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Is Quacks (The Quacks of Quedlinburg) Worth Playing with Two Players?

Is Quacks (The Quacks of Quedlinburg) Worth Playing with Two Players?

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Exploring Push-Your-Luck Fun with Quacks and a Crisp California Chardonnay In this episode of Meeples & Wine, Michael and Suzy dive into one of the most entertaining bag-building games around: Quacks (originally released as The Quacks of Quedlinburg). They pair it with the approachable and delicious Decoy Chardonnay 2024 from Duckhorn Vineyards. The game puts …

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Is Hover: The Cutthroat Hummingbird Game Worth Adding to Your Collection?

Is Hover: The Cutthroat Hummingbird Game Worth Adding to Your Collection?

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Show Notes: Hover – A Brutal Game of Hummingbirds | Meeples & Wine Podcast In this episode Michael and Suzy sit down with Hover: A Brutal Game of Hummingbirds, a fun hummingbird theme board game where you play as the aggressive little birds fighting over nectar (energy) while racing to build a nest and win …

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Arkham Horror Lovecraft Letter and Cult Cabernet Sauvignon

Arkham Horror Lovecraft Letter and Cult Cabernet Sauvignon

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We’re heading to the Midwest Gaming Classic next week outside Tabletop Village. Come say hi! Today we’re tasting the Cult Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 from Cult Vines in Lodi, California. It’s a medium-bodied, easy-drinking Cab with notes of black cherry, raspberry, chocolate, oak, tobacco, and light spice. Smooth and silky with powdery tannins—fruity, lightly spicy, and …

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Noxford and Clad & Cordon Cab Sauv

Noxford and Clad & Cordon Cab Sauv

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This time around, we’re tasting the Clad & Cordon Cab Sauv from Clad & Cordon Winery (check them out at https://www.cladandcordon.com/). It’s a bold Cabernet Sauvignon hailing from Creal Springs, IL, near Marion and the Shawnee area. Expect flavors like blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, and cassis, with maybe some green bell pepper or mint vibes, …

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Book of Dungeon and 93 Octane German Chocolate Cake Cream Ale

Book of Dungeon and 93 Octane German Chocolate Cake Cream Ale

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Hey folks, it’s Michael here from Meeples & Wine, your go-to podcast for board game reviews for couples, where we dive into fun tabletop adventures with a tasty drink in hand! If you’re into solo board games, fantasy puzzle books, or just chilling with some craft beer pairings, this episode is for you. I’m cracking …

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Bosworth and Freakshow Chardonnay

Bosworth and Freakshow Chardonnay

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Here are the show notes for the episode Bosworth and Freakshow Chardonnay from Meeples & Wine—your podcast of board game reviews for couples, with a drink in hand! Hosts: Michael & Suzy Wine We’re Tasting Today:Freakshow Chardonnay 2024 by Michael David Winery Game We’re Playing:Bosworth (1998)A chaotic 2-4 player chess variant where pieces are cards …

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Beer & Bread & Butter

Beer & Bread & Butter

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Join Michael and Suzy on the Meeples & Wine podcast for a cozy date night featuring the Beer & Bread board game paired with a bottle of Bread & Butter California Red Blend. This approachable, velvety red wine is a budget-friendly crowd-pleaser priced around $14–$17 that lives up to its “don’t overthink it” motto with a solid 3.9 rating on Vivino ; learn more at breadandbutterwines.com/california-red-blend/. The game itself is a clever 2-player multi-use card game from designer Scott Almes that challenges you to balance brewing and baking , earning high scores of 8 and 9.5 from our hosts. Check out the full game details at boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369880/beer-and-bread and don’t miss the Grassfed: A Farm to Tabletop Game project currently on Gamefound at gamefound.com/en/projects/stoneblade/grassfed.

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Gluntz Holiday Glögg and the 2025 Wrap-up!

Gluntz Holiday Glögg and the 2025 Wrap-up!

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Hello everyone! We are Michael & Suzy, and welcome to Meeples & Wine—your podcast of board game reviews for couples, always with a drink in hand!​What we’re drinking​We love exploring different bottles, so what wine are we tasting today?​We are sampling the Vin Glogg from the Glunz Family Winery, located in Paso Robles, CA.​According to …

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Miniature Adventures and 14 Hands Merlot!

Miniature Adventures and 14 Hands Merlot!

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Goblins, Dice, and 14 Hands Merlot: Episode 96 Recap Welcome back to Meeples & Wine! It’s Michael and Suzy here, bringing you another board game review for couples—always with a drink in hand. In this episode, we are diving into a portable RPG adventure and sipping on a wine that pairs perfectly with a backyard …

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The Mix and the Mezcalita

The Mix and the Mezcalita

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Shaking Things Up with ‘The Mix’ and a Mescalita Hey, and welcome back to Meeples & Wine! We’re Michael and Suzy, and this is your favorite spot for board game reviews for couples, with a drink in hand. This week, we went fully thematic. We’re reviewing a cocktail-making board game, so naturally, we had to …

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