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Tonight we record Caught Red Handed, Ep 295 of The Tabletop Bellhop We talk about dealing with cheaters, share what we've bene playing with thoughts on Cats Knocking Things off Ledges and Robotech Reconstruction, and review: Castle Raisers and Tesseract 8pm Eastern at www.twitch.tv/tabletopbell...

Played #CastleRaisers on 2026-02-11 with 3 players, winning score: 108 #bgstats

ICYMI #Boardgame #Unboxing : Maglev Metro from Bezier Games, Inc. A very cool sci-fi, route building, pick up and deliver train game with some awesome components like clear track tiles. youtu.be/nszn_T4nPsE... #MaglevMetro #TrainGame #BezierGames #BoardGameUnboxing

Have you seen our Tesseract Unboxing Video? We're going to be reviewing this cooperative puzzle game from Smirk&Dagger on tomorrow's Live recording of The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, so this is a great chance to get a peek at the game before our review. youtu.be/CMCwA-50RZk...

To str8 folks who don't understand the value of a Pride flag, it says "you're here, you matter, you're not alone" to us and its deliberate removal or banning is meant to say the exact opposite: "you're alone, you don't matter, and nobody wants you here." That's what this regime is doing.

Okay maybe not every edition even if they put it in bold. Not seing any 3rd edition stuff, which is too bad as I really dug WHFRP3

ICYMI Review on the Blog: Sirens from Envy Born Games A fantastic small deck card game for one or two players where you compete to create the best song, one of our favourite date night games. tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews...

We're hosting a Pop-Up Board Game Cafe at Hidden Trail Windsor on February 22nd! Come out and enjoy treats from Black Sage Bakery and Cafe and play some games! We will be showing off some pre-release games as well as hosting at least one game giveaway More info: tabletopbellhop.com/hidden/

New Episode! Snowed In, Tabletop Bellhop Ep 294 Epic board games for an all day game day. Also reviews of How to Save a World from Burnt Island Games and Metrorunner from Thunderworks Games Audio/notes: tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep294/ YouTube: youtu.be/qzvj8j2T2cU

Played #RobotechReconstruction on 2026-02-08 with 4 players #bgstats Deanna wins with the Robotech Expeditionary Force.

Won #RobotechReconstruction on 2026-02-08 with 4 players #bgstats The Anti-Unification League winds at the end of round two. This was rather enjoyable.

Played #CatsKnockingThingsOffLedges on 2026-02-08 with 4 players, winning score: 15 #bgstats

All packed up for Tomorrow's Board Game Bazaar

NEW: Ask The Bellhop Video on YouTube! What Are The Best Board Game Roboots? The best board games given new life with new editions, updates, or printings. youtu.be/UH2tnb8P4JM... #Boardgames #Boardgaming #AskTheBellhop #Tabletopbellhop

Putting out the call officially for #ZineQuest 2026! Do you have a cool game? Do you want to talk about it? Know any cool games, even if you're not making one? Reach out and let's chat!

Great news! The Mysterious Package Company has just renewed our BELLHOP coupon code! Save 10% off what we think are the best puzzle/escape/mystery games out there. We strongly recommend Doomensions and Ghost in the Machine, both of which we reviewed. #ad mysteriouspackage.com/tabletopbell...

We're recording LIVE tonight! Come join us for Snowed In, Tabletop Bellhop Ep 294 Main Topic: Epic board games to fill the time. Featured Reviews: How to Save a World from Burnt Island Games Metrorunner from Thunderworks Games We go live at 8pm Eastern at www.twitch.tv/tabletopbell...

There are only 17 hours left in the So You Want to Try Out Call of Cthulhu bundle! The core rules and 25 other books! This bundle supports World Wildlife Fund. #ad humblebundleinc.sjv.io/xL0r7R #Cthulhu #CthulhuRPG #CallOfCthulhu #Mythos

Working on a written review of Hamburg from Queen Games.

ICYMI The Unofficial Bellhop Awards: The Best Board Games We Played in 2025, Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 292 Also, a featured review of SETI from Czech Games Edition tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep292/

It's time to clear out some of those games you don't play anymore! We are looking for vendors for our next Board Game Bazaar, happening this Sunday at Hidden Trail Windsor Table space is only $5 per spot! More info: tabletopbellhop.com/swap/

I just dropped a bunch of new content on our Patreon! Some of it is patron only but there's also links to our latest content that's FREE for everyone! www.patreon.com/tabletopbell...

New Review on the Blog! Confusing Lands from Envy Born Games @envyborngames.bsky.social An 18-card microgame about building floating islands that Deanna and I have really been enjoying. A great date night game that can be played almost anywhere. Read more: tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews...

Looking for something to do tonight? How about picking up The Groundhog Gambit a one to two hour escape room/puzzle style card game which is just $5 for the print and play. Check out our review here: tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews...

Won #OnMars on 2026-02-02 with 4 players, winning score: 149 #bgstats Much better than my first game. Enjoyed it even more on play two.

Won #StalkExchange on 2026-02-01 with 4 players, winning score: 64 #bgstats It's been a bit and this game was better than I remembered. A really straightforward economic game with a fun flower growing mini game.

Played #ScurryUp! on 2026-02-01 with 5 players, winning score: 47 #bgstats First play. Basically a bunch of prisoners dilemmas as squirrels race up a tree collecting berries, nuts, flowers and bugs.

Hey Windsor/Essex/Detroit Tabletop Gamers? Have games you don't play anymore? Our next board game bazaar is one week away! Table space is only $5, email [email protected] to reserve space! Not just board games, we welcome, minis, TTRPGs, etc. More info here: tabletopbellhop.com/swap/

"Buy Gloom 2nd Edition on our website today before 11:59 PM (Central USA time), pay only HALF PRICE at $13.98. We'll donate that money to a MN charity that's helping our community cope with ICE's ill-fated invasion. (You're welcome to add other items, too, but you don't have to.)"

Hello Wanderer! It's #ZineMonth 2026 which means I'm crowdfunding 📚The Wanderer's Bookshop 📖 A mixed media solo* journaling bookshop simulator. Guided by tarot cards; you collect stories, read books and find your “white whale”. Join us in making magic Feb. 2nd - 27th --> tinyurl.com/BookshopRPG

Just wrapped up a written review of Confusing Lands from Envy Born. Deanna still need to edit it, but I'm hoping to get it live tomorrow.

With Valentines Day coming up, now seems like a good time to re-share this review from two years ago. The Cupid Crisis Review, a look at this Valentine's Day themed, Holiday Hijinks escape room game. youtu.be/s_TeBxseePU...

This is one of the best modern trick takers. It does something that feels fresh and new. If you don't mind bidding, you need to check it out!

Hey Game Designers! A major board game publisher is looking for new dice games! Contact Iello at [email protected]

The Atlas Game Fork ICE sale starts tonight at midnight. A new game on sale for at least 50% off every day, with all proceeds going to organizations protecting their Minnesota neighbours. atlas-games.com/?ref=tableto...

Classic Traveller cheap!

These guys get some serious discounts on their page. I've already saved over hundreds of dollars on games I've been interested in trying because of them.

Still not 100% but up and working. Hoping to see the Doc early next week as things aren't clearning up.

January is Axis & Allies Month at Renegade Games. Save 10% off on all in stock A&A items. Renegade has also launched a Clearance Sale with Up to 90% off Select Games. Link to the sale: #ad renegadegamestudios.com/sale?rfsn=76...

@paizo.com #Pathfinder Lost Omens deal ends tonight! Grand Archive Open House! Ends at 11:59 P.M. Pacific on January 30th! Delve into the stacks of the Grand Archive! Take 20% off select Lost Omens setting books and Organized Play scenarios. store.paizo.com/sales/?utm_c...

Flash Sale! For a limited time you can Buy One Book and GET ONE FREE! at Magpie Games. Includes great TTRPGs like Avatar Legends, Root, Masks, Rapscallion, and Urban Shadows. Discount applied at cart! Ends tomorrow Jan 31st! magpiegames.com/collections/...

Announcing the Osprey Wargames Series in 2026: 👉DAIMYO – Wargames rules during Japan's Sengoku period. JULY. 👉TRENCH RAIDERS – Raiding and skirmishes in the trenches of WWI. SEPTEMBER. 👉PILLARS OF GROMLAK – Skirmishes focusing on Orcs and Goblins. NOVEMBER. Find out more:https://bit.ly/45ugbNG

I seem to have caught some kind of bug and am not up to recording tonight. We may record tomorrow or potentially even Friday but it will depend on how I'm feeling.

New Review on YouTube Shadow Ninjas from @outsetgames.bsky.social Ninja Cats are trying to steal the Shogun's delicious Koi and it's up to the Corgi guard dogs to protect them in this quick playing, hidden movement, bluffing filled board game. youtu.be/qTDryJRx5dw...

The Best Board Games for Big Groups Watch our latest podcast episode Go Big or Go Home, on YouTube now: youtu.be/RPMWtGqikTE...

New #Boardgame #Unboxing Video on YouTube Maglev Metro from Bezier Games, Inc. A very cool sci-fi, route building, pick up and deliver train game with some awesome components like clear track tiles. youtu.be/nszn_T4nPsE... #MaglevMetro #TrainGame #BezierGames #BoardGameUnboxing

According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US. www.wired.com/story/tiktok...

Did you know we have a merch store? For fans of the podcast we have t-shirt, mugs, etc. with the Bellhop logo. For those who are perhaps a little less of a hardcore fan, we also have gaming themed shirts and mugs inspired by some of our favourite games. tabletopbellhop-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad

New #Boardgame #Unboxing Video on YouTube Maglev Metro from Bezier Games, Inc. A very cool sci-fi, route building, pick up and deliver train game with some awesome components like clear track tiles. youtu.be/nszn_T4nPsE... #MaglevMetro #TrainGame #BezierGames #BoardGameUnboxing