Ask Us Anything Board Game AMA, Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Ep 289, What meeple would we be? etc

Published: Sun 16th Nov

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This episode we answer questions from our chatroom live, including talk about obscure games, if we've ever intentionally destroyed a game, how long we've been hosting local events, teaming up with another channel, games we lose often, and more.

We also share what we've been playing and do full reviews of Codenames Duet Second Edition from CGE and Please Don't Burn My Village from Fireside Games.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 289, was recorded on November 12th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep289/

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

00:02:15 - Announcements

Taking some time off, we probably won't be back until December 10th at the earliest.
Find holiday deals on tabletop games here: https://tabletopbellhop.com/tabletop-deals/

00:03:55 - Ask the Bellhop - LIVE AMA

00:06:14 What meeples would we be?

00:08:58 Obscure games with a following?

00:14:46 What if no one shows up to an AMA?

00:16:26 The state of crowdfunding?

00:25:23 Have we ever destroyed a bad game?

00:27:20 Our favourite Ontario town?

00:31:53 How long have we been building the local community?

00:35:33 Would we work with a bigger board game YouTube channel?

00:38:53 What game do we enjoy that we lose all the time?

00:41:43 Questions we couldn't answer?

00:44:00 What Essen releases are we hyped about?

00:48:09 RPGs we want board games for?

00:53:44 Back to Essen releases for a bit.

00:55:30 Favourite games we never get to actually play?

00:57:29 Rapid fire questions.

Send your questions to: Questions@tabletopbellhop.com

01:01:47 - The Bellhop's Tabletop

01:17:18 - The Game Room - Review of Codenames Duet Second Edition

Pick up the new edition: https://amzn.to/4o35b09
Check out the CGE Amazon store: https://amzn.to/4ikQrIZ
Check out our original Codenames Duet Review
On the blog https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/codenames-duet/
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/qMqoTztp61M?si=ZzX6Y46o0FURf4vC

01:29:37 - The Game Room - Review of Please Don't Burn My Village!

Pick up Please Don't Burn My Village! https://amzn.to/4oGiQv8
Visit the Fireside Games Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XwTl3q
Check out our other Fireside Games content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=fireside
01:39:43 - Closing the Doors

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