2022Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer
- Videos
- 81
- Creators
- 66
Mainly reviews
1 - 6 players30 minLight weight
Azul
2017Michael Kiesling
- Videos
- 129
- Creators
- 95
Mainly reviews. Azul is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 61 reviews, 33 how-to-play guides, 14 recorded sessions, 10 unboxings, and 11 other videos.
2 - 4 players
30 - 45 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
Introduced by the Moors, azulejos (originally white and blue ceramic tiles) were fully embraced by the Portuguese when their king Manuel I, on a visit to the Alhambra palace in Southern Spain, was mesmerized by the stunning beauty of the Moorish decorative tiles. The king, awestruck by the interior beauty of the Alhambra, immediately ordered that his own palace in Portugal be decorated with similar wall tiles. As a tile-laying artist, you have been challenged to embellish the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora. In the game Azul, players take turns drafting colored tiles from suppliers to their player board. Later in the round, players score points based on how they've placed their tiles to decorate the palace. Extra points are scored for specific patterns and completing sets; wasted supplies harm the player's score. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
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Which Azul video should I watch?
Azul has 129 videos from 95 creators: 61 reviews, 33 how-to-play guides, 14 playthroughs, 10 unboxings and 11 other videos. They date from 2017 to October 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Azul: How to Play in 3 minutes!" by Be Bold Games, which runs 3 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Azul Review - with Zee Garcia" by The Dice Tower. 49 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Azul Full Playthrough - JonGetsGames" by Getting Games, one of 14 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Wandering Towers, Azul: Queen's Garden, Heaven & Ale and Tikal, also by Michael Kiesling. It appears in convention videos from Spiel Essen 2017.
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About Azul
From BoardGameGeek:
Introduced by the Moors, azulejos (originally white and blue ceramic tiles) were fully embraced by the Portuguese when their king Manuel I, on a visit to the Alhambra palace in Southern Spain, was mesmerized by the stunning beauty of the Moorish decorative tiles. The king, awestruck by the interior beauty of the Alhambra, immediately ordered that his own palace in Portugal be decorated with similar wall tiles. As a tile-laying artist, you have been challenged to embellish the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora. In the game Azul, players take turns drafting colored tiles from suppliers to their player board. Later in the round, players score points based on how they've placed their tiles to decorate the palace. Extra points are scored for specific patterns and completing sets; wasted supplies harm the player's score. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Designer
Michael Kiesling
Artists
Philippe Guérin, Chris Quilliams
Publisher
Next Move Games
Categories
Abstract StrategyRenaissance
Mechanics