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Episode 149: Oathsworn into the Deepwood! Plus Top Ten Board Games reviewed in season four!
19 december 2024 |
103 min
Welcome adventurers to the last episode of our fourth year!
As such, we take a look at our top ten games that we've reviewed this year, but first... we've done another batch of ten review games, so we have a top 5 as well!
We still have some recent plays to chat about, plus our 8-bit breakdown goes to the narrative boss-battler: Oathsworn Into the Deepwood!
Episode 148: Sidequest! PAX Unplugged 2024 Recap!
12 december 2024 |
60 min
Join our party of FIVE as King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Teacher Ryan, Explorer Josh & Navigator Lana in this off-the-cuff episode all about PAX Unplugged 2024!
Episode 147: Galileo Galilei, plus Ark Nova, LOTR Duel, Questions & More!
28 november 2024 |
113 min
King Scott and Just Patrick tell tales of gaming galore!
Recent plays include Aqua, Lord of the Rings Duel, Aqua & Catherine.
Then we feature Galileo Galilei; a medium-heavy euro all about utilizing your telescope to observe celestial bodies while persuading the inquisition of your findings.
We look back on Frostpunk before being joined by Navigator Lana for a little game-trotting!
Finally, we tackle some questions from listeners!
Episode 146: Botanicus, PAX 2024 preview, and more!
14 november 2024 |
110 min
The King has returned!
King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Teacher Ryan to talk all kinds of games, like Naishi, Carnegie, Descent & more!
We chat about a couple games each that we're excited to check out at PAX 2024, then give the 8-bit breakdown to Botanicus!
Stick around after the time warp as today's discussion is all about when gaming gets us through hard times.
Tell a friend about Level Up!
Episode 145: Talking Games with Explorer Josh!
31 oktober 2024 |
94 min
Today its Just Patrick and Explorer Josh talking a ton of games. Namely, we each talk about one we've gotten back to, a new game on the table, and one upcoming!
Teacher Ryan stops by to chat about upcoming release: Everstone: Discovering Ignis.
We wrap things up with a chat about the progress of CakePie Games!
Episode 144: Sidequest! Estate: Raise the Realm!
24 oktober 2024 |
36 min
This episode is all about Estate: Raise the Realm, which is currently live on kickstarter!
Episode 143: Windmill Valley! plus Return to Dark Tower, Life of the Amazonia & more!
17 oktober 2024 |
80 min
Today features a different gruesome twosome as Just Patrick is joined by Navigator Lana for all kinds of tabletop chatter.
The 8-bit breakdown feature is Windmill Valley; an amazing euro game with several strategic paths and some of those big turns where everything chains together!
Before wrapping up the episode, we get a visit from explorer Josh for a lost loot segment!
Episode 142: Age of Innovation! Plus GI Joe Battle for the Arctic Circle, Mysterium, and more!
3 oktober 2024 |
78 min
Hey adventurers! King Scott is off to Essen while the rest of the party is at PGX!
Before gearing up for these board gamey great weekends though, we had the chance to play a bunch of great games to talk about on the show, including the 8-bit breakdown of Age of Innovation!
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Episode 141: Invincible: The Hero-Building Game, Great Wall, Red Cathedral & more!
19 september 2024 |
110 min
Adventure is afoot!
King Scott and Just Patrick have yet another episode jam packed with gaming goodness!
We talk about several games, including Blazon, DVONN, Its a Wonderful World & Great Wall before getting on to the 8-bit breakdown: Invincible: The Hero-Building Game!
Then, after a look-back at Neotopia, Navigator Lana joins us for some wonderful sights and sounds of Russia, and some chat about Red Cathedral.
Finally, we hear about two upcoming kickstarters:
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Episode 140: Sidequest! Pittsburgh Gaming Expo 2024!
12 september 2024 |
45 min
A sidequest through and through, today Just Patrick and King Scott team up with Brian to preview all the excitement, vendors, games, guests, and more at the 2024 Pittsburgh Gaming Expo!
Video Games, Tabletop Games, RPGs and more, this is one of our favorite weekends of the whole year!
Pittsburgh Gaming Expo 2024 Website
www.levelupgamepodcast.com
Episode 139: River of Gold! Plus Expeditions, Let's go to Japan & More!
5 september 2024 |
79 min
It's Just Patrick and King Scott recounting tales of many a game played this episode.
Coming off of a big Level Up meetup, we chat a bit about what hit the table, and revisit a favorite: Dinogenics!
The 8-bit breakdown goes to River of Gold: a mid-weight resource collection euro set in the Legend of the 5 Rings universe.
We look back on the Princes of Florence and finish things up with a chat about when its time to get rid of some games.
Episode 138: Pandora Celeste! with Hungry Gamer!
29 augusti 2024 |
34 min
Today Just Patrick is joined by Hungry Gamer Will Brown to talk about Pandora Celeste; a sci-fi horror game that draws comparisons to Nemesis, though lighter.
Click here to check out the campaign!
Episode 137: One More Quest, Mandalorian Adventures, Kinfire Chronicles, Emerald Skulls & More!
22 augusti 2024 |
124 min
Welcome adventurers!
What a huge title for an episode: this one's all about games!
King Scott and Just Patrick are once again joined by Navigator Lana to talk about a ton of recent plays, one which isn't even out yet, before a bit of a unique 8-bit breakdown.
Today's feature review is for a role-playing game called One More Quest. This comes from the folks who created Dungeon Fighter, and just like the board game, encounters are resolved by tossing a die onto a target!
Finally, PGX is right around the corner. Hope to see you there!
Episode 136: Tir na Nog! Plus, the Wolves, Terraforming Mars Prelude 2, and more!
8 augusti 2024 |
109 min
Welcome back adventurers!
Today King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Navigator Lana to give the 8-bit breakdwon to Tir na Nog: a game that positions players as Celtic storytellers weaving their tales!
Tons of recent plays and things we're excited about, plus a lookback at last year's review: Ultimate Railroads.
Finally, its gametime as Scott and Lana have to work together to determine if some unusual titles are ACTUALLY board games or not!
Episode 135: Metrorunner! Plus Star Wars Outer Rim, Palm Laboratory & Gencon 2024 preview!
25 juli 2024 |
99 min
We've got a ton of adventure packed into this one!
Today the 8-bit breakdown goes to Metrorunner from Thunderworks Games. Other games include Star Wars Outer Rim, Uncle Chestnut's Table Gype, and the brand new Palm Laboratory.
Hungry Gamer Will Brown joins us to talk about a game that gets better with the expansion: Reckoners!
Finally, we discuss some of the games we're most excited for that are going to be at Gencon 2024.
As always, we kindly ask for your 5 star rating on iTunes. We don't really even know how or why it helps, but it does!
Episode 134: Voidfall! Plus End of the Line, Wandering Towers, & Top 5!
11 juli 2024 |
123 min
A party of four sets out for adventure today!
King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Navigator Lana and Teacher Ryan for an episode full of gaming goodness!
Recent plays include Defrag, Ezra and Nehemiah, Defrag, and Beacon Patrol.
The 8-bit breakdown goes to Voidfall, followed by a time warp, where we look at last year's review game: Rauha.
We had the pleasure of previewing End of the Line with Seppy Yoon! Hear our thoughts, then check it out on kickstarter!
Finally, King & Patrick look at the most recent 10 review games, and decide which ones are their top 5!
As always, we hope you enjoy the show!
Episode 133: Captain Flip, Slay the Spire & more! Plus Spiel and Dice Tower Nominees!
27 juni 2024 |
93 min
Welcome adventurers!
Today King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Navigator Lana to do an 8-bit breakdown for Captain Flip: a quick hitting game that was just nominated for spiel!
We chat about a ton of other games, plus look into the other spiel nominees, as well as the Dice Tower award nominees, including some notable snubs.
Show us some love with that 5 star rating on iTunes!
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Episode 132: Sidequest! Origins 2024!
25 juni 2024 |
69 min
Episode 131: Level Back! Expeditions Around the World, Origins 2024 & more!
13 juni 2024 |
107 min
It's about time we level back!
This episode features games that are at least 5 years old. Sometimes the best games aren't the newest, but tried and true hits.
Today's 8-bit breakdown goes to Expeditions Around the World, a recent re-release from Super Meeple, of a game originally from 1996!
We chat about what we're looking forward to at Origins, and Explorer Josh tells us about some of the things you can do at the convention aside from board gaming.
We finish it off with a retro trivia game!
Episode 130: Fractal: Beyond the Void, Battlefields, and more!
31 maj 2024 |
107 min
Welcome adventurers!
Just Patrick & King Scott chat about the golden geek awards 2023, then recent plays of Battlefields and Lord of the Rings the card game.
Hungry Gamer Will Brown joins us for the 8-bit breakdown of Fractal: Beyond the Void, an epic space 4X!
We've got a double time warp this week as we look back one year later on both War of the Ring the card game, and Marvel Damage Control.
Finally, we compare some of our favorite Space 4X games across multiple categories!
Episode 129: Slay the Spire! & TONS of Games from Fun-K Town convention!
16 maj 2024 |
135 min
A great time was had by the whole party at Fun-K Town Convention: Knoxville's grooviest board game con!
King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Teacher Ryan and Explorer Josh to recount tales of the weekend!
Recent plays include Tales from the Red Dragon Inn, Klask, Carson City, Tidal Blades, Dune, and many many more!
The 8-bit breakdown goes to video game turned board game, Slay the Spire. This rogue like video game incorporates randomness in all the right ways, to make each play exciting and different. Does the board game live up to the hype?
Next week we'll do a double lookback as we wanted to keep this episode focused on Knoxville. A special thank you to Mike for inviting the podcast, and to AllPlay for providing several copies of Kabuto Sumo for demo!
Episode 128: Distilled, Space Lion & more, plus BGG Golden Geek Nominees!
2 maj 2024 |
103 min
Teacher Ryan joins King Scott and Just Patrick to chat about whats been on the table, including Ankh, Carson City & Space Lion!
Navigator Lana takes us to Kentucky, telling tales of the history and scenery, as well as a thematic game in her Gametrotting segment!
This episode's 8-bit breakdown goes to Distilled from Paverson games, then we look back on Marvel Age of Heroes from last year.
Finally, we wrap things up with boardgamegeek's 2024 golden geek nominees!
Episode 127: Sidequest! Cyber Pet Quest
25 april 2024 |
48 min
Today we revisit the intra-apocalyptic world of San Lazaro, but in much smaller fashion as we discuss Cyber Pet Quest, which is live on kickstarter!
Hear our thoughts, and listen in as we chat with designers Bernie Lin and Brendan Kendrick!
Episode 126: Last Light w/ 51st State, Pathfinder Revolution & more!
18 april 2024 |
101 min
An adventure that takes us to the outer depths of space in search of the last light in the universe!
Today Navigator Lana joins Just Patrick for the 8-bit breakdown of Last Light; a 4X game set in a universe where the light is dying. Touting a quick playtime for the genre, find out if it packs enough punch to find a spot on your shelf!
Recent plays include Can't Stop, 51st State, Battle of Lits, and a fresh take on an old game, as Steven Jackson Games has released Pathfinder Revolution; an update on Revolution set in the Pathfinder world!
Dragon Dawn Productions has a copy of Beyond the Rift that they want to get in the hands of an adventurer! Simply join our BGG guild and tell us who your favorite movie baddie is! Link to the guild right here:
Episode 125: Dawn of Ulos, Brass Lancashire, Carnegie & more!
4 april 2024 |
99 min
Join the adventure!
Today we chat about recent plays including the (recently finished kickstarter) Massive Verse Fighting card game, The Artemis Project, Brass & Carnegie!
The 8-bit breakdown goes to stock-trading-ish game, Dawn of Ulos!
We look back on Brazil Imperial, then get a visit from Explorer Josh to learn about hidden gen: Eila and Something Shiny.
To wrap up this quest, we chat about giving your gameday some theme consistency, with games that pair well together!
Episode 124: Rats of Wistar, Wyrmspan, Mage Knight Ultimate & more!
21 mars 2024 |
110 min
Just Patrick and King Scott are joined yet again by Navigator Lana!
Today we talk Solstis and Wyrmspan before the 8-bit breakdown of Rats of Wistar!
After looking back at Khora, Rise of an Empire, we venture to solo-land to chat about not one, not two, but THREE fantastic games for those of us who play with ourselves... hehe.
Episode 123: Roll Player Adventures, Aqua, Buru, Steam Power & so much more!
7 mars 2024 |
122 min
What an adventure we have today!
Just Patrick & King Scott are joined by Navigator Lana & "Dung Merchant" Will Brown!
We've got a ton of recent plays followed by an 8-bit breakdown of narrative adventure game, Roll Player Adventures!
We look back on GI Joe the Deckbuilding Game, then finish it up with a chat about quitting as part of "in-game negotiation!
Hungry Gamer's famous cheesecake recipe!
Wha? You're still reading this?
Episode 122: Sidequest! Galactic Cruise!
29 februari 2024 |
58 min
Teacher Ryan and Just Patrick share their thoughts on Galactic Cruise!
We're joined by the designers as well and hear about the process of creating the game, as well as what we can expect from the kickstarter!
https://www.kinsonkeygames.com/
Episode 121: World Wonders, Groo the Game, Space Hulk Death Angel & Top 5!
22 februari 2024 |
99 min
Welcome adventurers!
King Scott and Just Patrick reconvene at headquarters to talk a bunch of gaming.
Recent plays include Groo the Game, Killer Mystery, Space Hulk Death Angel & more!
The 8-bit breakdown goes to World Wonders; a tile placement game with a creative mechanism for acquiring wonders.
We do the time warp and revisit Lacrimosa before concluding the episode with our top 5 games from our most recent ten reviews!
www.levelupgamepodcast.com
Episode 120: Ticket to Ride Legacy, Sonic Roll, MLEM, and more!
8 februari 2024 |
139 min
It's a party of three as Navigator Lana joins us for an entire episode!
Recent plays include MLEM, Lacrimosa, and Sonic Roll.
The 8-bit breakdown is one that we've been working on for some time: Ticket to Ride Legacy, Legends of the West!
Then we do the Time Warp and look back on Obsession, before closing out the episode with a co-op trivia game!
(oh, and that music mashup is from "There I Ruined It"
Episode 119: The Vale of Eternity, plus Master of the Universe, Scythe Rise of Fenris & more!
25 januari 2024 |
101 min
A true adventure today as Teacher Ryan joins us and we take to a mystical land to summon strange creatures in The Vale of Eternity!
That's not all: Navigator Lana joins us for a Gametrotting segment, where she describes the rich background for the setting of Azul.
Recent plays include Masters of the Universe, Clash for Eternia, GI Joe deckbuilding game expansion: Raise the Flagg, and the campaign for Scythe, Rise of Fenris!
As always thanks for coming along for the adventure!
Episode 118: Sidequest! Top 50 board games of 2023!
18 januari 2024 |
90 min
A quest so grand we needed to add to the party to undertake it! King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Will, Ryan, and Josh to run the gauntlet of the top 50 games (well, like, 47 really) of 2023!
We then each share one that we felt was under the radar, one that we're excited to play but haven't yet, and our personal favorite game of 2023!
Episode 117: Dune Imperium Uprising! w/ The White Castle, Project Eos Rise & More!
11 januari 2024 |
84 min
The kingdom is in peril!
King Scott had official royal duties to attend to, so this episode is mostly Just Patrick.
Fear not though, as we get visits from Josh and Will!
Recent plays include a sleeper hit: Project Eos Rise, as well as the new hotness: The White Castle.
The 8-bit breakdown goes to Dune Imperium: Uprising!
Then we visit solo land for a small footprint game called Dustrunner.
Episode 116: Arborea, Ark Nova Marine Worlds & more!
28 december 2023 |
92 min
A strange land that needs to be regenerated to entice the flora and fauna to return, today's adventure takes us to Arborea! Get the scoop on this brand new game in the 8-bit breakdown.
Join King Scott & Just Patrick for this episode chock full of games!
Episode 115: Sidequest! PAX recap 2023!
21 december 2023 |
58 min
Its a packed guild house today! The gang talks about all the fun and excitement of PAX 2023, including games played, memorable moments, and general shenanigans!
Don't forget, we want to hear your top 3 games that got the 8-bit breakdown last year, and we're giving away games for it!
Get in the guild and let us know: BGG Guild
Episode 114: Frostpunk, 20 Strong, Top Ten Review Games of Season 3!
14 december 2023 |
118 min
Its officially season 4!
In this premiere, King Scott and Just Patrick chat about Dice Manor, Kiri-Ai, and 20 Strong.
The 8-bit breakdown is for the extremely thematic cooperative game, Frostpunk!
Then stick around for some season 3 recap, including our top ten games of the season!
Episode 113: Sky Team, Forest Shuffle & PAX Preview!
30 november 2023 |
112 min
Welcome yet again adventurers!
Today we focus on two player games... mostly....
Recent Plays include The Mirroring of Mary King, Forest Shuffle, Dracula vs. Van Helsing & more!
Today we take to the skies for the 80bit breakdown of Sky Team!
Then stick around for our look ahead to PAX 2023 and some of the games that we're all fired up for!
Episode 112: Snap Ships Tactics, Empire’s End & The Academy!
16 november 2023 |
124 min
It's time to level up in the hobby!
Gather 'round adventurers and hear King Scott and Just Patrick tell tales of recent adventures, such as Between 2 Cities Essential Edition, Empire's End & Lunar Rush, but it all kicks off with The Aetherial War, a campaign card game!
The 8-bit breakdown goes to one that we're extremely excited to talk about; a game with a ton of toy factor: Snap Ships Tactics!
The time warp takes us to last year's review: Transmissions!
Finally, Archmage Andrew joins us for the next installment of "If Board Games Were People."
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BGG Build
Episode 111: Humanity! Plus Flamecraft, War of the Ring, Around the Geek & more!
2 november 2023 |
87 min
For this episode Just Patrick is joined by Explorer Josh! The King is off this week doing some kingly king type stuff, but worry not!
Today's recent adventures include Flamecraft, Wolfenstein, and War of the Ring 2nd Edition!
The 8-bit breakdown goes to a new game released at Essen and live on BGA called Humanity.
We lookback on Godtear before wrapping things up with a segment we haven't done for a long time: Around the Geek! Where we select and discuss a couple of topics from boardgamegeek.
Episode 110: Sidequest! Gametoppers with Burky!
26 oktober 2023 |
53 min
Hey adventurers! In this special sidequest episode, we're joined by Burky from Gametoppers!
Learn all about the live kickstarter, the mats, the tables, the art and more!
Episode 109: Eclipse 2nd Dawn, PGX Wrap Up, Gateway Games & more!
19 oktober 2023 |
123 min
Today's quest is a big one! Gather round adventurers as PGX is in the books and we have so much to share!
Recent adventures include Wizards of the Grimoire, Bat Flip, and 1923 Cotton Club!
Our 8-bit breakdown goes to a game that recently cracked the BGG top 20: Eclipse, Second Dawn for the Galaxy.
We do the time warp and revisit Block & Key before rounding out the episode with a fresh take on "gateway" games!
Don't forget to join the guild by the end of October to be eligible to get a FREE promo for Flamecraft!
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Episode 108: Neotopia, Knarr, Gempire: Zarmund’s Demands & More!
5 oktober 2023 |
104 min
Gather round adventurers as we've many tales to tell!
Join King Scott and Just Patrick for plenty of nonsensical banter followed by recent adventures! Today that includes Knarr, Alice is Missing, and Leaving Earth.
The 8-bit breakdown goes to Neotopia! Will this brand new game be a standout in your collection? Listen in and find out!
We've got an amazing "Adventure on the Horizon," as we had the chance to check out Gempire: Zarmund's Demands, which is LIVE on kickstarter right now!
Finally, Explorer Josh joins us and shares some lost loot that might surprise you.
Don't forget to join the guild and request your promo copy of "The Rare Medium" for Flamecraft!
As always, thank you for listening!
Episode 107:Sidequest! Obsession Characters Expansion w/ Dan Hallagan
28 september 2023 |
60 min
Welcome adventurers!
Join King Scott, Just Patrick, and Teacher Ryan as they are joined by Dan Hallagan to chat about the upcoming characters expansion for Obsession!
Episode 106: The Princes of Florence New Edition, Disney Lorcana, Star Wars Shatterpoint &Top 5!
21 september 2023 |
105 min
Well adventurers... this episode comes with the longest title to date because there are so many great games talked about!
Gear up for recent plays including Disney Lorcana, Star Wars Shatterpoint and more! The 8-bit breakdown goes to an updated version of the classic: The Princes of Florence.
This quest takes us to THUNDERDOME! Where two games enter, but only one game leaves!
Then we finish with our top 5 games from the most recent ten that we've reviewed!
Episode 105: Sidequest! Challengers!
14 september 2023 |
51 min
Today the King and Just Patrick share their thoughts on Challengers!
The game seems to be loved or hated so we give it the ol 8-bit breakdown, share our feelings towards it, then share some of YOUR thoughts!
Episode 104: After Us & Heat, Expeditions & more!
7 september 2023 |
104 min
Its a good day to level up!
Join King Scott & Just Patrick as we chat about some of the games that have hit our table, including Heat, Expeditions, Its a Wonderful World & more!
"After Us" gets the 8-bit breakdown. This is a brand new deckbuilding, resource-managing game in a setting where humans have gone extinct and primates take over!
As always, thanks for joining us!
Episode 103: Level Back! Russian Railroads!
24 augusti 2023 |
94 min
Join us for a retro adventure all about games of yesteryear, including Hero Quest, Near & Far and Pizza Box Football.
Today's 8-bit breakdown goes to Russian Railroads, a game that was once in the boardgamegeek top 100. How does it hold up today?
Will pops in for a segment of "Polishing the Turd," then we finish strong with a game of Saw!
Episode 102: Thunder Road Vendetta, Mistwind & More!
10 augusti 2023 |
112 min
Gear up for an epic quest today!
We've got a ton of recent plays including an upcoming kickstarter from First Fish Games that Patrick can't wait to get a hold of: Mistwind!
Buckle up for the 8-bit breakdown of the chaotic Thunder Road Vendetta.
Stick around as we are joined by Archmage Andrew, who asks us to associate board games with people.
What a fun episode!
www.levelupgamepodcast.com
Episode 101: Rauha
27 juli 2023 |
114 min
A new set off 100 episodes! The quest is underway!
Join us today as we talk a TON of recent plays, including Potions of Azerland, Trekking the National Parks, Fiction and many more!
The 8-bit breakdown goes to Rauha. Hear our thoughts on this engine builder from the folks that brought us Nidavellir!
Then stick around and see if you can beat Will and King Scott in the mystery box challenge!
Episode 100: Top Ten Board Games of All Time!
13 juli 2023 |
147 min
Gear up for a big adventure as King Scott and Just Patrick present their top ten games of all time!
Each contributor shares their favorite and asks a question of the hosts as well.
We'd like to thank each and every listener, whether brand new to the show or one of the originals, each and every one of you make the production of this podcast a delight!
Episode 99: Sidequest! Origins 2023 Recap!
6 juli 2023 |
71 min
Just Patrick is joined by Teacher Ryan to recap all the fun and games played at Origins 2023!
We have audio from 9 different publishers about current and upcoming games, and share our thoughts on several more!
Episode 98: Dungeons & Dragons: Trials of Tempus!
29 juni 2023 |
92 min
Join King Scott and Just Patrick for an epic 8-bit breakdown of Dungeons & Dragons: Trials of Tempus!
Recent plays include Wonderlands War, Terracotta Army, Rhino Hero and Trekking Through History.
Explorer Josh joins the episode to present his top 3 games that have been featured in the "lost loot" segment.
Our lookback is a game that might just be a hidden gem: Meeples and Monsters, then we finish up the episode with some chat about board game upgrades!
Episode 97: The Guild of Merchant Explorers & Origins Excitement!
15 juni 2023 |
100 min
Our party grows as we are joined by Teacher Ryan to explore far and wide in our 8-bit breakdown of AEG's The Guild of Merchant Explorers!
This episode is full of games, including Glow, Hadara, Guns or Treasure, and Challengers.
With Origins right around the corner, what better topic than what we're excited for at the convention!
Episode 96: War of the Ring TCG
1 juni 2023 |
112 min
Explorer Josh joins us for this episode, where we break down War of the Ring the Card Game!
Recent adventures include Merchants of Magick, Scout, and Architects of the West Kingdom.
We look back on last years review: Lockup, and finish off with a reassessment of the Golden Geek Awards!
Join the adventure and submit your audio to be used in an episode at www.levelupgamepodcast.com
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Episode 95: Marvel Damage Control & The Golden Geek Awards!
18 maj 2023 |
109 min
The heroes find themselves pulling cleanup duty in today's 8-bit breakdown of Marvel Damage Control!
Recent adventures include Dinogenics Controlled Chaos, District Noir & Power Rangers the Deckbuilding Game!
Our lookback is Summit, then we finish off with sharing our thoughts on the Golden Geek Awards!
Episode 94: Marvel: Age of Heroes & more!
4 maj 2023 |
90 min
In today's adventure, King Patrick and Just Scott tell tales of Spires End Hildegard, Pocket Landship and more. Teacher Ryan joins the adventure to share thoughts on Darwin's Journey!
Our 8-bit breakdown goes to Marvel: Age of Heroes, and the lookback is one of our favorites from last year: Return to Dark Tower!
Episode 93: Sidequest! Cities of Venus
27 april 2023 |
46 min
Today's adventure takes us mining on Venus... or at least about 50km above Venus, as we give a first impression 8-bit breakdown of Cities of Venus!
Then designer James Staley joins us to talk about the development of the game and the kickstarter launching May 2!
Episode 92: Klask! Video Game Adaptations & TOP 5!
20 april 2023 |
121 min
Gear up for a big adventure today as we're joined by Teacher Ryan! Recent plays include Star Wars the Card Game, Twilight Imperium IV, and Homelands!
Today's 8-bit breakdown is Klask! and the time warp is The Great Wall.
We turned a listener's question into a topic about video game adaptations of board games before finishing it all of with our top 5 of the most recent 10 games reviewed!
Episode 91: Sidequest! Forges of Ravenshire!
13 april 2023 |
65 min
Fire up the furnaces because Sam Stockton joins us today to talk about upcoming kickstarter Forges of Ravenshire!
Check out everything B.A. Games here!
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Episode 90: Brazil: Imperial & Board Game Art Creations!
6 april 2023 |
114 min
Join King Scott and Just Patrick for another adventure in the hobby!
Recent plays include The Night Cage, Zaberias, Tolerance & more, then we give the 8-bit breakdown to Brazil: Imperial, followed by our lookback on last year's review game: the red hot game Earth from Inside Up Games.
We're especially excited to have Katia Howatson join us to talk about her phenomenal board game mosaics! See these fantastic works on her Instagram page or on her website!
Episode 89: Khora, Rise of an Empire & more!
23 mars 2023 |
91 min
Today we're joined by our lovable dung merchant, THE Hungry Gamer Will Brown!
We've got a ton of upcoming items and chat around the fire before talking recent adventures including Lions of Lydia, Longshot the Dice Game and so many more!
Our 8-bit breakdown goes to Khora, Rise of an Empire: an interesting civilization building game with a focus on tactical card play and track advancement.
Stick around for the time warp, then we play a little opposites game!
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Episode 88: GI Joe the Deckbuilding Game!
9 mars 2023 |
93 min
Join King Scott, Just Patrick, Duke, Rock & Roll, Snake Eyes, Destro & more for this quest of the Level Up Board Game Podcast!
Recent plays include Yak & Rise, plus Hungry Gamer Will Brown joins the party to talk about a game that took a little "polishing" to truly shine.
Click here for the AllPlay table / room contest!
Check out Ynaros Fallin live on kickstarter!
Episode 87: Lacrimosa!
23 februari 2023 |
93 min
OOPS!
Now we're sounding better!
Join King Scott and Just Patrick as we chat recent adventures such as Wingspan and Aventuria!
Today's 8-bit breakdown is Lacrimosa!
Episode 86: Sidequest! Kuiperium
16 februari 2023 |
57 min
To the far reaches of the Kuiper asteroid belt we go on today's sidequest!
Just Patrick & Teacher Ryan are joined by Matt Cousineau and Steve Cassell to talk everything Kuiperium!
Check it out on Kickstarter Feb. 20 2023.
Kuiperium website: Www.dragnegggames.com/kuiperium
Episode 85: Level Back! Obsession
9 februari 2023 |
121 min
Good day adventurers! Join Patrick, Scott, and Ryan as we play cricket, sip tea, and gossip in 2018's Obsession!
This Level Back episode features older games including Star Realms, Netrunner, Heroes of Land, Air & Sea and more, plus we chat for a bit about Alynthia, which is live on kickstarter now!
Episode 84: Sidequest! Our Favorites of 2022!
2 februari 2023 |
104 min
We got a big adventuring party together for this quest!
Join King Scott, Just Patrick, Explorer Josh, Teacher Ryan, and the Hungry Gamer Will Brown as we chat about some of our favorite games of 2022!
We talk several different categories and crammed over 15 games into this one, so gear up and enjoy the ride!
Don't forget, our contest to win a copy of White Hat lasts until Feb. 9, so enter simply by joining the BGG guild.
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Episode 83: Wonderlands War, Clank Catacombs, and more!
26 januari 2023 |
93 min
Join King Scott and Just Patrick for an adventure in the Wonderland; The 8-bit breakdown today is for Wonderland's War!
Jamey Stegmaier pops in for a Wingspan announcement, and recent adventures include Clank Catacombs, Imperium Classics, and more!
Join our guild to be entered into the White Hat contest:
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Episode 82: Mythic Mischief & A.I. Art in Games.
12 januari 2023 |
124 min
Strap on those boots and get ready for adventure! Today's 8-bit breakdown is Mythic Mischief from IV Studios!
We chat a bit about Flamecraft, 7 Wonders Duel, Skull and more!
Stick around for the Academy where Andrew talks about the history behind Western Legends.
Stick around for our thoughts on the potential use of AI generated art in board games.
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Episode 81: Terracotta Army & How We Learn Games!
29 december 2022 |
121 min
Welcome adventurers!
In today's episode we have a big list of recent plays including Tiletum, CATastrophe, Under Falling Skies, Through the Ages Leaders and Wonders expansion and more! Plus, we have a special review of some potions provided by Chip Theory Games... share our post about Too Many Bones coffees on Twitter and you could win the booster packs for Too Many Bones!
Our quest continues as we tackle the strategic Terracotta Army in the 8-bit breakdown.
Join the party as we chat about our strategies for learning new games, and stick around and earn some EXP.... see if you can beat King Scott and Teacher Ryan in a special game of "What game are these cards from?"
Episode 80: Sidequest! Board Game Tables / Allplay!
22 december 2022 |
45 min
Join Explorer Josh and Just Patrick as we talk about some of our favorite games from publisher BoardGameTables, which is currently rebranding and will be changing their name to "Allplay."
From Kabuto Sumo to Basketboss, we've been impressed with how much fun these games are!
Episode 79: Planet Unknown, Top 5 & Top 10 of Season Two!
15 december 2022 |
103 min
The first full episode of season 3!
Today Patrick and Scott chat about recent adventures including Findorff, Welcome To, and Backyard Chickens!
The 8-bit breakdown is a game about developing a new planet for habitation: Planet Unknown!
We have our top 5 games of the last ten reviews, plus our top 10 games that we reviewed in all of season two!
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Episode 78: Sidequest! PAX Unplugged 2022 Recap!
8 december 2022 |
46 min
Season 3 begins with Explorer Josh and Teacher Ryan joining up with King Scott and Patrick to talk all things PAX.
We chat about a few games, but this episode is all about getting your feet on the floor of the convention as we check in with Board Game Tables, Cephalofair, Smirk & Dagger, and SO MANY MORE!
Episode 77: The Stuff of Legend & Working a Convention!
1 december 2022 |
121 min
In the final episode of season two, Explorer Josh joins just Patrick to talk about a TON of games, including Space Station Phoenix, Calico, Paper Dungeons, Spirits of the Forest and more!
The 8-bit breakdown goes to The Stuff of Legend from Third World Studios. Playable on TTS, and should be on tabletops in physical form VERY soon, this is a hidden traitor game with a fantastic theme.
Stick around though, because we round out the episode with tips for when you are working at a convention!
Episode 76: Living Forest & PAX Previews!
17 november 2022 |
118 min
Welcome adventurers! King Scott is tending to his empire, so Teacher Ryan joins the show!
We talk Everdell complete collection, War Room, Ducks in Tow & more, before giving the 8-bit breakdown to Living Forest!
Finally, we give even more games to look out for during your adventures at PAX unplugged!
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Episode 75: Transmissions & PAX Preview!
3 november 2022 |
82 min
Today the heroes tell tales of The Ghosts Betwixt, Azul, and Dungeons, Dice, & Danger!
The 8-bit Breakdown goes to Transmissions, then we chat a bit about some of the games we're looking forward to at PAX Unplugged!
Episode 74: Godtear w/ The Hungry Gamer!
20 oktober 2022 |
110 min
The party grows as the Hungry Gamer joins us for an 8-bit breakdown of Godtear!
Recent adventures include Radlands, Feudum, and Barenpark,
Explorer Josh tells a tale of lost loot: Bushido!
Enter Thunderdome as King Scott has to pick between two recent favorites, then stick around to the end as the King goes head-to-head with The Hungry Gamer in a board game trivia challenge!
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Episode 73: Block & Key, Planet Unknown & more!
6 oktober 2022 |
110 min
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Episode 72: Sidequest! Familiars & Foes
29 september 2022 |
74 min
Ballyhoo!
Today we become familiars attempting to rescue our wizards and witches and a charming cooperative game called Familiars & Foes!
Hear our thoughts in the 8-bit breakdown, then join us for a chat with Chris and Jordan for a look at the folks behind this great game.
Click here for the Familiars and Foes website!
Or even check out the Horrible Adorables toys!
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Episode 71: The Spill & Questions
22 september 2022 |
92 min
Today's adventure takes us to the high seas as we take on The Spill from Smirk & Dagger!
Recent plays include Super Snipers, Kites, and Patriot, plus we answer listener questions.
Episode 70: Rise of the Gnomes, Terracotta Army, Oak & More!
8 september 2022 |
129 min
Gear up because this adventure is jam packed with games!
We have recent adventures including Terracotta Army, Oak, Exit: Lord of the Rings & more, before we get on with the 8-bit breakdown of Rise of the Gnomes from August games!
Then we chat for a little about games that are easy to introduce to new gamers, but have enough depth for your hardcore game group!
Episode 69: Burncycle & Gencon recap!
25 augusti 2022 |
102 min
Welcome adventurers! Today we start of with some chat about upcoming games that we're all kinds of excited for, including Horizons of Spirit Island, Dune: War for Arakis, and the Aquarius expansion for Ark Nova!
With King Scott absent for the first half of the episode, just Patrick talks about a new game from AEG: Ready Set Bet, as well as Planted: a Game of Nature & Nurture.
Hungry Gamer joins us for "polishing the turd," then we finish things off with some gencon recap, including over a dozen games to keep your eyes on!
Episode 68: Barrage
11 augusti 2022 |
95 min
Today the heroes get their boots wet and gauntlets dirty as we give the 8-bit breakdown to Barrage! Recent adventures include Green Team Wins, Summoner Wars & Hidden Leaders.
Explorer Josh recons with the party as he has discovered some lost loot: Merchants of Magick!
Then stick around for our Adventure on the Horizon: Journey into the Beyond!
Episode 67: Tenpenny Parks, Gen Con preview & Top 5!
28 juli 2022 |
117 min
Welcome adventurers! In this episode our 8-bit breakdown goes to Thunderworks Games' Tenpenny Parks, but not before we chat about some of our recent adventures, including Project L, Tapestry, and Cuphead!
We go back to the Academy where Archmage Andrew tells tales of Unforgiven: The Lincoln Assassination Trial.
Gen Con is on the horizon and we've got our eyes fixed upon some of the shiny loot we hope to discover! Hear several games we're looking forward to at the con!
Finally, as we do every time we've completed ten reviews, we share our top 5 games from the most recent ten!
Episode 66: Sidequest! Lunar Rush
21 juli 2022 |
60 min
Our adventures take us to the moon to mine lunethyst and lunerium in Skippy Brown's "Lunar Rush." Hear our thoughts on this upcoming kickstarter from DeadAlive Games, then listen in as Skippy joins the party!
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Episode 65: The Hunger, Mantis Falls & More!
14 juli 2022 |
101 min
This adventure is jam-packed with gaming goodness!
We chat about some recent plays including Dead Man's Draw, Cat in the Box, Herbaceous, Mantis Falls & more, then give the 8-bit breakdown to Richard Garfield's The Hunger!
Stick around because our upcoming kickstarter preview is of a game called Davy Jones' Locker, the Kraken Wakes!
Episode 64: Veiled Fate
30 juni 2022 |
97 min
Welcome adventurers! Today's 8-bit breakdown goes to a hidden role game from IV Studios called Veiled Fate, while the time warp takes us back to last years feature: Raiders of the North Sea.
Recent adventures include Coloma, Tsuro, Cult of the Deep, Radlands, and Fired Up.
We finish up this quest with a discussion that's all about gaming with a partner who doesn't seem to improve their skills, and how to approach playing with them.
Episode 63: Sidequest! The Big Post-Origins 2022 Episode!
23 juni 2022 |
89 min
The heroes have ventured to Columbus, Ohio to embark upon the quest that is Origins! Patrick & Scott share thoughts on over a dozen games in this massive episode.
Join us as we check in with publishers from all over the convention to hear what's on the horizon.
Finally, we each talk about three games that stood out for us during our time in Columbus.
Episode 62: Meeples & Monsters, Septima!
16 juni 2022 |
83 min
Join Patrick and Scott for recent adventures including The Search for Planet X, Ivion, and Buy the Vote!
Our 8-bit breakdown goes to a bag-building, worker placement game called Meeples & Monsters.
Finally, Septima from Mindclash Games is live on kickstarter! Hear everything you need to know about this simultaneous, hidden action selection gem!
Episode 61: Sidequest! Adventuring at Origins 2022!
10 juni 2022 |
24 min
Join just for a sidequest chat about the start of Origins 2022! King Scott and Just Patrick have been taking in the atmosphere for a couple of days, chatting it up with some of our favorite publishers and finding out what kind of loot might be in store for gamers!
Episode 60: Sidequest! Arcs!
9 juni 2022 |
43 min
Gather 'round adventurers and hear tales of our times with Leder Games' newest from Cole Wehrle: Arcs!
Episode 59: Glow & Origins Preview!
2 juni 2022 |
105 min
Explorer Josh joins the party for this episode which features recent adventures: Familiar Tales, Doctor Who, and Dominion! We give the 8-bit breakdown to Glow and look back on Beyond the Sun!
Our newly-titled Dung Merchant pops in to talk about Red Dragon Inn in the segment "Polishing the Turd!"
Finally, hear about NINE games that we're excited to play and learn more about at Origins 2022!
Episode 58: Sidequest! Leviathan Wilds
26 maj 2022 |
49 min
This adventure finds the heroes climbing giants in a preview of Leviathan Wilds from Moon Crab Games. Fortunately, we were aided in our quest by designer Justin Kemppainen, who's credits include Descent 2.0, Star Wars Imperial Assault, and many more!
Learn more about Leviathan Wilds: https://leviathanwilds.com/
Episode 57: Lockup, Ark Nova & more!
19 maj 2022 |
107 min
Our feature 8-bit breakdown for this episode is Thunderworks Games' Lockup, with the Breakout expansion!
Recent adventures include Ark Nova, Abstract Academy & Q.E.!
Josh joins the party to tell tales of lost loot: Ugly Gryphon Inn!
Finally, we round out the episode with an adventure on the horizon called "Nut Hunt!"
Episode 56: Level Back! Summit & Apps in Games!
5 maj 2022 |
111 min
Sometimes to level up, we must level back! Join us for some chat about older games, including Tiny Epic Western, Rococo, and more! Our 8-bit breakdown goes to 2017's Summit!
Preview chat including Viticulture World & Cosmic Odyssey
We cap off the adventure with our poll-based discussion about board games that use an app.
Episode 55: Return to Dark Tower, Rise of Ix, and more!
21 april 2022 |
104 min
Today the heroes rally the troops for an adventure 31 years in the making: Return to Dark Tower! Other adventures include Gates of Delerium, Dune Imperium Rise of Ix, and more!
We conclude with our adventures on the horizon segment as we chat about upcoming kickstarter game: Cytress!
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Episode 54: The Great Wall & Clank Legacy Recap!
7 april 2022 |
102 min
Get crafting adventurers! Today we break down Overboss, Jurassic World: Legacy of Isla Nublar, Widget Ridge and more! Great Wall gets the 8-bit breakdown and we visit the Academy with Archmage Andrew! Finally, Clank Legacy has been completed and Patrick gives the recap!
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Episode 53: Sidequest! Omicron Protocol
31 mars 2022 |
49 min
We find ourselves in an intra-apocalyptic, cyberpunk adventure as we travel to San Lazaro, where a virus has infected the population in this episode's feature game: Omicron Protocol! Join the hosts Scott & Patrick, along with the game's designers, Brendan and Bernie and get the scoop on this recent kickstarter success!
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Episode 52: Earth, Townsfolk Tussle & more!
24 mars 2022 |
91 min
This adventure, our travels took us to, well... Earth! Hear our thoughts on Earth, which is available for late pledge! Recent adventures include Meadow, Townsfolk Tussle & more!
Don't forget, join the BGG guild as we will pick a winner of Maeshowe: An Orkney Saga on April 1!
Episode 51: Sidequest! Feuds & Favors
15 mars 2022 |
55 min
Welcome adventurers! Today we bring swords and arrows, with a steady dose of politics and we discuss Feuds & Favors, a medieval card based strategy game! Designer Brad joins us to tell us all about his kickstarter launching on March 15!
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Episode 50: Nemesis, Nemesis Lockdown & Top 5!
10 mars 2022 |
119 min
In this adventure the heroes find themselves on the good ship Nemesis and in its new counterpart, the Lockdown Mars facility!
Recent plays include Furnace, Caesar!, 7 Wonders Architects, and Maeshowe: An Orkney Saga.
Josh joins us for some lost loot, and we close the episode with our top 5 games of the most recent ten reviews!
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Episode 49: Sidequest! Solar 175
28 februari 2022 |
57 min
This adventure takes us to the far reaches of the galaxy as we breakdown our thoughts on Solar 175 from Cogito Ergo Meeple! Then we are joined by the game's designers, Joe and Maddie Adams to get the inside scoop on the game and kickstarter!
Learn more about Solar 175: www.cogitoergomeeple.com
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Episode 48: Destinies & Competitive players!
24 februari 2022 |
119 min
A grand adventure awaits today as the hosts are joined by Archmage Andrew of the academy segment! Together, we give the 8-bit breakdown to Destinies, but we also chat about being competitive in play. Other games discussed include Distilled, Exit: Advent Calendar, Clash of Galliformes, and Nightlancer!
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Episode 47: Merchants of the Dark Road & Two Player Games!
10 februari 2022 |
111 min
In this episode, most of our adventures are two player games, including Gunfighter, Blitzkrieg, and upcoming kickstarter: Five Paths! We also talk about Unfathomable, Transformers the deckbuilding game and Warchest. The 8-bit breakdown is given to Merchants of the Dark Road from Elf Creek games. Stick around for our discussion on the joys of two player games. Gear up, get your party ready, and level up!
Episode 46: Sidequest! Rogue Angels: Legacy of the Burning Suns
3 februari 2022 |
58 min
Join us for an adventure! Today we take a look at Rogue Angels: Legacy of the Burning Suns, then our party grows as designer Emil Larson joins us!
Rogue Angels live on kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/suntzugames/rogue-angels-legacy-of-the-burning-suns
Sun Tzu Games: http://www.suntzugames.com/rogue-angels.html
Episode 45: Moonrakers, Final Girl & Thunder Road!
27 januari 2022 |
94 min
An adventure all about gaming! We deliver thoughts on recent plays including Dinogenics, GI Joe the deckbuilding game and more! Find out about Moonrakers in today's 8-bit breakdown! Stick around for more as we talk adventures on the horizon, featuring Thunder Road: Vendetta, and wrap things up with solo feature; Final Girl!
Episode 44: Origins: First Builders & Questions
13 januari 2022 |
96 min
An episode filled with adventure! Hear tales of Nemo's War, Cash n' Guns, Summer Camp and more! Our feature quest is 2021 Board and Dice game Origins: First Builders. In a special Everdell lookback, we introduced the Pearlbrook expansion! Josh joins us for some lost loot before finally we answer some of your questions!
Episode 43: Corrosion & PAX
30 december 2021 |
91 min
The heroes try to avoid rust spells in this adventure as our 8-bit breakdown is Corrosion! Hear our thoughts on this complex game as well as Zapotec, Rove and more. We visit the Academy where Andrew provides a segment you cannot refuse. This quest concludes with some final thoughts on our experiences at PAX!
Episode 42: Sidequest! NINE games from PAX!
23 december 2021 |
71 min
At last our adventures culminate with a mighty feast! We are joined by "The Hungry Gamer" William Brown to talk about our PAX experiences. In this episode we highlight a whopping NINE! games that made a big impression. From Brian Boru, to Final Girl, to Dinosaur World, The Legacy of Isla Nublar, this episode is PACKED!
Hungry Gamer youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVr5MNf7Nt5oCXywsUh-ttA
Episode 41: Factory 42 & Playing your best!
16 december 2021 |
95 min
Back to work adventurers! We have orders to fill in the 8-bit breakdown of Factory 42! Recent adventures include Goetia, Die Hard, and more! Josh highlights Battle Sheep in today's Lost Loot! Our discussion is focused on playing your best, what gets in the way of doing so, and is it really all that important? Finally we conclude our quest with upcoming kickstarter feature, Clash at Rook's Point!
Link to Boards & Brews live chat: https://youtu.be/0x-h7lzYBK4
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Episode 40: Sidequest! Mr. Torgue‘s Arena of Badassery!
9 december 2021 |
50 min
EXPLOSIONS!!! John Kovaleski joins the party to talk about kickstarter megahit Borderlands: Mr. Torgue's Arena of Badassery!
Episode 39: Cape May & Our Top Ten of Season One!
2 december 2021 |
106 min
The first season's journey concludes with an 8-bit breakdown of Cape May! We retell tales of Shadows over Camelot in our look back. Archmage Andrew presents War of the Worlds: The New Wave in the Academy Segment. Recent adventures include Tiny Epic Dinosurs, On Mars, and more! Stick around until the end when the heroes list their top ten games that were reviewed on Level Up in season one!
Academy segment URL referenced: https://youtu.be/9q7tN7MhQ4I
Episode 38: Sidequest! Tapestry Arts & Architecture w/ Jamey Stegmaier!
25 november 2021 |
33 min
The party has company for Thanksgiving! We're joined by Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier games to chat about the upcoming Arts and Architecture expansion for Tapestry!
Episode 37: MicroMacro: Crime City, Lost Loot & More!
18 november 2021 |
94 min
The adventure continues! The heroes recent adventures are packed with gaming goodness from tending a garden to plundering on the high seas! We roll for skill checks in VISION for our 8-bit breakdown of MicroMacro: Crime City! Josh helps us discover some Lost Loot, and we conclude with an introspective look at our game preferences!
Episode 36: Sidequest! Megapulse
9 november 2021 |
59 min
In this adventure, the company changes a bit, as "lost loot" host Josh joins Patrick for an 8-bit breakdown of Megapulse! The party grows further as Megapulse designer Nicolas joins the group! Hear everything you want to know about the kickstarter from the designer himself.
Find out more about Megapulse at https://www.jeux-orion.com/
Episode 35: Dune Imperium, Introducing players & Our Top 5!
4 november 2021 |
139 min
The adventure continues in our second biggest episode to date! The heroes discuss King of Tokyo, Battle Bosses and Twilight Imperium, before running Dun Imperium through the 8-bit breakdown gauntlet! Archmage Andrew tells a a captivating story of exploration! Our community topic takes a look at tips for introducing someone into the wonderful hobby of board gaming. Keep your shield up and arrows ready because we have a pair of adventures on the horizon: Stan Kordonsky's Resurgence, and 18-card dungeon delving adventure: The Hand of Destiny! Finally, we finish off this epic quest with another TOP 5!
Episode 34: Cryo
21 oktober 2021 |
89 min
Any icy cold adventure awaits the heroes as they struggle to find shelter underground in Cryo! We talk Alien, Fate of the Nostromo as well as how to go about selling your games online. Discover some lost loot as Josh joins us to talk about Fire Tower! Ready your weapons and join the adventure!
Episode 33: Side Quest! Senjutsu: Battle for Japan
14 oktober 2021 |
81 min
The heroes give an 8-bit breakdown to upcoming kickstarter game: Senjutsu, Battle for Japan! Then our quest takes us accross the Atlantic as we hear tales of the game's creation from designers Paul Allen and James Faulkner!
Episode 32: Dog Park
7 oktober 2021 |
121 min
A massive quest with all sorts of adventures. Games featured include Viscounts of the West Kingdom, Nemesis, Tellstones and Scythe! Currently available for late pledge, find out about Dog Park! Then we discuss the rising costs of luxury board games and how to approach it with your wallet in mind.
Episode 31: Side Quest: Magical Friends and How to Summon Them
30 september 2021 |
70 min
No self respecting wizard shows up at the tavern alone, there must be companions! The best way to get them? Summon your own of course! Join us for the 8-bit breakdown of this tactical gem, then stick around and gain some EXP with us because the game's designer, Klemens Luger, joins the party!
Episode 30: Level back! Viticulture, Battle Masters & more!
23 september 2021 |
82 min
Sometimes our adventures take us to familiar grounds and in episode 30, we found ourselves taking on all sorts of quests from yesteryear! Hear tales of Guillotine and Battle Masters as well as an 8-bit breakdown of the classic, Viticulture! Our party has grown larger as Josh presents the first installment of the "Lost Loot" segment. Finally, get the scoop on TWO upcoming kickstarters!
Episode 29: Side Quest: Quests and Cannons, The Risen Islands!
16 september 2021 |
65 min
Arrrrgh! Adventure takes us to sea matey! Eric & Shannon Gellar join the HMS Wilford and share tales of their kickstarter! Hear our thoughts in the 8-bit breakdown, then hear the design process straight from the source!
Episode 28: Catacombs
9 september 2021 |
106 min
Our adventure continues as our fingernails delve ever deeper into the disc-flicking dungeons of Catacombs! Archmage Andrew joins the banter as we discuss Cloudspire and Goonies Never Say Die! Level up at the Academy as Andrew tells us a story about a playable character from Black Orchestra. Finally, our adventure on the horizon is a wild, upcoming kickstarter called Quack Quack No Take Backs.
Episode 27: Grand Austria Hotel
26 augusti 2021 |
108 min
We flip our discussion from a couple of episodes ago and talk about games that we were NOT hyped for, but ended up really enjoying. Recent adventures include Descent, Legends of the Dark, Grind House, Orleans, and Funfair! Adventurers know a thing or two about stopping by the inn at the end of a quest, and this time we stop at the Grand Austria Hotel for the 8-bit breakdown!
Episode 26: Side Quest! Arydia w/ Cody Miller
19 augusti 2021 |
48 min
We dare tread many paths on our level up adventures. Today we journey with designer Cody Miller (Xia) and learn about his current kickstarter, Arydia, the paths we dare tread! Hear everything you want to know about the game from the designer himself, and find out if Cody earns himself a level up!
Episode 25: Carnegie
12 augusti 2021 |
94 min
Adventure awaits! Our heroes tell tales of Wingspan, Taverns of Tiefenthal and more. Raise your shields as our feature quest hits hard: Carnegie! We introduce the academy resident: Archmage Andrew, and even conquer two adventures on the horizon: Boba Mahjong & Reiner Knizia's Soda Smugglers. Our campfire tales involve ways to "respect the game." Gain some DEX and WIS, and join us as we level up!
Episode 24: Unmatched: Battle of Legends & Deadpool expansion
29 juli 2021 |
95 min
Draw your arrows and take aim! Recent adventures include Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition, Northern Pacific and more! Legends battle and the heroes cast their best spell: the 8-bit breakdown, on Unmatched, Battle of Legends with brand new Deadpool Expansion! Gather 'round the campfire as adventurers discuss when the "hype" let them down. Finally, our adventure on the horizon features a narrative game book that is available for late pledge now... SPACE KRAKEN!
Episode 23: Side Quest! Beyond the Rift: A Perdition's Mouth Card Game
22 juli 2021 |
53 min
The heroes find themselves in the land of Zanziar, traveling to the mountains of the Dwarven Collective, and aiding in the disposal of Orcs in an old village to the East! That's right! We're diving into currently live kickstarter, Beyond the Rift: A Perdition's Mouth Card Game! Hear our thoughts on this dungeon delving card driven campaign, then stick around as we are joined by the game's designer, Nikolas Patrakka.
Episode 22: Yedo & Cinematic Experiences
15 juli 2021 |
97 min
Welcome adventurer! Join us for our feature quest: Yedo! Recent adventures include Street Masters, Gloomholdin' and Parks. Pour a tankard and join the discussion about cinematic experiences in board gaming. Finally, we share our thoughts on an upcoming quest, a currently live kickstarter: Top Pop!
Episode 21: Black Orchestra & Top 5!
1 juli 2021 |
79 min
The campaign continues as the heroes tell tales of the first Level Up meetup! Recent adventures include Chakra, Solar Storm, and more. Black Orchestra gets the 8-bit breakdown treatment. The community discussion is about what to expect at a board game meetup! Finally, as we will do every ten episodes, we list our top 5 games of the last ten we reviewed. Join the adventure and level up!
Episode 20: Sidequest! Lonely Undead
24 juni 2021 |
69 min
Join King Scott and Patrick as they discuss Lonely Undead, a game with an interesting twist on the zombie genre. We give it an 8-bit breakdown before being joined by the designer himself, Shelby Matussak of Dead Lemon Games!
Episode 19: Raiders of the North Sea
17 juni 2021 |
86 min
The heroes try out their sea legs in this quest in the north! Recent adventures include Maximum Apocalypse, Axis and Allies 1914 and more! Raiders of the North Sea is tackled in the 8-bit breakdown, then we discuss some community topics, including our poll on vacation gaming!
Episode 18: Side Quest! Deliverance with Andrew Lowan
10 juni 2021 |
85 min
Ready your swords 'cause you're going to need them! The heroes are joined by Andrew Lowan, designer of Deliverance! Spoiler: this game is epic!
Episode 17: Red Rising & Thunderworks games!
3 juni 2021 |
102 min
Back to the tavern to speak of recent adventures, the heroes tell tales of Altar Quest, Battletech, Stronghold 2nd edition and Call to Adventure. Find out how they fared in their epic quest: Red Rising! A new hero joins the party, Keith Matejka, of Thunderworks games, to talk about all the gaming greatness they have in store for you, from Lockup: Breakout to Cape May! Join the adventure and LEVEL UP!
Episode 16: Beyond the Sun
20 maj 2021 |
89 min
Tighten those boots! Recent adventures include Tranquility and Twilight Imperium: Prophecy of Kings, as well as our solo thoughts on both Proving Grounds and Warp's Edge. Our feature quest takes us to the far reaches of space as we review Beyond the Sun. To round things out, we have a community poll discussion and the winners of current kickstarter games!
Episode 15: Brass Birmingham
6 maj 2021 |
133 min
Welcome adventurers! Today we're joined by Adam, Scotty, and Abbie to take on our feature quest: Brass Birmingham! Hear our thoughts on the 2020 Golden Geek Awards. We talk recent adventures as well as some solo games that have been hitting our tables. Then we got to talk with Chris Loizou about upcoming kickstarter game, Cursed Empire! Finally, we add ANOTHER game to our giveaway! Join us! Gain some EXP ...and Level Up!
Episode 14: Level back in time! Puerto Rico!
22 april 2021 |
80 min
The heroes find themselves in a quest filled with retro adventures including our feature review: Puerto Rico. We reached out to the community to learn about some common gaming pet peeves. Finally, our adventure on the horizon is Hidden Leaders! Hear all about the game, and enter to win our copy!
Episode13: Side Quest! Thuergy
15 april 2021 |
45 min
A new quest is afoot! Join the heroes as they are joined by Thuergy designers Oliver Josiah and Charlotte Dowling to discuss their funded kickstarter board game: Thuergy, including an 8-bit breakdown of the game!
Episode 12: GKR: Heavy Hitters
8 april 2021 |
102 min
The heroes discuss recent adventures before taking on a giant killer quest: GKR Heavy Hitters! Then its time to visit the study as we answer questions from the adventurers!
Episode 11: Lost Ruins of Arnak, Martin G, and our top 5!
25 mars 2021 |
130 min
Episode 11 is a quest like no other! Our party grows in number as MartinG joins us to discuss all things solo gaming before we adventure to Martin's print-and-play hideaway. After the 8-bit breakdown we share our top 5 games of those we have reviewed so far. The episode concludes with an adventure on the horizon that you don't want to miss: Territory, the Card Game.
Episode 10: Twilight Imperium IV
11 mars 2021 |
163 min
Make up camp and start the fire because episode ten is our biggest quest yet! Games discussed include Alien: Another Glorious Day in the Corps, Brass Lancashire, Tainted Grail, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion and more! The adventuring party grows larger as we are joined by Wade Hayes, the designer of Poetic License!
Episode 9: Doomlings
25 februari 2021 |
99 min
The heroes share recent adventures and in a Level Up first, our feature review is a game that has not yet launched on Kickstarter! Then our adventuring party doubles in size as we have a discussion with the game's creators!
Episode 8: Century Spice Road, Expansions, and more!
11 februari 2021 |
93 min
Join our next quest! We discuss several games this episode, including Wasteland Express Delivery Service, Palm Island, Airlines Europe and Nanty Narking! Our feature review is the popular Century Spice Road. Then we check in on the community as we break down a poll concerning board game expansions.
Episode 7: Power Grid
29 januari 2021 |
99 min
Join our adventure for episode 7! Scott and Patrick share their recent adventures including Spirit Island, Red Outpost, Downforce and more! Our quest for episode 7 is a classic: Power Grid. Finally we talk about sharpening your skills to enjoy both competitive and casual gaming!
Episode 6: Side Quest! Terraforming Mars Solo
21 januari 2021 |
58 min
In our first side quest episode, Patrick and Scott talk all things solo for Terraforming Mars. We go over how to approach the solo mode, present our favorite corporations, and even provide what we feel are our ten favorite / best cards for solo play!
Episode 5: Eschaton
14 januari 2021 |
124 min
Gather 'round adventurers! In episode 5 we discuss recent plays including Sagrada, Space Hulk Death Angel, Camel Up, Wits n Wagers, Sentinels of the Multiverse and more! Our community poll is centered around the psychology of point salad games. Finally, today's quest is a game that most gamers may be unfamiliar with: Eschaton!
Episode 4: Everdell
31 december 2020 |
84 min
Join Scott and Patrick as we discuss recent adventures and examine our poll on dexterity games. Our feature review this episode is Everdell! Finally, we have a look at some box art covers that really made us wonder WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?
Episode 2: Tapestry
17 december 2020 |
87 min
Join us as we provide our walkthrough and review of Tapestry! We also look at community topics in our "around the geek" segment.
Episode 3: Awkward Guests
17 december 2020 |
84 min
Join us as we review Awkward Guests. We answer some questions as to what the show is all about, and we take on the "hundred dollar buying challenge!"
Episode 1: Shadows over Camelot
10 december 2020 |
89 min
Join the adventure! In episode one we review Shadows over Camelot and give you an idea of who we are.
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