La Familia Ho…
Being Critical [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:04
In part one of episode 254 we answer a fantastic question from one of our patreon patrons about what we’ve learned over the years about reviewing games. We’ve got some new game announcements from our sponsor, an announce…