While not planned for until the end of the year, a series of events have played out that have made Bryce and Jessica pull the plug on the podcast. Join us for the last time and find out why.

Water your oxen, pack your hard tack and don't forget to keep your powder dry as Bryce and Jessica take a deep dive into The Oregon Trail: Journey to Willamette Valley. A tile laying adventure of expansion, discovery and dysentery! Joining them on the trail is Westward American Whiskey. A single malt, stone fruit and barley based brew out of Portland, Oregon.

Also on today's show: fun facts about the real life Oregon Trail and a cocktail recipe that will be just what you need to help wrap up this year's Summer season.

00:00 Intro
04:06 Western American Whiskey
06:09 The Oregon Trail: How it Works
14:12 The Oregon Trail: Strategies for Winning
20:20 Fun Facts: The Real Life Oregon Trail
24:10 The Oregon Trail: Dislikes & Likes
32:13 The Oregon Trail: What Others Said
34:51 Brew Discussion
41:42 Behind the Bar: Here Comes the Sun
43:45 Outro

Get ready for a BIG ONE! Crossover Style! Patrick from The Level Up Board Gaming Podcast joins Bryce as they give you their lists of games they feel deserve a second chance. Find out which games didn't quite hit their marks, but hopefully do soon. Fueling today's MASSIVE episode is Jim's Signature Roast by O'Neill Coffee Company. A mild bodied, medium roast whose recipe hasn't changed since 1951.

Jim's Signature Roast – O'Neill Coffee (oneillcoffee.com)

Also, on the show today, Jessica makes an appearance to give you all you need to know about today's featured brew and gives you the rundown regarding just how coffee beans get their flavors.

Be sure to check out and subscribe to The Level Up Board Gaming Podcast today!

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00:00 Disclaimer/Heads Up
00:38 Intro - Welcome Patrick!
06:30 Jim's Signature Roast by O'Neill Coffee
10:22 10+2 Games That Need Another Chance
11:44 Games #1
18:49 Games #2
25:16 Games #3
32:20 Games #4
40:32 Games #5
47:40 Games #6
54:21 Games #7
01:01:12 Games #8
01:07:12 Games #9
01:15:07 Games #10
01:24:58 Patrick's Top Pick
01:31:58 Bryce's Top Pick
01:37:52 Brew Conversation
01:44:38 Behind the Bar: Coffee's Natural Flavors
01:51:50 Outro
01:53:33 Coming Up Next Time...

Slowly but surely, board gaming is starting to see more and more games release with strong adult themes. Given that board games are widely designed to appeal to families and children, might the creation of a ratings board, similar to TV and film, be necessary to create space between adult themes and those too young to experience them?