CGI#56: Haunted Mouse, Game Feel, Two-Player Games, and Happy Camper
Casual Game Insider, Issue #56, Summer 2026
Subscribe on Kickstarter from June 9 through July 9!
Face your fears, collect cheese, and escape a mousy nightmare in Bézier Games' new ladder-climbing and card-shedding game, Haunted Mouse.
Plus: best board games for the non-convert, how 'game feel' shapes the emotion and experience of gaming, the evolving trend of two-player games, tips from an educator about teaching game design in school, an interview with Happy Camper's Jason Schneider about his trek from circus performer to indie game publisher, and a FREE print-and-play game: Tooth & Talon by Aaron Lambert. Our readers also discuss the games at the top of their wishlist.
This issue features reviews of Little Soldiers; Perspectives; Red Letter, Yellow Letter; Conservas; Lost! in the Woods; Symbiosis; Yogi; and a guest review of Clickety Clack written by Major Fun.
Page Count:
78
Always fun and informative!
Really great issue!
Haunted Mouse is adorable
Always fun
The "Game Feel" article looks like an interesting one.
I love a great game. It is even better when it teaches children or adults new stuff.
Great info on Games
Looks like another great issue.
AWESOME
Thanks for the free issue
Remains my favorite board game magazine.
Huzzah!
Haunted Maze looks pretty sweet.
Haunted Mouse!? What a fun name for a game! Great design and features.
My mom hates mice. Maybe she should get this game for her birthday!
Another to crack open, can't wait!
Always interesting
What a creative name for a game!
Very informative.
Always good!
Ok, the title "Haunted Mouse" is a hoot!
I should really get back into reading this...
Great information
Wow. A circus performer. I'm sure he has a lot of experience to bring to the game world!
Super cool!
Top-notch production!
Very positive!
great reading
ready to try
Love it!!
Amazing choice of board games!
Looking forward to receiving your Game Insider Issues