Azul

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. As a tile-laying artist, you have been challenged to embellish the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora.

Azul (and the various members of its family) is known for its deceptively simple gameplay, and its beautiful and amazing table presence (seriously the tiles are just... chef's kiss.) Drafting tiles has never felt this good!

Perfect for: euro-gamers looking for a nice tactile element to add to their drafting

Complexity: 1.77/5

If you like this, try: Splendor