Azul vs Splendor
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.
Splendor
Splendor is a fast-paced gem-collecting game where players take on the role of Renaissance merchants. Players collect gem tokens to purchase development cards, which provide permanent bonuses and prestige points. The game is easy to learn and plays quickly, making it an ideal gateway game for new board gamers.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Azul | Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 76 ✓ | 207 |
| Rating | 7.7 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2014 ✓ |
| Price | 30 ✓ | 35 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 45 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.77 | 1.79 ✓ |
Azul wins in 4 categories, Splendor wins in 3 categories.