In 2024, we reviewed A Gentle Rain, a cozy tile-laying game about growing lilies on the surface of a pond. He loved it. He wasn't alone. Find out why Meeple Mountain loves a Gentle Rain.

Sure, there are points to be scored and previous scores to beat, but a Gentle Rain can’t help but be a pleasant, relaxing—and challenging—game that has become my #1 choice for solo games.

But what if you could practice that skill while also playing a little 15-minute solo board game? That’s what A Gentle Rain offers. Technically, A Gentle Rain can be scored. But I don’t care ...