CGI#50: Tinderblox, Game Tournaments, Augmented Reality, and SPIEL | Casual Game Revolution

CGI#50: Tinderblox, Game Tournaments, Augmented Reality, and SPIEL

50th Issue! The viral sensation Tinderblox from Alley Cat Games is sparking excitement with two new tin games following in its tracks: Tik Tak Trek and Barbecubes.

Plus: highlights and top picks from SPIEL Essen 2024, how to score big in the most anticipated board game tournaments in 2025, how augmented reality is creating a new dimension for board games, an interview with popular game artist Andrew Bosley, balancing board game collecting vs. compulsive buying, and a FREE print-and-play game: Space Fleet Commander by Mike Heiman. Our readers also discuss their favorite two-player games.

This issue features reviews of 13 BeaversStalk ExchangeKing of Tokyo: DuelLink CityLoco MomoIlliterati, and Tilt 'N' Shout.

Page Count: 
60
Issue Number: 
50
Issue Period: 
Winter 2025
Authors: 
Stephen Conway, Natalie Rodriguez, Roman Zadorozhnyy, AnnaMaria Phelps, Ric White
GaryEagle
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Thanks for the contest

Guest
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Another great issue.  Love the free print-and-play game.

Rob F.
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An enjoyable issue.

Eric P
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That's a rather intrigiung sounding list of reviews.

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I particularly enjoyed the article on collecting board games. I am guilty of a shelf of shame and an ever-growing collection, just like the author. 

Greg Piotrowski
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Great issue. Thanks!

SC
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Thanks for the contest. Been wanting Wreck Raiders!

SteveC
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Thank you!

JG
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As always, looks like a great issue.

Eric Lee
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Congratulations on hitting 50 issues!
Nathan Ware
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Collecting vs. compulsive buying, a line I am always walking.

Jonathan Nelson
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Thanks for the contest.

Kris Kaminski
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Always great stuff!

Jeff Y-
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Love the magazine. Glad to back on KS

Brittany Gilley
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thanks for another great issue!

Margot S.
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Thank you for a very informative issue!

Eli R
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Another great Issue

LJ
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Excellent articles as always!

mac7attack
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Thanks for the contest

Jimmie Knoell
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Intereting

quikmantx
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Happy to see sequels to Tinderblox.

Lily Pastrano
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This game looks interesting!

sutler7
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Thanks for the sweep

Keri Carroll
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Hope to win 

Sara Alvaro
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 Interesting articles. I always enjoy insight on new and old games.

Lisa L Hirst
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Nice issue, I would consider myself a casual gamer. Interesting.

Jeffrey Gannon
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LETS DO IT

Mary Mazur
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Love your games!

Josh Willhite
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After amassing so many huge game boxes, I've really started getting more interested in smaller box games, plus I love to see the ingenuity involved in smashing lots of play into a tiny container. Thanks for bringing these to my attnetion, I have a buddy totally into outdoor cooking to share Barbecubes with!

KT
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Illiterati looks interesting, like to see reviews to see how others feel.

Sandi Nagle
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Great issue, and thanks for the contest

Sandi Nagle
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Great issue, and thanks for the contest