Casual Game Revolution

Spring 2026 Game Giveaway

To celebrate our Winter 2026 issue of Casual Game Insider, we're giving away amazing prizes worth $550 to 31 lucky winners! Don’t miss your chance to win—enter today!

Multiple entries can be earned by doing simple tasks like following us on social media, leaving blog comments, and referring a friend.

Casual Game Insider Magazine

Published quarterly since 2012, Casual Game Insider (CGI) is the premier magazine for fans of casual board games. Each beautifully designed issue will immerse you in the world of tabletop gaming!

We cater to gamers of all experience levels, with a focus on light, easy-to-learn games and the people behind them. So, open up our magazine and find out what you've been missing!

Recommended Games

Are you looking for some great casual games? We provide game recommendations, each of which has been carefully evaluated for setup and play time, publication quality, target audience, and overall gameplay.

Our list of recommended games can be filtered and sorted using a number of different criteria. Take a look!

Leading the Casual Board Game Movement

Casual Game Revolution aims to make board gaming more accessible to people of all ages. We are trying to break away from previous traditions by simplifying the gaming experience and reducing the barriers typically associated with gaming.

We are passionate about casual games and are working tirelessly to bring positive change to the board game industry.

What is a Casual Game?

"A casual board (or card) game is played in under an hour, set up and taught in under 10 minutes, and requires some light strategic thought. Casual games are not specifically marketed to children, but can be enjoyed by anyone from older children to adults."

This definition was formed by a panel of industry professionals including publishers, distributors, retailers, designers, members of the media, and others.

Latest Blog Posts

Spring 2026 Game Giveaway! Maul Peak, Isle of Night, and LOTS

To celebrate our Spring 2026 issue of Casual Game Insider, we're giving away amazing prizes worth $550 to 31 lucky winners! Don’t miss your chance to win—enter today! More »

Treasure, Trickery, and Timing: A Review of The Plan

Get in, get treasure, and get out. How many thieves will you bring on your crew? Choose wisely, because the larger the group, the more treasure you can nab, but the slower you go. Go too slow, and all the treasure might be gone before you More »

Foxes, Flowers, and Fierce Competition in Fall

Sink into a bed of fallen leaves and frolic with foxes while smelling the flowers in this cozy yet competitive two-player puzzle game. More »

Roll the Dice, Stash the Cash, and Try Not to Crash in Rollie

Roll the dice, claim bills, and try to stash ’em before you crash ’em in this push-your-luck dice game. More »

Five in a Row or Trap Two in Culls, an Abstract Strategy Game

This abstract strategy game gives you short turns but weighty choices, as each turn you simply place a piece. Can you corner your opponent? More »

Luz: Guess the Hand You're Holding

Can you take the trick when you can’t see your own cards? This trick-taking game will leave you guessing with every card you play. More »

Be the First To Solve Real-Time Puzzles in Smart Smack

How quickly can you solve each puzzle? Race to answer the questions before your opponents, but be careful — three wrong answers and you’re out of the game. More »

Absolute: Where Everything Adds Up to Nothing

Create sets, rearrange sets, and swap out cards, all in a quest to reach zero.

Published by Nonymous Games, Absolute is a mathy set collection card game for 2-6 players with a 30-60 minute playtime.

Gameplay

Botswana: Lions and Hippos and Elephants, Oh My!

You are a photographer in Africa! Can you snap pictures of the most photogenic animals? But watch out, as their value is constantly changing. More »

News Flash: New Looney Labs Game, New Codenames Game Announced

Looney Labs has a new card game coming soon, Czech Games Edition has announced a new fully cooperative Codenames, and Plaid Hat Games will be releasing Super Auto Pets Card Battle. More »