CGI#37: Kids Chronicles, Board Game Media, Keeping It Casual, and Breaking Games

Casual Game Insider, Issue #37, Fall 2021

Kids Chronicles by Lucky Duck Games is a cooperative family game of adventure, mystery, and investigation based on the Chronicles of Crime game system.

Plus: creative media personalities in board gaming, highlights from the UK Games Expo 2021, casual alternatives to popular heavy weight board games, King of Tokyo: Dark Edition overview and strategy tips, how Breaking Games does things differently, and a FREE print-and-play game: Sack Stackers by Chris Kingsnorth. Our readers also discuss their favorite party games.

This issue also features reviews of Trekking the World, Lost Cities: Roll & Write, Shamans, Royal Visit, Mass Transit, Gorilla Marketing, Super Mega Lucky Box, and a special review of Flapjack Flipout by Major Fun.

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Fall 2021

Authors:

AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps, Gerald Brook, Dann Albright, Eric Huemmer, Justin Spicer, Naomi Laeuchli, Stephen Conway

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Lucky Duck Games, Board Game Media, Game Conventions, UK Games Expo, IELLO, Breaking Games

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Tue, 10/12/2021 - 12:13

Michael B.

I really need to get KoT Dark Edition. My kid absolutely adore KoT series, we just haven't gotten that yet.

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 12:24

Ryan Picklesimer

I need to get King of Tokyo, but do I get the Dark Edition?

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 12:27

Greg L

I have read all of the issues. Love the content

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 12:32

ZaRue

thanks for this issue :) all of them have been interesting reads.

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 12:44

Rob F.

Looks like another great issue.

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 13:02

diane sabatini

I liked the outside the box post.

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 13:44

Mitchell Dane

Thanks for the info

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 14:27

Kelly VanAuken

Great format. Love the art.

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 14:49

Derek Carpenter

Great magazine! Fun to read, look forward to new editions!

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 14:59

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Jennifer K

Glad I subscribed!

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 15:25

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Kris

keep up the good works!

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 16:11

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Richard Lupino

Love what you guys do keep up the great work.

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 17:50

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catherine wall

Thanks for another chance at a cool giveaway

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 18:01

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Jason A Rodriguez

i love this magizine

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 18:09

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Brad R

I like the idea of lighter versions of popular games. As someone who likes to play deeper games but have family that like lighter games, it might be nice to gauge their interest and possibly ramp them into the heavier versions. Great idea.

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 18:48

#16

Ricki

Interested in the cover story because always looking for more games to play with my kid.

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 19:46

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Pete Donegan

I love Gloomhaven, I'll have to check out Parks now

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 20:05

#18

David M.

Nice to see a dedicated magazine to board games the whole family can love.

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 23:36

#19

Erik I.

I surprisingly didn't know about Kids Chronicles: Quest for the Moon Stones until I saw this issue. Reading the article only made me desire it more.

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 03:28

#20

David Michael McCord

Eagerly awaiting my DL!

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 06:11

#21

Brittany Gilley

we love King of Toyko

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 07:23

#22

Jeff Rhind

Thanks for the new issue

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 08:02

#23

Devin M Chambers

Looks fun!

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 12:19

#24

Eric L

Another comment bytes the dust! haha!

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 12:25

#25

Josh Christian

A great list!

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 13:04

#26

Andrew Holt

Does the black version of KOT add anything new, or is it just a recolour?

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 13:34

#27

Andrew Gillen

I love KoT! Also I like the idea for lighter games with the feel of longer, popular games. I have young children and limited time/opportunity to play lengthy games.

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 14:53

#28

Ruth D

Great! Thanks

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 05:55

#29

Travis P.

Strategy, reviews, and a PnP game...what's not to like?

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 14:26

#30

Evan S.

Member Since: 06/30/2019

This magazine is the perfect companion to the board game hobby!

Fri, 10/15/2021 - 15:44

#31

kristi

love it.... its nice, i always find out about new games !! thanks

Sat, 10/16/2021 - 16:27

#32

Ryan L.

Ive enjoyed these issues.

Sat, 10/16/2021 - 17:13

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Milly Voskanyan

I enjoyed reading this onfo.

Sat, 10/16/2021 - 18:28

#34

James Holzhauer

Intersted in new King of Tokyo and Trekking the World.

Tue, 10/19/2021 - 05:48

#35

Brandon

I'm interested in King of Tokyo: Dark Edition.

Tue, 10/19/2021 - 15:52

#36

JettaZ

I'm so glad that I funded your Kickstarter!

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 12:13

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Thanay Binford

awesome

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 12:33

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Bennet Rosenthal

An invaluable asset to the board gaming community. Keep 'em coming.

Tue, 10/26/2021 - 06:16

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Michael Grammer

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Big Box O' Games Giveaway

Tue, 10/26/2021 - 12:23

#40

Nick

Looks great!

Tue, 10/26/2021 - 13:56

#41

Roland Blais

Haven't played KoT for a while... might need to break it out again! The Dark Edition looks awesome!

Mon, 11/01/2021 - 19:34

#42

McKnight

I've got kids that love baord games.

Tue, 11/09/2021 - 12:21

#43

Kleekeeney

Looks so fun. Great info to get

Tue, 11/09/2021 - 12:34

#44

Tim

Love this article!

Tue, 11/09/2021 - 12:50

#45

Michael Patience

When this one arrived in the mail for me my wife said "This is so cute! I wonder if there is a way to use this art in my childrens lesson on Sunday. It's captivating!". Well done CGI crew!

Tue, 11/09/2021 - 12:56

#46

Christopher Hoeh

I haven't heard of any of these before, glad to have a chance to read some reviews.

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 12:24

#47

pktlonewolf

I have both King of Tokyo and King of Tokyo Dark. Should I even open Dark?

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 12:32

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Leon B Loo

useful reviews

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 13:04

#49

GarishMan

I've been struggling to be engaged with King of Tokyo on boardgamearena. Playing it turn based doesn't feel immersive. you just end up winning randomly at some point

Wed, 11/17/2021 - 13:48

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Kevin P. Greaves

Looks like another great issue.

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