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Squarriors: The Card Game and Curious Beasts Red Blend

Squarriors: The Card Game and Curious Beasts Red Blend

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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Fire Tower and Toasted Head Chardonnay

Fire Tower and Toasted Head Chardonnay

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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

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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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3000 Scoundrels and 3 Rein Never Tame Red

3000 Scoundrels and 3 Rein Never Tame Red

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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 …

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Flock Together
Flock Together and La Vieille Ferme Rosé

Flock Together and La Vieille Ferme Rosé

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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 …

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Shadows Amsterdam
Shadows Amsterdam and The Phillip Marlowe Gimlet

Shadows Amsterdam and The Phillip Marlowe Gimlet

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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 …

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Dark Tomb: Bloodthorn Island and The Supernatural Sauvignon Blanc

Dark Tomb: Bloodthorn Island and The Supernatural Sauvignon Blanc

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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 …

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