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Today's episode focuses heavily on Capstone Games! Join Just Patrick, Navigator Lana, and Dung Merchant Will as they banter about Capstone hitting their tables, including in our feature review of Aquaria!
As lucky timing would have it, our lookback is another Capstone game: Beyond the Horizon.
We chat a bit about what we'd like to get to the table from Capstone but haven't, then round things off with a Capstone focused trivia game.
Want to get in on the banter? Ask a question? Share a pic of your favorite game? DO IT IN THE DISCORD!
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Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Adventurers.... we are backlogged. One episode every two weeks only allows for so much game talk.
We put together a special sidequest today to catch up on the games we have been wanting to get into an episode.
As always, shenanigans continue in our DISCORD!
and of course, you can now "watch" episodes on YOUTUBE!
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
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Join Navigator Lana, Just Patrick, and King Scott for today's episode which kicks off talking about some upcoming games and news that WAIT WHAT'S THIS!? Explorer Josh joins the party!
Recent Plays include Pan Am, Res Arcana, Wandering Galaxies, and upcoming kickstarter: Mint Mechs from Galen's Games!
The 8-bit breakdown goes to Aquatica, then we look back at Moon Colony Bloodbath.
Finally, we've selected some excellent questions and have a roundtable of answers.
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Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Set out for adventure with King Scott and Just Patrick!
Today's episode includes some upcoming projects and a quick recap of GAMA, followed by the 8-bit breakdown of Movers & Shakers!
We look back on Super Snipers, then chat a bit about some of the games we are stuffing in our bags for the next Level Up Meetup!
Want to plan a game in advance for the meetup? Maybe share what awesome dish you're bringing with you? Yep! There's a forum for it in our DISCORD!
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
An adventure filled with games!
Join King Scott and Just Patrick for board game banter. Recent plays include Fruit Fight, Proving Ground, Scurry Up and Ghosts Galore.
The 8-bit breakdown goes to an updated version of a classic game: Innovation Ultimate!
We look back at Finspan, then Explorer Josh tells tales of a hidden gem he discovered at Tantrum Con.
Finally, its off to solo land to break down the solo mode of Sanctuary.
As always, we encourage adventurers to chat and game with us by joining OUR DISCORD.
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Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Adventure awaits!
Today the party consists of King Scott, Just Patrick, Navigator Lana, and Dung Merchant Will Brown, who for some reason gets his full name after his title....
We have some great banter, followed by a TON of recent plays, including Duel for Cardia, Nanolith, Dirt & Glory, Bombastic, Viticulture & Pondscape!
Todays 8-bit Breakdown goes to Ham Helsing, a cooperative board game set in the universe of the graphic novel.
We look back on both Video Game Champion and Middle Ages, before wrapping things up with TWO GAMES ENTER, ONE GAME LEAVES!
As always, we'd love to have you join in on the fun in our DISCORD!
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Not a top 5, not a top ten....
Today the gang gets together to go over FORTY TWO of the very best board games of 2025!
We chat about all of em, and include each of our picks for our favorite game of the year, as well as some games we're looking forward to in 2026!
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BGG Compilation of content creator top lists
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Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Embark on an intergalactic adventure as today we give an 8-bit breakdown to A Message From the Stars!
BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!
Recent plays include Altar Quest and Vampire Lords, plus Skippy Brown pops in to chat with us about Lunar Rush Innovations! Take Lunar Rush to the next level with asymmetric player powers and events!
As always, we invite you to keep the fun going by joining OUR DISCORD SERVER!
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Happy New Year adventurers!
Kick off 2026 with some gaming goodness as King Scott, Navigator Lana, and Just Patrick do the 8-bit breakdown for the hot new euro from Devir: Covenant!
As always, we've got a ton of banter and recent plays. Plus stick around as we look back on last year's review game: Path of Civilization!
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Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
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, Locus, and more!
Today's 8-bit breakdown goes to quite the eye-catcher: 12 Rivers!
We play some trivia provided by adventurer Seth, then cap off the episode with the top ten games of season five!
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