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Our Verdict
A chill painting card game that’s perfect for fans of Bob Ross and light strategy.
Highlights
- Fun hand management
- Dice adds excitement
- Relaxing art theme
- Unique paint cards
Keep in mind
- Short playtime
- Specific card requirements
- Moderate language dependence
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Bob Ross: Art of Chill Game is a card game that blends the laid‑back charm of the famous painter with fun action‑point and hand‑management mechanics. Each player starts with three art‑supply cards representing paints and tools; some are wild cards that can stand in for any color, but no tools. At the center of the table, a large double‑sided painting card sits on an easel, and Bob Ross begins on the first space of the paint track. On each turn, the active player rolls a die that can let them buy an art‑supply card, place a paint on their palette, gain an extra action, or draw a “Chill” card that moves Bob along the track. “Chill” cards grant global bonuses and special conditions that can earn extra points. After that, the player has three actions to use: draw cards, discard matching pairs to claim technique cards (2 points + bonus), sweep the card row, place paints on the palette, wash half the palette, or complete a painting section. To finish a section, the palette must contain exactly the needed paints, with no extra colors. The player scores points equal to the number of paints used, bonus points for being first or second to paint, and additional points if the section has already been painted before Bob reaches that spot. When a painting has all three sections completed or Bob reaches the end of the track, the work is finished and a new painting begins. The game continues until someone reaches 30 chill points, instantly winning. The concept is simple, but the mix of dice rolls, card choices, and palette strategy creates a light, enjoyable experience ideal for Bob Ross fans and art‑themed card players.
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Publisher
Big G Creative
Designer
Brian Kirk, Prospero Hall
Artist
Bob Ross
How many players can play?
The game supports 2 to 4 players.
What is the average playtime?
Each game lasts about 30 minutes, depending on player experience.
Is the game easy to learn?
Yes, the rules are simple and quick to explain, great for beginners.
What components are included?
It includes 200 art‑supply cards, 20 technique cards, 1 large double‑sided painting card, dice, and Bob Ross tokens.
Who is this game intended for?
For fans of Bob Ross, painting, and light card game mechanics.
What is the maximum score to win?
Reaching 30 chill points wins the game immediately.