Best Relaxing Board Games for When You're Tired

[@Kojimalosophy]

I agree with this list 100%, however, I would also add "Planted" and "Parks" : )

[@elenamuller7388]

We play Lands of Galzyr, when we don't have the capacity to play anything else. It is mostly reading with simple decision making mixed in

[@kmontzka]

Yes! Love Lands of Galzyr

[@ea_gaming]

It seems like drafting is the ‘chill’ mechanic- my top 3 are Cascadia, Fantasy Realms, and Lost Cities card game

[@petergross7235]

Fantasy Realms is a lot of relaxing fun.

[@Kojimalosophy]

YES! fantasy realms! I'm there with you

[@ea_gaming]

@@Kojimalosophy seriously, I played fantasy realms for the first time 8 days ago, and now I’m 27 plays deep because my wife and I play every night.

[@richardscales9560]

Definitely agree with Dorf. I was surprised how enjoyable this game is.

[@RafaelZanolla]

Love this theme. Now I have even more games to read about and find people who have them, to play! Hahaha If I may, Lacuna would be my addition to this list. Great little game, astoundingly simple and beautiful, we've been enjoying it on lunch breaks or as a late night quick one.

[@iansutton7416]

I certainly found Planet Unknown much more relaxed / less punishing than Isle of Cats. It impressed me. Both it an Cascadia are great as well at ensuring new/novice players still score well... at least so they feel in sight of an experienced player.

[@brad1251]

Great list. I own 4 of the top 5 lol. One I would add to this list is Planted. Very chill game and amazing production for a low cost.

[@Kojimalosophy]

I love planted ! I actually commented the same game before reading your comment, totally a relaxing game

[@Oddestmoose19]

Keep the awesome work guys!

[@Shafteroni]

Just discovered this channel and I'm obsessed

[@katherinegraef2692]

My favorite chill game is Sunset Over Water. Beautiful.

[@derekduran9086]

Thanks for the suggestions. I would add Mandala the card game (2-player), Cafe the card game, Dragon Castle and Solitaire for Two (the tile game). These are the most chill games that I own. Other old school chill and coffee standards are Rummikub and Qwirkle.

[@beakerkell]

I have to say, your B-roll film is so good!

[@francopdx]

Thanks for the list. I learned how to play 7 Wonders many years ago and don't remember much about it, but I was introduced to 7 Wonders Duel last year and have been enjoying a bunch over the past several months. Maybe I'll try 7 Wonders Architects if I see it at a con or game library.

[@petergross7235]

Great list! I'd like to add honorable mentions; 1. Meadow 2. Dungeon Mayhem 3. Tiny Towns 4. Trails All very low overhead and just simple fun. Take a walk and get points taking in the beauty in Meadow and Trails. Have a little "magic light" carnage in dungeon Mayhem's pre-built decks. Or puzzle out the best town in Tiny Towns. All great choices for me.

[@maarten3811]

Oh great list. I personally use Meadow to get relaxed. For me it feels almost as if I was walking outside. Wingspan also works mostly the same. Artifacts Inc is also a relaxing game to me. Looking forward to the new Creature Caravan 😊

[@sarahschreffler5407]

Draftosaurus looks adorable

[@galacticsunset]

Tranquility is super chill and co-op

[@GregHu77]

Nice Topic! I would suggest Cafe from Rola&Costa (for solo)

[@boazdror]

Space Park by Henry Audubon is very relaxing and way more fun than it should be

[@khiarastales2091]

Thanks for the list! I missed Canopy :''

[@viesturskokarevics2427]

Just played Viticulture as chill game. Was very good.

[@junyanliu3621]

I am sad that wingspan is not on the list. it is pretty chill .

[@Kojimalosophy]

is Eila and something shiny replayable? or is it a one play through only?

[@carlettasommerville8057]

I really like this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@blackwiza24]

Planet unknown did what little games did before in my circle of friends: made the ragers not rage for an hour and just enjoy the game.

[@janisbernans6541]

I feel like our definition of "chill game" is a bit different. But I guess the chillness of the game can really vary depending on players and attitude with you are jumping into game.

[@MrScrawnjuan]

Cascadia for me. Even got my dad and his girlfriend to play and understand it.

[@Twineandribbon]

My top relax game is calico, but everyone else seems to get stressed out by it 😅

[@ValorantRivals]

these guys are so f*****g funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 4:58

[@meeloshke]

I would add Roam to the list. Despite being competitive game, it feels very relaxing putting your tokens on the main board by patterns in your hand.

[@maarten3811]

❤ Roam, but we try to make it as competitive as possible with the artifacts 😅 Love the interaction and blocking of my competitor! ❤

[@AnimeLoftus]

Lacuna is my recommendation!

[@cardiner-lv]

You triggered me so much when in last shot of Dorfromantik you placed illegally 🤣🤣 But for me Spires End: Hildegard probably is the most chill one I play if I don't want to think too much

[@hschwarz75]

10:00 That’s the timestamp where this illegal thing happened. Anyway I own Dorfromantik and Cascadia too - they deserve to have a place in this list.

[@imantsprieditis9684]

My top relaxing game is Kanagawa.

[@stephaniebequeath9812]

I lost focus with the illegal tile placement B roll in Dorfromantik 😅

[@jstheoriginal]

lol same. Rivers and rails must always be connected to others of the same type.

[@jeremyanderson3545]

Yall haven't played Draftasaurus with my kids if it's on the relaxing game list

[@stevekingswell9143]

Great plains

[@krisjaniszviedrans9871]

Is Star Wars Deckbuilding relaxing becouse you always win?

[@thehaydenroper]

No Crokinole??

[@TheAush22]

My thoughts exactly! Maybe it’s because it’s expensive?

[@cardiner-lv]

No it's not relaxing 🤣🤣

[@VenomUGA87]

Everdelll should have been number 1.

[@edmundschubert4963]

"Dorfomantic"?

[@ianw0ng]

another title would be: games for wifey.

[@WhatsDaveUpTo]

Why play games when you're tired? Are you forcing yourself to play games at all costs or something?

[@samantha-ki7fu]

There is actual tired, where maybe you should just chill in front of the TV or get an early night. Then there is a different kind of 'tired' (mine comes from having a full time job and two small children) where it's hard to find the energy to get something started, but if you actually do start a game you enjoy it. It's not about forcing yourself at all costs, more like just getting over that first hurdle to do what you do actually want to do, it's just hard sometimes at the end of a long day.