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August 25 2026

11 Amazing New Tabletop Releases Dropping This Week at Level Up Games

Upgrade your weekend gaming on August 28, 2026, with an incredible lineup of 11 brand-new board games, TTRPG sourcebooks, high-intensity miniatures, and fresh TCG releases dropping across Level Up Games locations.

Board Games

Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure: Master Thief Edition (Dire Wolf Digital): Celebrate a decade of dungeon-crawling heist action with this remastered edition featuring dedicated dual-layered tracking boards, rebalanced cards, ghost hazard cubes, and the Wandering Monsters mini-expansion packed right inside.
Clank! Adventuring Party: Master Thief Edition (Dire Wolf Digital): Expand your dungeon runs up to six players with asymmetric character powers, unique starting decks, and upgraded components matching the remastered baseline.
Papyria (Capstone Games): Travel to 1500 BC Mesopotamia along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to guide an emerging civilization through tile-laying, resource management, and engine building. Harvest Papyrus, mine Lapis Lazuli, and build grand temples, but stay mindful of your knowledge track. Your overall scoring cap is strictly limited by your level of wisdom.
Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo (Office Dog): Designed by Ben Rosset & Matthew O’Malley, this tactical Legend of the Five Rings game pits seven Great Clans, Crab, Crane, Dragon, Lion, Phoenix, Scorpion, and Unicorn, against each other in fast-paced 45-minute sessions of area control and tableau building. Keep an eye on our Level Up Games Events Calendar, a special release event celebrating this clash in Rokugan will be hitting the schedule very soon!
Hell of a Deal (Smirk & Dagger Games): Take on the Devil and his cheating minions in Hell of a Deal, a cooperative Texas Hold’em survival game. Team up to manipulate hands, pull off strategic cheats, and out-poker infernal bosses to win your party’s souls back before temptation consumes you.
Azul Kids (Plan B Inc): Bring young strategists ages 5+ to the tabletop with an accessible, colorful 30-minute adaptation of the award-winning tile-drafting system.

Roleplaying Games (RPGs)

Daggerheart: Hope & Fear (Darrington Press): Channel macabre magic with the Dread Domain as a Witch or Warlock, dominate combat as an Assassin or Brawler, or embrace cursed Transformations like Vampire and Werewolf. Packed with over 200 pages of content, 130+ adversaries, and 4 Campaign Frames, it expands your party’s journey dramatically. Read our full breakdown in The Ultimate Daggerheart: Hope & Fear Buyer’s Guide!

Miniatures

StarCraft Tabletop Miniatures Game: 2-Player Starter Set (Archon Studio): Bring Blizzard’s iconic sci-fi RTS to your wargaming table. Command Jim Raynor’s Terran forces against Kerrigan’s Zerg Swarm with 43 highly detailed unpainted plastic miniatures, scatter terrain, and a massive 60″ x 36″ cloth playmat map.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Ogor Mawtribes Range (Games Workshop): The massive range refresh for the Ogor Mawtribes hits our shelves with brand-new plastic kits, including Morga the Mighty, Redd the Maw, and updated Gluttons and Hunters. Check out our Ogor Mawtribes Release Guide for an overview of these monstrous new sculpts (please note that pre-order promotional discounts have concluded).

Accessories & TCG Supplies

Magic: The Gathering – The Hobbit Blister Booster Packs (Wizards of the Coast): Journey back to Middle-earth! Individual Blister Play Booster packs ( featuring 14 cards and a guaranteed foil in every pack) are available on our shelves this weekend. Please note: Full Play Booster Boxes are currently experiencing shipping delays—for complete details on arrival expectations, read our MTG The Hobbit Play Booster Delay Update.
Dragon Shield Guildpact MTG Sleeves Series (Arcane Tinmen): Represent your favorite Ravnica guild at the Commander table with the Dragon Shield Guildpact Series. These Matte Dual Art sleeves feature metallic guild symbols printed over Guildgate artwork, pairing signature Dragon Shield durability with vibrant interior colors tailored to all ten guilds.

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August 25 2026

Top Tabletop Games at Level Up Games: Hot New Preorders

Securing the year’s most anticipated releases early is the best way to keep your table packed with fresh experiences. Level Up Games makes it simple to lock down your copies ahead of time, with all preorders managed online-only through the Level Up Games Online Store. All preorders for board games, RPGs, and miniatures automatically receive 10% off MSRP (price as marked online, excluding TCG products).

Board Games (10% Off Preorder Pricing)

Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict (Office Dog Games): Command both The Free Peoples and The Shadow armies simultaneously in a fast-paced 2-to-4-player roll-and-write strategy game. Balance advancing the Fellowship toward Mount Doom while wielding Mordor’s forces in brisk 60-minute matches.
Citadels Duel (Z-Man Games): A 2-player reimagining of the classic city-building tabletop favorite. Built from the ground up with a dedicated council board, King’s Guard placement, and resource-stealing mechanics for an intense head-to-head tug of war.
Cyberpunk Legends: Into the Night (Night Crew Games): A zero-prep, cooperative narrative card game for 1 to 4 players. Learn in under five minutes with no DM required, hack the Net, and battle through Night City using 100% human-created artwork.

Roleplaying Games (RPGs) (10% Off Preorder Pricing)

Twilight Sword (Two Little Mice): Inspired by The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Studio Ghibli films, this fantasy RPG runs on the accessible “Created at Twilight” D12 system as Champions free the lands of Radia from an evil Scourge.
- Learn the full system with the Twilight Sword RPG Core Rulebook.
- Jump right into the adventure with the Twilight Sword RPG Starter Set Box, featuring dice, rules, and a mini-campaign.
- Deepen your lore using the Twilight Sword Lands of Radia setting guide.

Miniatures (10% Off Preorder Pricing)

Warhammer Miniatures Drops (Games Workshop): Exclusive online Warhammer preorders go live this Saturday at Level Up Games! Lock in your kits early online to save 10% off MSRP on high-demand Games Workshop releases—including new codexes, army boxes, and Black Library books—before limited allocations sell out. Check out full launch details on our Warhammer Preorder Announcement.
Trench Crusade: Carcass Front Two-Player Starter Box: Jump headfirst into this dark, apocalyptic alternative-history skirmish game. The set includes two complete plastic warbands (Procession of the Sacred Affliction and Heretic Naval Raiders), terrain, and a massive 96-page narrative campaign book.
Nymara The Shadowblade: Bring devastation to the battlefield in Warmachine with this fearsome Dusk Fane of Nyrro Warlock character miniature, descending upon foes atop her mastered flying abhorreth predator.

Trading Card Games (TCGs)

Flesh and Blood: Usurp the Shadow Throne (Legend Story Studios): The 20th standalone booster set for Flesh and Blood advances the War of the Monarch. Featuring returning Shadow heroes Viserai and Levia alongside the new Necromancer Malice, this expansion introduces mechanics to play cards from your banished zone and steal enemy Runechants by force. (Note: TCG items are excluded from the 10% preorder discount. Limit 2 per customer).

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August 25 2026

Save 10% on Exclusive Warhammer Online Preorders at Level Up Games

Level Up Games is launching our next wave of Warhammer online preorders starting Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. You can secure your forces by visiting our online store here: https://levelupgamesatl.com/store/.

As part of our new customer rewards program, all featured items automatically receive a 10% stock discount during the pre-order window. These exclusive Warhammer: The Horus Heresy and Warhammer: The Old World releases will be removed from the online store on September 7, 2026, ahead of their official release on September 12, 2026.

Horus Heresy & Black Library Preorders

Custodes: Support Battle Group (Plastic Box Set): The Emperor’s golden legion, the Ten Thousand, deploys overwhelming heavy force to safeguard the Imperial Palace. This battle group equips your Legio Custodes with the crucial fire support and heavy armor needed to crush the Warmaster’s traitor forces.
J/T: Prospero Burns: Judgement of Valdor (Softback Book): Dive into the aftermath of Prospero’s destruction and the heavy burden carried by Chief Custodian Constantin Valdor. This Black Library softback novel explores the grim duty, political intrigue, and ruthless resolve of the Emperor’s chief executioner.
Legio Custodes Dice Set: Complete your golden host on the tabletop with high-quality themed dice emblazoned with the iconic Aquila and imagery of the Adeptus Custodes.
Raldoron: Revenant (Hardback Novel): Stand alongside Raldoron, First Captain of the Blood Angels and hero of the Siege of Terra, in this Black Library hardback release. Experience the tactical genius and deadly blade work of Sanguinius’s legendary right hand during humanity’s darkest conflict.

Warhammer: The Old World Preorders

Empire of Man: Battle March Army (Plastic Box Set): Defend Sigmar’s realm with disciplined blackpowder and steel. This comprehensive army box forms the backbone of the Empire’s defense, uniting brave state troops and heavy cavalry to hold the line against invading hordes.
Beastmen Brayherds: Battle March Army (Plastic Box Set): Unleash the primal fury of Chaos from the deep forests. Packed with savage Gors, Ungors, and brute war beasts, this box forms an unstoppable horde designed to tear down civilization and trample the realms of men.
High Elf Realms: Battle March Army (Plastic Box Set): The noble Asur of Ulthuan march to war with unmatched discipline and magic. Featuring glittering spearmen and lethal archers, this army set delivers the terrifying precision and elegance of High Elf warfare to your tabletop.
Wood Elf Realms: Battle March Army (Plastic Box Set): Guardians of Athel Loren strike unseen from the shadows. This force supplies deadly forest archers and swift vanguard units capable of decimating enemy ranks in a hail of arrows before they even enter the woods.
Warriors of Chaos: Champions of Chaos (Plastic Box Set): Clad in dark, hell-forged armor, these favored warlords stride into battle to claim skulls for the Dark Gods. This set is perfect for reinforcing your armies with unstoppable, heavily armored melee powerhouses that strike fear into any opponent.

Secure your Warhammer online preorders early at Level Up Games by visiting https://levelupgamesatl.com/store/. Remember to lock in your order before the September 7 cutoff to guarantee your allocation and claim your automatic 10% savings ahead of the September 12 launch!

August 10 2026

Level Up Games: The Ultimate Guide to Preordering Games Workshop Ogor Mawtribes (Save 10%)

Prepare your appetites, generals of the Mortal Realms—the Gutbusters and Beastclaw Raiders are descending! Games Workshop’s major August 29, 2026 release wave is headlined by a massive lineup of new and updated Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Ogor Mawtribes kits, accompanied by high-demand Black Library novels.

Online preorders for all upcoming items open on Saturday, August 15, 2026, after 2:00 PM EST exclusively on the Level Up Games Web Store. Every online preorder placed during this window automatically receives 10% OFF MSRP as part of our online preorder program!

📅 Important Preorder Schedule

Online Preorder Start: Saturday, August 15, 2026 (after 2:00 PM EST)
Online Preorder Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026 (Items removed from web store at close)
Official Release & Pickup Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Special Offer: Save 10% OFF retail price on all online preorders during the preorder window.
Where to Order: levelupgamesatl.com/store

🍖 Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Ogor Mawtribes

The Ogor Mawtribes are charging into the new edition with an explosive wave of plastic character kits, army expansions, and faction essentials.

Battletome & Accessories

Battletome: Ogor Mawtribes (Hardback): The essential guide to playing Ogors in Age of Sigmar, packed with lore, faction rules, warscrolls, and path to glory rules.
Ogor Mawtribes Faction Dice Set: Custom themed dice designed to match your horde on the tabletop.

Character & Hero Miniatures

Morga the Mighty & Redd the Maw: Devastating legendary character models joining the fray to lead your maw-tribes to victory.
Butcher & Grell Firefist: Crucial Hero choices, including the volatile magic and gore-sauced artillery of the Butcher and the mercenary firepower of Grell Firefist.

Regiments of Renown & Vanguard Units

Maulbeast Raiders & Okar’s Torrbad: Heavyweight mounted units and monster kits—including options for the imposing Huskard on Stonehorn and Thundertusk Beastrider combinations.
Hunters with Sabrefangs: Quick-moving tracking units to harring enemy flanks and claim objectives early.

Core Battleline & Infantry Kits

Gluttons, Ironguts, and Cleavers: Classic core battleline and brute infantry options returned in plastic, featuring options for Gut-Prophets and heavy melee weapons.

📚 Black Library Literature Releases

Feed your mind alongside your army with this week’s lineup of classic sci-fi and fantasy fiction from Black Library:

The Horus Heresy Saga: Galaxy in Flames (Hardcover): Ben Counter’s iconic third installment of The Horus Heresy saga gets a high-end hardcover release.
Horus Heresy: False Gods (Paperback): Graham McNeill’s landmark Horus Heresy novel returns in a convenient paperback edition.
Blood of the God-Eater (Hardcover): A brand-new Age of Sigmar novel by Noah van Nguyen exploring dark quests and divine conflict across the Mortal Realms.
Witch Hunters: The Omnibus (Paperback): Collecting classic Warhammer fantasy fiction detailing the relentless purges of Order’s most vigilant inquisitors.

🛒 How to Secure Your Preorder

Visit the Web Store: Head over to levelupgamesatl.com/store starting Saturday, August 15th at 2:00 PM EST.
Add Items to Cart: Browse the Games Workshop section and add your desired Ogor Mawtribes kits or Black Library novels. The 10% discount is applied automatically at checkout!
Select Store Pickup Location: Choose your preferred Level Up Games store location for in-store pickup on release day.
Pick Up on August 29th: Stop by your selected shop on Saturday, August 29, 2026, collect your preorders, and start assembling your horde!

Note: Online preorders close promptly on Monday, August 24, 2026. Limited quantities are available, so be sure to secure your items early at 2:00 PM on launch day!

New Releases This Weekend. Discover Your Next Obsession. Your Tabletop Adventure Awaits.

August 5 2026

August New Releases: Warhammer 40,000, Kill Team, & New Board Games

Tabletop commanders, void-farers, and board game enthusiasts—get your hobby tables ready! Level Up Games is thrilled to unveil one of the most action-packed release weeks of the year. Featuring two highly anticipated standalone board games arriving in-store on Friday, August 7, 2026, followed by a massive slate of Games Workshop new releases hitting shelves on Saturday, August 8, 2026, this wave offers something for every type of gamer.

Whether you are looking to reinforce your 40K frontlines with standalone special operatives, dominate dense skirmish terrain in the new Kill Team expansion, refit your Legiones Astartes for the Age of Darkness, or gather friends for a game night of strategic board gaming, our complete release guide breaks down every single product. Pre-orders are officially closed, but all items will be available directly on store shelves at Level Up Games—your trusted community tabletop destination.

August 7 Board Game Spotlight: Magic, Movement & Fantasy Strategy

Kicking off the weekend early on Friday, August 7, 2026, two phenomenal tabletop board games arrive on shelves at Level Up Games. Perfect for family game nights or dedicated strategy groups, these titles bring fresh mechanical depth and captivating presentation to your shelf.

Wandering Tower (Family Strategy):
In Wandering Tower, players lead their fledgling wizards on a thrilling race to Ravenkeep. What sets this game apart is its dynamic, moving game board: players don’t just move their wizards—they can move the very towers of the kingdom, trapping opponents or hitching a ride across the board! With spellcasting cards and clever spatial memory mechanics, it’s an enchanting hit for casual and seasoned gamers alike.
Emberland Collector’s Edition (Deluxe Fantasy Strategy):
Step into a mystical realm of fire, resource mastery, and territorial control with the Emberland Collector’s Edition. Featuring upgraded deluxe components, custom acrylic tokens, and expanded scenario modules, this premium edition elevates gameplay to an art form. Build your engine, harness ancient flame magic, and outmaneuver rival factions in a visually stunning tabletop centerpiece.

Warhammer 40,000 & Kill Team: The August 8 Mega-Wave

The spotlight of the Games Workshop new releases wave arriving on store shelves on Saturday, August 8, 2026 is an extraordinary collection of standalone squad boxes, modular battlefield terrain, and an eagerly awaited skirmish expansion. For months, many of these elite squads were only available in larger boxed sets—now, players can recruit them individually to fine-tune their rosters.

★ Featured Headline Expansion: Kill Team: Exodite (English)

The Aeldari Exodites finally take center stage! Kill Team: Exodite brings the fiercely guarded Maiden Worlds to your tabletop. Featuring exquisite new plastic Dragon Masters and wilderness warriors fighting to defend their world-spirits, this box introduces unique environment rules, lethal terrain interactions, and full operative cards for competitive play.

Special Operatives & Modular Battlefield Terrain

Kill Team: Spectre Squad:
Now available as a standalone kit, the Spectre Squad represents the pinnacle of covert intelligence and black-ops warfare. Armed with specialized surveillance gear, silenced carbines, and infiltration tools, this flexible unit excels at objective domination and surgical strikes in tight kill-zones.
Combat Patrol: Battlezone:
Transform your tabletop into a war-torn Imperial frontier with Combat Patrol: Battlezone. This massive boxed set provides modular industrial ruins, armored gantries, and objective bunkers designed specifically to balance line-of-sight and cover for both Combat Patrol and standard 40K matched play.

Chaos Space Marines: Unleash the Savage & The Swift

Chaos Space Marines: Fellgor Beastmen:
Brutal, unrelenting, and touched by warp-mutation, the Fellgor Beastmen are terrifying shock infantry. Armed with chainswords, cleavers, and autopistols, these 10 multi-part models deliver crushing melee pressure and bloodthirsty momentum to any Chaos warband.
Chaos Space Marines: Raptors:
Screaming down from the skies on turbine jump-packs, Chaos Raptors are sadistic hunters. Perfect for flanking enemy armor or shredding vulnerable rear-guard units, this standalone re-release remains an essential fast-attack staple for Heretic Astartes collectors.

Imperial Agents & Astra Militarum: Defending the Imperium

Imperial Agents: Exaction Squad:
When heresy and rebellion infiltrate the Imperium’s hive cities, the Adeptus Arbites deploy the Exaction Squad. Equipped with heavy combat shotguns, shock mauls, and R-41 suppression shields, these unyielding officers bring uncompromising order and brutal crowd-control capabilities to any Imperial army.
Imperial Agents: Imperial Navy Breachers:
Specialized in claustrophobic boarding actions and void-ship defense, Imperial Navy Breachers wear sealed void-armor and wield heavy boarding shotguns and breach-charges. They provide Imperial Agents and Guard players with a resilient, highly flavorful close-quarters assault unit.
Astra Militarum: Kasrkin:
The pride of Cadia, the legendary Kasrkin are the Astra Militarum’s premier special forces. Armed with high-output hot-shot lasguns, plasma carbines, and master-crafted carapace armor, this 10-man team punches far above its weight class against elite enemy infantry.
Astra Militarum: Baneblade:
No Imperial Guard armory is complete without the roaring might of a Baneblade. This mammoth multi-variant super-heavy tank kit can be assembled into one of eight devastating variants, from the siege-breaking Shadowsword to the fortress-crushing Hellhammer.
T’au Empire: Kroot Farstalkers:
Masters of stealth, fieldcraft, and bounty hunting, the Kroot Farstalkers range ahead of T’au hunter cadrees to stalk high-value targets. Equipped with exotic alien weaponry, precision rifles, and tribal blades, they bring invaluable scouting versatility and guerrilla warfare tactics to your T’au Empire forces.

Warhammer: The Horus Heresy Age of Darkness Upgrades

For players waging civil war across the 31st Millennium, the August 8 release wave delivers classic armor configurations and essential plastic weapon upgrades to customize your Legiones Astartes.

Legiones Astartes: MKIV Tactical Squad:
Featuring sleek helmets and advanced cabling, the MKIV Tactical Squad represents the iconic Maximus pattern power armor. This multi-part plastic kit allows Legion commanders to field period-accurate line infantry with numerous bolter, pistol, and wargear options.
Legiones Astartes: MKIV Assault Squad:
Strike from above with the MKIV Assault Squad. Fitted with early-pattern jump packs and brutal close-combat weaponry, these dynamic Legionaries are engineered for rapid flank attacks and crushing charge maneuvers in Horus Heresy campaigns.
L/A: Combi-Weapons & Shotgun Upgrades:
Expand the tactical lethality of your Legion veterans and seekers with the Combi-Weapons & Shotgun Upgrades kit. Packed with combi-meltas, combi-plasmas, combi-flamers, and Astartes combat shotguns, this indispensable upgrade sprue makes WYSIWYG customization effortless.

Black Library Novels: Lore & Legends Now in Paperback

Immerse yourself in the grimdark lore of the 41st Millennium with two standout Black Library releases arriving in accessible paperback editions on store shelves on August 8, 2026.

Belisarius Cawl: Archmagos (PB) by Guy Haley:
Guy Haley’s masterwork explores the mind and machinations of the Imperium’s most controversial Tech-Priest. Now in paperback, Belisarius Cawl: Archmagos delves into ancient Necron secrets, Adeptus Mechanicus politics, and Cawl’s relentless quest for knowledge.
The Relentless Dead (PB) by Steve Lyons:
Steve Lyons delivers a visceral, harrowing tale of warfare featuring the Death Korps of Krieg. The Relentless Dead follows siege soldiers who refuse to yield, showcasing the grim sacrifice and stoic resolve of Krieg’s most hardened veterans.

Level Up Your Tabletop Hobby: In-Store Releases & Community Nights

At Level Up Games, we are more than a game store, we are a community hub built by gamers, for gamers. Whether you are expanding your competitive tournament army, starting your first miniature painting project, or hunting for family board games, our team is dedicated to providing an exceptional hobby experience.

Pre-orders are now closed, but you can grab these hot releases in-person! Stop by on Friday, August 7 for our new board game releases, or visit us on Saturday, August 8 as doors open for the full Games Workshop wave, including high-demand kits like Kill Team: Exodite, the Baneblade, and the new MKIV Legiones Astartes.

Ready to Reinforce Your Tabletop Forces?

Visit us in-store at Level Up Games on Friday, August 7 for board game releases and Saturday, August 8 for Games Workshop releases! Join our weekly Warhammer 40,000, Kill Team, and Board Game nights!

Games Workshop Warhammer The Old World Preorders for 8/22 Release

August 5 2026

Warhammer: The Old World Preorders Launch Saturday, August 8 at Level Up Games!

The battlefield of the World of Legend is heating up! The next major wave of Games Workshop preorders centers heavily on the relentless forces of Chaos and the disciplined defenders of Grand Cathay for Warhammer: The Old World.

Preorders open Saturday, August 8th, right after 2:00 PM EST, exclusively online at Level Up Games. Lock in your kits, claim 10% off MSRP, and prepare for release day pickup on Saturday, August 22nd.

Key Preorder Information & Terms

Preorder Start Date: Saturday, August 8th (8/8) after 2:00 PM EST
Official Store Release & Pickup: Saturday, August 22nd (8/22)
Discount: 10% OFF retail pricing on preorders
Where to Order: Online only via the Level Up Games Web Store
Fulfillment: In-store pickup ONLY at one of our four shop locations

Featured Releases: Forces of Chaos & Grand Cathay

The Might of Chaos Takes Center Stage

The corrupting power of the Dark Gods descends upon the Old World with massive new kits and army boxes for Chaos generals:

Warriors of Chaos Battle March Army Box: The ultimate foundation for a devastating force of Ruin. This massive set includes:
- 1x Sorcerer of Chaos
- 8x Warriors of Chaos
- 4x Chaos Knights
- 5x Chaos Marauder Horsemen
- 20x Chaos Marauders
Chaos Lord on Chaos Dragon: A central centerpiece model! This massive, newly refreshed multipart plastic monster kit lets you command the battlefield from atop a terrifying, two-headed dragon.
Arcane Journal: The March of Chaos: The essential softcover rule supplement detailing thematic army lists, historical background, special rules, and deep lore for Chaos commanders.

Grand Cathay Stands Guard

To counter the horde from the wastes, the Celestial Empire deploys a striking, disciplined defensive force:

Grand Cathay Battle March Army Box: A contrasting defensive Army Box packed with ranged discipline and elemental prowess. Includes:
- 1x Shugengan Lord on Great Spirit Longma
- 20x Jade Warriors
- 5x Jade Lancers
- 6x Iron Hail Gunners
- 4x Crane Gunners

How to Secure Your 10% Preorder Discount

Visit the Web Store: Go to https://levelupgamesatl.com/store/ on Saturday, August 8th, after 2:00 PM EST.
Add Items to Your Cart: Select your Warhammer: The Old World Battle March boxes, Arcane Journals, and monster kits. The 10% discount is applied automatically to preorders.
Choose Your Pickup Location: Select which of our 4 Level Up Games store locations you prefer for pickup during checkout.
Pick Up On August 22nd: Visit your selected store on release day, Saturday, 8/22, to collect your models and get building!

Quick Tips for Preorder Day

Online Ordering Only: Preorders must be placed through our website; store staff cannot process in-person or telephone preorders prior to the online launch.
Act Fast at 2 PM: High-demand army boxes and new monster kits can sell out quickly. Set a reminder for 2:00 PM on 8/8 so you don’t miss out.
Select the Correct Store: Double-check your chosen store location out of our 4 venues before completing your order.

Prepare your paint brushes and assemble your legions—head over to the Level Up Games Store this Saturday, August 8th at 2 PM to claim your army!

July 31 New Game Releases. Get the Details.

July 28 2026

Must-Have New Tabletop Releases Dropping Friday, July 31: TCGs, RPGs & More at Level Up Games

Get your store shopping list ready because Friday, July 31 is shaping up to be one of the biggest drop dates of the summer across the entire hobby world! Whether you are a die-hard card collector, a tabletop RPG storyteller, a miniature painter, or someone looking for a fast-paced game night with the family, this week’s lineup is packed with heavy hitters.

From epic sci-fi mech battles to eerie 1920s mysteries, here is your breakdown of the top new tabletop releases hitting store shelves and game tables this Friday!

Trading Card Games (TCGs) & Expansions

Final Fantasy TCG: Blissful Eternity (Prerelease Sales Go Live)

Final Fantasy card collectors, mark your calendars! Early prerelease sales for Blissful Eternity officially launch this Friday, July 31! Local game stores will begin kicking off prerelease events and early sales for kits this weekend, giving players a week-long head start before the full, official booster set release on August 7. Expect stunning new character art, the debut of “Noir” full-art cards, and fresh mechanics to shake up the competitive meta.

Riftbound: Vendetta

Closing out the month on Friday, July 31, Riftbound: Vendetta brings high-stakes duel action to card game enthusiasts. Prepare for tactical plays, lethal synergies, and aggressive new combat strategies designed to disrupt established deck archetypes.

Gundam TCG: Freedom Ascension

Celebrating the 1st anniversary of the Gundam Card Game, Freedom Ascension brings fan-favorite mechs into the fray, including the long-awaited Strike Freedom Gundam and ν Gundam. This set debuts the brand-new “Link Rare” cards featuring iconic pilot-and-unit combinations alongside high-rarity collector cards.

Tabletop RPG Hits & Accessories

Arkham Horror RPG: Welcome to Promise

Step into 1920s rural Louisiana with Welcome to Promise, the official beginner-friendly starter set for Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game. Up to five players wake up groggy and injured in a strange, spirit-plagued bayou town. Packed with character portfolios, custom dice, double-sided poster maps, and a 64-page adventure, it’s an immersive entry point dropping this Friday.

Arkham Horror RPG: Dice Set

No RPG campaign is complete without thematic accessories! Roll in style with the official Arkham Horror RPG Dice Set, hitting shelves alongside the starter box to complement the system’s danger-checking mechanics.

Miniatures & Tactical Skirmish Games

Marvel: Crisis Protocol Asgardians Starter Set

Atomic Mass Games is bringing the power of the gods to the tabletop this Friday! The Asgardians Starter Set delivers a full roster from the mythic realm of Asgard. It comes loaded with miniatures, stat cards, team tactics cards, range tools, and dice—making it the ultimate launchpad for new players entering Marvel: Crisis Protocol.

The Mandalorian: Adventures Sworn to the Creed Expansion

Expand your bounty-hunting journeys! Building on the popular co-op board game The Mandalorian: Adventures, the Sworn to the Creed expansion arrives July 31 with new playable heroes, treacherous mission books, and deadly enemies right out of the Star Wars universe.

Quick-Fires, Reprints & Family Board Games

Coffee Rush: Grab & Go

The hit real-time order-fulfillment game gets a portable spin-off! Coffee Rush: Grab & Go condenses the frantic fun of brewing espresso into a travel-friendly format. Race against the clock to snatch ingredient cards and complete orders before your rivals!

9 Lives

A fan-favorite trick-taking game returns! 9 Lives puts a clever cat-and-mouse spin on classic trick mechanics, where predicting exact trick outcomes is the key to preserving your precious lives across multiple rounds.

Bluey Crazy Eights Card Game

Keep the youngest gamers entertained this weekend with everyone’s favorite Australian Blue Heeler! Featuring custom artwork straight from the animated series, Bluey Crazy Eights offers simple rules and vibrant cards for early game nights.

Bluey Go Fish Card Game

Another classic card game option for families arriving July 31, Bluey Go Fish features matching fun with beloved characters, making it perfect for introducing young children to tabletop mechanics.

Support Your Local Game Store This Friday!

These new tabletop releases prove that gaming across every genre is bigger and better than ever. Head over to our Level Up Games Contact Page to find your closest store location, check store hours, or reserve your pre-orders before stock runs out on Friday, July 31!

July 28 2026

How to Save 10% on Your New Necromunda Core Set Preorder at Level Up Games

Attention underhive gangers! Games Workshop is ushering in a brand-new era of tabletop skirmish combat, and the Necromunda Skirmish Core Set officially hits store shelves on August 15.

Whether you’re a seasoned gang leader looking to update your campaign tools or a brand-new player looking for the ultimate entry point into Hive Primus, Level Up Games is your home for all things tabletop.

📢 Preorder Details & Exclusive 10% Online Discount

Quantities for high-demand Games Workshop releases are always limited, so securing your box early is essential. We are offering an exclusive online discount for everyone who locks in their preorder during our official window!

Preorder Window: August 1 (starts live after 2:00 PM EST) through August 10
Official Release Date: August 15
MSRP: $164.99
Level Up Games Special Perk: Get an exclusive 10% discount when you order online at levelupgamesatl.com/store (Pay just $148.49!).

What’s Inside the Necromunda Skirmish Core Set?

The new Necromunda Skirmish Core Set is a massive, self-contained box loaded with everything two players need to dive straight into battle. Here is a breakdown of what you’ll find inside:

🎭 Brand-New Miniatures (16 Plastic Gangers)

8 House Escher Gangers: Speed, lethality, exotic toxins, and sleek sculpts armed with specialized wargear.
8 House Goliath Bruisers: Raw strength, heavy armor, and dangerous industrial foundry tools turned into weapons.

🏭 Terrain & Play Surface

Zone Mortalis Terrain: Modular broken-pipe industrial terrain pieces to craft tight, line-of-sight-blocking choke points.
Double-Sided Battle Surface: A durable play mat designed for fast, strategic skirmish setups right out of the box.

📚 Rules, Cards & Gaming Accessories

Full Core Rulebook: The complete, updated rules set for the new edition.
Card Decks: Dedicated packs of Gang Tactics and Campaign Scenario cards.
Tokens & Markers: 54 condition and status markers to track fighters during battle.
Play Essentials: A folding range ruler, specialized dice, blast templates, starter guide, and step-by-step construction booklet.

Lock In Your Copy Today!

Don’t wait until launch day and risk missing out on this release.

Set your reminder for August 1 at 2:00 PM EST, head straight over to the Level Up Games Webstore, and grab your Necromunda Skirmish Core Set at 10% off before preorders close on August 10!

July 21 2026

Your Complete Guide to Upcoming Games Workshop Releases at Level Up Games

Attention, generals of the grimdark future and commanders of the Horus Heresy! Whether you are a battle-hardened veteran or a fresh recruit looking to paint your very first miniature, the Level Up Games Web Store has a massive deployment of loot heading your way.

We are thrilled to announce an incredible lineup of upcoming Games Workshop releases that will bring intense skirmishes, massive battlefield terrain, and brand-new starter boxes directly to our shelves and online store.

Here is your ultimate guide to everything dropping this July and August, including in-store exclusives and highly anticipated online preorders!

🛒 Hitting Store Shelves: Saturday, July 25th

If you have friends who have been on the fence about getting into Warhammer 40,000, July 25th is the perfect time to bring them into the hobby. We have a fantastic wave of beginner-friendly boxes arriving in-store:

Warhammer 40,000 Introductory Set: The absolute best entry-level box for newcomers. It contains 12 push-fit miniatures (a Space Marine Lieutenant & 5 Interceptors facing off against an Ork Nob & 5 Ork Boyz). Better yet, it includes all the essential hobby tools and starter guides you need to clip, build, and play.
Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set: Looking for a complete game-in-a-box? This set features two robust Combat Patrol armies (Space Marines and Orks), battlefield boards, terrain pieces, dice, rulers, and the core rulebooks. It’s everything you need for a full-scale skirmish on day one.
Getting Started & Paint Sets: We will also be stocking assorted paint and tool kits specially tailored for building and painting specific faction forces.

💻 Online Preorders: July 25th – August 3rd (In-Store Release Aug 8th)

Preorder or Regret It: Kill Team Exodite & Solo Squads Drop August 8!

Set your alarms! Starting Saturday, July 25th after 2:00 PM EST, an incredible wave of highly anticipated kits will go up for preorder online only at the Level Up Games Store. The preorder window closes on August 3rd, and you can pick up these beauties in-store on Saturday, August 8th.

Kill Team: Exodite Box Set ($165.00 USD)

The wait is over! The Aeldari Exodites are finally riding into Kill Team. This massive box set is packed with narrative flavor and gorgeous miniatures, pitting dragon-riding Aeldari against the most vicious Orks.

Includes: 5 Aeldari Exodite operatives (3 Dragon Masters, 2 Drakolithes).
NPC Enemies: 10 Beast Snagga Boyz and 5 Squighog Boyz intended for use as wild, narrative NPCs during your missions.
Accessories: The comprehensive Exodite Dossier book and 88 datacards.

Warhammer 40,000 Terrain & Solo Kill Team Kits

Flesh out your battlefields and upgrade your main armies with these standalone releases:

Combat Patrol: Battlezone Terrain Set ($169.99 USD): A massive box of unpainted terrain elements designed to build complete, immersive battlefields for your core 40k matches.

Plus, several popular, highly specialized Kill Team units are finally getting their own standalone, multi-part plastic kits for use in your regular Warhammer 40k armies:

Kroot Farstalkers ($64.99 USD)
Imperial Navy Breachers ($64.99 USD)
Exaction Squad ($64.99 USD)
Fellgor Beastmen ($64.99 USD)
Kasrkin ($64.99 USD)
Raptors ($64.99 USD)
Kill Team: Spectre Squad ($68.99 USD)

The Horus Heresy Reinforcements

For those fighting in the Age of Darkness, the Legiones Astartes are receiving some heavy reinforcements to turn the tide of the civil war:

MKIV Tactical Squad ($89.99 USD)
MKIV Assault Squad ($73.99 USD)
Combi-Weapons & Shotgun Upgrades ($48.99 USD): A massive, multi-part pack of resin and plastic weapons and accessories to customize your Veteran, Breacher, and Reconnaissance squads to perfection.

Secure Your Preorders at Level Up Games

With so many incredible upcoming Games Workshop releases, you don’t want to miss your chance to secure your favorites. Mark your calendars for the July 25th in-store drops, and get ready to lock in your online preorders starting at 2 PM that same afternoon!

Head straight to the Level Up Games Web Store to browse our full catalog, set up your account ahead of preorder day, and level up your tabletop arsenal!

See you on the battlefield!

July 17 2026

Warhammer Escalation League at Level Up Games: Battle Report

The dice are rolling, the paint is drying, and the battle lines have been drawn! On July 11th, we officially kicked off the highly anticipated Warhammer Escalation League at Level Up Games, and the turnout has been absolutely incredible.

If you missed our original announcement, you can read all about the origins of our hobby nights here: The Ultimate Guide to Warhammer Miniature Gaming Hobby Nights in Georgia at Level Up Games. Today, we want to give you a massive update on how the league is progressing, share some wisdom from our players, and remind you of the awesome perks up for grabs!

A Massive Turnout Across Georgia

Whether you play Warhammer 40,000 or Age of Sigmar, our communities in both Buford and Athens have shown up in full force. Our very own Level Up Games staff have even joined the fray! Here is a look at the current participant breakdown:

Warhammer 40,000 (Buford): 33 Participants
Age of Sigmar (Buford): 9 Participants
Warhammer 40,000 (Athens): 16 Participants

Battles are already taking place on the tabletops, with early wins and losses officially posted. We are seeing an incredible diversity of armies hitting the tables. In Warhammer 40,000, players are commanding forces representing the T’au Empire, Adepta Sororitas, Necrons, Leagues of Votann, Chaos Daemons, Imperial Agents, Space Wolves, Death Guard, Black Templars, Grey Knights, and Tyranids. Over in the Mortal Realms of Age of Sigmar, the battlefields feature Skaven, Stormcast Eternals, Flesh-eater Courts, and the Kharadron Overlords.

Tackling the “Pile of Shame” and Welcoming New Players

One of the best parts of the Warhammer Escalation League at Level Up Games is the community atmosphere. We are incredibly proud to share that several participants identify as being brand new to the hobby—meaning these are their first tabletop games EVER!

For our veteran hobbyists, the league has served as the perfect motivation to conquer the dreaded “Pile of Shame.” Having a deadline and a reason to put models on the table is exactly what many players needed to finally get back to painting their miniatures.

Wisdom from the Tabletop: Fun Over Sweaty Competition

Escalation leagues start at lower point limits (often 500 points) and grow over time. Because of this, the community has been openly sharing fantastic advice on how to approach these games with a cooperative, fun-first mindset rather than a hyper-competitive one.

As one community member wisely put it regarding list-building:

“In Warhammer, the points are a limit, not a mandatory goal. But imagine playing a soccer match where one team has 11 players and you only brought 10, you’re probably at a disadvantage. So you wanna figure out what stuff your list NEEDS to function, then see how much room you have left. Maybe those needs are specific units, specific roles, maybe its a specific enhancement for a cool combo you want to run.”

Another player highlighted that winning isn’t everything:

“My game went good I scored a bunch even though I got tabled so I had a good time!”

It is also important to remember the reality of playing smaller point games. One veteran player shared this excellent breakdown of what 500-point games are really about:

“At 500 points, the goal isn’t to win to the game. I know that sounds crazy, but hear me out here. The game is really balanced for one point level: 2000 point games. At 500 points, the game isn’t balanced at all. You’ll find that some armies will be able to field a few models and run kind of normalish. Other armies will find they have 2 or 3 units total and discover they have no way to score points. (GW even acknowledged this themselves and created Combat Patrol to replace small-scale games…)

The goal of a 500-point game is to learn the game mechanics and learn your army rules. It’s the tutorial stage in the video game where it’s telling you how to move your character around and duck under overhangs. You’re not going to learn tactics and strategy because you don’t have the pieces available just yet… Which is perfectly okay. Because when you do level up to higher point games, you can focus on getting better instead of focusing on learning how to play.”

Ultimately, as another player perfectly summarized: “Otherwise, the general vibes of this are have fun, meet new people, get your cool minis on the table, practice and learn the rules.”

League Deadlines and Awesome Perks!

Attention all generals: Round One players have until August 8th to get their games in!

To celebrate your dedication to the hobby, we have some fantastic prizing and perks lined up.

Swag for All: All participants will receive a full sheet of transfers, a combat gauge, objective tokens, and battle markers just for participating (these can be picked up from Buford management).
Completion Bonus: Players who complete ALL rounds of play (a total of 3 games, ending September 20th) will be awarded a 15% off discount on ONE miniature item of their choosing! This is the perfect way to reward yourself by expanding your future force or grabbing that new hobby item you’ve been eyeing.

Missed Out? Join Us Next Time!

Did you miss the sign-ups for this round of the Warhammer Escalation League at Level Up Games? Don’t worry! There will be plenty of future opportunities to roll dice, paint miniatures, and join our amazing tabletop gaming Georgia community.

To ensure you stay in the know for our next event, be sure to:

Grab your dice, prime those models, and we’ll see you at the tables at Level Up Games!