Stacking Stones and Adventures with Gnomes

Stacking Stones and Adventures with Gnomes

Author: Tabletop Bellhop February 4, 2025 Duration: 47:39
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast
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Welcome to a Bellhop’s Tabletop episode where we talk about the games that have been hitting our table lately. This includes lots of Qawale, an RPG party game, getting some use out of my new Targi Geek Up Bits, a return to Mars, and first thoughts on Gnome Hollow.

We’ve also got two detailed reviews for you including a deeper look at Qawale, and Cadaver, a creepy set collection game from Kedric Winks.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 265, was recorded on January 15th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep265/

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

(00:00:00) Checking In

(00:01:42) The Bellhop's Tabletop
Adventure Party https://amzn.to/3E7VJY1
Star Realms Frontiers https://amzn.to/42svwxE
Qawale https://amzn.to/4au19bY
Sandbag https://amzn.to/4jF1QDE
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Targi Geek Up Bits https://boardgamegeekstore.com/products/geekup-bit-set-targi
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(00:26:04) The Game Room - Cadaver
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Check out our reviews of Kedric’s other games: Psychobabble written review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/psychobabble/
Psychobabble video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss-rNAyZbyg
Shadow Ninjas review, as part of episode 248: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep248/
The Crooked Crown review, as part of episode 252: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep252/

(00:36:02) The Game Room - Qawale Pick up Qawale Mini on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40tDALN
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(00:45:35) Closing the Doors

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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.
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