Azul Board Game | Tile-Drafting Strategy Game for 2–4 Players by Next Move Games

Azul – Tile-Drafting Strategy Board Game

Publisher: Next Move Games
Designer: Michael Kiesling
Players: 2–4
Play Time: 30–45 minutes
Age: 8+
Game Type: Abstract Strategy, Tile Drafting
Awards: 2018 Spiel des Jahres Winner
Standalone: Yes – no other products required

Azul is an award-winning tile-drafting strategy game in which players compete to decorate the Royal Palace of Evora with stunning azulejo tiles. Inspired by the Moorish ceramic tiles that captivated King Manuel I of Portugal, Azul challenges players to draft, place, and score tiles with elegance and precision.

On each turn, players draft colored tiles from shared factory displays and arrange them on their personal player board. Points are scored based on placement patterns, completed rows and columns, and full color sets. Wasted tiles cost you points — so every decision matters.

Azul is easy to learn but offers deep strategic choices, making it ideal for families, casual gamers, and strategy enthusiasts alike. It has sold millions of copies worldwide and remains one of the most celebrated modern board games.

Related Azul titles available at The Gamers Table: Azul: Summer Pavilion, Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra, Azul: Queen's Garden, Azul: Glazed Pavilion, Azul: Master Chocolatier, Azul Mini, Azul Duel.