Hummingbirds (EN)

Hummingbirds invites you into a vibrant garden where every flower hides a sand timer. On your turn, you place or move a hummingbird onto an open flower, then try to return at just the right moment to check for nectar. If the timer has run out, you collect a nectar token. If you check too soon, you lose your lowest-value token. Easy to learn and full of table tension, this family board game turns every choice into a timing gamble.

The longer you wait, the sweeter the reward: timers range from 30 seconds to 10 minutes, with higher-value nectar tokens attached to longer waits. But other players are watching the same flowers and can take advantage when you hesitate. The game ends as soon as one nectar colour runs out, and the highest total wins.

You will enjoy Hummingbirds if you like quick board games, observation challenges, short sessions, and suspenseful moments around the table. It is a great pick for families, casual players, and game nights where you want something original in about 15 minutes.

Interesting fact: the game idea came from a morning hike through Tapir Valley in Costa Rica, where the designer watched hummingbirds competing around flowers and returning at just the right time to feed. The game captures that feeling of memory, anticipation, and efficient movement with hidden sand timers.

Designed by Jason Tremblay and illustrated by Jess Franks, Hummingbirds features a hand-painted garden style that gives the game a warm, nature-inspired presence. It is a colourful and lively timing game built around simple rules and clever instincts.

BOX CONTENTS
13 Flower Sand Timers
13 Colored Tubes
56 Nectar Tokens
8 Hummingbirds (2 per player)
5 Die-cut Pieces for the Garden Base
Rules

Number of players: 2 to 4
Playing time: 15 minutes
Age: 8+