My 3 favorite chill board games are planted, Cascadia and junk drawer. I would love to see a list of games that surprised you because they were way better than you thought or possibly grew on you after so few plays.
Creature Comforts. That game came immediately to my mind when I saw the title. It’s one of those games where winning is not important to me, but building a cozy home. So relaxing and comforting. 😊 And the second one would be Flamecraft. Such a calm and relaxing atmosphere building up the city and helping cute little dragons. Parks is also a favorite of mine. I often play it solo and just try to see some great parks. Winning is not important. And lastly, Vindication with Chronicles expansion as solo game. I just play for myself (no automa used) and let myself get immersed into the world.
1:Planted 2:Canvas 3:Flamecraft 4:Wingspan 5:Patchwork 6:Bonsai 7:Ticket to Ride 8:Ten Days to (Europe, Asia, etc) 9:Parks 10:Tokaido Others- for me… Dominion, Splendor, Dixit, Codenames I have a few “chill” family members that like to play these games and we agree to just do our own thing and rarely purposely get in each others way. I’m thinking of Getting creature comforts next, would be happy for other suggestions. 😊
Nice video Alex! Exactly what I was looking for hahah. If you don't mind me making a suggestion, something that would help me visualize the games as you speak about them would maybe to add pictures or short clips from your reviews. Loving your channel so far, keep it up! (but don't forget to take breaks too :P)
The most chill games in my collection (in alphabetical order) are Canvas, First in Flight, Flamecraft, Land vs Sea, P'achakuna, Parks, Planted, Shipwrights of the North Sea Redux, and Tokaido. I think it's interesting how different people have different games, with varying difficulty that they can still find to be a relaxing experience. Sometimes games that are more crunchy are going to be more relaxing for me depending on where my brain is at in any given day. As always, thanks for sharing, Alex!
A Gentle Rain. Flowers opening up on lily pads whilst a gentle rain falls..... Relaxing, no frustration, very pretty & placing stuff down.... I was lucky enough to get a copy from it's first print run. It's not been available for ages but it's getting a reprint. Definitely one to look out for.... I'm considering buying a spare for the future.
Agree, A Gentle Rain is a very relaxing game. The reprint is out. You can order from publisher. Also Target will be having a special edition with plastic flowers
14:26 I would argue that it is a lot more than just "trying to get to the top first" - Because you have to be strategic about which numbers to place where!
For my group the chill game that isn’t is Raccoon Tycoon. Wow most bloodthirsty auctions ever! I do love Roll to the Too as well. Will never claim it is the best game ever but it is simply fun and well done. So easy to teach and get people to try. I line it so much I have both first and second editions of it. I also found tranquility a few years ago and as soon as happily surprised by it. Great chill game!
My favorite chill game is Tea Dragon Society Specifically Autumn Harvest. It’s so easy to pick up and play and has some strategy but nothing overwhelming that make you lose focus of just relaxing! Highly recommend 10/10 card game!
Canvas is our "zen / chill" game of choice. It's short, you get to assemble paintings no matter what, the art is gorgeous and creative. Annnnnnnndddd. it's #3 on the list (I started writing before the end of the video). So yeah... agree with the list! Flamecraft wasn't listed, and it's another chill game, aided by positive player interaction. The only issue is the later rounds can get a bit convoluted, so if several players are delaying the end state (by not drawing from the decks), it can be a grind.
Coffee Roaster is a good chill game. The worst outcome is... a cup of coffee that could have been better. The tactile part of bag building, simple decisions, and fun theme make for lots of chill.
I've completed my board in Patchwork several times! AMA. XD Just recently picked of Barenpark. I agree it's very chill. Beyond that, Tokaido, Namiji, as others have named. Santa Monica gives me chill vibes, even though it is a bit thinky at times. Juicy Fruits, Caesar's Empire, and Through the Desert are pretty chill as well.
I wouldn't consider Ticket to Ride to be chill even if you don't play cutthroat because there is so much stress at times in whether you are going to be able to fulfill your routes or you are going tonget cut off. Europe is less stressful with Stations.
Cascadia and Canvas are the two games that would overlap on my list! Ticket to Ride is cool, but I haven't played it in many years. Crokinole gets me going far to much to be chill for me!!! Very cool idea for a list :)
My most chill game is definitely Cascadia. It's what I bring out when I want to relax, not use much brain power and be able to have a conversation while playing
Lol, when I play Tranquility, it is the least zen game I've ever experienced...as the spaces fill in and you realise how many cards you're going to have to discard... So much nervous sweating 🥵
Kingdomino Conspiracy: Abyss Tokaido Crystallo Lost Cities Bees: The Secret Kingdom Featherlight Fox in the Forest Blossoms High Society Also: NEOM Treasure Hunter Dream Home Ethnos Hanamikoji Villagers Winterhaven Woods Vye Waffle Time
My 3 favorite chill board games are planted, Cascadia and junk drawer. I would love to see a list of games that surprised you because they were way better than you thought or possibly grew on you after so few plays.
Top 10 most cutthroat mean and stressful games !
I second.
Radlands
Brew
Barrage
2 player Azul
Creature Comforts. That game came immediately to my mind when I saw the title. It’s one of those games where winning is not important to me, but building a cozy home. So relaxing and comforting. 😊
And the second one would be Flamecraft. Such a calm and relaxing atmosphere building up the city and helping cute little dragons.
Parks is also a favorite of mine. I often play it solo and just try to see some great parks. Winning is not important.
And lastly, Vindication with Chronicles expansion as solo game. I just play for myself (no automa used) and let myself get immersed into the world.
So satisfying when you corrected your verb-adjective reference !
1:Planted
2:Canvas
3:Flamecraft
4:Wingspan
5:Patchwork
6:Bonsai
7:Ticket to Ride
8:Ten Days to (Europe, Asia, etc)
9:Parks
10:Tokaido
Others- for me… Dominion, Splendor, Dixit, Codenames
I have a few “chill” family members that like to play these games and we agree to just do our own thing and rarely purposely get in each others way. I’m thinking of Getting creature comforts next, would be happy for other suggestions. 😊
awesome list Alex ! ... I would just add : Planted, Sunset over Water, Jokkmokk The Winter Market, Land vs Sea and maybe Verdant : ) 👍
Nice video Alex! Exactly what I was looking for hahah. If you don't mind me making a suggestion, something that would help me visualize the games as you speak about them would maybe to add pictures or short clips from your reviews. Loving your channel so far, keep it up! (but don't forget to take breaks too :P)
The most chill games in my collection (in alphabetical order) are Canvas, First in Flight, Flamecraft, Land vs Sea, P'achakuna, Parks, Planted, Shipwrights of the North Sea Redux, and Tokaido. I think it's interesting how different people have different games, with varying difficulty that they can still find to be a relaxing experience. Sometimes games that are more crunchy are going to be more relaxing for me depending on where my brain is at in any given day.
As always, thanks for sharing, Alex!
I'm with you on Canvas and Flamecraft
I own shipwrights and first and flight and haven't played either. Guess I'll have to play them now.
A Gentle Rain. Flowers opening up on lily pads whilst a gentle rain falls..... Relaxing, no frustration, very pretty & placing stuff down.... I was lucky enough to get a copy from it's first print run. It's not been available for ages but it's getting a reprint. Definitely one to look out for.... I'm considering buying a spare for the future.
Agree, A Gentle Rain is a very relaxing game. The reprint is out. You can order from publisher. Also Target will be having a special edition with plastic flowers
14:26 I would argue that it is a lot more than just "trying to get to the top first" - Because you have to be strategic about which numbers to place where!
Crokinole, Friday, Rove, Parks, Trailblazers are my 1,2,3,4,5!
For my group the chill game that isn’t is Raccoon Tycoon. Wow most bloodthirsty auctions ever! I do love Roll to the Too as well. Will never claim it is the best game ever but it is simply fun and well done. So easy to teach and get people to try. I line it so much I have both first and second editions of it. I also found tranquility a few years ago and as soon as happily surprised by it. Great chill game!
Great list. One of my chill games is Tokaido or Namiji.
Tokaido is a good choice.
Also just wanted to add that I miss Namiji on that list. Lightweight and great art is a good combination for chill gane
My favorite chill game is Tea Dragon Society Specifically Autumn Harvest. It’s so easy to pick up and play and has some strategy but nothing overwhelming that make you lose focus of just relaxing!
Highly recommend 10/10 card game!
Canvas is our "zen / chill" game of choice. It's short, you get to assemble paintings no matter what, the art is gorgeous and creative.
Annnnnnnndddd. it's #3 on the list (I started writing before the end of the video). So yeah... agree with the list!
Flamecraft wasn't listed, and it's another chill game, aided by positive player interaction. The only issue is the later rounds can get a bit convoluted, so if several players are delaying the end state (by not drawing from the decks), it can be a grind.
Coffee Roaster is a good chill game. The worst outcome is... a cup of coffee that could have been better. The tactile part of bag building, simple decisions, and fun theme make for lots of chill.
I loved coffee roaster but eventually grew tired of it. Solid game though.
Ok. I love all the games in this list I've played. Now I need to play to other ones. Tks!
I've completed my board in Patchwork several times! AMA. XD
Just recently picked of Barenpark. I agree it's very chill. Beyond that, Tokaido, Namiji, as others have named.
Santa Monica gives me chill vibes, even though it is a bit thinky at times.
Juicy Fruits, Caesar's Empire, and Through the Desert are pretty chill as well.
Beacon Patrol and Riverside are probably my favorite chill games and I hope you get to try them out sometime, Alex!
trailblazers 😳😳😳
we're at great start already 🤣🤣🤣
This is a very calming video.
Lanterns, Alhambra, Ganz Schön Clever, and Wingspan would be my top 5
I have seven of these that would most likely also be on a top ten chill game list for myself.
I’d put 2-player Tapestry up here as well
Hey! You're alive!!
I wouldn't consider Ticket to Ride to be chill even if you don't play cutthroat because there is so much stress at times in whether you are going to be able to fulfill your routes or you are going tonget cut off. Europe is less stressful with Stations.
I hear Dorfromantik is pretty chill as well.
Oooh it definitely can be.
I would reccomend tokaido, sea salt paper and art society
I have sea salt paper and haven't played it.
My number one would be either Meadow or Wingspan.
Cascadia and Canvas are the two games that would overlap on my list! Ticket to Ride is cool, but I haven't played it in many years. Crokinole gets me going far to much to be chill for me!!! Very cool idea for a list :)
Man crokinole is both intense and zen at the same time
My most chill game is definitely Cascadia. It's what I bring out when I want to relax, not use much brain power and be able to have a conversation while playing
It's so satisfying
5:59 You mean it is LOWER on the list... Higher # = Lower on a countdown list!
Another pick - Arboretum... Similar to your pick of Parks, the scoring, in this case, is very cutthroat! 😉
Cascadia is definitely our chill game
Lol, when I play Tranquility, it is the least zen game I've ever experienced...as the spaces fill in and you realise how many cards you're going to have to discard... So much nervous sweating 🥵
button shy games; Grove -9 card solitaire stacking colourful fruits is relaxing 😌 before bedtime
Carcassonne was my most chill game years ago, until I played it online. Then I saw how cutthroat it could be.
Lol exactly. You can do both in this one.
Dorfromantik is a chill out game for me.
Interesting I find that and Carcassonne to be really frustrating.
Am i the only one who read this as Chili instead of Chill? For a second i thought this was about chili themed games
For me that is Meadow
I would put Ezra and Nechemia.
Let's Go! to Japan
Starting the video, but guessing number one is crockinole
Mayhaps
Dorfromantik
Lacuna
A Gentle Rain
Dorfromantik
Mythwind
If you think Carcassonne is chill play with an experienced player that is out to win at any costs.
I know Canvas is a game... You don't have to tell me that it is a game!!!!! 😉
Kingdomino
Conspiracy: Abyss
Tokaido
Crystallo
Lost Cities
Bees: The Secret Kingdom
Featherlight
Fox in the Forest
Blossoms
High Society
Also:
NEOM
Treasure Hunter
Dream Home
Ethnos
Hanamikoji
Villagers
Winterhaven Woods
Vye
Waffle Time
:) i dont think so - kingdom builder is chill game - so many preassure, so many thinking every turn, so many decisions and looking around... uff
10:00 Calico is better!
Kohaku
Good choice!
Chill? You clearly have not played Ticket to Ride with my group. A really chill game is two player Tsuro.
Lol,.I did warn these are group dependant
Yeah Ticket to Ride is one of the least chill games I've ever played. Primary mechanic is blocking. Not a fun nor relaxing.
A better choice is New York 1901 since you can build over your mistakes.
Nemesis
Chill? And I thought my list was controversial
@@BoardGameCo I understand my play group and their core intentions a little too well. Figuring out who is trying to achieve what is very relaxing.
If I had a dollar ($1) for every time you said that word "game" in this video, then I would be a rich man! 😉
The Ben Shapiro of Board Games.
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