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Azul

2017

Azul is a strategic board game designed for 2-4 players, where the objective is to create the most beautiful mosaic by collecting and placing tiles. Players take on the role of artisans in a Portuguese factory, competing to be the first to complete their personal mosaic. The game requires careful planning and tactical decision-making as players must balance their own goals with the need to disrupt their opponents' plans. The game is played over several rounds, each representing a day's work in the factory. On each player's turn, they draw a hand of tiles from the central pool and then take one of three actions: draw additional tiles, place a tile on their personal board, or discard excess tiles to disrupt an opponent's plans. The game's mechanics are simple yet engaging, making it accessible to new players while still offering depth for experienced gamers. The game's components include 95 double-sided player boards, 168 wall tiles, and 16 scorepads, providing a high-quality gaming experience.

Strategy Economic

2-4 30m⚖️ 3.0

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