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Exceptional consensus · 5 wins
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Best for: Parties, large groups, family gatherings, team building
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Azul
Michael Kiesling · Next Move Games · 2017
Draft colorful resin tiles from shared factory displays and arrange them into scoring patterns on your mosaic board. Taking tiles you need while denying opponents creates delicious tension. Simple enough to learn in five minutes, but the spatial puzzle rewards years of play.
Players
2–4
Time
45 min
Ages
8+
Difficulty
Light
Why you'll like it
- Stunning tactile resin components
- Rules take five minutes, strategy lasts a lifetime
- Works beautifully at all player counts
- Drafting creates natural interaction without aggression
- Perfect gateway to modern board gaming
May not be for you if…
- Competitive only — no cooperative variant
- Analysis paralysis can slow the game
- Abstract Portuguese tile theme may not excite everyone
- Two-player feels more cutthroat
Best for
Familiesgateway gamersmixed experience groupscouples
Awards
- 2018Mensa SelectGeneral
- 2018Spiel des JahresGame of the Year
- 2017Golden GeekBest Family
- 2017Golden GeekBest Abstract
- 2017Dice TowerBest Family
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