A Couple Games: Recent Episodes
Zach B.
A podcast about board games- when, where, and why to play them through the eyes of a married couple.
In this episode Michelle and Zach discuss their recent plays of The Grand Carnival and Everstone: Discovering Ignis as well as games they played with their families over the holidays.
In this episode Michelle and Zach discuss some games that are pretty chill. Games discussed: Deep Dive, Spots, Hues and Cues, BOOoop, Mindbug: First Contact, Disney Sorcerer’s Arena
In this episode Michelle and Zach give their initial impressions on Marrakesh then discuss love at first sight games vs games that grow on you.
In this episode, Michelle and Zach record their first video podcast to rank their favorite games of all time as of 8/13/23. Who will win the game guessing each other's top 10?!
In this episode Zach and Michelle discuss their recent plays and big box games. Games mentioned: Downforce, Deception Murder in Hong Kong, Stuffed Fables, Smartphone Inc Mobile Markets, Between 2 Cities Essential Edition, Turing Machine, Takenoko, Castles of Burgundy Special Edition.
In this episode Michelle and Zach discuss recent plays as well as interview Harrison Brooks, creator of Elevator Up and Fourth Down
In this episode Zach and Michelle talk about games they’ve played lately as as review Pendulum.
Zach and Michelle discuss what’s been going on. Games mentioned: - [x] Istanbul- [x] Marvel Champions(with Brady)- [x] Santa Monica- [x] Trekking the World- [x] Dune Imperium - [x] Colorado games: Quacks and High Society- [x] Quadropolis - [x] Space Base- [x] War Chest
Michelle and Zach discuss the games they have divergent opinions on. Games mentioned: Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Azul, Next Station London. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode Zach and Michelle discuss their top games from 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode Zach and Michelle discuss their October highlighting Planet Unknown, Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition, and the Wingspan Nesting Box
In episode Michelle and Zach discuss their first board game convention experience and the games they’ve been playing lately
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Michelle and Zach discuss life, Welcome to the Moon, and KLASK
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In this episode Michelle and Zach have a hot take on Ark Nova and discuss their recent plays!
In this episode Zach and Michelle discuss why they’ve been on hiatus for 5 months as well as Viticulture World, Kingdomino Origins, and Azul Queen’s Garden
This week Michelle and Zach discuss their recent plays with highlights on Juicy Fruits and Nidavellir. Other games discussed: Feast for Odin, WesternLegends, Tapestry, Paladins of the West Kingdom, Splendor Marvel, Marvel United
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In this episode Zach and Michelle explain why they’ve been MIA the last 2 months then discuss their favorite games of 2021 (new to them)
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In this episode Zach and Michelle discuss the latest roll and writes: Rolling Realms and Dinosaur Island Rawr and Write. They also talk about their recent plays.
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In this episode Michelle and Zach discuss their recent plays as well as good games whose covers don't do them any favors. Games mentioned: Gnoming Around The Magnificient Lorenzo il Magnifico Ethnos Marvel Champions Castles of Burgundy Concordia Awkward Guests Century Golem Secret Hitler The Pursuit of Happiness Spirit Island Blood Rage Dead Men Tell No Tales
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This episode Zach and Michelle recap their recent games and discuss “feel good” games. Games mentioned: My City, The Magnificent, Teotihuacan, Welcome To, Red Rising, Queendomino, Marvel Champions, Underwater Cities, Wingspan, Santa Monica, Patchwork, and Meeple Land
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In this episode Michelle and Zach discuss the new Quacks of Quedlingburg expansion and other games in their recent plays. They also ponder games that make them feel smart. Games mentioned: Quacks of Quedlingburg Maracaibo Architects of the West Kingdom Tapestry Smartphone Inc Queendomino Azul Summer Pavilion Search for Planet X Paris le Cite de la Lumiere Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun Tiny Towns My City
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In this episode Zach and Michelle are joined by their good friends Matt and Sarah to discuss their Top 10 favorite games as of 2021
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This week Michelle and Zach let you know their still alive by talking about their recent plays as well as an update on their shelf traffic.
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In this episode Zach ambushes Michelle with a discussion over theme vs thematic gameplay. Games mentioned: Tekhenu Red Rising Star Wars Rebellion Castles of Madking Ludwig Duelosaur Island Near and Far Lorenzo il Magnifico Feast for Odin Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle
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In this episode Zach and Michelle discuss their most recent plays then talk about relaxing games. Games mentioned: Azul Summer Pavilion Teotihuacan Overboss Castles of Burgundy My City Marvel United Orleans Dinner in Paris Dream Home Nova Luna Isle of Cats Wingspan Carcassonne Kingdomino Point Salad Welcome To
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In this episode Zach and Michelle discuss their recent plans as well as stress inducing games. Games mentioned: Legendary, Meeple Land, Red Rising, Lions of Lydia, Overboss, Small Islands, Azul, Tiny Epic Pirates, Tapestry, and Welcome To
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In this episode, Zach and Michelle discuss their recent plays over the last 3 weeks including the hotness that is Red Rising and Lost Ruins of Arnak!
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In this episode Michelle and Zach cover all the games they've played the last 3 weeks as well as discuss games with misleading player counts.
Games Mentioned:
Tang Garden
Wingspan: Oceania
Sagrada: Life
Clans of Caledonia
Alma Mater
Quacks of Quedlingburg
Five Tribes: Whims of the Sultan
Root
New York Slice
King of Tokyo
Isle of Cats (family edition)
Just One
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In this episode Michelle and Zach discuss their recent plays as well as their favorite small box games.
Games mentioned:
Charterstone
Dragon Castle
Tokaido
Overboss
Dream Home
Bunny Kingdom
7 Wonders Duel
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In this bonus episode, Michelle and Zach discuss their week being snowed in and playing games. Games mentioned:
Taverns of Tiefenthal (3:50)
Overboss (20:00)
Bunny Kingdom (31:05)
Dinner in Paris (37:15)
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In this episode, Zach and Michelle talk about their long list of recent plays after their biggest board game day in months! They also discuss their favorite, most necessary/least necessary board game upgrades!
Lighter Games discussed: Patchwork, Nova Luna, Star Realms, My City, Reef, Quacks of Quedlinburg (3:40)
Heavier Games discussed: Era: Medieval Age, Marvel Champions, Smartphone, Inc., Everdell, Castles of Burgundy, Dune Imperium (31:02)
Boardgame Upgrades (1:28:00)
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In this episode Michelle and Zach discuss their recent plays as well as games that do not get the attention they deserve. Games mentioned-Recent Plays: Fort, Azul, Nova Luna, Dinner in Paris, My City, Tidal Blades, Ex Libris, and then all the games that don’t get enough love! Thanks to our Instagram followers who helped share their favorite games they think don’t get the attention they deserve!
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In this episode Zach and Michelle discuss their plays of their newest games as well as recent plays of older favorites. Games mentioned: Underwater Cities, Dinosaur Island, Downforce, Paris la Cite de Lumiere, Funkoverse, Fort, Tiny Epic Quest, Tekhenu, and Teotihuacan
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In this episode Zach and Michelle discuss some of the new games they got in their Christmas haul including My City, Meeple Land, High Society, Mastermind. Other games mentioned- Marvel Champions, Tiny Towns, Everdell, Isle of Cats
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Zach and Michelle discuss their favorite games that were new to them in 2020!
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This week Michelle and Zach discuss their favorite games to play virtually as well as the games they have been playing recently!
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Happy Thanksgiving week! This week Michelle and Zach discuss their recent plays as always and give a birthday shoutout to their friend Sarah who hosted an awesome Harry Potter themed celebration! Harry Potter themed board games were discussed!
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Zach and Michelle discuss their recent plays falling down every rabbit hole they come across and reminisce on childhood games (46:00ish). They also add their input on which modern games pair with their childhood games!
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In this episode Michelle and Zach talk about games they played around Halloween. Then they try to discuss themes they would like to see in board games but get super sidetracked!
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In this week’s episode Zach and Michelle talk as always about their recent plays but also about their gaming adventures in Cabo!
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Michelle and Zach discuss recent plays and we see the effects of watching a Netflix show on our board game shelf
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Join Michelle and Zach as they welcome their second guests on the show.... Uncle Jack and Manon! Recent plays are discussed as well as party games and other topics as well!
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Zach and Michelle discuss their recent plays as always and ponder over their win/loss percentages
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This week Michelle and Zach talk about their tiny list of recently played games. Then they discuss their top 5 games they want right now!
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This week Michelle and Zach discuss their many recent plays. Then they dive deep into the art, history, and experiences provided by Red Raven Games!
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Zach and Michelle give their short list of recent plays for the week. Then they welcome their very first guests on the podcast- the famous legacy game experts Matt and Sarah to discuss...legacy games!
Games discussed:
Ethnos
Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Herb Witches
Marvel Champions
Charterstone
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
Betrayal Legacy
Risk Legacy
Terraforming Mars
Star Wars Rebellion
Sushi Go Party
Point Salad
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Michelle embarrassingly mispronounces her drink of choice for the night. Then Zach and Michelle discuss the best and worst expansions to games they have ever played! Games mentioned: Paris la cite de Lumiere Brew Crafters Tiny Towns Tuscany Essential Edition Star Wars Rebellion Rise of the Empire Near and Far The Amber Mines Raiders of the North Sea Hall of Heroes Terraforming Mars Prelude Scythe Rise of Fenris Kingdomino Age of Giants Western Legends Ante Up Roll Player Fiends and Familiars Terraforming Mars Turmoil
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This week Zach and Michelle talk about their recent board game plays and discuss their top games they would give as gifts (primarily to people who do not play board games as much as they do)!
Games talked about:
Roll Player
Wingspan
Point Salad
Harry Potter House Cup Competition
Kingdomino
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
BANG! The Dice Game
Codenames
Dream Home
For Sale
Marvel Champions
Downforce
Carcassonne
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This week we have a lot to talk about on our recent plays so no discussion topic. We’ll be back with those next week.
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This week we discuss our recent plays in order of complexity, games that have left our shelf, and why!
Games Discussed:
Viticulture
Agricola Family Edition
Azul Summer Pavilion
Tapestry
Sagrada
Paris Le Cite De La Lumiere
Disney Jungle Cruise Adventure Game
Marvel Champions
Artifacts, Inc.
Fantastic Factories
CV
Suburbia
Forbidden Sky
Villainous
Bang!
Kokoro: Avenue of Kodama
Dead Men Tell No Tales
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Michelle gets heated when we discuss our recent plays then we make a game of guessing each other’s Top 10 favorite games. Follow us on IG @acouplegames2014. Contact us via email @acouplegames2014@gmail.com Games discussed this episode: Katana: Samurai Action Card Game Everdell Azul Azul Summer Pavilion Smartphone, Inc. The Quacks of Quedlinburg Orleans Marvel Champions Kingdomino Star Wars Rebellion Near and Far Dinosaur Island Vititculture Essential Edition Game of Thrones the Card Game 2nd Edition Scythe Spartacus: A game of Blood and Treachery Game of Thrones the Board Game 2nd Edition Tiny Towns Ethnos Queendomino Tapestry Raiders of the North Sea Sagrada
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By special request we talk about games we recommend for kids and families. We also briefly discuss our recent plays. Shoutout to Friend and Foe Board Game Cafe in Plano, Texas.
Games Mentioned:
Sneaky Snacky Squirrel
Animal Upon Animal
HABA Games
Ice Cool/Ice Cool 2
Forbidden Island
Pucket/Fast Track
Doodle Quest
Codenames Disney
Forbidden Desert
Sushi Go
GameWright Games
Kingdomino
Ticket to Ride
Just One
Flashpoint Fire Rescue
King of Tokyo
Downforce
Sagrada
Megaland
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Zach and Michelle discuss games they have played recently, give tips and recommendations for games that are quick plays, and talk about their board game challenges and progress towards them.
Games Mentioned:
Root
7 Wonders Duel
Duelosaur Island
Dragon Castle
Homebrewers
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
Rocky Road A La Mode
Unreal Estate
Onitama
Roam
Century
For Sale
Dream Home
Harvest Dice
Circle the Wagons
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To introduce our podcast, we remember back to our first game nights together and how we started our board gaming hobby!
Games Mentioned:
Game of Thrones the board game
Spartacus a Game of Blood and Treachery
Two Rooms and a Boom
Dream Home
Onitama
Santorini
Codenames
Ticket to Ride
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