Meeples And Wine - Tabletop Games for Couples

Meeples And Wine - Tabletop Games for Couples

Author: Michael & Suzanne Teske Language: English Episodes: 118
Every week, Michael and Suzanne Teske turn their dining table into a testing ground for connection and cardboard. Meeples And Wine-Tabletop Games for Couples is their ongoing experiment in pairing a great game with a great drink, all while navigating the unique dynamics of playing as a pair. You’ll hear their real-time reactions as they learn new rules, their strategic banter during play, and their honest post-game debriefs about what worked, what caused hilarious friction, and what truly brought them together. It’s less a formal review and more a live-play session with friends, where the conversation flows as freely as the wine, beer, or spirit they’re sampling that episode. They focus on games that are ideal for two players or work well in a couple’s setting, always with an eye toward shared enjoyment over cutthroat competition. The result is a warm, relatable podcast that feels like an invitation to their table, offering genuine recommendations for your next game night and a companionable audio experience that celebrates leisure, strategy, and partnership. You get a sense of the game’s mechanics, the drink’s profile, and the unscripted laughter that happens when two people prioritize fun. It’s about finding those perfect combinations that make an evening memorable, ensuring the only thing left on the couch at the end of the night is the game box.
Episodes
Flock Together and La Vieille Ferme Rosé [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:30
Welcome to Meeples and Wine! This week Michael and Suzy play Flock Together from Sea Cow Games, taste La Vieille Ferme Rosé, and test out two new microphones! (Let us know how you think it sounds!) Yes, in this week’s ga…
Shadows Amsterdam and The Phillip Marlowe Gimlet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:20
This week Michael and Suzy play Shadows Amsterdam, from Libellud games, an abstract clue giving game where players guide their teams across the map to discover clues, avoid the police, and find their client before their…
Dark Tomb: Bloodthorn Island and The Supernatural Sauvignon Blanc [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:30
This week Michael and Suzy play the second game from their Kozz games Kickstarter, Dark Tomb: Bloodthorn Island! It’s the follow up to the first game, Crypts of Aurelian. This time around, though, it’s got a BOAT! We als…
Dark Tomb & Chronic Cellars Suite Petite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:46
This week we take a look at the first game from our recent Kickstarter purchase from Kozz games, Dark Tomb: Crypts of Aurelian, a “super portable” tabletop game (think Altoid’s tin-ish) where 1 to 5 players descend into…
Shinobi WAT-AAH! and a Yuzu Saki Cocktail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:29
Hello and welcome back to everyone! This week Michael and Suzy are tasting a yuzu fruit sake cocktail mixing Zipang Sparkling Sake and Joto Yuzu Sake, a suggestion that we got from Susie and Tim, wine consultant and mana…
Potion Panic and Three Lakes Winery Blueberry Wine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:12
We’re back and this week we’re reviewing Rocket House Games‘ Potion Panic a frantic race to become the Alchemist a la Mode by completing potion recipe’s components, smashing vials to get more cards in your hand or to den…
Fallout: The Board Game and Do Epic Shit Red Blend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:04
Welcome to another episode of Meeples and Wine! This time we’ll be discussing Fallout: The Board Game while drinking Do Epic Shit – 2021 Red Wine Blend from Browne Family Vineyards. The wine is a full-bodied Paso Robles…
Roborally 2023 and 19 Crimes Martha’s Chard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:49
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 202…
Bread and Butter Chardonnay and The Rocketeer: Fate of the Future! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:06
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…