Casual Games

The makers of Trekking the World have a new game on Kickstarter, as does the creative team behind Exploding Kittens. There’s also a retro-inspired roll-and-write, a domino-like strategy game, and a clever dexterity game themed around ninjas.

Will you win all the tricks right away and only collect a marshmallow or two? Or try to stay in a little longer to get more? Be sure to get out while you still can, however, as the last player left standing doesn’t get any marshmallows at all!

Collect all the beautiful tiny objects out in the world, from autumn leaves and seashells to glass bottles and crystals. Whose collection will be the best?

The three little wolves are competing to build some ‘not so little’ buildings as they work hard to impress their boss, the big bad pig.

What is your creepy neighbor up to? Gather the keys and unlock the basement to find out. But be careful, because not everyone is on your side.

Funko Games has announced a new cooperative game based on the movie E.T., Stonemaier Games has announced a new edition of Libertalia, and Gale Force Nine has a new Doctor Who game coming soon.

Black Site is a battle royale-style game played on a module board where players are trying to deduce where the other players are while also keeping their own locations a secret.

Greater Than Games has announced a new board game, Pandasaurus Games has released a roll and write, and you can now buy badges for Gen Con 2022.

Despite a bumpy ride for the industry in 2021, many great casual games came across our radar throughout the year. But in the end, we could only choose one to receive our Best Casual Game of 2021 award.

Work together to solve the case before Holmes beats you to it! Find the suspect, motive, and opportunity to tie up the case before you run out of time.