Agricola vs Azul
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Agricola
Agricola is a farming strategy game where players manage their own family farms. Workers gather resources, build fences, plant crops, and raise animals through 14 rounds. The game is known for its tight resource economy and the constant pressure to feed your family. With many cards for variety, each game offers unique strategic paths.
Azul
Azul is a beautiful tile-placement game where players decorate the walls of the Royal Palace of Dona Maria. Players take turns drafting colorful tiles from factories and placing them on their player boards. The game is elegant and simple to learn but offers deep strategic decisions about when to take tiles and how to complete patterns.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Agricola | Azul |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 24 ✓ | 76 |
| Rating | 8 ✓ | 7.7 |
| Year Published | 2007 ✓ | 2017 |
| Price | 55 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.63 ✓ | 1.77 |
Agricola wins in 5 categories, Azul wins in 3 categories.