I've been really enjoying quick solo games, let me know of any suggestions I should be looking into!

Well done Monique! To be honest, I started watching this thinking, "Yeah, this solo game is not for me," but watching you play it has changed my mind. That is what reviews are for.

"I don't know what to call that colour" :D Indigo sounds good to me! ;)

"I have to stay focussed" is me every time I play this game! Thanks for playing!

Great video, I'm loving your solo series. I'd love to get hold of this game but finding it in the UK is proving difficult! Floriferous is one of my go-to quick, cosy games to play solo.

Dorfromantik has a similar vibe, but has a longer set up and tear down. I might pick this one up.

I have the very first version, and the tactile feel of the tiles is something I've never encountered before in board games. The print side feels almost velvety, so in addition to the actual game being relaxing, I love just rubbing my thumb over the lake side of the tile. And when you hit that 3-sider... So good! One of my favorite games for those days when I really can't manage anything that requires brain power. The only downside is that the lake can sprawl quite large, so even though the actual box has a tiny foot print, you still need a larger flat gaming surface.

Oh my gosh, I just saw this at Target and thought it looked really cute! I, like you, LOVE a crunchy game, but sometimes you really want to play a game and don't have the energy for setup or headspace needed for a bulky Euro. This looks like a wonderful solution for those times. Thank you so much for covering this game!

Great timing as I just ordered this game yesterday for a cozy game fix. Awesome video!

I actually love this game. I’ve always wanted to own a game where I can have it going but mostly focus on conversation with friend(s) at a coffee shop. This is perfect for that.

You could listen to rain while playing.

Hi! I love this quick and simple game. I play this as a warm up before playing crunchier games. Nice over a Cuppa for sure! That’s how I prefer to play! Just Chill..❤

Have you guys done a top 10 cozy game list?

Thank you! I've been hoping you would do a play thru now that I xan find this again in the US. Looks perfect for a late night wind down game. I love your solo series. Also just finally bought A Feast for Odin for solo and multiplayer after watching your playthru. That might be the opposite of a gentle rain... but thanks for the input on both!

Thanks for the playthrough. As others have mentioned, I'm also enjoying the solo series. I even traded for a copy of Black Sonata after watching the previous video. And now that this one is at my FLGS, I have an errand to run :)

Such a relaxing game! 😊

Love this! Thanks for covering Monique

I have never found a tile that matches on three edges! Well done. I have the 2020 Mondo Games version and the quality of the components look very similar. I'd say one difference in design is that your version is busier; mine doesn't have the fish and ducks...just the lotus plants. Anyway, I've pulled the box out and will play it tonight. It's been a while! Speaking of small box games that can be played solo, have you tried Pacific Ocean by Timashev Publishing? I don't know if it's as cozy as A Gentle Rain, but the art work is beautiful. I believe it's the designers first published game and the solo game is quick and reasonably interesting. (For each card in play, you have to choose how to use it: for its icons or for a scoring condition. I know you like dual/multi-purpose cards.)

I love your videos !

Such a beautiful game.

It's seems pretty nice. Though it seems pretty much playing the odds, but because of that it didn't seem relaxing as much as thinky. The simplicity of the flow of the game might be a counter balance to that.

If you haven't tried Tranquility, i highly recommend it. Just the base game itself is highly re-playable and also plays great with 2 people. It comes with additional cards that help with variety if the base game itself starts to get stale.

I am so completely addicted to this game. I've owned it for a week and had 30 play-throughs already. :) My highest score to date is 17.

I play Beacon patrol solo and get the same vibe. Love to try gentle rain.

I just bought this and found your description easy to understand. QUESTION: Do you have a video or explanation of how to play Cribbgolf?

For me, a cozy game is something I can put focus on, on my own time, at my own pace. I like a puzzle that needs me to think about things. The game doesn't need to be light or lax in nature. It could be a complicated game like Kanban, or maybe Wingspan, or even tense as Final Girl. Having time alone to do what I want, however way I want is what enables coziness for me.

Simple, pretty and engaging. Very nice.

love and greetings, Monique!

Any idea when this will be available in the UK? It's been out of stock forever over here 😏

a pity you can't find it in Europe...

You would be a great guitar player.

i dunno , Monique seemed to stress a couple of times while playing.