The Level Up Board Game Podcast
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Episodes
Today's episode is all about conventions!
To begin, King tells tales of his time at Essen: the games played, the folks he met, and more.
Then we've got an 8-bit breakdown for the superhero-building, trick-taking game: Origin Story!
We look back on Galileo Galilei, then spend the entire back half of the episode talking about all the games we're juiced up for at PAX Unplugged 2025!
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While King Scott spent some time at Essen, Navigator Lana teamed up with Just Patrick to put together an episode chock-full of games!
We chat for a good while about some upcoming games before diving into what we've had on the table recently, including Mythwind, Exit Catan, Unstoppable, Magical Friends and How to Summon Them, Betrayal at House on the Hill and Forest Shuffle Exploration!
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Get ready for a rowdy bunch today as King Scott and Just Patrick are joined by Explorer Josh and Hungry Gamer / Dung Merchant Will Brown!
We chat about some upcoming stuff that has us excited, then recent plays include Ra, Mille Fiori, Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Fleet the dice game.
Today's 8-bit breakdown goes to Harrow County. An asymmetric game of gothic horror!
We look back on last years review: Windmill Valley, before wrappi...
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!
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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 d...
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 Lev...
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 G...
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.
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!
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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!
Hey adventurers! This episode is all about upcoming kickstarter: Beasts and Diplomacy!
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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 DISCOR...
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!
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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...
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, th...
The adventure continues!
Join King Scott, Just Patrick & Navigator Lana as they chat about recent plays, upcoming games & more!
The 8-bit breakdown goes to Ring of Chaos, then we've got a double time warp: Distilled & Slay the Spire!
Stick around til the end as we've finished another batch of ten reviews and as always, we each select our top 5 of the bunch!
Want to share your favorites? Maybe share a ridiculous meme? ...
Welcome adventurers!
While Scott is off on kingly duties, Just Patrick, Navigator Lana, and Explorer Josh join forces for an epic adventure!
This episode has a ton of banter, including tier lists for candy bars.
The 8-bit breakdown goes to Votes for Women: a two player card driven war game centered around the 19th amendment to the constitution of the United States.
Finally, we go down the list of nominees for the 2024 Golden Geek A...
Welcome adventurers!
For the past several weeks Just Patrick has played through Arydia The Paths We Dare Tread from FarOffGames and today he shares tales of the experience!
Hear about the ups and downs, the good, the bad, and the ugly, and ultimately, whether Arydia might just be the next campaign for your group!
Join our discord and share your thoughts on this episode, and much more.
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A pestilence has befallen the kingdom as Scott has taken ill. Nevertheless he trudges on!
Teacher Ryan joins us for an 8-bit breakdown of Beyond the Horizon, but first we're talking Nippon, Elder Scrolls, Betrayal of the Second Era, and Star Trek Into the Unknown.
Today's time warp features Last Light before cl...
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