From classic, family-friendly board games like Monopoly to thrilling new options, board games are constantly evolving. With an ever growing selection of titles available on the market today, it can be tricky for players to determine which ones best suit them and their group’s needs.
We have put together a list of 12 different board games for you to play with friends and family in 2023. This list is in no particular order and of course is our opinion.
Azul
Introduced by the Moors, azuleijos (originally white and blue ceramic tiles) were fully embraced by the Portuguese when their king Manuel I, on a visit to the Alhambra palace in Southern Spain, was mesmerized by the stunning beauty of the Moorish decorative tiles. The king, awestruck by the interior beauty of the Alhambra, immediately ordered that his own palace in Portugal be decorated with similar wall tiles. As a tile-laying artist, you have been challenged to embellish the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora.
In the game Azul, players take turns drafting colored tiles from suppliers to their player board. Later in the round, players score points based on how they’ve placed their tiles to decorate the palace. Extra points are scored for specific patterns and completing sets; wasted supplies harm the player’s score. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
MSRP: $39.99
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