Meeples And Wine - Tabletop Games for Couples
Looking for tabletop game to play with your spouse that’s both fun and won’t wind up with one of you sleeping on the couch? Join Michael and Suzy as they discover new games each week, while tasting a new wine, beer or spirit!
Episodes
July 22, 2024 • 45 mins
This week we review Unexpected Games' 3000 Scoundrels, a futuristic wild-west shootout of bluffing and misdirection! In this game you and up to three more of your friends play rival leaders vying to gather as much of the technology left behind by the mysterious "Traveler" who has just disappeared. Gather your posse together by joining the trait and transparent job cards to create new Scoundrels to hire, will you have a Corrupt Prin...
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July 13, 2024 • 43 mins
Welcome to Meeples and Wine! This week Michael and Suzy play Flock Together from Sea Cow Games, taste La Vieille Ferme Rosé, and test out two new microphones! (Let us know how you think it sounds!) Yes, in this week's game we take on the role of two chickens trying to survive three seasons against the elements and the predators that surround our coop, as Madame Chickovski and Cluckerberry Finn we go claw to toe against such villian...
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July 3, 2024 • 40 mins
This week Michael and Suzy play Shadows Amsterdam, from Libellud games, an abstract clue giving game where players guide their teams across the map to discover clues, avoid the police, and find their client before their opponents do (or the timer completes!) That's our Amazon Associates link up there, if you use it we will get some cash from it!
Instead of a wine, we taste a mixed drink this week, the Phillip Marlowe Gimlet. Thi...
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June 25, 2024 • 40 mins
This week Michael and Suzy play the second game from their Kozz games Kickstarter, Dark Tomb: Bloodthorn Island! It's the follow up to the first game, Crypts of Aurelian. This time around, though, it's got a BOAT! We also taste The Supernatural Sauvignon Blanc, a 100% Sauv Blanc from New Zealand!
Be sure to check out our Kickstarter Last Call, Imperial Borders, HERE!
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June 15, 2024 • 43 mins
This week we take a look at the first game from our recent Kickstarter purchase from Kozz games, Dark Tomb: Crypts of Aurelian, a "super portable" tabletop game (think Altoid's tin-ish) where 1 to 5 players descend into the tombs to reclaim the Amulet of Fire to save Gorriah! It's got all the cubes you want, and a multiple play-through setup so no two games are the same!
Along with this we're tasting Chronic Cellars Suite Pe...
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June 3, 2024 • 40 mins
Hello and welcome back to everyone! This week Michael and Suzy are tasting a yuzu fruit sake cocktail mixing Zipang Sparkling Sake and Joto Yuzu Sake, a suggestion that we got from Susie and Tim, wine consultant and manager respectively, from our local Binny's Beverage Depot out in Geneva, IL. Spoilers, there was nothing left by the end of the show...also, we are in no way sponsored by Binny's (yet.)
We also play Shinobi Wat-ah...
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May 14, 2024 • 37 mins
We're back and this week we're reviewing Rocket House Games' Potion Panic a frantic race to become the Alchemist a la Mode by completing potion recipe's components, smashing vials to get more cards in your hand or to deny your opponents those super valuable crystals! Ten crystals gets you the Philosopher's Stone, which wins you the game and grants you powers beyond explanation in the next game (well, there is a card that explains t...
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April 30, 2024 • 46 mins
Welcome to another episode of Meeples and Wine! This time we'll be discussing Fallout: The Board Game while drinking Do Epic Shit - 2021 Red Wine Blend from Browne Family Vineyards.
The wine is a full-bodied Paso Robles Red Blend with notes of raspberry, cherry, black pepper, and dark chocolate. It pairs well with bold foods.
Fallout: The Board Game is a post-nuclear adventure board game for one to four players. Players take ...
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March 3, 2024 • 39 mins
Board Games, Wine Tasting, and Midwest Gaming Classic Adventures
In this episode of Meeples and Wine, hosts Michael and Suzy return after a brief hiatus to share news of their appearance at the Midwest Gaming Classic 2024 in Milwaukee. They reminisce about their past experience at the event, interview highlights, and announce their plans for game demos, reviews, and more on the Meeples and Wine Tabletop stage. Following the even...
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February 12, 2024 • 35 mins
In this episode of Meeples and Wine, Michael dives into board games suitable for single players or those with one-player variants. He reviews Arkham Horror: Final Hour, discussing the strategy, mechanics, and overall gameplay. Michael also samples a blueberry, cinnamon and maple syrup ale from North Carolina's Heist Brewery named 'breakfast junkie,' giving a detailed review of its flavor profile. The show also mentions its sponsor,...
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February 4, 2024 • 42 mins
Title: Reviewing "The Rocketeer" – A Perfect Pairing with A Glass of Chardonnay
Hello everybody and welcome to the world of board games and fine wine, where every roll of the dice pairs perfectly with every sip of a good vintage. Today, we’re going to delve into the world of "The Rocketeer: Fate of the Future" board game while savoring a glass of the 2021 vintage Chardonnay from Bread and Butter Winery.
The Rocketeer: Fate of...
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January 25, 2024 • 20 mins
Solo Game Exploration and Beer Tasting: 'Onirim' and Two Brothers Imperial Stout
Onirim: A Dreamy Solitaire Adventure
Introduction
This week I'm reviewing Onirim, a solo/cooperative card game where you navigate a mysterious labyrinth as a dreamwalker. You must escape before your dream time runs out by finding the eight oneiric doors.
Gameplay
Onirim is a set collection and deck-building game. You have a hand of five...
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January 6, 2024 • 45 mins
In this episode of 'Meeples and Wine', hosts Michael and Suzy kick off the New Year by reviewing board game 'Tiny Epic Dungeons'. The couple highlight the high replayability, short playtime, and high strategy of the game, despite its challenging learning curve. Michael and Suzy also mention a Kickstarter game they found interesting, 'The Last Lighthouse'. They celebrate the return of their podcast after a hiatus and introduce their...
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November 27, 2023 • 6 mins
"Meeples and Wine," where the hosts review board and tabletop games for couples. The host talks about the concept of bluffing games and social deduction games, and then focuses on one specific game called "The Chameleon." The host explains the rules and gameplay of the game and concludes by giving their thoughts on the game.
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November 22, 2023 • 10 mins
Based on the provided script, the short summary could be: "In this episode, Michael introduces Meeples and Wine, a podcast where he and his wife review board and tabletop games for couples. He discusses 'Take That' games, which involve players using cards or actions to harm their opponents. Michael mentions popular 'Take That' games such as Munchkin, Flux, Kittens in a Blender, and UNO, explaining their mechanics and unique feature...
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November 19, 2023 • 7 mins
Simultaneous Play Games : Breakdown and Review of Space Team
In this edition of Meeples and Wine: NowPodPomo 2023, hosts Michael and Susie dive deep into the world of simultaneous play board games, highlighting its unique appeal due to its dynamic and interactive nature. The focus is on 'Space Team', a co-op shouting card game where players work together to repair a malfunctioning spaceship. 'Space Team' and its two expansions a...
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November 17, 2023 • 8 mins
Title: Unveiling the Thrill: Hidden Movement Games!
Hey there, fellow gamers! Welcome to Meeples and Wine, NaPodPomo 2023. Before we dive into today's game, let me introduce you to Meeples and Wine! I'm Michael, and together with my wife Suzy, we review board and tabletop games for couples. We see how well they play with just two players, how fun and challenging they are, and yeah, sometimes we even test if they can ruin a marri...
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November 17, 2023 • 8 mins
Michael introduces the Meeples Wine podcast and talks about push your luck games, specifically Pass the Pigs and Cosmic Wimp Out. He explains the rules and gameplay of both games while sharing his personal experiences and recommendations.
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November 15, 2023 • 6 mins
So today we're talking about legacy tabletop games. These are a type of board game that's designed to be played over a series of sessions, with the game itself changing permanently as you go. Legacy games are often seen as a way to create a more immersive or memorable gaming experience. By permanently changing the game, players feel like they're making real progress and that their actions have impact.
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November 14, 2023 • 11 mins
Welcome to Meeples and Wine Na Pod Pomo 2023, hosted by Michael and Suzy, where they review board and tabletop games for couples. They explore how well games play with two players, their fun factor, complexity, and whether they might "destroy the marriage." Each episode also includes a thematic wine, beer, or drink tasting to accompany the game.
Exploring Storytelling in Tabletop Games on Meeples Wine NaPodPoMo 2023
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