Underrated. Hidden Gem Board Games, Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 201
Channel: Tabletop Bellhop
Date: 2023-03-21

This episode we’re talking about hidden gem board games. These are games we don’t think got the attention they deserved. That’s followed by a detailed review of Disney Sorcerer’s Arena, one of the games currently in our big 200 episode celebration giveaway.  We wrap up by talking about the games we’ve been playing, with first thoughts on Crystallized, Court and more. 

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 201, Recorded Mar 15th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

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Detailed notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep201/

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00:00:00 CHECK IN and SUGGESTION BOX 
Feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com

Our 200th Episode Celebration and Giveaway
The blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep200/
YouTube https://youtu.be/gVH6X72mTQs
Enter the Giveaway: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-gaming-deals/huge-200th/

Hidden Games Crime Scene
The Maplebrook Case Review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/review-hidden-games-crime-scene/
Video review  The Maplebrook Case: https://youtu.be/_RyigLAUGtk
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EXIT Games: https://amzn.to/3n4EJtm
The Coded Chronicles Games: https://amzn.to/3LyzbRO
Escape Mail Review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/escape-mail/

Aventuria Adventure Card Game
Aventuria blog review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/aventuria/
Video review of Aventuria: https://youtu.be/ZJN7iqWz_LI
Buy Aventuria Adventure Card Game: https://www.ulissesf-shop.com/aventuria/

The One Ring
The One Ring Starter Set blog review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-one-ring-starter-set/
Video review of The One Ring Starter Set: https://youtu.be/u_06Mb1xwqk
Buy The One Ring Starter Set: https://amzn.to/3JM51JD

00:06:48 ANNOUNCEMENTS - Giveaway and New Start Time
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Wednesday March 22nd we will begin recording new episodes of The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast at our new earlier time of 8pm Eastern.

00:09:32 ASK THE BELLHOP - Hidden Gem Board Games

What hidden gems are out there?

Tiffin https://amzn.to/3ZZKgjj
Go Cuckoo https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/192547/
La Boca https://amzn.to/3Z2bGUm
Cowboy Bebop Space Serenade https://amzn.to/3JNjBAK
Rail Pass https://amzn.to/3n7HZnu
Draconis Invasion https://amzn.to/3Z007wS
Gold West https://amzn.to/42m6SvU
Gorinto https://amzn.to/3JRoc4E
Strasbourg https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91873/
Minecraft Builders and Biomes https://amzn.to/40gLEOf
Master of Orion the Board Game https://amzn.to/3li7zpH
But Wait, There’s More! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/114438/
Hyperborea https://amzn.to/4012pxe
The Climbers https://amzn.to/3n6I1wg
Spell Smashers https://amzn.to/3TpeKsy

Honourable Mentions:
Egizia https://amzn.to/3FybfKC
Euphoria Build a Better Dystopia https://amzn.to/3JuM4tK
Dream Park https://www.nobleknight.com/P/-1497224960/Dream-Park?awid=1091

00:45:23 THE GAME ROOM - Disney Sorcerer’s Arena  

Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Unboxing: https://youtu.be/xU9mfFOZR3s
Sorcerer’s Arena Written Review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/disney-sorcerers-arena/
Buy a copy: https://amzn.to/40kcuFa

01:11:54 THE BELLHOPS TABLETOP

Crystallized https://amzn.to/3yMOSNE
Court https://gamefound.com/projects/b5-productions/court
Azul Queen’s Garden https://amzn.to/42pqnE8
The Game https://amzn.to/409tDBw
Flash Point Fire Rescue https://amzn.to/3ZZIrD9
Drop It https://amzn.to/3JzV5lo
One Deck Galaxy https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256713/
Disney Sorcerer’s Arena https://amzn.to/3TGzIn7


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