Azul: Travel Edition

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.

This fantastic game is all the fun of the original Azul but packed into a travel-friendly package, complete with a recessed board that is designed to fit on aeroplane trays.

Gameplay Overview:

• Duration: 30-45 minutes
• Players: 2-4
• Ages: 8+

Game Mechanics:

• Tile Drafting: Players take turns drafting coloured tiles from suppliers to their player board.
• Scoring Points: Players score points based on how they’ve placed their tiles to decorate the palace.
• Extra Points: Earn extra points for specific patterns and completing sets.
• Wasted Supplies: Wasted supplies harm the player’s score.

Endgame and Victory:

• Game End: The game ends when at least one player has completed a horizontal row on their player board.
• Winning: The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Elegant and intuitive tile-drafting mechanics
• Beautiful, high-quality components
• Strategic depth with multiple scoring opportunities
• Perfect for both families and seasoned gamers
• Compact, travel-friendly design
• Recessed board fits on airplane trays

What’s in the Box:

• 100 Multicoloured Tiles
• 4 Recessed Player Boards
• 9 Factory Displays
• 1 Starting Player Marker
• 1 Linen Bag
• 1 Rulebook

Take on the role of a tile-laying artist and create a masterpiece for the Royal Palace of Evora in Azul: Travel Edition. With its elegant mechanics and beautiful components, Azul promises a captivating and rewarding gaming experience, now in a compact and travel-friendly format.