Azul is a colorful tile drafting strategy game for up to four players, with a massive range of different logic puzzles baked into the core gameplay. Working in tandem, these systems organically grow as your understanding of the game evolves, producing an ever-changing experience with a difficulty ramp that meets your own skill level naturally.
That's a rare beast, and barring a few mid-game balancing issues, Azul pulls off its intricate machine-building with aplomb. I put Azul to the test over the course of five weeks, playing at two, three, and four person tables, to see exactly where it sits among the best board games on the market right now.
