Designed by: Michael Kiesling Art by: Philippe Guérin, Chris Quilliams Published by: Next Move Games Players: 2-4 Playtime: 30-45 Minutes Review copy supplied free of charge by Asmodee UK M any, many board games involve the concept of laying down tiles to do a variety of things, such as building the board. Azul, though, actually has you laying down tiles to create a beautiful mural. The reason behind this is that you’re a tile-layer who is to decorate the palace of King Manuel I of Portugal after the King became enamoured with azulejos (blue and white tiles, originally) of the Alhambra in Spain. Azul’s beauty is a little more understated compared to some of the other board games out there. It doesn’t seek to entrance and entice with piles of sexy miniatures and oodles of cards dripping in pretty pictures. Nope, Azul is classier than that. It doesn’t feel the need to rip its clothes off and assault your senses, rather it understands the benefits of some sexy lingerie and…bloody ...
