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An Age Contrived: Building an Engine to Godhood

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An Age Contrived is an engine builder that puts players in control of a pantheon of fantasy gods. MUHAHA! ULTIMATE POWER! …Right? 

Not quite, as your power as a god is only as mighty as the strength of your worship in the mortal realms. 

Players will battle over worshipers as the machinations of the mortals and the gods push civilization from an age of darkness to a brighter tomorrow.

Carefully plan your energy token production through your engine building to allow for interesting action chains, taking into account your asymmetric powers as unique gods. 

  

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As play progresses, the board will grow ever more interesting and aesthetically pleasing to the pantheon (players) as your followers are inspired to construct wondrous monuments to honor you. Each monument is a magnetic construct that rewards all contributing players partially, but the completing player may bind their energy tokens for points.

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Copies are available at all locations – Duluth, Athens, and Johns Creek for $79.99. The Ad Infinitum expansion is available in Duluth, which introduces 3 modules to add new variability to the core game, as well as cosmetic trophy pieces to celebrate your victories ($19.99 ).

 

 

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Sand- A Game of Caterpillars, Coin, & Cargo

People refer to this vast place only as the desert since no one remembers what was here before. The golden age of human beings has long passed. Now, there is only sand, and the only hope is in the humidity.

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Travelers cross the desert that stretches from the slopes of the Akaishi Mountains to the cliffs of Seaclaw.

Half-ruined ancient cities are home to the last human communities struggling to survive by foraging for what little green remains standing. These desert travelers transport goods on the backs of their caterpillars. Although their only goal is to make as much money as they can, at the same time and in a more or less deliberate way, they are helping to bring life back to the desert by carrying small plants from the artificial greenhouses of the cities to the most remote corners of this ocean of sand.

Designed by Ariel Di Costanzo and Javier Pelizzari and illustrated by Ernest Sala, Sand is a game with a main mechanism of pick-up-and-deliver that can be enjoyed alone or in groups of up to four players in games of about 120 minutes long. Players have to earn as much gold as possible after six rounds (five in a four-player game) to win.

In Sand, players put themselves in the shoes of these intrepid desert travelers who travel the paths of the board and visit the different towns. They collect goods to take them to other places and thus earn gold for the transport service. They cross the dunes on the backs of their faithful caterpillars, which, cared for, will grow and help players complete their tasks more effectively.

Along the way they will be joined by helpful companions and be entrusted with missions that, if completed, will bring good benefits at the end of the journey. Help the plants take root again, and perhaps there is still some hope for this desolate place…

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Copies are available now at all 3 Level Up Games locations – Duluth, Athens, & John’s Creek – for $44.99!

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Manhattan Project: War Machine Surges to Shelves

In Manhattan Project: War Machine, guide your nation to military supremacy in the face of impending war. Strategically deploy your workforce, build a potent production engine, and amass military goods for victory points. The game concludes with a tally of points from diverse elements, and in the case of a tie, the player with the most remaining resources secures triumph. Efficiently managing energy, structures, and goals is key to emerging as the dominant force.

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STRATEGIC WARFARE: Use a combination of strategy and resource management to guide your nation to military supremacy in the face of impending war.

 

BUILD YOUR ARSENAL: Construct factories and collect resources to fuel your war machine, allowing you to amass military goods for victory points.

 

TACTICAL CHOICES: Roll dice and assign them strategically to various districts, offering a wide range of choices and effects as you plan your moves.

 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Efficiently manage energy, structures, and goals to become the dominant force on the battlefield.

 

COMPETITIVE GAMEPLAY: Engage in intense competition where every action you take can have a ripple effect, influencing both your opponents’ engines and your own.

 

Players: 1-4
Average Play Time: 45 Minutes
Recommended Age: 12+
$39.99

 Copies are available today in our Duluth location. Give us a call at our other locations to have them arrive for you next week!

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Taste a Better Game Night with Many Worlds Tavern Coffees & Teas

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A love for gorgeous cards with intricate rules.

A drive for uncovering the inner workings of a strategic board game.

 The love of silly, cut-lose experiences that keep parties fresh.

Gamers have all kinds of tastes that should be celebrated! Our friends over at Many Worlds Tavern agree and think every sense should get to enjoy game night! We just got a restock of some of their high-quality teas and coffees, which are the perfect complement to your next nerdy get-together, so we thought we’d tell you why you should care about these awesome folks!

Not only will their many flavor profiles taste delectable and leave you feeling rejuvenated in those long gaming sessions, but you can also feel great knowing they care about the gaming community!  They have an “Every Bag Purchased” donation policy, helping fund worthy causes in our community.

Rich coffees, aromatic teas, and helping out the gaming community — Great! But that’s not all! For their special monthly flavors,“Fabled Foliage” for teas and “Treasured Realms” for coffees, beverage connoisseurs can tap into the loot goblin in all gamers’ hearts with additional magic item cards in your Treasured Realm boxes and spell cards in your Fabled Foliage boxes alongside a collectible Realm sticker and a full RPG dice set in both varieties! 

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If you’re looking for the perfect Game Master gift or just want a boost of flavor and energy at game night, come by this weekend to stock up on Many Worlds Tavern loose-leaf teas and coffees (instant, ground, and whole bean are available in some locations!) before your next boss battle!

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Escape Room Fun in a Box!

You don’t have to be Sherlock to crack some codes (or even step out into the London rain!) to experience some satisfying puzzling fun with the new iDventure Clueboxes we’ve specially imported over from the land of board games, Germany! 

They love a good puzzle over there (why else would pretzels be all twisted like that?), so you know you and your family are in for a great time as you tackle the challenge together, take a relaxing evening to yourself, or gift a box to the strategy game lover in your life!

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The Clueboxes come in engaging, fun themes inspired by stores and sights from around the world.

Pour yourself a cuppa’ Earl Grey tea and dash through the Cambridge Labyrinth. Sail the black flag and outmaneuver the Sea Dog himself with Davy Jones’ Locker. Take your knightly vows and conquer the Trials of Camelot! 

These and more adventures await you!

These Clueboxes are a fun 60-90 minute challenge for any age and are designed to be reassembled to let new player take their own swing at the puzzles. 

Quaint, tactile, and charming with fun novelties beyond the puzzles themselves such as the retelling of the legend of King Auther and the Knights of the Round Table in The Trials of Camelot make them that much more memorable of an experience beyond a standard puzzle.

And the icing on the cake is many have space inside to transform the Cluebox into a creative gift box for a small present! Perfect for an RPG player’s new D20!

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Check out the iDventure YouTube channel below for another look into these Clueboxes. Don’t forget to stop by Level Up Games Duluth this week to get your own box or preorder with us at our Athens and Johns Creek locations, as their shipment is arriving soon!

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Heroscape is Returning After 14 Years!

Renegade Gaming Studios has brought back to production a new edition of the beloved, classic miniatures game, Heroscape! Heroscape: Age of Annihilation sticks to Heroscape’s original rules and design, but brings new characters and scenarios to excite newcomers and players of yesteryear. It’s also compatible with both previous and upcoming Heroscape content.

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                                              So what is Heroscape?

Heroscape is a rules light and hex tile movement based miniature war game. With different play modes and entry points, this streamlined game is perfect for people who want to try out miniature wargaming without stressing over major cost and time commitment presented by other games. Heroscape is  launching with two different entry point options to satisfy those looking to try the system and those lookin’ to go all-in!

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First, is the bigger box option; the Heroscape: Age of Annihilation Master Set contains a generous amount of content including 20 new highly detailed, fully assembled premium miniatures. Players will be able to draft their armies and play through scenarios that take place during the Battle of All Time. The standard version of this sets is $125.00 which is a great deal when it comes to a massive game like Heroscape. Many other miniature wargames have starting boxes that cost more than this with less options for the long term of playability of the game.

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The second and more cost effective option for trying out the game is Heroscape: Battle for the Wellspring Battle Box comes in at just $45.00.  The Battle Box allows 2 players to take their first steps into the exciting world of the expandable Heroscape miniatures game! Inside this Battle Box are 6 fully assembled, premium miniatures which include three dastardly pirates, a noble wizard, and two familiars. Also included are 4 new scenarios and a new terrain tile – Wellspring water. The miniatures found in this box are different from the ones found in the Master Set so if you try this set and want to add more to your collection you will not be adding doubles you don’t need.

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As a special note there are two different options for each of these sets as well. There is the standard set and the premium painted editions. The premium painted editions are extremely limited and available currently on our website for preorder until March 31st 2024. After that time, these sets will be harder to find. So, if you would like all the models to come pre-painted, please make sure to get your preorders in today!

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Order the Premium Painted Edition of the Battle for the Wellspring Battle Box here

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Order the Age of Annihilation Master Set Premium Painted Edition here.

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Bring the World of Dune from the Screen to Game Night!

After surfing the sands at Dune: Part 2 over at the theater this weekend, experience the cinematic world of Dune first hand at your next game night! Level Up Games has a wide variety of Dune games to best suit your group. 

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Dune: Imperium has been a consistently popular board game since its release in 2020 thanks partly to its stellar expansions and maintains a top 10 spot on Board Game Geek’s “The Hotness” list of the most popular board games 4 years later.

It’s perfect for those whose interests were piqued by noble houses of Dune on the page or screen as each player in this title takes on the role of specific leaders with unique strengths and weaknesses as they vie for power over Arrakis. 

It plays as a blend of worker placement and deck building, with each player starting with an identical deck that will be tailored to your specific strategy as you acquire cards and send out your agents to occupy important spaces on the board.

“Will you seek political allies or rely upon military might? Economic strength or subtle intrigues? A council seat… or a sharpened blade? The cards are dealt. The choice is yours. The Imperium awaits.” -Publisher website

Have it shipped to your home from our shop.

Check out its stand-alone expansion, Uprising, here. Other expansions are available in our physical stores.

Dune: Adventures in the Imperium is more suited to those with a creative bent who came out of that theatre or reading room recently with the desire to forge their own stories in the fantastic setting of Dune.

This award-winning role-playing game is the tool creative fans need to craft their own stories in Arrakis, with everything you need to create intrigue and adventure as agents of a powerful noble House.

Alongside the basic system mechanics are rules for forming your own Houses, extensive lore to help craft your stores, and an intro adventure to get play started smoothly.

Ship it directly to your home through our store here.

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These wonderful Dune games and more can be found on our shelves, but if you are looking for something completely fresh, Dune: War for Arrakis,  and its expansion, The Spacing Guild, are coming to our shelves on March 22.

From the designers of the renowned War of the Ring board game comes this asymmetrical strategy game in which 2 players fight for control of the planet, maneuvering troops while sending Spice harvesters into the deep desert, daring to challenge the great Sandworms.

An action dice system powers play and feature numerous event cards, enabling players to retell the Dune saga differently with each playthrough.
Copies of the retail version base game ($139.99) and The Spacing Guild expansion ($49.99) can be preordered with a call at any of our 3 stores during business hours.

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Make a SPLASH at Family Game Night!

A new title has hit our shores that’s a perfect edition for any collector who loves a good nautical theming (a.k.a., someone with great taste!), a pleasant puzzler experience, and a seabed spread of gorgeous components! AQUA: Biodiversity in the Oceans, gives playgroups and families a feast for the brain with its tile placement and drafting play as well as the eyes as your table weaves together a beautiful coral reef ecosystem over the game.

Players will attempt to attract a diverse and stunning array of marine animals over 17 rounds, starting with a humble hot spot that gradually becomes surrounded by the coral tiles you draft each round, attempting to create the most attractive formations.

Attract the most sea life, and you win!

Simple to dive into for players of all ages, but the water’s so perfect that you’ll want to swim till the manatees come home!

Check out a learn-to-play video here.

Players: 1-4
Average Playtime: 45 Minutes
Age: 9+
Cost: $39.99

Swing by our Duluth store now to catch a copy, or at our sister locations soon! If you ever need to reserve a game with us, please call us during store hours to ensure your copy using the numbers at the top right of this page.

Hope to see you surfing in soon!

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A Beloved Board Game Classic is Back!

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Long-standing board game fans will be hootin’ and hollerin’ like a prospector with a full pan today with the revival and arrival of a classic title, Gold West, which has been saved and reprinted for the first time in years by the folks over at Trick or Treat Studios.

Known for its Halloween and horror-themed figures, costumes, and other delightfully dreadful items, the studio has been putting out board games of its own, such as Nightmare Productions or Richard Garfield’s Creature Feature. Both of which we proudly carry!

While Gold West is a bit of a black sheep (or maybe a white sheep?) compared to the horror themes of the usual titles under its belt, the studio saved this title and has brought it back from the dead (there’s that theming!) for all of us to enjoy once more!

Trick or Treat Studio’s website states thusly about Gold West “This is the first game of the classics line from Trick or Treat Studios.”… more 9th lives for some lost black cats on the way? Exciting!

But back to the present! Here’s what one needs to know about the beloved title itself from the studio’s website:

“In the wild west, you need to have a good head on your shoulders! Set up camps and gather resources and metals. Stake claims and gain special abilities in the boom town
or ship your goods for points. All this is driven by a simple mancala mechanism – the
longer you’re willing to put off gaining things, the more points you get!”

Player Count: 2-4
Play Time: 60 Minutes
Age Range 14+
Price: $59.99

A simple-to-understand yet hard-to-master title that’s sure to be a delight at any game night! Copies are available now to hold or purchase off the shelf today (2/14/24) at our Duluth location or for preorder at our Johns Creek or Athens locations for next week!

Just give us a call during our store hours with the numbers at the top of this article (and a shimmy to the right).

Karvi-An Epic Viking Journey

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Karvi is a game full of raiding, trading, and expansion, set in the legendary viking era. With countless strategies to explore, Karvi is a complex game that will test your skills and foresight at every turn.


• COMPLEX STRATEGY: Karvi offers countless strategies to explore,
making it a challenging and engaging game that will test your skills
and foresight at every turn with a focus on worker placement.

• INNOVATIVE GAMEPLAY: Experience an innovative core mechanism that encourages interaction, depth, and strategic decision-making.


• UNIQUE VISUALS: Enjoy visually stunning design that seamlessly
blend modern design with a rich historical theme, creating a captivating gaming experience.


• LIMITLESS COMBINATIONS: Dive into a world of limitless possibilities with changeable action mechanisms, unique player boards, special upgrades, and cards that keep every game fresh and exciting.

Available in stores 2/9/2024
Players: 2-4
Average Playtime: 120 Minutes
Age: 12+
MSRP: $74.99

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