How to Play the Umbrella Game
Materials Needed to Play
- 1 or more umbrellas
- Any number of players
- A wide, open space
Instructions
- Choose one person to be the umbrella owner.
- The umbrella owner holds the umbrella open above their head and stands in the center of the playing area.
- The other players form a circle around the umbrella owner.
- The umbrella owner tosses the umbrella up and the players try to catch the umbrella. The player who catches the umbrella becomes the new umbrella owner.
- The new umbrella owner stands in the center of the circle and repeats Steps 4 until no one can catch the umbrella.
Tips for Playing
- Add variations to keep the game interesting. For example, name different colors for players to catch and provide a point system for each color.
- To make the game more challenging, have the circle get smaller each round.
- For more relaxed play, allow each person to hold the umbrella when they catch it until it’s their turn to throw it.
Conclusion
The Umbrella Game is a simple and fun game to play outdoors with a group of friends. It’s a great activity for a warm day and is sure to provide hours of entertainment for all players.
