Episode 170: Vantage! Plus War of Whispers, The Night Cage & More!

Its The King and Just Patrick for a quick episode recapping the Level Up Meetup! Tons of games were played and we share some thoughts on em! Today's 8-bit breakdown goes to El Grande, then we look back on Invicible: The Hero Building Game! Keep track of the retro commercials in the episodes and JOIN THE DISCORD for the contest in December.  If you can name all of the commercials through the 2025 season, you'll be entered to win a GINORMOUS giveaway! Finally, we never ask for funds for the show.  If you want to show some support though, maybe consider joining in our efforts to raise funds for Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.  JUST CLICK HERE!

An adventure of sci-fi horror and suspense await as today's review game is one we've been waiting for since it was first announced: Nemesis Retaliation! Join King Scott and Just Patrick as we chat about what we've been playing, including Star Wars Battle of Hoth, Fliptoons, Pencil Quest and more! Finally, after looking back on River of Gold, we chat a bit about games that are notoriously difficult and what makes them so. As always, the adventure continues in our DISCORD! Finally.  we don't ask for any financial support for the show, but if you'd like to take part in our efforts to raise money for Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, it would mean a lot to us.  CLICK HERE!

Gather 'round adventurers! Today Just Patrick is joined by Navigator Lana and Hungry Gamer Will Brown to talk all kinds of games, including the 8-bit breakdown of the hottest hotness: Vantage! Reminder, we are raising funds for Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh!  Please consider MAKING A DONATION. www.levelupgamepodcast.com Continue the shenanigans in our Discord!  

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Gather 'round adventurers for there are many tales to tell! This episode features a metric TON of games.  We chat about games coming soon that caught our eye, then a whole bunch that have been on the table. Today's 8-bit breakdown is Elden Ring: Realm of the Grafted King! Then, we do a double time warp to look back on both Voidfall and Captain Flip! Join the episode discussion and more in the DISCORD! www.levelupgamepodcast.com Instagram X BGG Guild Facebook  

Hey adventurers!  This episode is all about upcoming kickstarter: Beasts and Diplomacy! The linky - links to everything you need to find out more: Beasts and Diplomacy Discord Channel Kickstarter preview BGG Page

Today's adventure is a big one as Explorer Josh, Navigator Lana, Teacher Ryan, and Just Patrick join forces to tell tales of Origins 2025! The games played, the folks met, the shenanigans had! Listen in to several publishers, and even enjoy being graced by his majesty King Scott, all in this mega episode! Want to share your Origins stories?  Care to share the best game you played at the con?  Continue the conversation in the DISCORD!   www.levelupgamepodcast.com

The adventure continues! Today King Scott and Just Patrick talk some board game awards and recent plays before giving the 8-bit breakdown to Great Western Trail El Paso! We do the TIME WARP AGAAAAAIIIINNNN and look back on Expeditions Around the World!  Speaking of around the world, Lana checks in for a game-trotting segment featuring Sweden and the board game: Fika! As always, we love your support and interacting with you!  Share your thoughts on this episode, share your pics, your favorite games and more in our discord!

It's a great day for adventure! Origins may be upon us, but a Level Up meetup just finished and the gang talks about some of the great games played! Recent plays include Fishing, Unfathomable & From the Moon, plus Navigator Lana breaks down Masters to Mythics (live on kickstarter for only a couple more days!) The 8-bit breakdown goes to Mistwind, followed by a time warp, looking back on Metrorunner! Finally, we finish things up with a little game of our own. Got comments, suggestions, toblerone candies?  HIT US UP IN THE DISCORD! BGG Guild X Instagram Facebook    

Its time for adventure! Join King Scott and Just Patrick as they banter a bit about the Golden Geek Awards and some games they're looking forward to. Recent plays include unlock, Manhattan Project: Energy Empire, and Terraforming Mars the Dice Game. Then we get an exclusive look at an excellent two player deduction game: Classified Information! Today's 8-bit breakdown goes to board game / miniatures game hybrid, Halo Flashpoint, then we time warp to last year's review: Fractal, Beyond the Void. Finally, Origins is right around the corner, so we asked the contributors to share what they're excited for, and chat a bit ourselves about some of the fun and games to be had at the con! You're still reading this?  Well then, you have time on your hands.... probably enough time to take a moment and JOIN THE DISCORD! www.levelupgamepodcast.com BGG Guild X Instagram Facebook