- Top Tricks - The best trick takers we played in 2026

Trick-Taking games are hot and we’re here to help you sort through all of the current options with a list of our favourite new to us trick-takers.

In addition we got some games off the pile of shame including Planet Unknown, Primordial Secrets, Mind the Lines, and Feed the Kraken.

We’re back to trick takers in the Game Room with full reviews of Vivo, Trickarus, and Cat in the Box.

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 317 was recorded on November 4th, 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/317

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The Game Room - Cat in the Box Deluxe Review

Pick up Cat in the Box Deluxe on Amazon: https://link.amazon/B00LECh2n

Visit the Bezier Games Amazon store: https://link.amazon/B09FmnTiw

Check out our review of Sandbag another Bezier Trick-Taker: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep266/#t=01:09:41

And our written review of Xylotar: https://tabletopbellhop.com/game-reviews/xylotar/

The Game Room - Trickarus Review

Pick up Trickarus on Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0edn4con

Visit the Smirk & Dagger Amazon Store: https://link.amazon/B08xbbnJs

Check out the Smirk & Dagger webpage: https://smirkanddagger.com/?ref=tabletopbellhop

The Game Room - Vivo Review

Pick up Vivo on Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0awKcvII

Check out the Alllay Amazon Store: https://link.amazon/B07N4Fhew

Visit the Allplay homepage: https://allplay.com/?ref=tabletopbellhop

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00:00:00 Checking In
00:02:16 Announcements
00:04:26 Ask The Bellhop
00:23:13 The Bellhops Tabletop
00:49:31 The Game Room - Cat in the Box
01:03:16 The Game Room - Trickarus
01:14:31 The Game Room - Vivo
01:24:39 Closing the Doors