Umbra Via
Unlock the secrets of Umbra Via...
Just beyond the towering vines lies an ancient pathway into the unknown. Push back the thorn-riddled stocks to discover a clandestine garden, blooming with mysterious vigor. Vivid colors mark the way to intricate tiles zigging and zagging through the green. Within the flowers lies the key to greater meaning. An explanation for all things unknown...
In Umbra Via, players compete to control and complete the most cunning paths. Reach into your bag to select wooden flowers, then place them on your secret board in the order of the paths you want most. But when players reveal their choices, things get delightfully tricky. Experience the magic of Umbra Via and find out why this award-winning design belongs on any table.
Overview of Umbra Via!
What the press is saying
One of the biggest board game releases of winter.
- Polygon
Umbra Via is a solid game that’s pretty easy to learn, as well, if you’re looking to try something new and novel.
A really good-looking abstract game that is pretty fascinating from start to finish
This game has a depth of decisions you have to make. As soon as we finished, I wanted to play it again.
Deceptively intuitive game where each mechanism swivels correctly and purposefully so that every micro decision you make impacts on your future success in the game.
Umbra Via skillfully blends bidding, tile placement, and area majority to create a unique abstract strategy game.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.2 x 9.2 x 2.8 in |
| Player Count |
2-4 |
| Time |
30-45 minutes |
| Age |
8+ |
