Azul
Exceptional consensus · 6 wins
Azul
Best for: Families, gateway gamers, mixed experience groups, couples
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Gord! · Spin Master / Roxley · 2016
Build a 3D Greek island by placing buildings and climbing them. Win by getting a worker to the third level. God power cards give each player a unique ability that breaks the rules in a specific way. The spatial 3D puzzle with asymmetric powers creates endless variety.
Players
2–4
Time
20 min
Ages
8+
Difficulty
Light
Why you'll like it
- The 3D building creates stunning table presence
- God powers make every matchup unique
- Rules take 3 minutes to teach
- Beautiful components
- Abstract strategy accessible to families
May not be for you if…
- Best at 2 players despite supporting more
- Some god power matchups are unbalanced
- Experienced players dominate heavily
- Can feel like a solved puzzle without god powers
Best for
Familiesabstract fanscouplesgateway gaming
Awards
- 2016Golden GeekBest Abstract (nom)
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