Episodes

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. Exploring ‘Take That’ Games and Related Mechanics: From Munchkin to UNO Flip In this episode of ‘Meeples and Wine’, Michael explores the popular board ...

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. Simultaneous Play Games : Breakdown and Review of Space Team In this edition of Meeples and Wine: NowPodPomo 2023, hosts Michael and Susie dive deep in...

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. Title: Unveiling the Thrill: Hidden Movement Games! Hey there, fellow gamers! Welcome to Meeples and Wine, NaPodPomo 2023. Before we dive into today’s ...

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. Push Your Luck – Unveiling the Mechanics of ‘Pass the Pigs’ & ‘Cosmic Wimp Out’ Welcome to another episode of Meeples and Wine’s NaPodPoMo 2023: 30 Days...

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. Discovering the World of Legacy Tabletop Games In the episode of the Meeples Wine Na Pod Pomo 2023, Michael discusses legacy tabletop games, a type of b...

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. Exploring Storytelling in Tabletop Games on Meeples Wine NaPodPoMo 2023 In this episode of Meeples Wine NaPodPoMo 2023, this episode focuses on ‘storyte...

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 the Meeples and Wine NaPodPoMo 2023 , Michael talks about various options for escape room and murder mystery tabletop games. He start...

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. Exploring Engine Building Games: From Terraforming Mars to Magic Gathering In this episode of our NaPodPoMo 2023 run, Michael discusses the concept of ...

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. Board Games Review: Exploring Set Collection Games with a Focus on ‘Point Salad’ In this episode of ‘Meeples Wine Na Pod Pomo 2023’, Michael reviews se...

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. Exploring Board Games Mechanics: Auction and Bidding Games In this podcast episode of ‘Meeples Wine Na Pod Pomo 2023’, Michael reviews two different boa...

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, Michael delves into the world of paper and pencil games, highlighting grid coverage, enclosure games, and line drawing as different sty...

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 increased in popularity and for good reason. They offer a unique blend of role playing, bluffing, and a touch of chaos that’s sure to keep everyone on th...

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 examples of co-op games discussed are Pandemic by Z-Man Games, a game about stopping global diseases, and Forbidden Island, wher...

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 complex. Michael introduces a few game versions such as Risk, El Grande, Twilight Imperium, and Kemet, each representing different ...

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. Look for scoring opportunities. When placing your tiles, try to think about how you can score points in multiple ways. For example, if you are placing a tile that completes a road, also see if it can help you complete a city or monastery. Be aware of your oppon...

Hey everybody, and welcome to NaPodPoMo day two! Today we’re talking about worker placement games. Worker placement games are known for their strategic depth and replayability. With so many different options available, players must carefully weigh the pros and cons of each action before making a decision. Worker placement games can also be very competitive, as players must try to outmaneuver their opponents in order to get the best resources and spaces. Here are a few beginner-friendly worker p...

Join Michael for a spine-chilling solo episode as he dives into the one-player tabletop thriller, Final Girl, with the Organism/Station 2891 expansion from Van Ryder Games. But that’s not all – we’ve got a special treat in store as we review the Revenge of the Final Girl pale ale to wash down the tension. Grab yourself a flamethrower and a drink and let’s get started! He’s playing Final Girl the single player horror movie themed game, with the Organism/ Station 2891 Feature Film box, which has ...

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 picture of this iconic club’s ambiance and its transformation over the years, including its famous elevator and notable visitors, from Fred Astaire to Nick Cave. We also discuss t...

Hello there married (or in a relationship) gamers! This week we’re diving into the fantastical world of the Dragonrealm card/dice game by Gamewright. Join me, Michael, and my wonderful wife Suzy as we gather our adventurers play our enhancements, fight our way through goblins and landslides as we claim our territories in this card and dice game. But that’s not all! As we explore the Dragonrealms, we’re sipping on Dragon’s Milk Tales of Gold beer, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to our gaming...

https://open.spotify.com/show/1J2sLgQI4szkJ1NKSS8U3S Hey there, fellow tabletop game enthusiasts and wine lovers! This episode Michael and Suzanne dive into the dark and mysterious London district of the two-player board game with “Mr. Jack.” Join us as we unravel the mystery in this strategic duel of wits. Will it be the brilliant detective or the elusive Jack the Ripper who prevails? But that’s not all! As we strategize over the game board, we’re sipping on the Three Fingered Jack Red Blend ...

We’re returning to the world of Dice Throne this week, and we’re playing the Seraph vs Vampire Lord! It’s a battle between the forces of darkness as the Vampire Lord attempts to steal your health and subdue you with glamour and the force of goodness that is the Seraph as just her being near you does damage to you with Holy Presence! If you’d like to hear our previous show where we dig into the ruleset more than strategy you can find the Cursed Pirate v Artificer show HERE. We also taste Chateau...

Who’s crash-landed in the Forbidden Desert and needs to work together to survive? Why Michael and Suzy, of course! We’re playing Forbidden Desert from Gamewright, and doing our best to search out tools to get rid of the sand (THAT WON’T STOP TRYING TO BURY US!) water for us to drink as the sun bears down on us, and finally to discover the coordinates to the four pieces that will assemble the flying machine to let us escape! Do we survive? Do we get buried under the tons of sand from the storm? L...

We cross the pond to Japan this week! We’re reviewing the AEG “Big In Japan” title Magical Treehouse, a card drafting, resource gathering and set making game for two, or is it? We also taste the newly arrived to the USA Suntory -198 Lemon Vodka seltzer. In Magical Treehouse, it’s graduation season at the magic school, and as one of the apprentice witches, your final exam awaits to prove yourself as a respectable witch. The challenge is to create a comfortable village for your familiars, constru...