Azul vs King of Tokyo
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Azul
⭐ 7.7# 76💰 $30👤 2-4
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.
Abstract StrategyPuzzleTerritory Building
King of Tokyo
⭐ 7.1# 533💰 $30👤 2-6
King of Tokyo is a fast-paced dice game where players take on the roles of giant monsters competing to become the King of Tokyo. Roll dice to attack, heal, or earn victory points. The last monster standing - or the first to score 20 victory points - wins. Easy to learn and always exciting.
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Azul | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 76 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 7.7 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 30 | 30 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 45 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 8 | 8 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.77 ✓ | 1.56 |
Azul wins in 3 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 3 categories.
Azul — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game45 min
Full table experience
Learning Session68 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
King of Tokyo — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Azul
Categories
Abstract StrategyPuzzleTerritory Building
Mechanics
DraftingEnd Game BonusesOpen DraftingPattern BuildingSet CollectionTile Placement
King of Tokyo
Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
Azul7.7
King of Tokyo7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Azul or King of Tokyo?
Azul has a rating of 7.7, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. Azul is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Azul or King of Tokyo?
Azul costs approximately $30 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Azul or King of Tokyo?
Azul supports 2-4 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is Azul or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Azul has a complexity weight of 1.77 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. Azul is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Azul or King of Tokyo?
Azul takes about 45 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.