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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 cookout. Let’s get into the notes! 🍷 What We’re Drinking: 14 Hands Merlot Today’s bottle comes from 14 Hands Winery, located in the Columbia Valley of Washington state. The Profile: This vintage offers rich flavors and aromas of blackberry, plum, cherry, and mocha. The Pairings: If you’re hungry, this red goes great with BBQ ribs, grilled tri-tip, burgers, or even spaghetti with meatballs. 🎲 What We’re Playing: Miniature Adventures We are tackling Miniature Adventures: Adventure 1 – Goblin Troubles. Published by Lowtek Games LLC and designed by Jon Lowman, this is an exciting co-op card game inspired by old-school 16-bit RPGs. The Premise: The Kingdom of Delriah is having some serious goblin issues, and they need an adventuring party to help! You choose a Hero and a class, then work together to overcome four levels of challenges: Misty Forest Mountain Path Goblin Fortress Goblin Throne How it Plays: It plays 1–4 players and relies on dice rolling mechanisms. You slot your rolled dice into your character card to determine your Initiative (speed), Power, and Actions. You have to survive various Encounters, including Mobs (enemies) and Challenges (perils), to win. 🏆 The Scores Is it fun? Will it wreck your relationship? Here is our final verdict: Fun Score: We both loved it! Michael: 8/10 Suzy: 8/10 The Couch Score: (Will it wreck the relationship? 1 = Safe, 5 = Danger) Since it’s co-op, it’s pretty safe! Michael: 2/5 Suzy: 1/5 Time Sink: We rated this a 1 (No Problem)—you can learn it in one or two games without needing hours of tutorials. 🔦 Kickstarter Spotlight We love checking Kickstarter for the coolest new games. This week we shouted out Maiden of the Dark, a Game Boy game by TigerChainsaw. 📞 Connect with Us! If you liked the show, be sure to share it with a friend! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: (707) 572-5282 Socials: Find us on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. See you next time on Meeples and Wine! Buh-Bye!

Meeples & Wine: A Tactical Sip and Battle Hey there, friends! It’s Michael and Suzy, your hosts of Meeples & Wine, the podcast where we review board games perfect for couples, with a drink in hand to keep things fun. We love hearing from you, so drop us a line at [email protected], connect with us … Read More Read More

Our review of Alien: Fate of the Nostromo shows why this cooperative Ravensburger game is great for date night board gaming.

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, a gothic-themed red blend with bold flavors of cherry, plum, and a hint of oak and pepper. Its standout feature? A dramatic bottle design featuring skeletons in festive hats and violins. However, the wine’s origin remains as mysterious as its label; with the winery appearing inactive since 2018. While Michael described it as a great “burger and pizza wine,” the couple agreed its sweeter notes wouldn’t pair well with richer meals like lamb chops. If you’re drawn to eye-catching bottles, this one’s for you—but don’t expect to find it easily. Game Review: SquarriorsThe episode also explored the card game Squarriors, a mashup of Magic: The Gathering mechanics with a dystopian squirrel-filled universe. Set in a world where animals have gained sentience after humanity’s fall, the game combines deck-building, dice rolling, and tactical combat. Michael picked this up at a bargain from Half Price Books but discovered it’s an abandoned project, with little online support or updates since its 2017 release. While Suzy admired the stunning card art, the couple found the rules incomplete and gameplay overly complex for newcomers. With no expansions or active fan base, Squarriors remains a niche curiosity for collectors rather than a game-night staple. Final Thoughts:Michael and Suzy ended the show by reflecting on the eerie parallel between the wine and game: both are visually captivating but haunted by the specter of abandonment. While they enjoyed the experience, these might not be first picks for your next gathering. Check out the links below for more details: Learn about Squarriors on its BoardGameGeek page. Discover the (brief) history of Curious Beasts Wine on wine directory sites. And don’t miss Michael’s GameFound highlight: Christmas Rolls, a festive roll-and-write game launching soon! Tune in next week as they sip, strategize, and share more gaming and wine adventures! 🍷🐿️ 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 accompany the game.

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 + Adventures Unchained which are set to complete on Fri, December 13 2024 and Mon, November 18 2024, respectively. So get on that if you want some great new games! If you’ve got a game that you’d like us to demo get in touch at [email protected], at our Twitter (@Meeplesandwine) or Facebook or if you’d like to leave us a voicemail you can go to  https://www.speakpipe.com/MeeplesandWine or call at (707) 572-5282! You can also check out our quicklinks page! https://podcast.show/meeplesandwine/

Board Games, Wine Tasting, and Midwest Gaming Classic Adventures In this episode of Meeples and Wine, hosts Michael and Suzy return after a brief hiatus to share news of their appearance at the Midwest Gaming Classic 2024 in Milwaukee. They reminisce about their past experience at the event, interview highlights, and announce their plans for … Read More Read More

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 … Read More Read More

Heading in for the haunting season we have our first on show mixed drink and get into the world of cocktails with “The Gargoyle.” This classic 1920s drink takes center stage as we uncover the history of the Gargoyle Club, a legendary haunt for bohemian aristocrats and socialites founded by David Tennant. We discuss the … Read More Read More

Welcome to another exciting episode of Meeples and Wine! Join Michael and Suzanne in this episode, where we delve into the world of dark humor and indulgent sips as we review the Horseshoes and Handgrenades Red Blend wine and the captivating card game, Gloom by Atlas Games. Our wine adventure takes us to Southern Oregon … Read More Read More

Hey there, fellow adventurers! Welcome to another exciting episode of “Meeples and Wine” Today, we’re delving into the magical world of Dungeon Mayhem, a thrilling card game brought to life by the creative minds of Jordan Comar and Roscoe Wetlaufer, with stunning illustrations by Kyle Ferrin. But that’s not all; we’re also uncorking a bottle … Read More Read More

Well, it is and it isn’t. #NaPodPomo is done, we have completed 30 shows in 30 days with two hours to go, and Michael & Suzy are done. With posting daily that is, we’re moving to a weekly show, with more time to prepare, and get some of the cool things that we’ve wanted to done! In this episode we talk about all such things, like demo videos, tours of wineries, shows at local game stores and having other gaming couples over to play! Do you have an idea for the weekly show, then tap that voicemail link below and let us know! We’ll be back soon! If you’ve got a game that you’d like us to demo get in touch at [email protected], at our Twitter (@Meeplesandwine) or Facebook or if you’d like to leave us a voicemail you can go to  https://www.speakpipe.com/MeeplesandWine or call at (707) 572-5282! You can also check out our quicklinks page! https://podcast.show/meeplesandwine/

Today Michael is running alone! Yes! He’s solo and without anyone to tell him what to do! So what does he do…well, samples Founder French Toast Bastard and talks about VonStiehl wineries in Algoma, Wisconsin, and then tells about “Before I Kill You, Mr. Spy” the card game from Cheapass Games, founded by James Ernest! (great game company BTW.) If you’ve got a game that you’d like us to demo get in touch at [email protected], at our Twitter (@Meeplesandwine) or Facebook or if you’d like to leave us a voicemail you can go to https://www.speakpipe.com/MeeplesandWine!

Today we’ve hit episode number 7 of #NaPodPoMo! We’re discussing game food today, what food is best for those game nights? Finger food? Pizza? Cheetoes? Also we’ve gotten a request for our second demo night, the game Splendor! (If you’d like to watch the first one you can do that here, or listen here, as we demo Sushi Go!) Tonight we’re corking a bottle of Scarlet Path Zinfandel, a 2020 Lodi Zin from Aldi. If you’ve got a game that you’d like us to demo get in touch at [email protected], at our Twitter (@Meeplesandwine) or Facebook or if you’d like to leave us a voicemail you can go to https://www.speakpipe.com/MeeplesandWine!   If you’ve got a game that you’d like us to demo get in touch at [email protected], at our Twitter (@Meeplesandwine) or Facebook or if you’d like to leave us a voicemail you can go to  https://www.speakpipe.com/MeeplesandWine or call at (707) 572-5282! You can also check out our quicklinks page! https://podcast.show/meeplesandwine/

Hello and welcome to the first Demo Night of #NaPodPoMo! We’re playing the game Sushi Go! by Gamewright Games, and sampling (ie, drinking the whole bottle) Grande Alberone! We’re at episode 6 of 30 for the month, if you’ve got a game that you’d like us to demo get in touch at [email protected], at our Twitter (@Meeplesandwine) or Facebook or if you’d like to leave us a voicemail you can go to https://www.speakpipe.com/MeeplesandWine! We also livestreamed this one on Facebook live, so follow us there for new demos! You can find the video on YouTube here!

This episode we discuss future plans for the show, maybe some winery tours or game store shows. Also, what the heck is Soju and why is it getting more popular? Also, video games for couples to play that won’t result in marriage counselling sessions! We cover Portal 2, Mario Kart Double Dash, Dance Central/Just Dance, Bust a Move, Monkey Island, and Borderlands 2! If you’d like to chime in and give us your thoughts head to Twitter where we’re @meeplesandwine, email us at [email protected] or if you’re feeling saucy leave us a voicemail at our Speakpipe!

Welcome to Meeples & Wine number four! We’re still going strong for #NaPodPoMo and are planning some cool things for future shows, such as winery visits and going to our local game store! This week we discuss the card game Sushi Go! by Gamewright, Roll For It! by Calliope Games and the Pendragon Games Escape From New York that is currently on Gamefound. Still deciding on what game we’re going to play for our first demo show, so if you’d like to chime in and give us your thoughts head to Twitter where we’re @meeplesandwine, email us at [email protected] or if you’re feeling saucy leave us a voicemail at our Speakpipe!

Hello and welcome to episode three of Meeples & Wine, the third of thirty for #NaPodPoMo November, 27 to go! Today we talk about strategy games that we love, such things like Roborally, War of the Ring and the Reiner Knizia Lord of the Rings games both the 2000 version and the children’s version from 2003. We also chat about racing/maze games such as Formula 1 game Formula De and the sci-fi racer/combat game Rush n’ Crush! If you’d like to help us choose our first game demo show message us your suggestions! You can contact us on Twitter @MeeplesAndWine, email us at [email protected] or leave us voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/MeeplesandWine!

Welcome to episode 2 of Meeples & Wine! Today, day two of thirty for #NaPodPoMo, we discuss Old Soul Vineyards’ 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel, our favorite games when we were kids, and Hike It! The Board Game currently on Kickstarter. Remember if you’d like to get in touch with a game you’d like us to demo, you can find us on Twitter @meeplesandwine Here’s the Dead Alewives thing Mike was talking about! https://youtu.be/-leYc4oC83E