Azul vs Patchwork
Side by side comparison of two top board games
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.
Patchwork
Patchwork is a two-player abstract game about creating a quilt. Players take turns acquiring fabric patches and placing them on their personal boards. The game is simple but strategic, requiring careful resource management and spatial planning. Each patch costs buttons (currency) and time, creating a tight puzzle.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Azul | Patchwork |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 76 ✓ | 131 |
| Rating | 7.7 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2014 ✓ |
| Price | 30 | 25 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 ✓ | 2 |
| Play Time (min) | 45 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 8 | 8 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.77 ✓ | 1.64 |
Azul wins in 4 categories, Patchwork wins in 3 categories.