NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Storytelling Games

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Storytelling Games

Welcome to Meeples and Wine Na Pod Pomo 2023, hosted by Michael and Suzy, where they review board and tabletop games for couples. They explore how well games play with two players, their fun factor, complexity, and whether they might “destroy the marriage.” Each episode also includes a thematic wine, beer, or drink tasting to …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Escape Rooms and Murder Mystery

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Escape Rooms and Murder Mystery

Welcome to Meeples and Wine Na Pod Pomo 2023, hosted by Michael and Suzy, where they review board and tabletop games for couples. They explore how well games play with two players, their fun factor, complexity, and whether they might “destroy the marriage.” Each episode also includes a thematic wine, beer, or drink tasting to …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Engine Building Games

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Engine Building Games

Welcome to Meeples and Wine Na Pod Pomo 2023, hosted by Michael and Suzy, where they review board and tabletop games for couples. They explore how well games play with two players, their fun factor, complexity, and whether they might “destroy the marriage.” Each episode also includes a thematic wine, beer, or drink tasting to …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Set Collection Games

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Set Collection Games

Welcome to Meeples and Wine Na Pod Pomo 2023, hosted by Michael and Suzy, where they review board and tabletop games for couples. They explore how well games play with two players, their fun factor, complexity, and whether they might “destroy the marriage.” Each episode also includes a thematic wine, beer, or drink tasting to …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Bidding Games

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Bidding Games

Welcome to Meeples and Wine Na Pod Pomo 2023, hosted by Michael and Suzy, where they review board and tabletop games for couples. They explore how well games play with two players, their fun factor, complexity, and whether they might “destroy the marriage.” Each episode also includes a thematic wine, beer, or drink tasting to …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Pencil and Paper Games

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Pencil and Paper Games

Welcome to Meeples and Wine Na Pod Pomo 2023, hosted by Michael and Suzy, where they review board and tabletop games for couples. They explore how well games play with two players, their fun factor, complexity, and whether they might “destroy the marriage.” Each episode also includes a thematic wine, beer, or drink tasting to …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Social Deduction Games

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Social Deduction Games

Social Deduction: A Look at the Games that Keep Us Guessing Welcome back to Meeples and Wine, NaPodPoMo 2023 edition! Today, we’re diving into the world of social deduction games, exploring why they’ve become so popular and highlighting two of our favorites: One Night: Ultimate Werewolf and The Thing: The Boardgame. Social deduction games have …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Co-Op Games

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Co-Op Games

In episode five of Meeples and Wine NaPodPoMo 2023, Michael discusses cooperative (co-op) tabletop games, where players work together to achieve a common goal. These games foster teamwork and camaraderie. Common themes include a shared win condition, communication among players, and unique abilities available to the players. Time or turn limits often add pressure. Some …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Area Control Games

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Area Control Games

Episode Four: Exploring Area Control Games This episode covers area control games, a genre of board games wherein players compete to conquer different areas on the board through various methods like moving units, establishing settlements, or using influence markers. The focus is on strategic growth and defending territories which makes the genre appealing but often …

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NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Tile-Laying Games

NaPodPomo 2023: 30 Days of Game Mechanics: Tile-Laying Games

Today we are talking about tile-laying games. Tile-laying games are a type of board game where players build the board by placing tiles on it. This can be done to create a city, a farm, a forest, or any other kind of landscape or scene. Here are some additional tips for the three specific games …

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