This week we each share the heaviest board game that we’ve played and actually enjoy and then share some of our favourite heavy games. We talk about what we’ve been playing including first thoughts on Wanted Wombats and Castle Raisers and have more thoughts on Tea Witches. We wrap up with two detailed reviews of some heavier games, Kutna Hora from CGE and House of Fado from Eagle-Gryphon Games.
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 284, was recorded on October 10th, 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/ep284/
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(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:02:35) Announcements
(00:04:21) Ask the Bellhop
(00:37:26) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(01:00:17) The Game Room - Kutná Hora: The City of Silver
Learn more about Re-wood: https://www.czechgames.com/news/re-wood-a-new-material-for-board-game-components
Pick up Kutná Hora: The City of Silver: https://amzn.to/4nLnKqb
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Check out our other CGE Reviews and Unboxings: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=CGE
(01:24:55) The Game Room - House of Fado
Tabletop Bellhop 268 - Board gaming at the Gamers Ranch, why ATOM 2025 was awesome: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep268/
Pick up House of Fado: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148257439/House-of-Fado?awid=1091
For another great Vital Lacerda game check out our Vinhos Deluxe review: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/vinhos-deluxe/
(01:46:53) Closing the Doors
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