Defining Boardgames: What different types of board games are there? Discussion on board game styles.
Channel: Tabletop Bellhop
Date: 06/02/2021

In this podcast segment, we try to define all of the different categories of board games. We list off a large number of different types of board games and try to cover every style of board game. We also provide at least one example of each board game type.

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This show is one segment of Episode 121 Styles and Types of Board Games. Find the full episode after February 9th here: https://youtu.be/2v2dUzgL4IA

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00:00:00 Intro and question:
We’re talking board game types based on a question from our Twitch chatroom from Shadzar:
“I would like to see a show defining game types. Like what is a Dexterity game, what is a legacy game? I want a The Tabletop Bellhop guide to types of games”

00:01:53 Abstract: The Duke, https://amzn.to/2Lp4zFX
00:02:22 Bluffing: The Resistance, https://amzn.to/39QzC6L
00:02:58 Card Games: Race for the Galaxy, https://amzn.to/2MHJcjD
00:03:38 Children’s Games: Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters, https://amzn.to/3rxskLv
00:04:13 City Building: Suburbia, https://amzn.to/3pUXYSG
00:04:35 Civilization Building: Through The Ages, https://amzn.to/3pSMzmo
00:05:14 Collectible: X-Wing, https://amzn.to/3rsp8Re
00:05:52 Deduction: Chronicles of Crime, https://amzn.to/36OLzYZ
00:06:22 Dungeon Crawler: Imperial Assault, https://amzn.to/36M71O1
00:06:52 Gamebooks: Legacy of Dragonholt, https://amzn.to/3pXBobZ
00:07:43 Dexterity: Pichcar, https://amzn.to/3cMqtOr
00:08:05 Dice Games: Roll for the Galaxy, https://amzn.to/3cMAYl8
00:08:42 Economic Games: Brass, https://amzn.to/2Obn7KR
00:09:20: Educational: Robot Turtles, https://amzn.to/3aBcloJ
00:09:55 Engine Building: Terraforming Mars, https://amzn.to/3rrK8rf
00:10:43 Exploration: Mage Knight, https://amzn.to/2Muw2GR
00:11:14 Farming: Agricola, https://amzn.to/39SFFYD
00:11:43 Fighting: Battle Con, https://amzn.to/3oUV3YT
00:12:18 Horror: Horrified, https://amzn.to/39SlEkY
00:12:52 Humour, Telestrations, https://amzn.to/3q0qnH6
00:13:26 Legacy Games: Risk Legacy, https://amzn.to/2MHqgBw
00:14:04 Math Based: Power Grid, https://amzn.to/36OPCVb
00:14:35 Mature/Adult: Star Crossed, https://amzn.to/3aGkRTd
00:15:26 Maze: Robo Rally, https://amzn.to/3jjNE48
00:15:56 Memory: Hanabi, https://amzn.to/2MCQfKx
00:16:22 Miniature Games: Warhammer 40k, https://amzn.to/3oVCFit
00:17:03 Murder Mystery: Chronicles of Crime 1400, https://amzn.to/2YSepDn
00:17:45 Negotiation: Chinatown, https://amzn.to/3cFDJoe
00:18:08 One Vs Many: Fury of Dracula, https://amzn.to/2MBIK6s
00:18:42 Party Game: Codenames, https://amzn.to/3tzfLAQ
00:19:07 Point Salad: Trajan, https://amzn.to/3aHvSUi
00:19:31 Print & Play: Roll for Lasers, http://www.glassshoegames.com/store.html#/
00:20:00 Puzzle Games: Patchwork, https://amzn.to/3cPokSf
00:20:25 Racing: Camel Up, https://amzn.to/3aC52x8otter
00:20:57 Real Time: Fuse, https://amzn.to/3oWUBcq
00:21:35 Role Playing: Gloomhaven, https://amzn.to/3rseKZy
00:22:03 Sandbox: Xia, https://amzn.to/3ttZzAV
00:22:38 Territory Building: El Grande, https://amzn.to/3q0kY2M
00:23:18 Trains: 1830, https://amzn.to/39V2paB
00:23:49 Transportation: Brass, https://amzn.to/36KlWs0
00:24:20 Travel: Orleans, https://amzn.to/3rm91o0
00:24:44 Trivia: Wits & Wagers, https://amzn.to/3aGeoHV
00:24:59 Wargames: C and C Ancients, https://amzn.to/2MXklrW
00:25:36 Word Games: Letter Jam, https://amzn.to/3ayZfbw

00:26:10 Lobby Check In

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