Meeples and Wine: Tabletop Game Reviews for Married Couples, with Wine!

Arkham Horror: Final Hour and Breakfast Junkie Fruited Berliner Weiss Style Ale

By MeeplesandWine | February 12, 2024

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 …

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Bread and Butter Chardonnay and The Rocketeer: Fate of the Future!

By MeeplesandWine | February 4, 2024

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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 …

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Michael Plays with Himself: Onirim and Two Brothers Cherry Northwind

By MeeplesandWine | January 25, 2024

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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 …

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Tiny Epic Dungeons and Apothic Red Blend

By MeeplesandWine | January 6, 2024

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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 …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Bluffing Games

By MeeplesandWine | November 27, 2023

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“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.

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Take That! or Screw Your Neighbor

By MeeplesandWine | November 22, 2023

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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 features.”

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Simultaneous Play

By MeeplesandWine | November 18, 2023

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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 …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Hidden Movement

By MeeplesandWine | November 17, 2023

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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 …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Press Your Luck Games

By MeeplesandWine | November 16, 2023

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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.

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Legacy Games

By MeeplesandWine | November 15, 2023

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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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