Azul vs Wingspan
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.
Wingspan
Wingspan is a strategy game about birds. Players are bird enthusiasts collecting birds for their wildlife preserves. Each bird played adds to a player's engine, generating food, eggs, or card draws. The game features 170 unique bird cards, each with its own habitat preference and special ability. Beautiful artwork and a relaxing pace make it accessible to all.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Azul | Wingspan |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 76 | 23 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.7 | 8 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2017 ✓ | 2019 |
| Price | 30 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 45 ✓ | 60 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.77 | 2.58 ✓ |
Azul wins in 4 categories, Wingspan wins in 5 categories.