If there are tiles adjacent to the new one just placed you score an additional point for each tile horizontal and vertical to the new one. Points are awarded for collecting sets of the same color tile or creating specific patterns, but beware of penalties for taking tiles that cannot be used. Azul Mini is not a pocket sized edition of the classic tile-laying board game – but it does fit into a bag, according to Plan B’s Facebook announcement made Tuesday, which suggests you take it on your next vacation.

At the end of each round, players score points based on the completed patterns and lose points for any leftover tiles. The game is played over a series of rounds, with the player who scores the most points at the end of the game being declared the winner.Its small size and simple mechanics make it a great choice for beginners, while its strategic depth will keep experienced players engaged and coming back for more. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Players must carefully consider which tiles to draft and where to place them on their player boards to maximize their score and prevent penalties. Everything is done very professionally with this company and always lets you know every step of the process.

As the game progresses, things get harder as you can only place tiles on the left hand side row if you don’t already have that coloured tile on display in your wall on the right hand side.Players will score their tile placing as normal in the final round but before the game ends there are some end game scoring factors to be taken into account. We have a great selection of board and card games for all and are always happy to offer recommediations too! Later in the round, players score points based on how they've placed their tiles to decorate the palace. Plastic overlays for the player boards with integrated sliding scoring markers are included, so you can even play this edition on a moving train, plane or boat. The award recognises games that are great for players of all ages and levels of experience - and it's an assurance of fun and quality.