Azul
Beautiful tile-laying strategy game.
Age
8-99
Time
30-45 min
Players
2-4 players
What's Included
100 resin tiles, 4 player boards, 9 factory displays, 4 scoring markers, 1 starting player marker, 1 linen bag.
Skills Developed
Strategic thinking, pattern recognition, planning ahead.
How to Play
Players compete as artisans decorating the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora. Take turns drafting colored tiles from suppliers to your player board. Later in the round, score points based on how you've placed your tiles to decorate the palace.
Notes
Winner of the 2018 Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year).
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