The Rhythm of Play

In this episode, we discuss board game pacing, what affects it, and what you can do to keep a game moving. We also review the Leading the Charge expansion for Disney Sorcerer’s Arena Epic Alliances and Dr Lovenstein Presents: No Context, a new party game due to be released on May 31st! Then we wrap up with the Bellhop’s Tabletop which includes first thoughts on some new to us games. 

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 209, May 24th 2023. Join us Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop.

If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop

Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode209

Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.

CHECK IN AND SUGGESTION BOX

Send feedback to [e-mail]

Must have expansions
Podcast Segment https://youtu.be/DuXg4wT1PJ0
Full Episode https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep205/
Star Wars Outer Rim https://amzn.to/43cQuhu
Unfinished Business Expansion https://amzn.to/3WIL1g2
Too Many Bones https://chiptheorygames.com/games/too-many-bones/
Marvel Champions https://amzn.to/3qkJCQl
GI Joe New Alliances Expansion https://amzn.to/3WIL63k

My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria
Unboxing https://youtu.be/_LzVxHOaxTk
Video Review https://youtu.be/dQcvrVR1zEM
Written Review https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/my-little-pony/
Buy Adventures in Equestria https://amzn.to/3OJjc56
The Princess Pageantry Expansion https://amzn.to/3C2mCIM

Court 
Unboxing https://youtu.be/Hief0pcrNb8
Video Review https://youtu.be/5zXVHUivg-Y
Written Review  https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/court/
Buy It: https://www.b5p.fun/shop

ANNOUNCEMENT  - We let the Valeria cat out of the bag.
Castellans of Valeria Previews:
Video: https://youtu.be/VGipCx3DJig
Written: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/castellans-of-valeria-preview/

ASK THE BELLHOP - Discussing Board Game Pacing
“I'm a bit like Goldilocks when it comes to game pace, not too fast, not to slow but just the right pace for me to make those optimal plays. 
What kind of game pace do you generally prefer? Also, can you discuss a few examples of very fast or very slow paced games?”
Our six example games:
Castellans of Valeria .css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}