{"product_id":"umbrella","title":"Umbrella Board Game | Abstract Strategy \u0026 Pattern-Building Puzzle Game | Grid Movement \u0026 Tile Placement | 1–4 Players | Ages 8+","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUmbrella – Create Colourful Patterns and Master the Dance of the Grid!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake to the streets of New York and orchestrate a colourful dance of umbrellas in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUmbrella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an engaging abstract strategy and puzzle board game where every move can change the entire board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Umbrella, players strategically slide colourful umbrellas across a 4×4 grid, attempting to recreate specific patterns shown on their Figure Tiles. Carefully choose which umbrella to move, where to push it, and which pattern to complete as you work toward scoring points and passing completed challenges to your opponents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its simple movement rules, satisfying spatial puzzles, and clever scoring system, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUmbrella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an accessible yet thoughtfully strategic experience for families, casual gamers, and board game enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Play Umbrella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach player begins with a personal 4×4 grid containing umbrellas in four different colours. Figure Tiles show specific arrangements that players need to create using umbrellas of the same colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn your turn, select an umbrella from an adjacent Waiting Zone and slide it onto your grid. As the umbrella enters your board, another umbrella is pushed out from the opposite side, changing the arrangement of your grid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe challenge is to plan these movements carefully and create the required patterns without losing control of your board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccessfully completing a Figure allows you to place a scoring token on your scoreboard and pass the completed Figure Tile to the next player. This creates an interesting interaction where solving your own puzzle also affects the challenges available to your opponents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love Umbrella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClever Abstract Strategy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Simple rules combine with spatial planning to create meaningful decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatisfying Pattern Puzzles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rearrange your umbrellas to match colourful Figure Tile arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic Grid Movement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Every slide changes the composition of your 4×4 board.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteractive Gameplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Completing Figure Tiles sends new challenges around the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straightforward movement and scoring make Umbrella approachable for newer players.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple Ways to Score:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scoring tokens, colour group bonuses, and your Personal Waiting Zone all contribute to your final score.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolo-Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The game supports a single-player experience as well as multiplayer games.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Table Presence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colourful umbrella pieces and striking artwork create an attractive playing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUmbrella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbstract Strategy \/ Puzzle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–4 Players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 30–45 Minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Mechanics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrid Movement, Pattern Building, Tile Placement, Slide \u0026amp; 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