Azul

Recommended for Ages 8 & up
2-4 Players
30-45 minute playtime

Description:
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 theyve placed their tiles to decorate the palace. Extra points are scored for specific patterns and completing sets; wasted supplies harm the players score. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

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Designer(s):
Michael Kiesling

Artist(s):
Philippe Guaerin
Chris Quilliams

Board Game Geek Category(s):
Abstract Strategy
Renaissance

Board Game Geek Mechanic(s):
Drafting
End Game Bonuses
Pattern Building
Set Collection
Tile Placement
Turn Order: Claim Action