Description
As a tile-laying artist in Azul, you have been challenged to embellish the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora. 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.
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.
- Ages 8+
- 2 – 4 Players
- 30 – 40 Minutes
Adhil –
Looks great and plays even better. A wonderful family weight game that will be compelling to gamers and families alike.
The beautiful pieces, the easy ruleset, the exquisite brain bursting puzzle all comes together to make a game that is a MUST in every collection.
Sean –
Eye-candy tactile pieces and great game-play make this game a real must. See how your wall becomes a masterpiece right before your eyes. A 2nd difficulty level stretches your brain to create a wall that looks unique while still keeping to the rules.