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Azul Board Game

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Azul is a multiple award-winning, tile-placement game. The goal of Azul is to complete your display board, earning points as you place tiles and create patterns.

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Loaded with high-quality components, Azul catches the eye and engages players with its beautiful art, clear graphic design, and colorful resin tile pieces.

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Azul offers simple rules but meaningful choices making it easy to learn while offering a subtle depth to every turn! It’s perfect for families and veteran gamers.

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On your turn, you’ll select tiles from one of the available market discs. However, when selecting, you must take all matching tiles from that disc.

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Next, you’ll select a row to add the tiles you’ve collected to. This prepares the tiles to be added to the matching row in your display.

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Be careful! If take too many tiles, and cannot fit them on the row, the leftover tiles will fall to the floor, costing you points at the end of the game.

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Price $31.97 $31.99 $11.59 $35.61 $44.99
Type of Game Board Game Board Game Board Game Board Game Board Game Board Game
Number of Players 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4
Average Playtime 30-45 Minutes 30-45 Minutes 30-45 Minutes 30-45 Minutes 30-45 Minutes 30-45 Minutes
Recommended Player Age Ages 8+ Ages 8+ Ages 8+ Ages 8+ Ages 8+ Ages 8+
Theme Mosaic Tiles Stained Glass Crystal Mosaic Summer Pavilion Glazed Pavilion Chocolate
Strategy Game
Tile Placement Game
Family Game
Expansion(s) Available is an expansion is an expansion is an expansion is a standalone
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Description

Azul was designed by the world famous, award winning game author Michael Riesling. Azul captures the beautiful aesthetics of Moorish art in a contemporary board game. Players compete as artisans decorating the walls of the royal Palace of Dvora. By carefully drafting the correct Quantity and style of tiles, the most clever of artisans plan ahead to maximize the beauty of their work (not to mention their scores!) while ensuring they wasted no supplies in the process. 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 Dvora.

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Features

  • BECOME AN ARTISAN: Craft exquisite tile mosaics in this award-winning board game.
  • STRATEGY MATTERS: Plan your moves carefully to outscore opponents and disrupt their plans.
  • HIGH-QUALITY COMPONENTS: Enjoy top-notch components and beautiful tile pieces.
  • FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN: Suitable for players of all ages, making it a perfect addition to game night.
  • DESIGNED BY A MASTER: Created by world-renowned game author Michael Riesling.

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  • 100 Resin Tiles, 4 Player boards, 9 Factory displays, 4 Scoring markers, 1 Starting player marker, 1 Linen bag
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    Customers like the strategy, fun, and value of the board game. They mention that it's a great game for adults and kids, with deep strategy and excitement. They appreciate the size, saying that it plays great for 2-4 players. Customers also appreciate the ease of learning.

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    Customers find the board game fun, beautiful, and exciting. They say it's simple and easy to learn, making it fun for two or four players. Customers also mention that the pieces are tactile and satisfying to play with. They also say it is a great game for those beginning to get into board games and veterans.

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    "...Score points, then on to the next round. Second, while the gameplay is simple, the strategy is deep: picking which tiles you want depends on how..." Read more

    "...Azul is a perfect board game to satisfy both sexes. Very simple to learn, with enough strategy and excitement to be interesting...." Read more

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    "...to a point people won’t want to learn how to play and great both as a casual mindless game and as a competitive strategy game. Highly recommended." Read more

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    Customers find the board game easy to learn and play. They say the rules are simple to pick up and the game is relatively quick. Customers also say the game has a nice play style and is reasonably challenging but not super intense.

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    "This is a great game for many reasons. First, it is very easy to teach: pick a set of tiles, place them on your board...." Read more

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    Customers find the board game challenging. They say the gameplay is simple, but the strategy is deep, with enough strategy and excitement to be interesting. They also say the game pushes them to strategize and plan, with a mix of strategy and luck. Customers also say it's a great 2 - 4 person strategy game that requires thinking ahead and critical thinking.

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    "...Second, while the gameplay is simple, the strategy is deep: picking which tiles you want depends on how you've played other tiles on your board, as..." Read more

    "...Very simple to learn, with enough strategy and excitement to be interesting...." Read more

    "This is a great 2 - 4 person strategy game. Each game lasts 25 -30 minutes. It has three stages and scoring is done throughout the game...." Read more

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    Customers like the quality of the board game. They mention it's well-made, sturdy, and beautifully crafted. They also say the game boards are thick, substantial cardboard and the tiles are colorful. Overall, customers say the production quality of this game is great and highly rated.

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    "...Third, the quality is top notch! Thick tiles, beautiful boards, and a large canvas bag for the tiles to reside. Excellent all the way around." Read more

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    Customers like the size of the board game. They mention that it plays great for 2-4 players, and that the tiles are fun to play with. They also say that it works well as a filler game and that it's easy to follow.

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    Customers find the game great for adults and kids, with a simple yet challenging strategy. They also say it's good for advanced gamers or casual players, and that it allows an adult to play the game down to a kid's level.

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    Customers find the board game worth the money, with a reasonable price and decent replay value. They also say the quality is unbelievable for the price, and the game is fun with 30-40 minutes of play time. Customers also say it fits the bill as a light game or a deep game.

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    Customers find the atmosphere of the board game enjoyable, relaxing, and satisfying to play with. They also appreciate the high-quality materials and the tactile experience. Customers also say the game is easy to understand and beautifully crafted.

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    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
    This is a great game for many reasons. First, it is very easy to teach: pick a set of tiles, place them on your board. When all tiles have been picked, move your tiles from one side of your board to the other. Score points, then on to the next round. Second, while the... See more
    This is a great game for many reasons. First, it is very easy to teach: pick a set of tiles, place them on your board. When all tiles have been picked, move your tiles from one side of your board to the other. Score points, then on to the next round. Second, while the gameplay is simple, the strategy is deep: picking which tiles you want depends on how you've played other tiles on your board, as well as keeping tiles away from your opponents. I've played this near a hundred times, and I still have yet to master it. Third, the quality is top notch! Thick tiles, beautiful boards, and a large canvas bag for the tiles to reside. Excellent all the way around.
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    Easy game to learn, but very entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
    We like to have a game night every few weeks with friends, and used to typically play some type of card game. We have also tried a few board games, which have been fun, but the learning curve and complexity were at the extreme end of what our wives were comfortable with.... See more
    We like to have a game night every few weeks with friends, and used to typically play some type of card game. We have also tried a few board games, which have been fun, but the learning curve and complexity were at the extreme end of what our wives were comfortable with. We guys being more competitive didn't mind it, but the gals, more interested in social interaction lost interest after a few sessions. Azul is a perfect board game to satisfy both sexes. Very simple to learn, with enough strategy and excitement to be interesting. We're now into our third year playing it exclusively on our game nights.
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    5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
    Beginners and Veteran gamers alike can have a good time together playing
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019
    Azul is a 2 to 4 player tile laying game. The game ends after a row is completed, and the player with the most victory points wins the game. For a four player Setup, each player will receive a player board with scoring cube. Nine circle disks called "factory... See more
    Azul is a 2 to 4 player tile laying game. The game ends after a row is completed, and the player with the most victory points wins the game.

    For a four player Setup, each player will receive a player board with scoring cube. Nine circle disks called "factory displays" will be placed in a circle at the center of the table. On each disk there will be four randomly drawn tiles from the tile bag.

    Gameplay

    Factory Offer: A player will need to choose a set of same colored tiles from either a "factory display" or the center table area of the nine disks. When tiles are chosen from the "factory display" the tiles that remain will move to the center table area. When choosing tiles from the center table area, if the player is the first to do this, they will gather a set of one tile type and obtain the first player marker, and go first in the next round. After choosing tiles, players will place their chosen tile/s on their player board in one of the five pattern lines. These pattern lines range from one square to five squares. All tiles must be placed on the same pattern line as players are not allowed to split up their tiles. Any tiles that cannot be place are moved to the Floor Line that gives the player negative victory points for each wasted tile. After all tiles have been chosen this phase will end.

    Wall-tiling: All players may do this at the same time, players will now move finished Pattern Lines to their respective Wall areas on their player board. Players will start with the One Pattern Line and end on the Fifth Pattern Line. Players will discard excess tiles of completed rows as only one tile is moved. Scoring will be one point for placing a single tile. However, players will score a point for every 1 or more tile that is connected horizontally or vertically. Then finally negative points will be applied from the Floor Line.

    Preparing the Next Round: If no one has completed a horizontal line of five tiles than another round will begin. The first player will draw four tiles for each "factory display", and then place the first player marker in the center table area.

    End of Game: When a player completes a horizontal row during the Wall-tiling phase the game is over at the end of the round. Players will do one final scoring, and score additional points for complete horizontal lines (2 points), complete vertical lines (7 points), and covering all tiles belonging to one tile type (10 points). The player will the most points is the winner of the game.

    Azul is a great game for those beginning to get into board games, and veterans that play all the time. The reason being is it is a fast game with some depth. The game goes by fast for first time players, but that speed increases when people play it again. It works great as a filler game, and something lite enough for people to get into without feeling like they need to spend time learning it. The depth of the game comes from how tiles are placed, and how strategic players want to be. That strategy is looking at what tiles they will risk taking in negative victory points to obtain more victory points at the end, or at that moment. The game can also be mean by player choice as individuals can force a player to take on a lot of negative victory points because they were not counting on everyone passing up a set of tiles. Also, players can choose to pay attention to what they are leaving behind because sometimes someone could set someone else up for a terrific play. Azul, again, is a great game for everyone that likes playing board games. It works exceptionally well as a beginner game, but it is not the type of beginner game that intermediate players will have an issue with playing.

    Teaching the game: Emphasize that players should pay attention to what tiles they are taking in later turns as they can not only setup other players, but they can give themselves a lot of negative victory points. From this, remember that a Pattern Line cannot have the same tile placed that has already been placed on a players board. Also, the first Pattern Line is only one tile, so the game is moving towards ending rather quickly as the average game is 5 to 7 rounds. For even more advance play, the other side of the player board has a blank wall devoid of any tile type. On this side players must choose where to place their tile with the rule being the same tile type cannot be found in one row.
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    5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
    Great game
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
    It’s fun, complex enough to stay interesting but not too complex to a point people won’t want to learn how to play and great both as a casual mindless game and as a competitive strategy game. Highly recommended.
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    5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
    Quick and fun
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
    One of my family's favorite games. The components are durable and the game is relatively quick. The gameplay hits that nice balance between strategy and chance.
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    5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
    This is a great 2 - 4 person strategy game.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
    This is a great 2 - 4 person strategy game. Each game lasts 25 -30 minutes. It has three stages and scoring is done throughout the game. The pieces are tiles that are beautiful and feel good in your hand. It takes one or two times to really develop a strategy, but this... See more
    This is a great 2 - 4 person strategy game. Each game lasts 25 -30 minutes. It has three stages and scoring is done throughout the game.
    The pieces are tiles that are beautiful and feel good in your hand. It takes one or two times to really develop a strategy, but this game is very engaging and fun to play.
    I highly recommend this game.
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    4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
    Almost 5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
    Fun and beautiful game. Would give it 5 stars, but it takes several rounds to get the hang of it, which makes it difficult to convince some newbies to join in.
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    5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
    Play this game a LOT
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
    Want to have a game that is challenging but also easy to play then this is it. We play this game a lot especially on holiday or on rainy days. You really need to think about the placement of the tiles on the back side of the boards and this makes for an exciting game even... See more
    Want to have a game that is challenging but also easy to play then this is it. We play this game a lot especially on holiday or on rainy days. You really need to think about the placement of the tiles on the back side of the boards and this makes for an exciting game even for older adults. Recommend for family or almost anyone.
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    Dans Azul vous devez faire des lignes: horizontales, verticales et en diagonales (ce qui vous donnera des points bonus) mais aussi coller les "briques" entre elle pour mutilplier vos points. Tout en faisant en sorte de mettre la pression à votre adversaire lorsque vous selectionnez la brique de couleur lors de votre tour de jeu.

    Il y a 2 faces: le cote recto correspond à un modèle de dessin déjà établi. Alors que le verso permet de jouer une fois que l'on maîtrise bien le jeu avec des modèles que l'on peut créer.

    Un jeu pour les mordus du puissance 4 et de stratégies. Force et honneur.
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