Meeples And Wine - Tabletop Games for Couples

Meeples And Wine - Tabletop Games for Couples

Looking for tabletop game to play with your spouse that’s both fun and won’t wind up with one of you sleeping on the couch? Join Michael and Suzy as they discover new games each week, while tasting a new wine, beer or spirit!

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October 4, 2026 • 42 mins

Meeples & Wine Episode Show Notes: Madcala Board Game Review with Love Potion #Wine

Welcome back to Meeples & Wine, the podcast where couples dive into board game reviews with a glass of something delicious in hand. Hosted by Michael and Suzy, this episode pairs a fun two-player strategy game with a unique Wisconsin wine. Whether you are searching for the best couple board games, mancala-style games, or wine pairings for ga...

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Meeples & Wine Episode 105: Climbing Beanstalks with The Confidence Man Mead & Blood of an Englishman

Hey board game couples and podcast fans! Welcome back to another cozy episode of Meeples & Wine, your go-to board game podcast for couples who love reviewing games with a drink in hand. We’re Michael and Suzy, and today we’re pairing a bold Illinois mead with a clever two-player card game that brings the cla...

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Exploring Push-Your-Luck Fun with Quacks and a Crisp California Chardonnay


In this episode of Meeples & Wine, Michael and Suzy dive into one of the most entertaining bag-building games around: Quacks (originally released as The Quacks of Quedlinburg). They pair it with the approachable and delicious Decoy Chardonnay 2024 from Duckhorn Vi...

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In this episode of Meeples & Wine, Michael and Suzy review **Hover: A Brutal Game of Hummingbirds**, a fast-paced 2-4 player area movement game full of resource gathering, stealing, attacks, and nest-building. They explain the full rules, including movement, area actions, combat with hidden energy, beauty levels, and the high-stakes courting call to win the game.

They also taste the Cherry Kirsche 2024 dessert wine from Von St...

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We’re Michael and Suzy, your hosts dishing out honest board game reviews for couples, blending wine (or in this case, beer) tastings with gameplay breakdowns. Got feedback? Hit us up at meeplesandwine@gmail.com, or connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. And hey, leave a voicemail at (707) 572-5282 – we love hearing from you!

We’re heading to the Midwest Gaming Classic next week outside Tabletop Vill...

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March 8, 2026 • 44 mins

We’re Michael and Suzy, your hosts dishing out honest board game reviews for couples, blending wine (or in this case, beer) tastings with gameplay breakdowns. Got feedback? Hit us up at meeplesandwine@gmail.com, or connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. And hey, leave a voicemail at (707) 572-5282 – we love hearing from you!

This time around, we’re tasting the Clad & Cordon Cab Sauv from Clad &a...

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Hey folks, it’s Michael here from Meeples & Wine, your go-to podcast for board game reviews for couples, where we dive into fun tabletop adventures with a tasty drink in hand! If you’re into solo board games, fantasy puzzle books, or just chilling with some craft beer pairings, this episode is for you. I’m cracking open a brew and exploring the epic “Book of Dungeon” – think dungeon crawling,...

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January 25, 2026 • 55 mins

Here are the show notes for the episode Bosworth and Freakshow Chardonnay from Meeples & Wine—your podcast of board game reviews for couples, with a drink in hand!

Hosts: Michael & Suzy

Wine We’re Tasting Today:
Freakshow Chardonnay 2024 by Michael David Winery

  • Location: Lodi Appellation
  • Profile: Golden straw color with aromas of apricot, citrus, and herbaceous notes. Flavors of Asi...
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January 11, 2026 • 50 mins

🎙️ Episode 97: Beer & Bread & Butter

Welcome to Meeples & Wine, the podcast of board game reviews for couples, with a drink in hand! I’m Michael and I’m joined by Suzy. Today we are balancing our pallets and our game boards with a “harmonious” pairing.

🍷 The Wine: Bread &...

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December 15, 2025 • 77 mins

Hello everyone! We are Michael & Suzy, and welcome to Meeples & Wine—your podcast of board game reviews for couples, always with a drink in hand!
​What we’re drinking
​We love exploring different bottles, so what wine are we tasting today?
​We are sampling the Vin Glogg from the Glunz Family Winery, located in Paso Robles, CA.
​According to their profile, their Glögg recipe is fairly traditional. The...

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November 24, 2025 • 46 mins
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&r...
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November 13, 2025 • 56 mins
Shaking Things Up with 'The Mix' and a Mescalita Hey, and welcome back to Meeples & Wine! We're Michael and Suzy, and this is your favorite spot for board game reviews for couples, with a drink in hand. This week, we went fully thematic. We’re reviewing a cocktail-making board game, so naturally, we had to skip the wine and mix up a cocktail! 🍹 This Week's "Wine": The Mescalita We’re sipping on a Mescal...
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Unraveling the Mythos with Meeples & Wine Hey board game lovers! Welcome back to Meeples & Wine, your podcast for couples' board game reviews with a drink in hand. We're your hosts, Michael & Suzy, and this episode we're diving deep into a world of Lovecraftian mystery, monsters, and madness! 🍷 What We're Sipping Today, we're getting cozy with a glass of Witches Brew Mulled Wine from Leelanau Cellars in No...
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Michael and Suzy sip Dearly Beloved I Thee Red 2023 and play Terror Below on Meeples & Wine. Race to 20 VP in this 2-5 player board game, dodging worms in the Nevada desert. Rated 6.7/10 on BGG, it’s great for couples. Get wine pairing tips and hear about Dice Throne Vanguard. Connect at meeplesandwine@gmail.com!
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October 6, 2025 • 43 mins
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 meeplesandwine@gmail.com, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn, or leave a voicemail at (707) 572-5282 or via our Speakpipe. A...
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First things first—what's in the glass? We cracked open a bottle of Junmai Ginjo Super-Premium Sake, aka TYKU Black from the TY KU Sake Brewery. Brewed in Japan and bottled in Ewing, NJ (fancy, right?), this bad boy clocks in at 15.5% ABV with a 60% polish ratio—meaning they've shaved down the rice to unlock those silky flavors. We're talking rich texture, hints of natural sweetness, peach, and vanilla on the nose. Over...
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Our review of Alien: Fate of the Nostromo shows why this cooperative Ravensburger game is great for date night board gaming.
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August 17, 2025 • 49 mins
Borsao Selección Blanco is a delightful blend of Chardonnay and Macabeo grapes. The Chardonnay brings bright, fruity aromas, while the Macabeo provides structure and body. To preserve its vibrant fruit character, the wine is aged briefly, fermenting in French oak barrels. The Macabeo grape, also known as Viura, is a versatile white wine grape found on both sides of the Pyrenees in Spain and France. Its flavor profile is quite dy...
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So you're looking for best 2 player board games for couples? Have you come to the right place! Join Michael and Suzy as they delve into finding games that you and your sweetie can play without winding up in counselling over a dice roll, and along with this, you get a review of a new bottle of wine (or other drink) every episode! This week we're in our 4th dive of the popular Dice Throne series, with Pyromancer vs Shadow Thief! P...
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July 16, 2025 • 45 mins
Welcome to Meeples and Wine! Your podcast of board game reviews for couples, with a drink in hand! This week we're playing Radlands by Roxley Games, a two-player only card game that pits you and your opponent as rival gangs in a post-apocalyptic world! Drawing from the same deck, you'll defend your three camps with people ranging from the super accurate sniper to the lowly punk (though, remember, PUNKS ARE PEOPLE TOO!) Find syne...
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