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
 
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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
 
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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://amz