Harmonies is a game I was introduced to at UK Games Expo last year and I have been a big fan ever since. It is the kind of game that looks like a gentle puzzle and turns out to have more interesting decisions than you expected. The kind of game you finish and immediately want … Read more
A Fresh Take on a Modern Classic Azul: Summer Pavilion is the third standalone game in the Azul series, and the one I would call the most forgiving. That is not a criticism. Sometimes forgiving is exactly what you want. The original Azul can be ruthless. Take too many tiles you cannot place and the … Read more
A Stunning Sequel with a Strategic Twist Azul is one of my favourite games, so when Stained Glass of Sintra arrived I was both excited and slightly nervous. Sequels to beloved games have a habit of fixing things that did not need fixing, or adding complexity for its own sake. This one does neither. Azul: … Read more
For me it’s a Game That Keeps Getting Better I have played more Azul than any other game in my collection over the last 18 months. That is not a small statement given the competition on my shelves. It has hit the table at family get-togethers, late-night two-player sessions, and more rounds on Board Game … Read more
