#51 - Azul - is it still worth a play eight years on?

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgradesTom hosts a solo podcast on the board game Azul,' a tile-laying game he frequently recommends for families during the Christmas season. He discusses the game's abstract nature and notes its modern board game appeal, particularly for family play. Tom delves into the cultural history of the azulejos, Portuguese decorative tiles, which inspired 'Azul.' He explains the game mechanics, strategic depth, and why it is accessible yet complex, making it enjoyable for both casual and seasoned gamers. Additionally, he touches on the issue of counterfeit versions of the game and mentions a travel-friendly version called 'Azul Mini.' Hey! Why not join our DISCORD - come and join the Twenty Minute Tabletop crew.https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9Need a great QUIZ?https://www.facebook.com/share/Gue9cg2dJN6rN1Gt/?mibextid=wwXIfr🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665Products Mentioned in this episode:Tabletop Upgrades Gaming Accessories : https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk/SETI Board Game : https://czechgames.com/en/seti/Deep Space D-6 : https://www.tauleadergames.com/deep-space-d6?srsltid=AfmBOoo7rmanRNhssIpJuNvzRwA_ydW-lga0rBF1W7lidCeNBAxMvOODTiny Epic Galaxies : https://www.gamelyngames.com/product/tiny-epic-galaxies-deluxe/Under Falling Skies : https://czechgames.com/en/under-falling-skies/Solar Storm : https://www.drandagames.co.uk/solar-stormConnect with us:➡️ Website➞ https://www.tabletopupgrades.co.uk📺 YouTube ➞ https://youtube.com/tabletopupgrades📷 Instagram ➞ https://www.instagram.com/twenty.minute.tabletop/📽️ TikTok ➞ https://www.tiktok.com/@twenty.minute.tabletop🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665🔔 Join the Mailing List ➞ http://eepurl.com/ipVVhs🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665📬 Contact us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.