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

Azul: Summer Pavilion – Standalone Tile-Drafting Strategy Game

Publisher: Next Move Games
Designer: Michael Kiesling
Players: 2–4
Play Time: 30–45 minutes
Age: 8+
Game Type: Abstract Strategy, Tile Drafting
Standalone: Yes – no other Azul products required
Language: English & French

Azul: Summer Pavilion is a standalone entry in the acclaimed Azul series by Michael Kiesling. Players return to Portugal to complete the summer pavilion that King Manuel I never finished — drafting colorful tiles across six rounds to build a stunning star-shaped mosaic on their personal player board.

Each of the six tile colors acts as a wild color during one of the six rounds, adding a layer of strategic depth not found in the original Azul. Players draft tiles from factory displays, place them on their boards to score points, and must carefully manage waste — unused tiles cost points at the end of each round.

Azul: Summer Pavilion is ideal for fans of the original Azul looking for a fresh challenge, and for new players seeking an accessible yet strategic tile game. It plays in under an hour and scales well from 2 to 4 players.

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