Part of the Modern Classics range celebrating the must-have titles defining the industry, it remains as accessible and enjoyable as ever, with a wide range of expansions and spin-offs available for a new generation of fans to discover. Aside from a plastic inlay on the boards, to keep the tiles fixed firmly in place on skewiff surfaces, Azul Mini is the tile board game we all know – just a clone of the base box, but a little bit smaller! With regards to the game itself, the components are of a quality that exceeded my expectations greatly. The quality of the components and thought which has gone into making this travel sized version make this a must own mini game! Each turn, players choose a colour and take all tiles of that colour from one of the factories or from the middle pile if there are tiles there.

It is a game with a mix of strategy and luck and the aim of the game is to score the most points for your tile placing. Player boards are smaller and come with studs to hold the tiles on during play as well as black plastic sliders at the top of the board to keep the score. Azul Mini is not a pocket sized edition of the classic tile-laying board game – but it does fit into a bag, according to Plan B’s Facebook announcement made Tuesday, which suggests you take it on your next vacation.This edition also includes player boards with plastic overlays and sliding scoring markers, making it playable even while you're on the move - be it on a train, plane, or boat. Every decision impacts your opponents' options, so choose wisely to gain an advantage without helping your rivals. For a two player game you place 5 factories out, for a 3 player game you place 7 factories our and for a 4 player game you use all 9 factories. By carefully drafting the correct quantity and style of tiles, the most clever of artisans plan ahead to maximize the beauty of their work (not to mention their scores! Later in the round, players score points based on how they've placed their tiles to decorate the palace.

Extra points are scored for specific patterns and completing sets; wasted supplies harm the player's score.They mention that it is a great little compact version of one of their favorite quick games to play with, and that it contains 4 sturdy game boards, a small plastic game tray, and an ornate bag. With smaller tiles, the travel edition also includes plastic overlay tray keeping your tiles safe and snug on your player board. Designed by the world famous, award winning game author Michael Kiesling, Azul evokes the beautiful aesthetics of Moorish art in a contemporary board game. Catan won the coveted Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) award in 1995 and its worldwide success helped to usher in a new 'golden age' of board games. The goal of Azul is to complete in the best way possible your display board, earning points as you place tiles and create patterns.

The factory cards are also smaller and can fit into a plastic tray to hold them in place during play. Join the community and come discuss games like Codenames, Wingspan, Brass, and all your other favorite games! Players take turns in selecting tiles from the round tile factories which are drawn randomly from the bag, 4 tiles to a factory. The team at Next Move have created this mini version of the classic game for Azul on the go – Azul Mini! Players must carefully consider which tiles to draft and where to place them on their player boards to maximize their score and prevent penalties.

The player boards have been placed into a plastic tray which the tiles fit into and the scoring is now counted with a plastic marker. The mechanics of the game are simple to understand, making it accessible to both children and adults. Overall, Azul Mini is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a fun and challenging board game that can be played quickly and easily. First published in 1995, Catan has delighted millions of families across the world with its fun and easy-to-learn gameplay.