- Expanding Horizons: Helping folks to try heavier games

We share tips for getting people to try something new, we recap a local board game event, we share initial thoughts on Ars Magica Definitive Edition and we wrap up with reviews of three games: 12 Rivers, A Place For All My Books, and Twisted Trumpets.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 316 was recorded on October 28th, 2026. Episodes are recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/316

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(00:00:00) CHECK-IN

(00:02:24) Ask The Bellhop

(00:24:41) The Bellhop's Tabletop

(00:45:16) The Game Room - 12 Rivers Review

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(01:01:31) The Game Room - A Place for all My Books Review

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(01:17:13) The Game Room - Twisted Trumpets Review

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Check out our Kings Coalition review, another great Play to Z game: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/kings-coalition-review/

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(01:26:31) Closing the Doors

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