Le Vent Dans les Voiles 2026

The animals are on vacation and are organizing a big land yacht race! Carried by the wind, the chariots speed across the beach toward the finish line. Each turn, you blow on the windmill to determine which chariots will move… but watch out: the wind is unpredictable and can cause gusts, mini-tornadoes, or tides that turn the whole race upside down. Your goal: predict the finishing order of the chariots and score as many stars as possible! Move the chariots of the right color, place your Bucket tiles to bet on the future winners, and keep an eye on the wave marking the finish line. Surprise Pebbles and the infamous Storm blade will spice up the game with unexpected effects. With its real blowable windmill, sandcastle podium, wooden chariots, and richly illustrated beach board, Le Vent dans les Voiles offers a unique tactile, visual, and playful experience. A joyful, strategic yet accessible game combining skill, anticipation, and observation. Perfect for family play from age 6, with quick, fun, and unpredictable rounds! How to Play: 1️⃣ Blow on the windmill Spin the windmill and watch the colors indicated by the blades: they determine which chariots can move. 2️⃣ Move the chariots Choose to: • Move 1 chariot 2 spaces, or • Move 2 chariots 1 space each (based on the colors indicated by the windmill). 3️⃣ Bet on the winners Instead of moving chariots, you can place a Bucket on your Sandcastle board to predict a chariot’s position on the podium. 4️⃣ Face surprises and storms! Mini-tornadoes, headwinds, rising tides, Surprise Pebbles… the wind can shake up the race at any moment! When 3 chariots reach the podium, count the Stars—the player with the best bet wins. A message from the creators, Sandra Lebrun and Juan Rodríguez: On the beach, just in front of us, a towel was blown away by the wind. We sang: "As soon as the wind blows, I will set off… As soon as the winds change, we will go." A magical moment that carried us into this crazy race… Lyrics by Renaud.

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