Hat Trick: A Tabletop Trio, Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 288

Published: Sun 9th Nov

This week, we reduce our question pile by answering three of your questions that aren't quite involved enough to warrant a full podcast episode; one on favourite games and game styles, one on cons, and one on the state of the industry.

We also share thoughts on How to Save a World from Burnt Island Games and do full reviews of both Slanguage from FoxMind and The Lord of the Rings the Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game from Office Dog.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 288, was recorded on November 5th, 2025. We normally try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep288/

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

00:01:49 - Announcements

Want a table at our Board Game Bazaar? Email deanna@tabletopbellhop.com

We're hosting a live AMA next episode! Join in on November 12th.

00:03:48 - Ask The Bellhop - We answer three of your questions:

What do we like the most, board games, card games or RPGs, and what are our favourites from each category?

The most significant change in the industry since The Tabletop Bellhop Started?

Our favourite regional cons?

And a bonus Tapple question

00:31:57 - The Bellhop's Tabletop - What we've been playing

00:40:35 - The Game Room - Slanguage Review

Buy Slanguage https://amzn.to/4p4kYNj
Visit the FoxMind Amazon Storefront https://amzn.to/43kRuSO
Our other party game reviews: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=party%20game

00:52:07 - The Game Room - The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game Review

Pick up The Fellowship of the Rings Trick-Taking Game https://amzn.to/4hS7Bxc
Check out the Asmodee Amazon Storefront https://amzn.to/47unAxR
Other Lord of the Rings games we've covered: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=lord%20of%20the%20rings

01:09:16 - Closing The Doors

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