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Designed by Michael Kiesling
Published by Next Move Games, Plan B Games + 23 more
Players
2-4
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Designed for 2 players and playable in 30–45 min, Azul delivers a medium-light experience that earned a 7.6 on BGG.
How It Plays
End Game Bonuses
Extra points are awarded at the end for meeting certain goals — keep an eye on those bonus objectives!
Pattern Building
You arrange pieces to create specific patterns that score points — like solving a colorful puzzle.
Set Collection
You're gathering matching groups of cards or tokens to score points — the more complete your sets, the better you do.
Square Grid
The board uses a grid of squares for movement — clear, familiar, and great for tactical play.
Tile Placement
You lay tiles on the table to build a map, landscape, or pattern — every piece you place changes the board.
Turn Order: Claim Action
You grab turn order by claiming a specific action — being first has its perks if you plan for it.
About This Game
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.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
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Play Time
30-45 min
Complexity
1.8 / 5
Rating
7.7
Year
2017
2026