A Gentle Rain (Hobby Edition, wood)

In A Gentle Rain, players place the lake tiles in such a way to cause all eight types of lilies to bloom before you run out of tiles and the rain ends. Gameplay is simple: draw one, place one. While there's strategy in tile placement, the choices are clear and non-overwhelming. The experience is a departure from competitive or high-tension games, and can create some space amid a busy day.

A Gentle Rain is a compact game with just 28 tiles and eight wooden tokens, fitting in a box the size of a sugar packet caddy. The classic edition features spot-gloss ripples on the backs of the tiles-- an added sensation as you immerse yourself in the dreamy illustrations.