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

Casual Game Insider, Issue #34, Winter 2021

In Julio E. Nazario's Holi: Festival of Colors, published by Floodgate Games, spread color and joy in a multi-tiered board game representing one of India’s most vibrant festivals.

Plus: the best new games from SPIEL Digital 2020, games to avoid for Valentine's Day, licensed games that aren't just cash grabs, a retailer's perspective of discovering solo play during COVID-19, how Ted Alspach of Bezier Games went from Adobe software genius to full-time board game publisher, and a FREE print-and-play game: Turbo Drift (2 player sample edition) by Button Shy Games.

This issue also features reviews of Sonora, The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine, Last Second Quest, School of Sorcery, Cloud City, Break the Code, Aqualin, and a special review of Calico by Major Fun.

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Winter 2021

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Justin Spicer, Bayard Catron, Dann Albright, Kevin Hadley, Jesse Tannous, Naomi Laeuchli, Stephen Conway

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Mon, 01/04/2021 - 13:47

Catherine Wall

Thanks again for another chance!

Mon, 01/04/2021 - 14:03

Adam Pudliner

Thanks for the chance, again!

Mon, 01/04/2021 - 14:26

Andrew Holt

I've only been part of a Holi celebration once. Would love to see the full experience in India someday...

Mon, 01/04/2021 - 18:50

Malphazio

Thanks for the contest

Mon, 01/04/2021 - 20:15

Krista

Holi looks awesome!

Mon, 01/04/2021 - 21:53

Losh

This looks great.

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 01:23

Leon Benjamin Loo

Thanks for the contest!

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 01:23

Cynthia Black

My daughter (7) and I were recently learning about Holi. I think it is wonderful that you can have a game that is educational and fun!

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 07:37

Chuck Reed

Love the magazin, will be supporting as long as you all print it!

Thanks again for the chance at a contest!

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 08:06

#10

Rob F.

Looks like another great issue. Definitely interested in the reviews of The Crew and Sonora.

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 08:16

#11

THEODORE RICHTER

Thanks for the opportunity. I can use a win in my life

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 08:41

#12

Diane W.

I love the insider- I’m always looking for new games and your information is spot on!

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 09:38

#13

Kelly VanAuken

I like the magazines layout.

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:17

#14

Cliff

Thanks.

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:24

#15

Rhonda Rettig

Loving the content!

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:01

#16

Jacob Buttz

Thanks for another great read!

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:35

#17

nlisson

I love the cover.

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:42

#18

Chuck Staples

Can't wait to try the new print-and-play.

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:44

#19

Chris Knight

Thanks for the giveaway.

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:50

#20

Rover-Michael C...

the quick reviews looks like good articles to read

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 13:04

#21

Dave

Thanks for another contest!

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 15:30

#22

Josh Christian

The cover game, Holi, looks amazing!

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 15:30

#23

Milly Voskanyan

Sounds great!

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 16:11

#24

Clint

How color-blind friendly is Holi? It looks pretty but I'm always hesistant with games heavy on color to try them out as someone who has some red-green colorblindness.

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 17:58

#25

Gerald Collins

Thanks.

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 20:57

#26

Cheryl Wilson

Great information! Good luck everyone!

Tue, 01/05/2021 - 21:25

#27

Jacqueline Smith

Thanks a bunch for the opportunity....Happy New Years to all.

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 01:18

#28

Leland Lee

Fingers crossed

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 02:04

#29

Xia Lee

Great giveaway

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 03:39

#30

Thank you for your articles and contests

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 06:48

#31

Jason Cox

This cover is beautiful! Great issue.

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 06:50

#32

Bill Wolfe

Defintiely would like to try Holi

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 09:14

#33

Bryan Pagni

I kinda want to chek out Holi and Break the code now.

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 19:34

#34

Michael Shea

Thanks Much.

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 20:03

#35

Brian K

Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. And I really can't recommend the printed version of this magazine enough to boardgame fans.

Wed, 01/06/2021 - 21:19

#36

O~siris88

Love the mag.

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 07:46

#37

John B

Keep up the interesting articles.

Thu, 01/07/2021 - 09:52

#38

Darla Peduzzi

Thanks for the chance! We love new games!

Fri, 01/08/2021 - 05:42

#39

Diane Sabatini

The games sound great and the colors are amazing in this. My son loves it.

Sun, 01/10/2021 - 11:16

#40

Carla Lobosco

Thank you for doing this

Tue, 01/12/2021 - 07:06

#41

Kris

I'm in it to win it!

Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:17

#42

Kathy Cozzarelli

I love the cover. I can't wait to read how the festival was turned into a game.

Wed, 01/13/2021 - 14:04

#43

Greg L

I have been reading from the initial issue. great content

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