Azul: A Game by Michael Kiesling

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 mesmerised 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 coloured 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.

Product Details

• Suitable for ages: 8+ years
• Includes 100 x resin tiles (20 of each colour - Blue, yellow, red, black, and white), 9 x factory displays, 4 x player boards, 4 x scoring markers, 1 x starting player marker (cardboard in 1st edition, resin tile in later editions), 1 x linen bag and 1 x rulebook
• Dimensions/Size: 26cm (H) x 25cm (W) x 8cm(D)
• Material: Cardboard and plastic

Features

• High quality components and fun, accessible gameplay
• Fun tile drafting and tile placement mechanics
• Ideal for 2-4 artisans
• Game plays in 30-40 minutes