CGI#21: 10 Minute Heist, Gen Con 50, Abstract Games, Kingdomino, and IELLO | Casual Game Revolution

CGI#21: 10 Minute Heist, Gen Con 50, Abstract Games, Kingdomino, and IELLO

10 Minute Heist: The Wizard's Tower is a new set collection game by Daily Magic Games that is quick yet strategic.

Plus: highlights from Gen Con 50 and Origins 2017, how abstract games can offer a rewarding gameplay experience, crowdfunding catastrophes (and how to avoid them), an interview with Kingdomino designer Bruno Cathala, and how IELLO's passion and creativity beautified the board game world.

This issue also features reviews of Kingdomino, Amalgam, Herbaceous, Castles of Caladale, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, Element, and Imagine.

Page Count: 
60
Issue Number: 
21
Issue Period: 
Fall 2017
Authors: 
Justin Spicer, Jon Den Houter, Dann Albright, Paul Brian, Kathryn Hill, John L. Carkeet IV, Naomi Laeuchli
cmdrico7812
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Great issue. I really like the GenCon overview.

Mark Marine
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Great work!

Sean Callahan
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really liked the iello article.

Lance
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Thanks for the contest

Mike
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I'm looking forward to reading the Gen Con and Origins coverage.  Thanks for a great magazine!

Pauline Linares
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Wonderful information, thanks!

Reed S. Murray
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The article on crowsourcing was interesting to me

Alex Holmes
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Cant wait to get more issues!

mwschmeer
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I notice the article content is heavily tied to the advertisers in each issue.

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Member Since: 10/17/2013

awesome going to get this on my phone

soulraise
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This magazine looks awesome! :)

JamesL
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Looks interesting!

Eric Shearer
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Keep it up!

Shaun Brooke
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Love the newest issue...

First issue with you guys, and a great one it was!

Chris
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Looking forward to reading the Iello article.  One of my fave game publishers!

Stephen Paltrineri
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I'm excited to read my first ever issue!!!

Eric Francis
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Another good edition, thanks!

Bob B.
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PDF looks great. Can't wait for the print copy to arrive!

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Member Since: 07/15/2013

Just keeps getting better and better.  Loved the convention info!

nlisson
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Here's hoping I win!

Jason mack
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Love everything related to iello Games!

sarcops
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I loved the interview

MICHAEL VILLAREAL
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Thanks for the contest.
Cliff
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Haven't read it yet, but looks like a lot of great info and articles.

As entertaining and informative as always. Thanks, folks.

Karanaida
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Looks like a great read!

kw
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Interesting.

Artorig
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I’m intrigued. 

Ricki
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Another great issue!

MarleneW
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This issue makes me want to go buy new games!
Ben Fisher
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Stoked y'all covered abstract games - I've been looking into more of those after getting really into nitty-gritty detailed stuff.

Scott S
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I liked the Kickstarter rundown.  A good reminder to be careful about what you're backing.

curtis
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Better than reading rules...!

 

silverdelta
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Good magazine.  look forward to each issue.

DWAYNE CRITCHFIELD
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I have wanted to play several of these games. How cool would it be to win them in one big box gkveaway. Thank you. Good luck to all.
Eden73
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Love the info in here! Thanks!
Kelly VanAuken
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What a great magazine.

 

SpoonDog
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I love abstract games so thank you for that story!

Always enjoy reading con coverage.  Great job!

Krazed
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10 Minute Heist is such a great game.  Good to see it getting some attention.

William Martin
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Loved the Iello article. Definitely what I love reading about

Travis Quance
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Love the magazine!

Daniel Rodriguez
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Another great read, thanks! I look forward to every new issue ☺

Jared H.
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Always love the artwork.  The covers always easily draw me in :)

Kevin P. Greaves
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Can't wait to delve into this issue.
William M
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Great magazine.  Keep up the good work.

AnnoD78
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Backed this on KS and just go the first issue! Great job guys, keep it up!

Andy Adams
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Thanks for the free stuff!

ahottovy
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Great magazine. The reviews are very informative and bring to light some games I would not otherwise have heard of.

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