We answer questions from folks looking to find other people to play games with, including organising game groups, dealing with anxiety, and age gaps. We share first thoughts on Terminus and get FlipToons to the table and wrap up with three game reviews: Crabs in a Bucket, Our Secret Society, and The Ticket Booth We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/310 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) CHECK-IN (00:02:19) Announcements (00:03:07) Ask The Bellhop (00:29:00) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:42:19) The Game Room - Crabs in a Bucket Pick up Crabs in a Bucket direct from Blue Rondo Games: https://shop.bluerondogames.com/products/crabs-in-a-bucket-1 Check out the Shrimpocalypse expansion: https://shop.bluerondogames.com/products/crabs-in-a-bucket-shrimpocalypse Get both, with a playmat in a bundle: https://shop.bluerondogames.com/products/super-bundle-base-game-shrimpocalypse-collectors-box-play-mat (00:56:03) The Game Room - Our Secret Society Pick up Our Secret Society direct from uloomi: https://www.uloomi.com/games/our-secret-society Check out our review of uloomi’s other game The Vibe: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep304/ Pick up a copy of The Vibe: https://www.uloomi.com/games/the-vibe (01:04:13) The Game Room - The Ticket Booth Remember you can always save 15% off when shopping direct from Grandpa Beck’s Games with our code BELLHOP Pick up The Ticket Booth: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/products/the-ticket-booth?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX Check out their other games: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/collections/all?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX Visit the Grandpa Beck’s Games Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/4wZebsg Check out our other Grandpa Beck’s Games Content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=Grandpa%20Beck%27s (01:14:34) Closing the Doors Send feedback to [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

We answer several solo board gaming questions, including many single player game recommendations. To go with that we review two solo games, 20 Strong and Hercules and the 12 Labors. We also share what we’ve been playing lately including first thoughts on Flip Toons, Ape Town and String Theory Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 309 was recorded on July 29th, 2026. Episodes are recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep309/ 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 (00:02:21) Announcements (00:03:11) Ask The Bellhop (00:43:45) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:18:22) The Game Room - 20 Strong: Solar Sentinels Check out the 20 Strong Value Bundle direct from Chip Theory Games: https://chiptheorygames.com/products/20-strong-all-in-bundle?ref=tabletopbellhop Shop the Chip Theory Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3S8EqgT Visit Chip Theory on Gamefound: https://gamefound.com/en/creators/chip-theory-games?ref=tabletopbellhop (01:34:48) The Game Room - Hercules and the 12 Labors Pick up Hercules and the 12 Labors on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4yN36fj Visit the Envy Born Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/4w6GXG9 Check out the Envy Born games Website to see what’s coming next: https://envyborngames.com/?ref=tabletopbellhop See some of our other Envy Born content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=envy%20born (01:52:45) Closing the Doors Send feedback to [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

A special eighth birthday episode where we will be answering some questions about the podcast, podcasting in general and offering up tips on how you too can create something that lasts eight years. In addition we’ve got first thoughts on The Mire, Lairs, Vivo, and Looney Tunes Hunting Wabbits, and detailed reviews of Above and Below Haunted from Red Raven Games and Sanctuary from Capstone Games We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/308 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) CHECK-IN (00:02:43) Ask The Bellhop (00:47:01) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:19:04) Contest Announcement (01:21:26) Above and Below: Haunted Pick up Above and Blow Haunted on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4wpD9kz Visit The Red Raven Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/4hxCaKl Visit the Red Raven Games Website: https://www.redravengames.com/?ref=tabletopbellhop (01:43:50) The Game Room - Sanctuary Pick up Sanctuary on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4vKu18R Check out the Capstone Games Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/4vUf3gK Check out our other Capstone Games Content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=capstone (02:09:19) Closing The Doors Send feedback to [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

We answer a question about how our tastes in games have changed over the years, especially as tabletop game content creators. We share first thoughts on Sumo, Boop Shuffle, Kindling, Compania, and Mother of Frankenstein, and wrap up with detailed reviews of Scurry Up from Up Games, Cover your Assets from Grandpa Beck’s Games and Perch from Inside Up Games We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/ 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) CHECK-IN (00:02:26) Ask The Bellhop (00:34:54) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:05:52) The Game Room - Scurry Up! (01:16:08) The Game Room - Cover Your Assets Pick up Cover Your Assets direct from Grandpa Beck’s Games: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/products/copy-of-cover-your-assets Remember you can always save 15% off on all of Grandpa Beck’s Games using code BELLHOP: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/collections/ (01:33:24) The Game Room - Perch Pick Up Perch on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T7fBlD Visit the Inside Up Games Amazon store: https://amzn.to/3T7fBlD (01:49:17) Closing the Doors Send feedback to [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

We answer a question from a fan curious about good games for travel and give a bunch of travel game recommendations. We also catch you up on the games we’ve played since getting back from Origins. We wrap up with three great travel game reviews, Flamecraft Duals, Thrive, and 3 Witches. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/306 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) CHECK-IN (00:02:11) Announcements (00:03:37) Ask The Bellhop - Great Travel Board Games (00:40:51) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:40:52) The Game Room - Flamecraft Duals Pick up the Standard Edition: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148483010/ Pick up the Deluxe Edition: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148418060/ Check out what else Cardboard Alchemy is up to (be sure to check out Whisperwood): https://cardboardalchemy.com/ (01:58:09) The Game Room - Thrive Pick Up Thrive: https://amzn.to/4f800tk Check out other games from Adam’s Apple Games: https://amzn.to/3QYbiIJ Learn more about Adam’s Apple Games: https://adamsapplegames.com/ (02:11:20) The Game Room - 3 Witches Pick up 3 Witches direct from Allplay: https://www.allplay.com/board-games/3-witches Check out the other games in the Tiny Games Series: https://www.allplay.com/board-games/tiny-games Visit the Allplay Amazon shop: https://amzn.to/4wD1cMD (02:26:15) Closing the Doors Send feedback to [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Welcome to an all Origins special episode of The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast. We start off by talking about Origins Game Fair 2026 in general, and then get into all of the great games we got to try at this annual tabletop game convention. We try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/305 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 (00:02:19) Ask The Bellhop - How was Origins 2026? Origins Game Fair Website: https://www.originsgamefair.com/ (00:52:39) The Bellhop's Tabletop - Games played at Origins 2026 (02:42:38) Closing the Doors Send feedback to [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

This episode we’ve each built a game night for friends featuring three easy card games. We share our first thoughts on Federation and Thunder Road Vendetta, and then wrap up with full reviews of three more simple card games. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 304 was recorded on June 10th, 2026. Episodes are usually recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep304/ 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 (00:02:36) Announcements Get Scurry Up Free! - Buy at B&N, snap a pic and send it to [email protected] The first five folk to do so get it FREE, everyone else gets a 20% rebate. Ends June 22nd No show on the 17th for sure and probably not on the 24th either. Watch for Prime Day Deals that week at https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-deals/ (00:04:16) Ask The Bellhop (00:20:19) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:37:44) The Game Room - Person Do Thing Pick Up Person Do Thing on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4uzDu25 Or better yet, pick it up in a bundle with Smug Owls direct from Runaway Parade: https://www.runawayparade.com/shop/p/smug-owls-card-game-lxtm5 Check out our Smug Owls review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/smug-owls-review/ Play Person Do Thing online: https://persondothing.com/ (00:47:13) The Game Room - Pizza Roles Pick up Pizza Roles from Pet Roc Games https://petrocgames.com/products/pizza-roles Or grab the Print and Play and make your own copy for only $3 https://petrocgames.com/products/pizza-roles-print-and-play-version Learn more about Pet Roc Games https://petrocgames.com/pages/about (00:55:00) The Game Room - The Vibe Tell your FLGS to order the Vibe by going here: https://www.thevibegame.com/buy How to play The Vibe: https://www.thevibegame.com/how-to-play Check out uloomi’s website: https://www.uloomi.com/ Learn more about Our Secret Society https://www.oursecretsociety.com/ (01:02:14) Closing the Doors Send feedback to [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

This episode we share tips on building a game collection that will appeal to a wide range of players, share what we’ve been playing lately and review two games on opposite ends of the spectrum, the meaty Vienna and the super quick 5 Minute Dungeon. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 303 was recorded on June 4th, 2026. Episodes are usually recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep303/ 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 (00:02:48) Announcements https://www.facebook.com/groups/windsorareamordheim/ https://discord.gg/qjfwzRWH https://tabletopbellhop.com/local/ https://answerthesummoning.com/ https://www.originsgamefair.com/ (00:05:06) Ask the Bellhop (00:43:21) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:05:28) The Game Room - Vienna Pick Up Vienna Classic at Noble Knight: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148095705/?awid=1091 Check out all of the City Collection games on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamefamily/71480/series-stefan-feld-city-collection (01:32:25) The Game Room - 5 Minute Dungeon Pick up 5-Minute Dungeon: https://amzn.to/4vlfBw0 Grab the Curses! Foiled Again Expansion for 5-Minute Dungeon: https://amzn.to/3RN9RNq Check out the Wiggles 3D Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4eo4BIF Learn what Outset Media is up to: https://outsetmedia.com/ (01:49:15) Closing the Doors Send feedback to [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

We share our favourite team-based board games, Deanna and Moe share the games they played at the Spring Northern Board Gaming Retreat put on by Changeling Gaming at Springwood Cottage Resort, and we review both Rowdy Partners and Tag Team. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 301 was recorded on May 20th, 2026. Episodes are usually recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/302 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:15) Checking In (00:02:22) Announcements (00:03:25) Ask The Bellhop - Our favourite team based games (00:22:01) The Bellhop's Tabletop - What We’ve Been Playing (01:12:05) The Game Room - Rowdy Partners Pick Up Rowdy Partners on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4f4Wamr Visit the Capstone Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4ut6LfR Check out our other Capstone Games content on the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=Capstone (01:31:33) The Game Room - Tag Team Pick up Tag Team on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PnLXHs Visit the Scorpion Masque Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4wHRJEB We’ve got a ton of two-player only game content on the blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=two%20player (01:44:38) Closing the Doors Send feedback to [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Tonight we’re talking about how to compare games that are similar and pick a favorite. As well, we’ve got reviews of Ham Helsing and First Class Mail along with plenty of talk about the games we’ve played lately including first thoughts on Flamecraft Duals, more plays of 3 Witches, and more, even including some digital game plays. Note: Moe’s audio gets significantly better after the intro segment. We are still experimenting with our new mics. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 301 was recorded on May 12th 29th, 2026. Episodes are recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep301/ Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:15) Checking in (00:02:21) Announcements Our 300th episode giveaway is live! Head to https://tabletopbellhop.com/giveaway to enter! (00:02:59) Ask The Bellhop (00:20:46) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:58:34) The Game Room - Ham Helsing Pick Up Ham Helsing on Amazon https://amzn.to/4tCiozZ Check out the Ham Helsing Graphic Novel https://amzn.to/49Finnp Check out our Castle Panic Big Box Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/castle-panic-big-box-review/ (01:20:56) The Game Room - First Class Letters Pick up First Class Letters https://amzn.to/42wirlO Check out all of our word game content (there’s a lot) https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=word Check out the GameHead website to see what else they have to offer: https://gamehead.com/ (01:30:58) Closing the Doors Send feedback to [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop