Mysterious Packages

Mysterious Packages

Author: Tabletop Bellhop February 27, 2024 Duration: 2:02:43

Sean was out of town due to work, so we figured we would try something new and record an episode with Moe and Deanna. The two of them discuss one of her favourite styles of games, mystery and escape room board games, and share some of their favourites. They then go on to review Ghost in the Machine from the Mysterious Package Company, Deanna’s favourite mystery game to date. They wrap up with the usual week in review including first thoughts on Doomensions, also from Mysterious Package Company.

This is an edited version of our live show recorded 02/21/2024.
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Full show notes with links can be found here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode233

(00:00:00) Check-in
(00:02:31) Suggestion Box
(00:05:40) Announcements
(00:09:16) Ask the Bellhop
(01:00:19) A Word From Our Sponsor: Grand Gamers Guild
(01:01:59) The Game Room - The Ghost in the Machine
(01:27:10) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(02:00:58) VIP Guests
(02:01:22) Closing the Doors

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