Azul vs Root
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.
Root
Root is an asymmetrical game where players take on different woodland factions with completely different play styles. The Marquise de Cat rules the forest, the Eyrie Dynasties seeks to reclaim their throne, the Woodland Alliance plots revolution, and the Vagabond plays both sides. Each faction has its own victory condition and unique mechanics.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Azul | Root |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 76 | 19 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.7 | 8.1 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2017 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 30 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 45 ✓ | 60 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.77 | 3.68 ✓ |
Azul wins in 4 categories, Root wins in 3 categories.