Casual Games

Have you ever tried to explain how a game works without any visual aids or a copy of the game itself? More often than not it was probably a pretty frustrating experience depending on the complexity of the game. Well the designers at Cheapass Games not only had to explain their newest game Tak in that way, but they had to explain it to its original creator, author Patrick Rothfuss.

Asmodee has announced they will be releasing a game based on The Little Prince, the nominees have been announced for the Dice Tower Awards, and the Kickstarter has gone live for the Keep Gamefolio System.

Some card games feel made for a lazy Saturday afternoon of casual games and low-key fun. Nuts about Mutts is one such game, calling to mind the nostalgia of several classic card games while still managing to stand on its own two feet (or rather its own four paws) as a fun, light, family-friendly game.

Doctor Panic has been released, the Mensa Select winners have been announced, and Fireside Games is hosting a Munchkin Panic giveaway.

There’s a little bit of everything this month, from pure strategy set around Greek gods, to press-your-luck dice games about racing to the Antarctic.

Pretzel Games has announced Junk Art, three new games are available for pre-order from IELLO, and Fireside Games has released Here, Kitty, Kitty!

Our Big Box O' Games Giveaway is back! This time, we are giving away four great party games for your enjoyment. Help us celebrate the Spring 2016 release of Casual Game Insider by entering to win—then have a blast at your next party!

MAGE Company has two new games available for pre-order, Gamewright has released Bring Your Own Book, and Alderac Entertainment Group has announced a new microgame.

"We are the Champions, my friend, and we'll keep on fighting ‘til the end....No time for losers, 'cause we are the Champions—of the World!" — Queen

Renegade Games has released Bullfrogs, Lanterns: The Harvest Festival is coming to mobile devices, and Bruxelles 1893 is getting a reprint.