The Bellhop’s Best of 2021

Bellhop’s Best of 2021   For our last show of 2021 we decided to look back and each talk about the ten best games we discovered this year. We also discuss our biggest surprise of the year. And our featured review is a great game from 2021, Land vs Sea from Good Games Publishing.   Episode 158, recorded December 29th, 2021. Join us Wednesdays at Nine PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop   If you enjoy the show consider tipping the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop   More detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep157/   Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.   SUGGESTION BOX Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com   Great board games for historical wargamers: On the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/historical-boardgames/ On the podcast, https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep119/   Non-game gift ideas for gamers, https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/non-game-gifts-for-gamers/ Celtic Knotwork Matchbox Dice Boxes, https://celticknotworks.com/products/pocket-travel-rpg-dice-set-in-celtic-bat-stainless-steel-matchbox   Our Roll Camera! Review On the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/roll-camera/ On YouTube, https://youtu.be/2GcOHbRhg0s   The Shining Escape from Overlook Hotel Review On the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/the-shining/ On YouTube, https://youtu.be/u9TWYFcxX4g   This Didn’t Happen Preview, On the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/this-didnt-happen/ On YouTube, https://youtu.be/Mb_k4zUQV78   ANNOUNCEMENTS   Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/61smZzEj0iuOqeYB8qvcwy?si=3054d4edd1854c7f   ASK THE BELLHOP Tonight, the main questions we’re looking to answer are, “What were the best games we played this past year?” and “What was the biggest gaming surprise of 2021?”.   Sean’s Top 10: 10 Marvel Strike Teams, https://amzn.to/3eO2GgU 9 Funfair, https://amzn.to/34mUnad 8 Codenames Duet, https://amzn.to/3qKyZTF 7 Letter Jam, https://amzn.to/3sUbWbJ 6 Aventuria Adventure Card Game, https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147883535/Aventuria---Adventure-Card-Game-Revised?awid=1091 5 Tapestry, https://amzn.to/32ZF8Dm 4 Space Base, https://amzn.to/3EUCzzA 3 Eclipse Second Dawn for the Galaxy, https://www.gamenerdz.com/eclipse-second-dawn-for-the-galaxy?aff=85 2 Unfair, https://amzn.to/330DJwl 1 Draconis Invasion, https://www.draconisinvasion.com/   Moe’s Top 10: 10 Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria, https://www.dailymagicgames.com/shadow-kingdoms-of-valeria 9 Yardmaster, https://amzn.to/3ETWs9U 8 Land vs Sea, https://amzn.to/3eMUUnF 7 Riff Raff, https://www.zoch-verlag.com/zoch_en/categories/skill-games/riff-raff-601105012-en.html 6 Roll Camera!, https://amzn.to/3eMxNcT 5 Unfair, https://amzn.to/330DJwl 4 The Quacks of Quedlinburg, https://amzn.to/3mSzV7l 3 Tapestry, https://amzn.to/32ZF8Dm 2 Space Base, https://amzn.to/3EUCzzA 1 Aventuria Adventure Card Game, https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147883535/Aventuria---Adventure-Card-Game-Revised?awid=1091   Honourable Mention: Castles of Burgundy, https://amzn.to/3HBuL7L On BGA, https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=castlesofburgundy   Our favourite games released in 2021: The Red Burnoose Algeria 1857, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/580070528/the-red-burnoose-algeria-1857 Galaxy Trucker, https://amzn.to/3eSP18h World’s Fair 1893, https://amzn.to/3305XXN A Little Wordy, https://amzn.to/3eKfVPV Gorinto, https://amzn.to/3Hwba8N   Send questions to questions@tabletopbellhop.com   THE GAME ROOM - Land vs Sea A look at this great gateway tile laying game that plays great at all player counts. Unboxing Video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSPPJDL9Lpc Written review on the blog, https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/land-vs-sea/   THE BELLHOPS TABLETOP Galaxy Trucker 2021 edition , https://amzn.to/3eSP18h Doodle Dungeon, https://amzn.to/3znUOw0 Disney Sidekicks, https://amzn.to/3zoo46c Quezzle use code BELLHOP to save 10% , https://unidragon.com/products/quezzle Harry Potter Charms and Potions Expansion, https://amzn.to/3FTLeDF   FIND US: Sign up for our newsletter:  https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Webpage https://tabletopbellhop.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabletopbellhop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop