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

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

Chronicles of Crime by Lucky Duck Games is back with a brand new standalone game, the first of three that make up "The Millennium Series."

Plus: highlights from the first virtual Gen Con experience, the art of storytelling in games, lessons learned after 10 years of gaming, the best alternatives to the classic card game UNO, the magic behind Arcane Wonders, and a FREE print-and-play game: Port Meow by Claudio Nuñez.

This issue also features reviews of Starlink, Four Senses, El Maestro, Flyin' Goblin, Hues and Cues, Stellar, Super Cats, and a special review of Gridopolis by Major Fun.

Page Count: 
60
Issue Number: 
33
Issue Period: 
Fall 2020
Authors: 
Justin Spicer, Bayard Catron, Dann Albright, Andy Matthews, Jesse Tannous, Naomi Laeuchli, Stephen Conway
Lisa Zehr
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Great way to keep up on the latest and greatest in the gaming family!
Shannon Pickin
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This is great and interesting! Keeps you updated on games!

Dan in Utah
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Enjoy every issue!

Turd Ferguson
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Looks great!

Richard Lupino
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Great stuff, keep upi the good work!

TonyC
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Just downloaded the new issue, looking forward to reading it tonight!

Kelly VanAuken
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Great selection of games. 

Lauren B
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There is some great ideas in there!

NatureLuvr
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Another great issue!

Nicholas Brouillette
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That cover really makes me want to try Chronicles of Crime. That are is amazing!

TonyVila
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As always, a great issue!

Rob F.
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Looks like a great issue!

Chuck Reed
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Nice!

Dawn Leinberger
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I must know more about Port Meow!

Bennet Rosenthal
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Just here for the contest entry.

I was super interested in the new Chronicles of Chrime cases but I was on a kickstarter hiatus so I missed them.  Thanks for reviewing them.

Joe Hauser
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Love the giveaways

LivLaughLucifer
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Great issue!

Kim Hillman
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I agree with the Reflections section #3 You can like whatever game you want! My family has many different 'favorites' we just take turns and make sure everyone gets their favorite!

Seems authoratative!

Josh Christian
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A great resource for gamers!
Andrew Gillen
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I am interested in reading about all of the boardgames covered, but the article about Uno alternatives seems especially interesting as some of my family prefer card games to boardgames.
Ricki
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Always love trying the print-n-play games!

Dawn Pleet
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Casual games are our family favorites. Thanks for keeping us giving us great content about options.
David B
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nice giveaway

Pete Donegan
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I love that you guys are helping to spread the hobby. This magazine makes for a great place to learn about new games
Diane Sabatini
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There are some amazing new games now; really makes you think while playing.

Anita McMurtrey
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I'm a real life crime spoof INNOCENCE MATTERS
Amber Williamsen
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I haven't read any game magazines but I am really getting into new games. I wonder how many new ones I'd learn about! 

Jennifer H.
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I have not heard of this before. It looks like a good source of info!

kristi
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love that you keep us up on the new games, this is a great site 

Rachel
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Thanks for the giveaway

Nichole Straub
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Great variety of games
McKnight
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There are so many games coming out and they all look cool, but looks don't guarentee they are fun to play or too simple or too complicated.  It's nice to have a resource that gives you some insight before you buy.

Edward Petersen
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I really need to get into Chronicles of Crime, it seems right up my alley.
dxtated
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looks interesting

John H.
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I think that this is cool! 

Janice Wright
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I believe this is something my grandson would enjoy!

ashley emerson
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what a amazing selection of games

Kathy Cozzarelli
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My whole family loves Uno.  I want to know what the alternatives are.

Brittany Gilley
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So much valuable info!

Jason
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Good stuff.
Donna Lovett
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Enjoyed reading this issue.

Kate
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Games are great! A family ritual and great to gift.
Jacqueline Smith
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Awesome, thanks!!!

SHANNON I PETERSON
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This is really awesome. My family and I love game night and really look forward to it every week
PBinCT
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Looks really interesting

John Dickson
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Love to win this.

Gunder Coaty
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I think the big flashy games keep people coming back to see what is new, but the old mainstays that you will continuously fall back on are the simple short games which can fit any situation. Like Nut So Fast or Racko.

Mike McOmber
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Thanks for all the great content!!