Co-Op Games – Meeples And Wine

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

Greetings! This week Michael and Suzy play Apollo: A Game Inspired by NASA Moon Missions, by Buffalo Games, and also holds our record for the longest game title to date! Choose your role as either the team of Astronauts or Mission Control as you attempt to successfully either orbit the Earth in the Gemini II … Read More Read More

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 also taste The Supernatural Sauvignon Blanc, a 100% Sauv Blanc from New Zealand! Be sure to check … Read More Read More

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 … Read More Read More

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 … Read More Read More