Episode 73 - Hindsight in 2020, a yearly look back and look forward. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast
Channel: Tabletop Bellhop
Date: 2020-01-14

At Tabletop Bellhop we answer your game and game night questions. Hindsight in 2020, looking at our past, and thinking about the future. We talk about gaming challenges, what we did and didn’t achieve of last years plans. Also a review of Chocolatiers, then in our week in review featuring some games we don’t normally discuss including Splendor, Ticket to Ride.

This is the 73rd episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, a version of our live show recorded on January 8th, 2019. Join us live every week Wednesday at Nine P.M. Eastern:  https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop .

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This episode includes:

Suggestion Box 00:01:00
We read off and respond to listener feedback. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com

Must have gaming accessories:
Silicone Baking Cups, https://amzn.to/3a7v1eP
Lazy Susan Kitchen Turntable, https://amzn.to/2Tr0B0S

Kids games:
My Little Scythe, https://amzn.to/36SEy7w
First Orchard, https://amzn.to/2slvTvf
Animal Upon Animal, https://amzn.to/2TqWdPP
Feuerdrachen, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148764/feuerdrachen

Two player date night games:
Hanamikoji, https://amzn.to/2TmPdDo
7 Wonders Duel, https://amzn.to/2NmGTjf
Arboretum, https://amzn.to/30rSpzj
Roll for the Galaxy, https://amzn.to/2RcoMh9
EXIT the Game series, https://amzn.to/2NmIZ2p

Under $50 game:
Coimbra, https://amzn.to/2uM0dQv

Ask The Bellhop 00:17:41
This week, a timely question from Nate Parker:

Do you participate in any boardgaming-related New Year's resolutions e.g. play 5x5 or 10x10, reduce pile of shame by X games this year, play certain games a certain number of times, no funding KS games, etc? Which ones & why, if so? If not, why not?

Our Origins 2019 Coverage https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/origins-2019/

Most Played Games of 2019
Race for the Galaxy, https://amzn.to/35SvqOK
Gloomhaven, https://amzn.to/2QQ7Yxf
Go Cuckoo, https://amzn.to/2tUbCx9
7 Wonders, https://amzn.to/36RLmlw
Eminent Domain, https://amzn.to/2FRwLdX
Tokaido, https://amzn.to/2NmI9mt
Gizmos, https://amzn.to/35NYK9b

Best new to me games of 2019
Moe:
Go Cuckoo, https://amzn.to/2tUbCx9
Tyrants of the Underdark, https://amzn.to/2FNXEiZ
Imhotep Builder of Egypt, https://amzn.to/2QRnkBL
Vinhos Deluxe, https://amzn.to/2slznOl
War Chest, https://amzn.to/30goBW4

Sean:
The Duke, https://amzn.to/3808gaG
DC Deck-Building Game, https://amzn.to/383WBaY
Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle, https://amzn.to/2NoPthv

Biggest surprise of 2019
Ravensburgers licenced games including:
Minecraft Builders & Biomes, https://amzn.to/30oYexm
Horrified, https://amzn.to/2tRaSsF
Jaws, https://amzn.to/36RrH5t
Disney Villainous, https://amzn.to/370JmYB

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Con plans for 2019
Breakout Con, https://breakoutcon.com/
Origins Game Fair, https://www.originsgamefair.com/
Queen City Conquest, https://www.facebook.com/events/buffalo-niagara-convention-center/queen-city-conquest-2020/996506217392667/

Announcements 01:26:14
Newsletter:
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The Game Room – Chocolatiers 01:29:02
A review of Chocolatiers from Daily Magic Games

Buy a copy of this game on Amazon and support The Bellhop: https://amzn.to/35KPLW5

Written Review of Chocolatiers on our Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/chocolatiers-review/

**---The Bellhop's Tabletop---01:41:05**

A look at what games hit our tabletops over the last week.

Carpe Diem, https://amzn.to/2PKeyE2
Imhotep Builder of Egypt, https://amzn.to/30eUjTG
Imhotep A New Dynasty Expansion, https://amzn.to/30iRr8j
Knit Wit, https://amzn.to/2TlChhc
Icecool, https://amzn.to/2FKXrgv
Splendor, https://amzn.to/35LBZ5P
Ticket to Ride, https://amzn.to/2FMUqwc
Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle Defense Against the Dark Arts, https://amzn.to/2uCWK6D

VIP Guest Shout Out 02:01:06
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