We thank Spidermind Games for having sent us a Level Up in order to write this review. Level Up is a sectional and modular game table about 15 centimeters high, which can be placed on a table in order to have game material on a different level, also leaving space underneath for various objects. It is a second table, raised from the first, to increase the surface area of your game table. Level Up can be used for many purposes. It’s maybe more popular for board gamers, given the need for almost all titles to have boards, decks, dice or other game accessories in front of the players. In this review of Level Up we will focus on the possibilities for table talk roleplaying gamers.
Level Up can be bought on the shop of Spidermind Games site starting from 95$ (about 93€), but the price can vary a lot due to the enormous modularity of the system.
Level Up in Details
I’ll now try to give you a more detailed review of Level Up’s materials, but my advice is visiting Spidermind Games’ site. The Level Up page is truly exhaustive. If you want a brief summary, it consists of square planks of about 30 centimeters that can be clasped to form a larger surface. They are made of plastic and already produced with a square grid. There are three types: corners, sides and center pieces. Through their combination it is possible to generate different formats. Spidermind Games suggests formats from 2×3 boards (60x90cm), up to 4×8, (120x240cm).
The planks are supported by solid metal legs with rubber feet that can be screwed to the corner parts in three different positions. More internally to have more space or more externally to give more stability. Speaking of stability, the plan that is formed is reliable for any load suited to the world of gaming. I admit, however, that we have not tested it as a stool to reach the cookie jar in the top shelf of the kitchen!
Finally Level Up, once disassembled, really takes up minimal space. It took us very little time to disassemble it.
Review of Level Up per Roleplaying Games
As I said, the usefulness of having two different table surfaces for the board game is undeniable. But there are a few thoughts for the roleplaying gaming too.
The first and obvious situation that comes to mind is for those games that use a map or grid. In the images we have simulated a typical situation for you with sheets, maps, miniatures and other objects.The map visibility is excellent. Moreover, not having to make room for all the other things, it is possible to enjoy a grid with a larger surface that comes closer to the player. Maps and grids are the game tools that make the most of Level Up, but handouts, notes and other material are also more conveniently accessible and visible to all.
The second point, which goes beyond the games that require a grid, is linked to the almost always inevitable presence of drinks and food. Greasy food. Having drinks and snacks on a separate level greatly simplifies table management. In this scenario, I think, for example, of keeping glasses, packages and bowls higher and easily accessible, while leaving cards, dice, various sheets and pencils away from crumbs and the risk of flooding.
A final fantasy might be stacking multiple Level Ups to create a multi-story map…
Final Thoughts
This review of Level Up has not much more to say. Thanks to our photos, but mostly thanks to the beautiful official site, it’s easy to get a good idea of this product. I can say that Level up keeps the promises seen on screen and generates a great perception of usable space once assembled.
I truly believe that all those who have tables whose surface is not proportional to their imagination, their desire for maps and grids or their tendency to pour beers and stain cards, should consider providing themselves with a Level Up.
