Azul (Bilingual Edition)

Azul
Craft beauty. Create patterns. Decorate the royal palace.

Inspired by the stunning azulejos—the ornate, Moorish-style ceramic tiles admired by King Manuel I of Portugal—Azul invites you to step into the role of a tile-laying artist tasked with adorning the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora.

In this critically acclaimed abstract strategy game, players take turns drafting colorful tiles from a central supply to their player boards. Placement is everything: clever choices and precise patterns lead to high scores, while wasted tiles reduce your points.

Carefully plan your moves to complete rows, columns, and sets. Bonus points are awarded for completing specific patterns and achieving symmetry across your design. But be warned—grabbing too many tiles comes at a cost.

Gameplay Highlights:

• Strategic drafting and tile placement

• Beautifully crafted components with tactile tile pieces

• High replayability through pattern variation

• Perfect blend of accessible rules and deep tactics

Game Details:

• Players: 2–4

• Playing Time: 30–45 minutes

• Ages: 8+

• Designer: Michael Kiesling

• Publisher: Next Move Games / Plan B Games

• Language: English

Winner of the Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) award, Azul is a must-have for fans of elegant, visually striking, and rewarding board games.

Embrace the art of tile-laying and leave your mark on Portugal’s royal palace!