Sea Salt and Paper with Sea Glass Sauvignon Blanc

Sea Salt and Paper with Sea Glass Sauvignon Blanc

This week we play PandaSaraus Game’s “Sea Salt & Paper” a nice relaxed set making game with some fantastic aquatic origami images with Sea Glass Winery’s Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc. Lately we’ve been playing some serious “take that” games like Smash Up, we take a 180 turn with Sea Salt & Paper, where you gather …

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Smash Up! and the Whiskey Smash Cocktail

Smash Up! and the Whiskey Smash Cocktail

Welcome to episode 80! This time around we’re playing the deck-drafting game Smash Up! by Alderac Entertainment Group. This 2-4 player game pits all the teams that you’ve wanted to see fighting against each other to lay claim to bases to score 15 victory points to win. Have you ever wanted to play Zombie Truckers, …

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Casting Shadows and Two Brothers Barrel-Aged Barley Wine

Casting Shadows and Two Brothers Barrel-Aged Barley Wine

Welcome to Meeples and Wine! Your podcast of board game reviews for couples with a drink in hand! This week we’re playing Casting Shadows from Unstable Games, maker of Unstable Unicorns and Happy Little Dinosaurs (you can find our review of that HERE!) We also have a sip of Two Brother’s Cellar Club 2018 Barrel-Aged …

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Summoner Wars and Ménage à Trois – Northern Seduction Red Blend

Summoner Wars and Ménage à Trois – Northern Seduction Red Blend

Happy New Year and welcome to 2025! For our first show of the year we taste Ménage à Trois – Northern Seduction Red Blend, and play Summoner Wars! This hearty red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah has some intense tobacco and leather notes on the nose with a solid dark cherry flavor, some tartness …

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Squarriors: The Card Game and Curious Beasts Red Blend

Squarriors: The Card Game and Curious Beasts Red Blend

Meeples & Wine Episode Recap: Curious Beasts and Squarriors In this week’s episode, Michael and Suzy dove into the darkly whimsical pairing of the Curious Beasts Red Blend 2021 wine and the post-apocalyptic card game Squarriors. While both offerings boast intriguing packaging, they revealed some challenges beneath the surface. Wine Highlights:The duo sampled Curious Beasts, …

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Alice’s Garden and 2023 Protea Dry Rosé

Alice’s Garden and 2023 Protea Dry Rosé

In this episode of “Meeples & Wine,” we review the 2023 Protea Dry Rosé from Anthonij Rupert Wyne and the board game Alice’s Garden, and talk of how freaking big a Protea can get (image below!) We also have a twofer for the Last Call, with Knitting Circle by FLATOUT GAMES and Dice Throne Outcasts …

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Unmatched: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon

Unmatched: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon

Meeples & Wine: Buffy and the Devil’s Cellar! Welcome back to Meeples & Wine, where Michael and Suzy bring you the latest in board game reviews for couples—alongside a delicious glass of wine! In this episode, we dive into the world of both vampire slaying and Chilean wine. We’re tasting Casillero del Diablo’s Cabernet Sauvignon, …

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The Hunger and Vampire Vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon

The Hunger and Vampire Vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon

It’s coming up on Halloween and we’ve got the spooky games and wines for you this episode! We’re tasting Vampire Vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon and playing Richard Garfield’s “The Hunger”, play as Vampires hunting humans and getting the enchanted rose, but you better be back before sunrise!

Fire Tower and Toasted Head Chardonnay

Fire Tower and Toasted Head Chardonnay

In this episode, we review Fire Tower and taste Toasted Head 2022 Chardonnay, along with the Last Call Kickstarter “Wild Imaginary West”. 00:00 Welcome to Meeples and Wine00:24 Meet Your Hosts: Michael and Susie00:47 Contacting Meeples and Wine01:02 The Voicemail Debate02:13 Today’s Game: Fire Tower02:39 Wine Tasting: Toasted Head Chardonnay08:41 Fire Tower: Game Overview12:04 Fire …

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Apollo and Blueberry Spaceship Box Cider

Apollo and Blueberry Spaceship Box Cider

Greetings! This week Michael and Suzy play Apollo: A Game Inspired by NASA Moon Missions, by Buffalo Games, and also holds our record for the longest game title to date! Choose your role as either the team of Astronauts or Mission Control as you attempt to successfully either orbit the Earth in the Gemini II …

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