Next Move Games2025Michael Kiesling
Azul Duel
- Ships from Hudsonville, MI. Free in-store pickup.
- Returns within 7 days in original packaging.
Is it for your table?
Made for two: great for a date night or a duel.
Under 45 minutes: easy to fit in a couple of rounds.
Some meaty decisions. Best with players who game regularly. (2.3 / 5 on BGG)
Good for older kids, teens and adults.
About the game
Azul Duel is a board game from Next Move Games, designed by Michael Kiesling (2025). It plays 2 players in 45 minutes, for ages 10+. BoardGameGeek players rate it 7.0 out of 10 and call it medium (2.3 / 5 weight).
The tile-laying favorite is back in a duel version! Of all the tile-laying artists who have decorated the walls of King Manuel’s palace in Azul, two artists stood out. These two tile-laying masters have been chosen by his majesty to decorate the ceiling of Sintra’s palace. Players will have to show the king in a tile-laying duel, who is the best among the best artists of all Portugal !
Experience the famous tile-drafting mechanics with a new stacking twist. Now with pattern plates to choose from, which allow to build the iconic player board for a unique layout each game. Azul Duel focus on confrontation and provide the players with new choices that give a deeper Azul experience for a more tense gameplay
- TWO-PLAYER CHALLENGE: Experience the classic Azul tile-laying mechanics now optimized for a duel between two strategic minds, perfect for couples or one-on-one gameplay.
- BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED: The game features materials and artwork inspired by traditional Chinese shadow theatre, providing not only a competitive experience but also a visually stunning set-up.
- STREAMLINED GAMEPLAY: Engage in intense strategic decisions with simplified game mechanics that maintain constant tension and tactical choices throughout the play.
- VARIABLE SETUP: Includes a unique array of scoring opportunities and game setups, ensuring that no two games are alike and offering high replayability.
- EDUCATIONAL AND ENGAGING: Helps players develop strategic thinking and planning skills while they immerse themselves in the artistry and culture embedded in the game’s design.
Details
- Designer
- Michael Kiesling
- Publisher
- Next Move Games
- Mechanics
- End Game BonusesLayeringOpen DraftingPattern BuildingSet CollectionTile PlacementTurn Order: Claim Action
- Themes
- Abstract StrategyPuzzle
- Published
- 2025
- SKU
- NMG60160EN
Ratings, player counts, play time and weight are from BoardGameGeek.
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