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The Level Up Board Game Podcast

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Origins Game Fair
Cyber Pet Quest
Galactic Cruise
Dead Alive Games
Roll Player Adventures
Last Light
Tabletop Simulator
Voidfall
Board Games
Kickstarter
Omicron Protocol
Distilled
Expeditions Around the World
End Of the Line
Slay the Spire
Gaming
Adventure
San Lozaro
Space Lion
Kentucky Derby

This show is made by gamers, for gamers! We invite listeners to submit audio sharing their opinions about board gaming topics.

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Latest Episodes

Gear up for another big one!  Season six starts out with a mega episode!

This time its King Scott, Navigator Lana, and Just Patrick breaking down a ton of games!

Recent plays include The Last Lighthouse, Hercules and the 12 Labors, Magical Athlete,... more

Welcome to our biggest episode since waaaaaaaaaay back in episode 10!  This is the final episode of our FIFTH YEAR!

Join King Scott, Navigator Lana, and Just Patrick for a TON of game talk as we recap Pax Unplugged 2025!

Plus, we managed to put tog... more

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... more

LAST CALL FOR CHARITY! CLICK HERE!

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'v... more

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Recent Guests

Courtney Taylor
Voice actor known for her roles in the Mass Effect franchise and Fallout 4
Freelance
Episode: Episode 173: Sidequest! The Pittsburgh Gaming Expo 2025 Preview!
Mark Meir
Voice actor known for his role as the Commander in Mass Effect
Freelance
Episode: Episode 173: Sidequest! The Pittsburgh Gaming Expo 2025 Preview!
Ali Hillis
Voice actor known for her role in the Mass Effect series
Freelance
Episode: Episode 173: Sidequest! The Pittsburgh Gaming Expo 2025 Preview!
Andrew Stiles
Game designer based out of Chicago and creator of Wine Cellar
25th Century Games
Episode: Episode 169: Tales of the Arthurian Knights! Plus Tower Up, Valkyrie, Forest Shuffle & More!
Devon Grodkowitz
Co-designer of Estate: Raise the Realm and member of Grodd Games
Grodd Games
Episode: Episode 144: Sidequest! Estate: Raise the Realm!
Catherine Hahn
Co-designer of Estate: Raise the Realm and member of Grodd Games
Grodd Games
Episode: Episode 144: Sidequest! Estate: Raise the Realm!
Brian Whistler
Reverend of Retro and Prince of Pixels
Episode: Episode 140: Sidequest! Pittsburgh Gaming Expo 2024!
Will Brown
Contributor known for his segment Polishing the Turd
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Episode: Episode 135: Metrorunner! Plus Star Wars Outer Rim, Palm Laboratory & Gencon 2024 preview!
Sarah McLaughlin
Reached out to listen to the show and emphasize fan engagement
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Episode: Episode 135: Metrorunner! Plus Star Wars Outer Rim, Palm Laboratory & Gencon 2024 preview!

Hosts

Patrick
Co-host with a love for board games and a knack for humor, often bringing a personal touch to discussions.
Scott
Co-host whose passion for gaming is complemented by insightful reviews and a lively presence.
King Scott
Co-host who brings a playful approach while breaking down game mechanics and community events.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • A fun podcast with cool co-hosts and even better guest hosts! Especially love the turd segments!!

    Audible
    5
    wjbrown3
    United States15 days ago
  • Fun podcast

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for years. I enjoy the banter, the format, and the passion they have for games. I would love to play a game with these guys someday!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meeple Hill
    United States25 days ago
  • thumbs down

    Dont like it

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BigChristmasIsland
    United States3 months ago
  • The banter of the Level Up crew is fun to listen to and you can tell they love games. The 8bit breakdowns are a great way to learn about the features of game to evaluate if it for me, friends or family to play or add to the collection.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    R Kovarik
    2 years ago
  • Excellent fun and really informative

    Listened to loads of game podcasts - this is my absolute fav! The gang starts to feel like friends as you listen. Always up to date. Always check out their recommendations! A truly excellent podcast - does exactly what it says! Listen!l to it!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harryspikehope
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor and passion of the hosts, enjoying their deep dives into game mechanics and strategies.
There is a warm feeling of camaraderie, leading listeners to feel like part of a connected community of board game enthusiasts.
While some find the humor cheesy, the overall production quality and content depth are praised.

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#18
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#54
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Apple Podcasts
#63
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Apple Podcasts
#84
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#107
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#178
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 167: Sidequest! Beasts and Diplomacy!
Q: Can you name another board game that might be similar?
While there are board games that inspired it, I designed Beasts and Diplomacy to do things fairly differently and solve problems I found in existing games.
Episode 147: Galileo Galilei, plus Ark Nova, LOTR Duel, Questions & More!
Q: If you didn't have board games in your life, what would your main hobby be?
Scott would engage in model building or kite flying, while Patrick imagines woodworking or engaging in some other creative activity.
Episode 147: Galileo Galilei, plus Ark Nova, LOTR Duel, Questions & More!
Q: What are some criminally underused board game themes?
King Scott misses the theme of naval battles, while Patrick longs for simulation games like running a grocery store.
Episode 144: Sidequest! Estate: Raise the Realm!
Q: What began the inception of your game? What started that whole thing?
The inception came during COVID when we realized we had played all the games in our collection and wanted something to scratch the itch of different mechanics we loved.
Episode 127: Sidequest! Cyber Pet Quest
Q: What was one big thing that stood out in your mind that made the standout makes you want to go like, I can't wait till the Kickstarter comes out?
For me, it's all about those action tokens and how they can lead to different outcomes based on the environment.

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3. Ali Hillis
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8. Will Brown

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