Magazine Issues

CGI#42: Dice Manor, SPIEL 2022, Gaming in Ukraine, and Genius Games

Casual Game Insider, Issue #42, Winter 2023

Bid, design, and unveil your dream home in Arcane Wonders' latest game, Dice Manor. Plus: highlights from SPIEL 2022, the impacts of war in Ukraine, the evolution of tile-laying games, Four Corners, and a spotlight of Genius Games and Artana.

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CGI#41: Flamecraft, Ethics of Gaming, 2022 Conventions, and Thames & Kosmos

Casual Game Insider, Issue #41, Fall 2022

In Flamecraft, enter a world of tiny artisan dragons who enchant their town with skilled handiwork. Plus: highlights from Gen Con and Origins 2022, ethics at the gaming table, playing the long game in Azul, and a spotlight of Thames & Kosmos.

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CGI#40: CGI 10th Anniversary, Cat in the Box, Vintage Games, and AEG

Casual Game Insider, Issue #40, Summer 2022

Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition is a sneaky, cat-filled trick-taking game by Bezier Games. Plus: 10 years of CGI, vintage games, transitioning from video games to board games, Camel Up strategy guide, and the evolution of AEG.

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CGI#39: Tiny Epic Dungeons, Movie-Themed Games, Gaming Philosophy, and Kids Table Board Games

Casual Game Insider, Issue #39, Spring 2022

Explore a treacherous dungeon in search of the fearsome boss in Tiny Epic Dungeons, a cooperative dungeon crawler from Gamelyn Games. Plus: movie-themed games, gaming philosophy, serving your community, scenario-based games, and KTBG.

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CGI#38: Vivid Memories, Convention Special, Winter Olympics, and Gamewright

Casual Game Insider, Issue #38, Winter 2022

Weave together fragments of childhood memories in Vivid Memories, the latest spatial puzzle game from Floodgate Games. Plus: 2021 Convention Special, tabletop Winter Olympics, and how Gamewright created a new kind of family game.

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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. Plus: creative board gaming media, UK Games Expo 2021, casual alternatives to popular games, King of Tokyo: Dark Edition strategy tips, and Breaking Games.

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CGI#36: Maglev Metro, Tabletop Olympics, Tips for Game Night, and Big Potato Games

Casual Game Insider, Issue #36, Summer 2021

In Maglev Metro by Bezier Games, players build a futuristic rail system to transport robots and commuters across two different metropolitan areas. Plus: tabletop Olympics, the do's and don'ts of hosting a game night, finding a new game to play, Qwixx strategy tips, and Big Potato Games.

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CGI#35: Gate Keeper Games, Family Games, Gaming Psychology, and Dr. Finn's Games

Casual Game Insider, Issue #35, Spring 2021

Gate Keeper Games celebrates 100 unique resin dice sets, great family games, the psychology of board games, publishing amid a pandemic, board games in the classroom, and the philosophical journey of Dr. Finn's Games.

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CGI#34: Holi: Festival of Colors, Licensed Games, SPIEL Digital, and Bezier Games

Casual Game Insider, Issue #34, Winter 2021

In Holi: Festival of Colors by Floodgate Games, spread color and joy in one of India’s most vibrant festivals. Plus: SPIEL Digital 2020, games to avoid for Valentine's Day, licensed games, solo play during COVID-19, and the emergence of Bezier Games.

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CGI#33: Chronicles of Crime 1400, Alternatives to UNO, Storytelling Games, and Arcane Wonders

Casual Game Insider, Issue #33, Fall 2020

Chronicles of Crime by Lucky Duck Games is back with a brand new standalone game. Plus: highlights from Gen Con Online, the art of storytelling in games, lessons learned after 10 years of gaming, alternatives to UNO, and the magic behind Arcane Wonders.