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Origins 2022: A Smaller Convention Can Still Be a Blast

Origins Game Fair 2022 felt like Origins 2021.

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ENTER A WORLD OF DRAGONS...TINY ARTISAN DRAGONS!

THE CONVENTION USES THE BYPASS TO RETURN TO GLORY

In its 55th iteration, the detours caused by COVID were still figuratively and literally visible throughout the convention. Masks of all varieties and sizes were visible, and yellow wristbands proving one's vaccination status dripped from everyone's wrists after variable waiting times through the proofing line. It didn't help matters that outside the walls of the Indiana Convention Center (ICC), there were many incomplete construction projects coupled with recent real-world events, which stymied traffic to and from the ICC.

Cat in the Box

Cat in the Box debuted in Japan in 2020 as a unique trick-taking game.

Bellum Magica

Step into the shoes of an evil overlord, recruit minions, attack towns, and buy rounds of drinks for your fellow villains.

POETRY FOR NEANDERTHALS

Make clue for word! Get team guess! Use small words or stick hit head!

THE CUBE: AREA 51

A mysterious cube has crashed in the Nevada desert, and it's up to you to vie for its control on behalf of your government agency.

UNPLUG & PLAY

Making the Transition from Video Games to Board Games

Your Turn!

A Spotlight on the Gaming Community

SUMMER CAMP

Take a trip back to summer camp, earn badges, master new skills, and enjoy a wonderful summer experience.

Hide 'n Cheek is Major Fun!

You are a chipmunk — one crafty little bugger.

FEWER, BETTER, NOW: The Evolution of Alderac Entertainment Group

"It is a great time for this interview as I am very focused on new goals and plans for AEG's next 5-10 years right now."

FAVORITE GAMES

Over a thousand games have come through our review queue since Casual Game Insider started ten years ago. It's always difficult to narrow down, but these are some of my personal favorites. "As my game collection grows, I look to CGI for even more games!" -

BEQUEST

The evil mastermind has died and you, his faithful underlings, are divvying up his supervillain empire in a bid to become the next big mastermind!

ALLEGORY

Weave a tale in this bidding, card collection game that features rich and unique artwork.

A LITTLE WORDY

This fast little word game for two players has you trying to guess your opponent's word with the aid of little bird friends.

SUBASTRAL

Subastral is an elegant and simple card game with a layered scoring system that makes each choice challenging.

THE KEY: MURDER AT THE OAKDALE CLUB

Three crimes have been committed with different weapons, at different times, by different people, at different locations, with different modes of escape used. Can you sort out the details for each crime?

SUPER FANTASY BRAWL

FUN, FAST-PACED, COMPETITIVE, BRAWL-ICIOUS!

Scenario-Based Gaming

With the mega successes of games such as Pandemic Legacy, Gloomhaven, and Sleeping Gods in recent years, the addition of in-depth storytelling and scenario-based experiences has taken hold in the hobby.

So Clover is Major Fun!

MAJOR FUN REVIEW

KTBG: Where Kids Get a Taste of Serious Games

Kids Table Board Games (KTBG), established in 2015 by Josh and Helaina Cappel, occupies the area that loosely divides board games into the vaguely defined categories of casual and serious.

PICTWIST: BOB ROSS

Race against your opponents to be the first to unscramble your painting.

MOUNTAINS OUT OF MOLEHILLS

Burrow underground, build molehills, and plan carefully to become the master mole who controls the mountain!

Gaming With a Purpose: How To Serve Your Community Through Gaming

Many board gamers will say that gaming has increased their quality of life.

FLOURISH

Will your garden flourish as you fill it with beautiful flowers, paths, and walls?

BERRIED TREASURE

Who can say no to some yummy pie? Not you and your opponents, as you compete to make off with the tastiest slices!

A GAME OF CAT & MOUTH

How quickly can you launch the balls from your side of the board to the other?

Why Do We Game?

A Philosophical Gamut