Catan vs Azul
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Catan
Catan is the classic strategy game that introduced modern board gaming to the world. Players build settlements, cities, and roads on the island of Catan by collecting and trading resources. The modular board creates a different island each game. Trade and negotiation are key as players work to become the dominant settlement on Catan.
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Catan | Azul |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 583 | 76 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.1 | 7.7 ✓ |
| Year Published | 1995 ✓ | 2017 |
| Price | 35 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 3 | 2 ✓ |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Age | 10 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.33 ✓ | 1.77 |
Catan wins in 2 categories, Azul wins in 6 categories.