THE CONVENTION USES THE BYPASS TO RETURN TO GLORY
Casual Game Insider|Fall 2022
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.
Justin Spicer
THE CONVENTION USES THE BYPASS TO RETURN TO GLORY

STOP ON RED

This was not the only stoppage that Gen Con endured during the four days. A lot of publishers were at the mercy of the same supply chain and shipping concerns that have continued to plague the industry. This was not a problem exclusive to lingering strains caused by the prolonged pandemic, it's just been exacerbated. The days of publishers being able to locate and fly in limited copies are not as prevalent as they were 4 years ago. The cost and logistics involved just aren't worth it.

Likewise, continued concern over COVID and its variants prevented many usual willing participants from attending. The flip-side was also true, as many unvaccinated and mask-weary individuals chose not to attend.

YELLOW REQUIRES CAUTION

This story is from the Fall 2022 edition of Casual Game Insider.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the Fall 2022 edition of Casual Game Insider.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM CASUAL GAME INSIDERView All
GAME REVIEWS: SKYTEAM
Casual Game Insider

GAME REVIEWS: SKYTEAM

Mimicking the explosion of board game manufacturing and designs, the expansion of the content creator space has done its own Big Bang in the last decade.

time-read
10+ mins  |
Summer 2024
Finding a Unique Board Gaming Niche
Casual Game Insider

Finding a Unique Board Gaming Niche

Mimicking the explosion of board game manufacturing and designs, the expansion of the content creator space has done its own Big Bang in the last decade.

time-read
6 mins  |
Summer 2024
Checking Out the Fun
Casual Game Insider

Checking Out the Fun

Borrow. Play & Build Community with a Board Game Library

time-read
7 mins  |
Summer 2024
Bringing the Heart with Board Games
Casual Game Insider

Bringing the Heart with Board Games

Whether you are going out for a family camping trip or eagerly awaiting the next big blockbuster, these new casual games offer a little something for anyone! So, grab your strongest SPF, a favorite refreshing beverage, and dive into the waves of new titles this summer.

time-read
5 mins  |
Summer 2024
For Love of the Game
Casual Game Insider

For Love of the Game

Philosophies of Game Design

time-read
6 mins  |
Summer 2024
REDUCE, REUSE, REPLAY: THE HIDDEN TREASURE OF GAME THRIFTING INT
Casual Game Insider

REDUCE, REUSE, REPLAY: THE HIDDEN TREASURE OF GAME THRIFTING INT

With almost 3,000 new tabletop games released every year, it's easy to get a little fear of missing out (FOMO).

time-read
7 mins  |
Summer 2024
Rebel PRINCESS DELUXE EDITION
Casual Game Insider

Rebel PRINCESS DELUXE EDITION

Developing a Modern Classic

time-read
3 mins  |
Summer 2024
GAME REVIEWS
Casual Game Insider

GAME REVIEWS

This little card game takes only a couple of minutes to teach, but is surprisingly engaging and full of fun.

time-read
10+ mins  |
Summer 2023
Fun Is No Mystery with: Scorpion masqué
Casual Game Insider

Fun Is No Mystery with: Scorpion masqué

Scorpion Masqué is a Montreal-based board game publisher founded in 2006 by former literature teacher and game enthusiast Christian Lemay

time-read
6 mins  |
Summer 2023
PAGE TURNERS: Games Unfurl Their Majestic Pages
Casual Game Insider

PAGE TURNERS: Games Unfurl Their Majestic Pages

Have you picked up a good book lately? Perhaps you've struggled to find inspirational reading material

time-read
5 mins  |
Summer 2023