CGI#26: Chronicles of Crime, Roll and Write Games, Emotions of Gaming, and Essen 2018 | Casual Game Revolution

CGI#26: Chronicles of Crime, Roll and Write Games, Emotions of Gaming, and Essen 2018

Chronicles of Crime by Lucky Duck Games combines the best in game components and mobile technology to deliver a unique cooperative game of crime investigation.

Plus: the rise of roll and write games, the emotional connections of board gaming, Essen SPIEL 2018 highlights, how Keymaster Games has unlocked the potential of gateway games, and Torpedo Dice — a roll and write game designed exclusively for Casual Game Insider.

This issue also features reviews of Fungeon Party, Villainous, Between Two Cities, Decrypto, Kung-Fu Zoo, Visitor in Blackwood Grove, Junk in My Trunk, and a special review of Monster Crunch by Major Fun.

Page Count: 
60
Issue Number: 
26
Issue Period: 
Winter 2019
Authors: 
Helena Tzioti, Curt Covert, Dann Albright, Justin Spicer, Stephen Conway, Naomi Laeuchli
Andy Merrill
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Tried out Torpedo Dice this past weekend with my family and enjoyed it.

Matthew Wilson
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Great content always from this group!

Brody
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Chronicles of crime I think will be a big hit! Love the art to go with it. 

Trey LaCaze
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I really want to try Chronicles of Crime

Unheilig
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Chronicles Of Crime looks great!

Brian the gameb...
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Looking forward to our first game night using your recommendations.
T.J. Schley
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Haven't gotten a chance to dive into it yet but I'm excited tor read about the games highlighted.

Baddad1986
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I always liked reading about the way game play changes. 

Nathan W
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I'm very curious about Chronicles of Crime.

Michael Shea
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Great Issue!

 

Dmay
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Torpedo Dize sounds fun! I need more dice games.
Roger Moore
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Chronicles of crime does look good.

Sarah Mathias
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My family loves Visitor in Blackwood Grove.

Rezbak390
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Easiest magazine to appreciate!

Michael C.
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I have never been to Essen so I am looking forward to your coverage on that convention.

Amanda B
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I really like including a roll and write game.  Such a great idea.

NatureLuvr
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Keep up the great work!

Greg L
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Great content. I am a regular reader.

Lisa Brown
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I really want to try Chronicles of Crime.  I'm intrigued!

Erik I.
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Love the article about the Roll-and-Write Games. Will try Torpedo Dice this week.

LJ
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I can't wait to try Chronicles of Crime!

Kat Ikerd
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CGI is a mecca of info about the board gaming community. Read it cover to cover and wanted more!
CRage
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Print and play? is there a game inside?

Steve Wrenn
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Great Magazine!

Joanna Sisk
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I love getting my email with my latest edition. Helps keep me in the know of things!

Jesse L
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nice

EWV
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Definitely looking to try out Chronicles of Crime.

Catherine Wall
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Looks fantastic!
bCrocker
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I like game reviews

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Member Since: 01/20/2016

One of my favorite on-line pubs.

Josh Christian
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What a great publication!

Jamie
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Just found this site! The content is amazing, hope to use these suggestions in the future!

christina Moore
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I like all of the games, great family night 

Heather Bridson
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I have not played any of the games in this issue, but I love the reviews done.

Kathy Cozzarelli
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I would love to try out the new games on the next game night.

/amqueue
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I'd love to be able to go to Essen Spiele some day.

Joy Venters
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Gives a pretty good summary of the listed game and even the approximate time it takes to play

Francisco Valdes
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Seems like something to read more into

Lily Kwan
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These games sound very fun. Thanks for sharing!
Rachel Browning
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Very interesting 

Rachel Browning
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Very interesting 

Cheryl
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These games look so fun