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.
AWARDS & HONORS
2018 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Winner
2017 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Winner
- Playing Time
- 30 minutes
- Ages
- 8 and up
- Min Players
- 2
- Max Players
- 4
- Year Published
- 2017
- Designer
- Michael Kiesling
- Mechanic
- Pattern Building
Set Collection
Tile Placement - Category
- Abstract Strategy
Renaissance
Engaging strategy game
Azul is an engaging strategy game for all the family - quick to learn, hours of fun. Good quality feel to all the pieces.
Glass game - great for all ages!
Glass game - great for all ages! 8 & 10 year old love it!
One for all the family
Everyone can play this Strategic game. Easy to pick up, hard to master but great fun and very nice detail
It's a game. It has
It's a game. It has tiles.
Great service, easy location.
Great service, easy location.