Navigator Lana

@NavigatorLana
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Contributor to The Level Up Board Game Podcast

Navigating TantrumCon: My Top Games & Highlights

Hello Crew! I have officially dropped anchor back in Western Pennsylvania after a fantastic trip down to North Carolina for my first-ever TantrumCon! Come sail on over to the recap post!

http://navigatorlana.com/2026/02/12/navigating-tantrumcon-my-top-games-highlights/

Navigating TantrumCon: My Top Games & Highlights

Hello Crew! I have officially dropped anchor back in Western Pennsylvania after a fantastic trip down to North Carolina for my first-ever TantrumCon! There’s something special about the energ…

Navigator Lana

This week, in ASL 1, I ended the class with the fun, quick-paced, slightly chaotic game of Spot It! Some might think of this as simply a kids' game to use in passing, but as an educator, I found it has more power than it seems!

http://navigatorlana.com/2026/01/09/roll-call-spot-it/

Roll Call: Spot It!

I’m working on incorporating more games into my classes this semester. This week, in ASL 1, the class wasn’t just about repeating signs or drilling prompted dialogue. I ended the class …

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What if a puzzle was better than a math test?
My new Roll Call post shows how Packing Party builds spatial logic + planning skills for every age.
Read the guide and Join the Crew!

http://navigatorlana.com/2025/11/12/roll-call-game-spotlight-on-packing-party/

Roll Call: Game Spotlight on Packing Party

Packing Party is a game of strategic efficiency. It’s a fun, low-prep 2D puzzle that trains executive function and spatial planning—critical skills for every age. As your Navigator, I show yo…

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I'm thrilled to launch "Roll Call"! 🎲

This is my new Navigator's guide to adventure-based learning—from the kitchen table to the classroom.

Read the full intro post and Join the Crew!

http://navigatorlana.com/2025/10/25/roll-call/

Roll Call

What if playtime for kids wasn’t just a break, but an essential stop on the map? Welcome to Roll Call, my new blog series and Navigator’s guide to adventure-based learning. Read the ful…

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Spy X Family

Spy x Family: Mission for Peanuts is a deduction game where players assume the different roles of the show, Spy x Family, and try to build the best duo (or trio) of cards! With quick-paced rounds and minimal cards, each decision matters as players try to outwit each other.

http://navigatorlana.com/2025/07/30/spy-x-family/

Spy X Family

Spy x Family: Mission for Peanuts is a deduction game where players assume the different roles of the show, Spy x Family, and try to build the best duo (or trio) of cards! With quick-paced rounds a…

Navigator Lana

Inspired by the "Question of the Week" on our Level Up Discord server... what is your board game organization style? Do you organize by color, shape, theme, or take the cat approach: "If it fits, it sits."

Mine is the cat approach. If it fits, it goes there!
#BoardGames

Up or Down?

Gator's Game Overview Navigating Up or Down? Designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael KieslingPublished by Capstone Games "Up or Down?" is a card game wherein players work to score points based on their ascending and descending card columns. Work toward collecting the same color in each column for more points! Key Coordinates Players: 2-6Play Time: 30 MinutesAges: 8+

http://navigatorlana.com/2025/07/22/up-or-down/

Up or Down?

Gator’s Game Overview Navigating Up or Down? Designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael KieslingPublished by Capstone Games “Up or Down?” is a card game wherein players work to score…

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Last night, my friends and I from the Level Up Podcast had a conversation about party games. They certainly serve their purpose in the world of games! What are some of your favorite party games you enjoy playing? No judgment, no matter the game! Just your favorite party-it-up-games!
#boardgames #partygames
I need some board game inspired artwork that I are digital files I can print on my own (the spouse has a fancy printer!) — point me in the direction of some of your favorite artists/artwork where I can buy digital files. Think BGG Series style, except digital! Thanks, Crew! #boardgames
On the flip side of my last question... have you ever had a game you initially marooned, only for it to somehow break free from that desolate isle and become an unexpected treasure? What game was it, and what was that unexpected twist? Share your second chance stories!
#BoardGames #TalesfromtheTable