Lovecraftian Mystery & Madness: Is Arkham Horror: The Card Game a Good 2-Player Board Game?
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Unraveling the Mythos with Meeples & Wine
Hey board game lovers! Welcome back to Meeples & Wine, your podcast for couples’ board game reviews with a drink in hand. We’re your hosts, Michael & Suzy, and this episode we’re diving deep into a world of Lovecraftian mystery, monsters, and madness!
🍷 What We’re Sipping
Today, we’re getting cozy with a glass of Witches Brew Mulled Wine from Leelanau Cellars in Northport, Michigan.
- The Vibe: It’s got those warming holiday spices—think cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Best Served: We enjoyed it warm/hot!
- Pairings: We didn’t have any specific pairings listed, so let us know what snack you’d pair with this spiced wine!
🎲 The Game of the Episode
We jumped into the horrifying, yet captivating, world of Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- Title: Arkham Horror: The Card Game
- The Gist: It’s a cooperative Living Card Game where you and your partner take on the roles of Investigators trying to solve a scenario’s mystery before the forces of the Mythos overwhelm you. You’ll be using Action Points to move, play cards, and test your skills (Willpower, Intellect, Combat, Agility) against a random Chaos Token drawn from the bag. Get those clues, progress the Act deck, and try to survive!
- BGG Rating & Weight: It holds an impressive 8.1/10 on BoardGameGeek and is definitely a thinker at a 3.56/5 complexity.
- Designers: Nate French and MJ Newman (who also worked on Marvel Champions: TCG and LOTR:TCG).
- Awards: This game is well-loved, having won the Dice Tower’s Best 2 Player and Best Co-Op Game in 2016, plus several BGG Golden Geek Awards!
- Learn More: You can find the game’s page on BGG right here: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/205637/arkham-horror-the-card-game
- Expansions: There are TONS of expansions, including scenario boxes, investigator decks, playmats, and more, if you’re looking to expand your Arkham experience!
Our Ratings
- Fun Score (1-10): We both gave it a super high 9! This is a great co-op experience.
- Will it Wreck the Relationship? (Couch Score 1-5): A low-stress 1 from both of us. It’s a great game to play with your partner!
🎙️ Last Call
We always take a peek at the latest and greatest coming to crowdfunding, and this week we checked out Joyride: Full Throttle by Rebellion Unplugged.
- The Game: This is a high-octane racing game for 2–6 players where you choose your racing line, trade paint on corners, and smash opponents! This new edition includes an expanded team mode, portals, and new cars, items, and maps.
- Find it Here: You can check out the campaign on Gamefound: https://gamefound.com/projects/rebellion-unplugged/joyride-full-throttle
- BGG Page: Read more about it on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380728/joyride-survival-fastest
đź‘‹ Meet-Ups & Contact
- See Us In Person! We’ll be at Lodge Con on November 1st at the Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone, IL. The halls are open from 10 am – 5 pm, but gaming is open from 8 am till midnight. Stop by and say hi!
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See you next time on Meeples and Wine! Buh-Bye!