Episode 173: Sidequest! The Pittsburgh Gaming Expo 2025 Preview!

Join Patrick and King Scott as they talk about shenanigans in the hobby.   They've had a ton to the table recently, including Forest Shuffle Dartmoor, Pentaquest, and some old favorites: Tapestry & River of Gold! We give a few games each that we're looking forward to at Essen this year, before finishing off joined by Navigator Lana and Explorer Josh to chat about all the fun and games had at the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo 2025! www.levelupgamepodcast.com

Today its King Scott, Navigator Lana, and Just Patrick chatting it up about the whats been on the table.  Recent plays include Football Fued, MicroMacro, Bombusters & more. The 8-bit breakdown goes to Lord of the Rings, Fate of the Fellowship; a Pandemic-based system in Middle Earth! We look back on Age of Innovation, then finish things off with a new segment! As always, share your thoughts on the episode, the news, the games discussed and more in our DISCORD! www.levelupgamepodcast.com Facebook Instagram X BGG Guild

Welcome Adventurers! Today's episode is a preview of what to expect at PGX 2025!  Arcade games, pinball, retro and modern video games, tabletop, Crokinole with our friends at Browncastle Games.... (deeep breath).... cosplay contests, TONS of guests, voice actors, live music, tournaments, vendors, and so VERY much more! We're joined by Brian to talk about what to expect this year, and we chat a bit about what you can find at the Level Up booth! Get hyped and get your badges here! www.levelupgamepodcast.com

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