Going Digital: Are board games better off as video games? The Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast 269

Published: Tue 8th Apr

This episode we answer a question from a long time fan who's wondering if board games would be better off being digital. We talk about the non-con games we've been playing (there's a lot) and finish off with two reviews: The Artemis Odyssey and Cursed Empire: Heroes of Thargos

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 269, was recorded on April 4th, 2025. Join us live on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop

For detailed show notes with links to everything we talk about in this episode: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep269/

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

00:00:00 - Checking In
00:01:40 - Ask the Bellhop - Are some board games better off as video games?

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00:44:47 - The Bellhop's Tabletop

01:54:29 - The Game Room - The Artemis Odyssey
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02:17:55 - The Game Room - Cursed Empires: Heroes of Thargos
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02:41:26 - Closing the Doors

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