All you need to know about Azul
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What is Azul about?
In Azul, you take on the role of artisans tasked with tiling the walls of a royal palace. The gameplay revolves around a simple yet engaging mechanic: drafting colored tiles from a central pool to place them on your player board. Each round, you strategically select tiles to complete specific patterns or sequences, to score points.
Azul Game Mechanics
The game mechanics involve players choosing tiles from factory displays, and must think ahead about not only what they need but also what their opponents might need. The game ends after a set number of rounds, and additional points are scored for completed rows, columns, and sets of colors, adding a layer of strategic depth to the final placements.
Azul is fun due to its simplicity and strategic complexity. The easy to learn rules make the game accessible, but mastering it involves deep strategic thinking, foresight, and a bit of risk-taking. This balance makes Azul appealing to both casual players and serious players looking for a challenge.
Who will find Azul fun?
Azul appeals to gamers who enjoy puzzle-like challenges and games where planning and strategy are rewarded. The game’s aesthetic appeal, with its beautiful, tactile tiles is a bonus.
Rulebook and How to Play Guides
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Awards Won by Azul
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 MinD-Spielepreis Short Game Nominee
2019 Hungarian Board Game Award Nominee
2019 Gra Roku Family Game of the Year Nominee
2019 Gra Roku Best Artwork Winner
2018 Tric Trac Nominee
2018 Tric Trac d’Argent
2018 Spiel des Jahres Winner
2018 Spiel des Jahres Nominee
2018 Spiel der Spiele Hit für Familien Recommended
2018 Origins Awards Best Family Game Winner
2018 Origins Awards Best Family Game Nominee
2018 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Family Game Winner
2018 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Family Game Nominee
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 Juego del Año Finalist
2018 International Gamers Award – General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee
2018 Hra roku Finalist
2018 Guldbrikken Best Adult Game Winner
2018 Guldbrikken Best Adult Game Nominee
2018 Gouden Ludo Best Family Game Winner
2018 Gouden Ludo Best Family Game Nominee
2018 Gioco dell’Anno Nominee
2018 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game Winner
2018 Boardgames Australia Awards Best International Game Winner
2018 Boardgames Australia Awards Best International Game Nominee
2018 As d’Or – Jeu de l’Année Winner
2018 As d’Or – Jeu de l’Année Nominee
2018 Årets Spill Best Family Game Winner
2018 Årets Spill Best Family Game Nominee
2017 Meeples’ Choice Winner
2017 Meeples’ Choice Nominee
2017 Golden Geek Most Innovative Board Game Nominee
2017 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee
2017 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee
2017 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Winner
2017 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee
2017 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork & Presentation Nominee
2017 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel Winner
2017 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel Nominee
2017 Board Game Quest Awards Best Game from a Small Publisher Nominee
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