Forbidden Desert and Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz!

Forbidden Desert and Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz!

Author: Michael & Suzanne Teske August 5, 2023 Duration: 48:41

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? Listen and find out! We go this one from Dane’s Games out in Geneva Il, a friendly LGS where you can pick up RPGs, board and TCGs, in fact we watched Dane himself build a new Magic: The Gathering player a starter deck while we were there! Check them out at the link above!

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We’re tasting Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz too! A dessert wine for a desert game, this dark berry and chocolate forward vintage is perfect for sipping on a hot day with some sweetcakes or for clearing the sand out of your throat as you sink below the dunes!

This week’s Last Call is REDNECK WEDDING! Actually, no. It’s not. Suzy has found the chaotic and fun Fool’s Blade and Michael has some words about Shadowrun: Takedown.

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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.
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