Gloomhaven vs Azul
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is a game of tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players take on the role of wandering mercenaries with their own specializations, goals, and personal stories. Each scenario in Gloomhaven presents a new challenge, and players must work together to overcome enemies and obstacles. Between scenarios, players improve their characters by gaining new abilities, items, and perks. The game also features a legacy-style component where choices made in one scenario affect future scenarios.
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 | Gloomhaven | Azul |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 76 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 7.7 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2017 |
| Price | 140 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 1.77 |
Gloomhaven wins in 4 categories, Azul wins in 3 categories.