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, 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.

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Fall 2020

Authors:

Justin Spicer, Bayard Catron, Dann Albright, Andy Matthews, Jesse Tannous, Naomi Laeuchli, Stephen Conway

Tags:

Lucky Duck Games, Arcane Wonders, Gen Con, Storytelling, Storytelling Games, Board Gaming, Classic Games

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Mon, 10/05/2020 - 18:18

Lisa Zehr

Great way to keep up on the latest and greatest in the gaming family!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:06

Shannon Pickin

This is great and interesting! Keeps you updated on games!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:14

Dan in Utah

Enjoy every issue!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:14

Turd Ferguson

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Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:16

Richard Lupino

Great stuff, keep upi the good work!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:21

TonyC

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

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:41

Kelly VanAuken

Great selection of games.

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:43

Lauren B

There is some great ideas in there!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:44

NatureLuvr

Another great issue!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 11:07

#10

Nicholas Brouillette

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

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 11:14

#11

TonyVila

As always, a great issue!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 11:15

#12

Rob F.

Looks like a great issue!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 11:26

#13

Chuck Reed

Nice!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 11:26

#14

Dawn Leinberger

I must know more about Port Meow!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 12:42

#15

Bennet Rosenthal

Just here for the contest entry.

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 13:05

#16

BountifulGamer ...

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.

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 14:07

#17

Joe Hauser

Love the giveaways

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 14:09

#18

LivLaughLucifer

Great issue!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 15:49

#19

Kim Hillman

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!

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 20:05

#20

David M.

Seems authoratative!

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 05:53

#21

Josh Christian

A great resource for gamers!

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 08:59

#22

Andrew Gillen

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.

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 09:08

#23

Ricki

Always love trying the print-n-play games!

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 11:00

#24

Dawn Pleet

Casual games are our family favorites. Thanks for keeping us giving us great content about options.

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 15:17

#25

David B

nice giveaway

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 00:02

#26

Pete Donegan

I love that you guys are helping to spread the hobby. This magazine makes for a great place to learn about new games

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 06:46

#27

Diane Sabatini

There are some amazing new games now; really makes you think while playing.

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:56

#28

Anita McMurtrey

I'm a real life crime spoof INNOCENCE MATTERS

Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:59

#29

Amber Williamsen

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!

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 04:05

#30

Jennifer H.

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

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 15:44

#31

kristi

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

Sat, 10/10/2020 - 15:10

#32

Rachel

Thanks for the giveaway

Sat, 10/10/2020 - 17:11

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Nichole Straub

Great variety of games

Mon, 10/12/2020 - 01:17

#34

McKnight

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.

Mon, 10/12/2020 - 07:42

#35

Edward Petersen

I really need to get into Chronicles of Crime, it seems right up my alley.

Tue, 10/13/2020 - 17:27

#36

dxtated

looks interesting

Fri, 10/16/2020 - 04:16

#37

John H.

I think that this is cool!

Mon, 10/19/2020 - 09:10

#38

Janice Wright

I believe this is something my grandson would enjoy!

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 13:22

#39

ashley emerson

what a amazing selection of games

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 19:56

#40

Kathy Cozzarelli

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

Sun, 11/01/2020 - 14:42

#41

Brittany Gilley

So much valuable info!

Tue, 11/03/2020 - 11:27

#42

Jason

Good stuff.

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 11:14

#43

Donna Lovett

Enjoyed reading this issue.

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 12:42

#44

Kate

Games are great! A family ritual and great to gift.

Mon, 11/30/2020 - 08:09

#45

Jacqueline Smith

Awesome, thanks!!!

Mon, 11/30/2020 - 08:12

#46

SHANNON I PETERSON

This is really awesome. My family and I love game night and really look forward to it every week

Mon, 11/30/2020 - 20:22

#47

PBinCT

Looks really interesting

Mon, 11/30/2020 - 21:13

#48

John Dickson

Love to win this.

Tue, 12/01/2020 - 10:17

#49

Gunder Coaty

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.