Azul

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

2019 UK Games Expo Best Abstract Game People's Choice Winner
2019 UK Games Expo Best Abstract Game Judges Award Winner
2019 MinD-Spielepreis Short Game Winner
2019 Gra Roku Best Artwork Winner
2018 Spiel des Jahres Winner
2018 Origins Awards Best Family Game Winner
2018 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Family Game Winner
2018 Mensa Select Winner
2018 Lys Grand Public Finalist
2018 JUGuinho Families Game of the Year Winner
2018 JUGuinho Families Game of the Year Finalist
2018 Juego del Año Winner
2018 Hra roku Finalist
2018 Guldbrikken Best Adult Game Winner
2018 Gouden Ludo Best Family Game Winner
2018 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game Winner
2018 Boardgames Australia Awards Best International Game Winner
2018 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Winner
2018 Årets Spill Best Family Game Winner
2017 Meeples Choice Award Winner
2017 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Winner
2017 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel Winner

Players: 2-4

Age:8+

Length: 30-45mins