Umbrella [Board Game]

Step into the vibrant streets of New York City with Umbrella, a captivating abstract strategy game from Lumberjacks Studio, designed by Flavien Dauphin and Benoit Turpin. Perfect for 1-4 players aged 8 and up, this 30-minute game transforms a rainy day into a colorful dance of umbrellas, brought to life by the stunning artwork of renowned artist Vincent Dutrait.

In Umbrella, you orchestrate a mesmerizing "choreography" on your personal 4x4 grid stage, sliding umbrellas of four vivid colors—horizontally or vertically—to match patterns on your figure tiles. The mechanic is as simple as a slide: pick an umbrella from a waiting zone (left, right, bottom, or shared central area), push it onto your stage, and watch as another umbrella glides off to the opposite zone. Match a figure tile’s pattern with umbrellas of a single color, claim a scoring token, and pass the completed tile to your neighbor, adding a layer of interactive strategy as you influence their next challenge.

But don’t let the simplicity fool you—this game is a brain-teasing puzzle! Plan your moves carefully to optimize bonuses, manage your scoreboard, and clear your personal waiting zones for extra points. With four difficulty levels, double-sided figure tiles, and endless combinations, Umbrella offers high replayability and depth for both casual players and seasoned strategists. The solo mode delivers a challenging puzzle without needing an AI opponent, making it ideal for solo game nights.

Packaged with 4 personal player boards, 5 waiting zone boards, 8 double-sided scoreboards, 24 double-sided figure tiles, 100 wooden umbrella tokens, 25 scoring tokens, and a rulebook, Umbrella is as beautiful as it is engaging. Its high-quality components, from sturdy boards to smooth-sliding tokens, ensure a premium gaming experience.

Whether you’re a family looking for a fun and educational game or a gamer craving a fresh strategic challenge, Umbrella will have you dancing through the rain with every slide. Grab your copy and let the colors of New York City come alive on your tabletop!