In Azul, players draft coloured tiles to their player board and score points based on how they place their tiles to decorate the palace. Bonus points can be earned for specific patterns and completing sets. Whoever scores the most points by the end of the game wins.
Introduced by the Moors, "azulejos" (originally white and blue ceramic tiles) were fully embraced by the Portuguese, when their king Manuel I, on a visit to the Alhambra palace in Southern Spain, was mesmerized by the stunning beauty of the Moorish decorative tiles. The king, awestruck by the interior beauty of the Alhambra, immediately ordered that his own palace in Portugal be decorated with similar wall tiles.
Ages 8 and up, for 2-4 players. 30-45 minute play time.
