Level Up Retreat Vlog! | BOARD GAME WEEKEND!

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Level Up Retreat Vlog! | BOARD GAME WEEKEND!

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Жыл бұрын

Hey friends! I am back from Stamford, Connecticut and WOW! What a weekend! I had an AMAZING time and I'm so excited to be uploading this for you guys right now! WOOHOO! I hope you enjoy seeing everything I got up to and all the games I played over the weekend. Next up, Gen Con!
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@ThinkerThemer Жыл бұрын

So fun to relive the weekend through your lens! It was so great to finally meet you and look forward to seeing you again at GenCon ❤🎉

@Renegade_KT Жыл бұрын

Adam awkwardly walking for the intro is just perfect haha 😂

@DevonTalksTabletop Жыл бұрын

Crokinole with Jenna! The best 🙌🏻

@intrepidfool Жыл бұрын

it was such a great time playing games with everyone - really enjoyed the smaller con with the relaxed atmosphere and open play

@ShelfClutter Жыл бұрын

Great recap! Thanks for resurfacing those memories 😂😅!! But most of all thanks for making the journey a lot more fun!

@ryanfifield9096 5 ай бұрын

Definitely need to get together for games given your proximity as well

@jamesbrazeal3847 Жыл бұрын

Canadian comes to America, learns one of Canada's oldest Board Game. Looks like an unbelievable weekend and event. Glad you had so much fun.

@BoardGameCo Жыл бұрын

It was really great to finally meet in person :) We've been talking for so long that it was nice to finally get to hang out and game and not just on BGA. Thanks so much for coming, and I'm really glad you had a great time...I'm more glad that you may have fallen in love with Crokinole :D That game is in my top 10 for a reason, it's such a good time to just flick discs around the board. Thanks again for coming and I'm looking forward to the next one!

@srebme2 Жыл бұрын

It was great meeting you and gaming with you. I can’t believe how fast you got the vlog out! Thanks for making Level Up such a great experience!

@boardgame_buzzz Жыл бұрын

It was SO great to meet you Jenna!!! Loved this Vlog!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

@TimChuon Жыл бұрын

this was so fun to watch i love your vlogs jenna!! THAT NEW MERCH THOUGH

@DavidBrown-hy4vm Жыл бұрын

Sent by Shelf Clutter, but I was already subbed. Early shot of the whole hall showed me that it was bigger than I'd thought it was going to be.

@BryceChristiansen Жыл бұрын

Thanks for documenting this for those in the community that couldn't make it. Lovely vlog. And love your tag line at the end.

@TimeSlayer3 Жыл бұрын

Looks like it was a lot of fun! @shelfclutter was certainly impressed in his weekly video!

@rileytubeguy Жыл бұрын

Ahh! It was so cool to meet you - and so many other wonderful folks this year at the Level Up retreat. I'm still pinching my self - did that all really happen!? So many games, not enough coffee! Playing Kanban with you and Stacie was my hilight too! You're a superstar Jenna, thank you for sharing your passion and enthusiasm with us. 😊🙌

@TheBoardGameGarden Жыл бұрын

ANDY!!! It was so nice to meet you and play Kanban EV! I wish we had more time to play more games together but hopefully we will see each other again in the future and we can play some more games together. 😊 I'm also still pinching myself. It felt like a dream. Haha! The energy was just so positive and unlike any other con I've been too. Everyone was so kind. Thank you so much Andy. I appreciate you and thank you for being a wonderful part of the community!

@Sini-Haapanen Жыл бұрын

Wow, that part where Alex from BoardgameCo just goes full pirate-voice for Feed the Kraken just made my morning. :D

@rolling.reggie Жыл бұрын

This was so lovely to watch while I was traveling by plane. You are warm and inviting x I am not surprised everyone wanted to game with you. I so wish we will be at a con together soon!!!! Great games played and proud of you for overcoming that little bit of nerves. Post Con Blues is real.

@eppst001 Жыл бұрын

Adam sent me over. I just learned of your channel and will be checking more of your videos. Looks like a great time - especially the cake!

@GKEK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making sure Adam didn't get lost and bringing him back safely.

@crockpot5921 Жыл бұрын

As someone who lives far from the conventions and can’t travel to go see them, this was such a fun glimpse from the inside. I had no idea they actually had a comedy component lol

@morphyyy86 Жыл бұрын

Great, relaxing and heart-warming vlog, thank you! The biggest surprise was how shy Adam gets when he is not the one filming himself, haha. Very human! ❤

@lordpappanqui Жыл бұрын

Jenna, I thank you kindly for posting this video. Very nice of you to show us a few games/boards throughout your video, and you showing us around the gaming hall (tables, games, players, etc) was very well done. Am hoping that I build up enough courage to attend gaming conventions in the years to come. Well done. !!!

@gurnblanston2848 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences at Level Up! My wife and I weren't able to make it this year, but I'm really hoping we'll be able to go next year! It looks like a super fun and welcoming con!

@sarahreed-eurogamergirl Жыл бұрын

Looks like a wonderful convention! Glad to see you had such a great time!

@LevelUpRetreat Жыл бұрын

Jenna, we're so happy you were able to make it. Thanks for documenting so much of the event. It's great to get to relive it. We're hoping to come back next year. Would love to have you again!

@stacie_everdell Жыл бұрын

It was so nice to relive the experience through your Vlog. Serious congrats to you for being among the first Special Guests at the first Level Up Retreat! I cracked up when you did the close up on Adam because, well, that's his thing. It was a great time and yes, the after-con blues are fo real. I've been wandering around my house looking for people to play games with. Where did everyone go? (note: do not water the succulent. It's more like an air plant 😆)

@beakerkell Жыл бұрын

Very jealous but so happy that you were able to go! Also, good to see Adam getting out! ;)

@Painguinlord Жыл бұрын

This looks so fun, and the board game cake along with the azul and splendor pastries looks so good!

@DanielTiecher Жыл бұрын

Wow, seems like Level Up Retreat is off to a great start! And those yummy-looking board game pieces, oh my... Thank you for taking the time and sharing a bit of the fun with the ones who couldn't attend!

@WayneK334 Жыл бұрын

The game-themed food is impressive. What a fun trip and gathering of personalities.

@neilz2869 Жыл бұрын

Looks fun! For one of my other hobbies, I travel to a meet-up around once a year, and so i can totally relate whenever anyone says something like 'it's so great to catch up with people after 12 months' and 'it's just finished and I'm already looking forward to the next one!'

@zachd6404 Жыл бұрын

Looks like lots of fun games were played with many wonderful people. Hopefully it was nice to have a travel partner with Adam.

@GameBrigade Жыл бұрын

It was great seeing you! Had a ton of fun.

@korywalsh299 Жыл бұрын

Adam sent me to comment here and my favourite part of your video was hearing your thoughts on the Con. Never been to one but it's on the list.

@chengong7355 Жыл бұрын

bubble tea when playing board games, this is the way❤

@shortydancer Жыл бұрын

Careful Jenna. If you get a crokinole board you might not play a board game for a few months! Don’t ask me how I know 😅

@twphillip Жыл бұрын

Hello Jenna. 1st time to your channel thanks to your travel companion Adam Singer. #Shelfclutter has been a part of my life for a little over a year. It's good to see another fellow Canadian getting her game on. Those deserts on the Thursday night looked amazing. Thanks for keeping Adam on the straight and narrow. All the best. Keep rolling with those sweet dice towers. :)

@TeoRandi Жыл бұрын

Cool vlog! Glad Adam introduced me to your channel :) keep it up Jenna!

@grizzzzlies7208 Жыл бұрын

Well I guess I need to get myself a Crokinole board now! Thanks for being great and representing Canada along with Adam from shelfclutter.

@LadyCroft86 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you had a great time! 😍 It looked so fun, all the games and wonderful people. ❤ Thank you for charing, love the video! 🥰

@Mrtickles3216 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vlog of the Level up retreat, where so many of us around the world just can’t travel there to experience all of the fun that you had 😊

@arsenal789 Жыл бұрын

Looks like it was an excellent event. Those desserts looked amazing, initially thought the pile of board games was a book awkward on that table and then realized it was cake.

@astroruben Жыл бұрын

Very nice to see so many known faces playing together! Thanks a lot for sharing your experience on Level Up.

@hanshoh9680 Жыл бұрын

That looks like an absolutely amazing crew to play Feed the Kraken! 💚🏴‍☠💚

@ChadHensley Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you had a good time! Kind of jealous! Love that you got Adam on the beginning of the VLOG! It's always fun when the reviewers I follow get together for things.

@mitchmegaw7201 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I didn’t expect the pirate voice from Alex. Now we know he can review a game like that on Talk Like A Pirate Day.

@tabletoptoby Жыл бұрын

Heya! ShelfClutter linked you. Glad to discover your content. 😀

@OneStopCoopShop Жыл бұрын

Late to the video, but it was awesome to meet you and game together, Jenna. Hope we get the chance to play more at GenCon!

@alexandermehl1988 Жыл бұрын

It was great meeting you and playing some games together! Great video!!

@millertss Жыл бұрын

I’m glad Adam recommended you channel. Looking forward to watching more of your videos

@briant2438 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jenna, It was great meeting you at LevelUp. I may not be the photog that you are, but I hope the Garden group pictures turned out ok. I tried to take a lot for you to work with. I hope to see you again someday. You are a great person to hang out and play some games with.

@TheBoardGameGarden Жыл бұрын

It was so nice to meet you as well Brian! 😊 You were actually the first one that I met at the entire con! Thank you so much for taking the pictures and being so kind! I would have loved for you to be in the pictures as well. Hopefully we can play some more in the future! 👍🏻

@briant2438 Жыл бұрын

@@TheBoardGameGarden I am with you on That's Not a hat. Such a fun experience. Thanks for passing me things I could remember! I will have to get a copy myself. The games at LevelUp were fun. But the people is what made the experience truly memorable. Looking forward to the next adventure.

@nathanjaques626 Жыл бұрын

Always such a pleasure to watch your videos. Very warm and happy. Thanks for the vlog

@Luke_L Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great time was had by all! I have yet to make it to a con. Hopefully one of these years :D

@GlorifiedGutsyGaming Жыл бұрын

Getting to see Adam from angles other than front is interesting!

@katywall1898 Жыл бұрын

I'm a backer for Let's Go, Japan! Can't wait to play it!

@TheBoardGameGarden Жыл бұрын

It was so much fun! I really enjoyed it. 😊 Excited to maybe add it to the collection when it comes to retail.

@jimmacalino Жыл бұрын

Love the boardgame themed pastries! Love your channel along with ShelfClutter! 😄

@doc_adam Жыл бұрын

Comment redirected from shelf clutter (thanks for giveaway). Lovely retreat vlog, a very endearing style.

@nakanoFIN Жыл бұрын

I agree with the guy at 0:00 Jenna is surely kind and nice. Oh you had standup there at 11:00 as well. Well filmed and edited!

@yvetterodriguez4387 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Love those desserts. Especially that board game cake! I am so jealous. I can tell everyone is having a blast. I wish I was able to go. Maybe next year!

@bratsche1980 11 ай бұрын

Love how chill your vlog is! You’re channel is becoming one of my favorites!

@juliusvanbergen927 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a very nice weekend, nice people and many many games. I’m jealous.

@mirandarobinson8819 Жыл бұрын

ShelfClutter sent me here. Enjoyed the VLOG! Level Up looked like a ton of fun.

@ericfersten2692 Жыл бұрын

Great Vlog and summary of an amazing weekend. My favorite moment has to be Alex from Board Game Co reading the scenario in a pirate accent. I'll keep an eye out for you at Gen Con next week.

@darrenh6169 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the inside view of the retreat. Looks like a lot of fun.

@laurenherrmann_videos Жыл бұрын

SO much fun playing games with you! I'm glad you were able to catch my soul-healing crokinole move. I signed up for the GenCon tournament too! :D

@mrthommo6551 Жыл бұрын

So many of my favourite content creators in one place. Looks like it was a blast.

@gubergharaldsson339 Жыл бұрын

That looked like so much fun, I'm still kicking myself for sleeping on Moonrakers

@Diablo_rdk Жыл бұрын

Came here through shelfclutter :)

@shockwavemasta Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vlog - really enjoyed the gameplay parts!

@shortydancer Жыл бұрын

18:24 hey! You can’t stand up from your seat when playing the crok!

@Mepper. Жыл бұрын

Adam sent me, but I already knew your channel... :) I don't expect to ever travel to one of these gatherings but they look like a lot of fun for those who can make it.

@PablowingUrMind Жыл бұрын

Digging the lofi hip hop soundtrack. I wish I could join a retreat like that.

@Malevon Жыл бұрын

There was an Arkham Horror the board game layer in that cake, must have been "PTSD and tears" flavored

@picklebuckeye Жыл бұрын

Such a very cool event! Neat seeing so many people I recognize in the background haha

@ChrisDoyle26 Жыл бұрын

Definitely going to get a Crokinole table

@ranman311 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for adding the game titles. It's very helpful!

@TheBoardGameGarden Жыл бұрын

No problem! 😊

@Exidos Жыл бұрын

Love seeing so many of my favorite content creators playing together, looks you guys had an absolute blast!

@dylannorlock5066 Жыл бұрын

Wow! The retreat looked like such a blast, I’m really hoping I will be able to start attended some in the near future! keep up the great work Jenna, I love how far the channel has already come! 😁

@ahrax Жыл бұрын

Came over from Adam but I'm not a first time viewer, especially on twitch. Nice vid and thanks for sharing the weekend board gaming experience; I liked seeing many familiar content creators together.

@sirbillybob3644 Жыл бұрын

That was a real cool Crokinole shoot you got in there. Makes me want to play it.

@parabellum8326 Жыл бұрын

Crokinole always looks like some much fun. I might have to pick one of those up! Great video, it's nice to see everyone having a good time playing games.

@gs24-xor Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching the vlog!! I didn't know you and Adam lived close, you should film playthroughs together

@6Louisa Жыл бұрын

Looks like it was so much fun! I actually thought the pile of board games was real 😂 that’s insane it was cake!

@emerson120 Жыл бұрын

ShelfClutter cameo! Looks like a great time!

@ITOmarHernandez Жыл бұрын

The LevelUp retreat was such fun and I love your clips and perspective of it. I know I had a blast as well! Perhaps I'll get to meet you next year. 😊

@tonyackley948 Жыл бұрын

Really like those shots of the Crokinole game!

@danielshanks8297 Жыл бұрын

So great. And hello from Adam’s peeps.

@spelling84 Жыл бұрын

It looks like an amazing board game event 😍 cant wait to see next year.

@jeffp765 Жыл бұрын

Looks like lots of fun! Glad you were able to spend time with Adam #shelfclutter

@ScytheNoire Жыл бұрын

Wait a second, that airport looks familiar. :) Love your American accent. 3:05 I can't believe that cake!

@jason.bagari Жыл бұрын

Shelfclutter sends his regards. Looks like you guys had a blast! Hope to attend one day. Cheers.

@dannyverbraeken3829 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Adam 🙂

@Flip5ide Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the vlog, love the chill hop music, makes forba relaxing watch.

@kalega311 Жыл бұрын

That food spread looks great. As does Inheritors!

@ketami2 Жыл бұрын

This looks like great fun. I've never been to any convention before and have always wanted to go to one. This looks like it might be the one I finally go to.