Making Room for Azul Mini: Why I'm Getting Rid of Azul

In this video I'll say goodbye to my version of Azul since I found a cool replacement: Azul Mini, a nice travel version of the original that I like a lot.
Description on BoardGameGeek: "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."
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[@bestatstartrek2179]

Wow brilliant design. I’d rather have this than the big version. Great idea for future board game design

[@SirThecos]

Yes - finally a good travel version of a full size boardgame!

[@birchlover3377]

Manufacturer: please, a mini Azul Master Chocolatier! My only misgiving is that the central part of the factory holder looks a little small - maybe holds ten tiles?

[@SirThecos]

Yeah, it's a bit small but it works for what it wants to achieve. 🙃

[@sarahjoylagunzad6159]

This version is so great! You have convinced me to get this one! Thanks!

[@SirThecos]

That's cool! 😁 Just keep in mind that the tiles are nice but not as weighty as the original ones. 👀

[@Poiuytrew.Q]

Hmm 🤔 I think that azul bag needs a zipper.

[@SirThecos]

Yes, it does! Then, it would be perfect.

[@marcelrombouts8607]

@@SirThecos No. Perfect would be making your custom adjustment standard. One extra cloth (or at least non transparent) pouch to secure the smaller loose items within the travel bag, also serving the discard container function. You won't even need to refill one with the other: just swap bags.

[@SirThecos]

@@marcelrombouts8607 Yes, that would be even better - just like I added my own dice bag. Still, I think that this version shows how travel editions of games should be done, even if it can be improved even further.

[@J.Dot187]

It might be a good idea to put a strip of sticky back velcro on either side of the button. I think that would secure the bag plenty well enough to be flipped upside down without worrying about something falling out.

[@McSchwiftys_Vlog]

Dude! I just got a sewing machine and was thinking about that!!!

[@mihancic]

Nice, didn't know about the travel version... the point counters seem like a really good idea.

[@SirThecos]

They are! 😊

[@sewaprolo]

I'm definitely keeping my old version, but if they ever release the other Azul games in mini version, I'd buy them in a heartbeat.

[@SirThecos]

You could be onto something here. That would be a pretty good move. 🤔

[@larrye]

Same. I would buy Sintra in Queens garden if they had a mini version.

[@daem0nfaust]

Ohhhhh! That's nice. That's exponentially better than what I thought this product will offer (I was worried the tiles would be overly tiny, but it doesn't seem so).

[@SirThecos]

Me too! When I first saw it I didn't expect it to be good. But I like to try many things regarding board games and I'm happy I did give this a chance! 😁

[@jamessherman7797]

I have Azul Stained Glass of Sintra and Azul Summer Pavillion so I was unsure if I wanted purchase the original Azul. Then, the mini Azul was released and meets my need especially since the cost is about half of the original Azul. The built in scoring mechanism is much better than the small cubes that scatter every where with original Azul, especially with 4 players. I agree that the bag needs to fully shut so the small tiles and factories do not fall out. I may need to add a zipper or velcro. Played it once a train with the lap trays. We did drop a few tiles when handling them because they are quite slippery. Other kind passengers helped us find the tiles. Since the cost is more affordable than original Azul, I bought a few extras for gifts. Enjoy mini Azul!

[@SirThecos]

I agree that this makes a good gift since it's a really good game and the mini version is nearly perfect. Of course, the tiles don't have the same weight but they're good nonetheless. 😁

[@veerchasm1]

Azul mini makes the game perfect for the beach and travel. The scoring marker and place holders get rid of the originals bump problems

[@SirThecos]

Yes, 💯%.

[@pilig4957]

I need that version of Azul.

[@SirThecos]

It's really nice. 😁

[@shortydancer]

But when playing, where do you toss the pieces that were used?

[@debra1030]

Azule is a great game. Hive travel version also very good. Nice weighty tiles.😊

[@SirThecos]

Yeah, it is a really good travel version. Such a good idea and execution.

[@jonathanantscherl]

Got a copy of the mini version last week 👍❤🎉

[@SirThecos]

Awesome! 🥳 Have you already had the chance to play it?

[@jonathanantscherl]

@@SirThecos sorry I missed this! It’s a gift for my mum in law who lives in Portugal! So taking it there in a few weeks on holiday and gifting it to her - not opening til there imagine!

[@SirThecos]

@@jonathanantscherl I hope you'll enjoy it - have fun in Portugal! 😊

[@BlueTorchWeddings]

I've been meaning to buy Azul for a while 😊 but I pulled the trigger immediately when I saw the mini version

[@SirThecos]

I think that was a good call! 😁

[@Brwykk]

Hey, what's the game at 0:15 with the rock wyrm and the hunter cards, and dice being rolled?

[@SirThecos]

That's One Deck Dungeon! 😁

[@marcelrombouts8607]

So this is MUCH cheaper than the full size version. Same game? This is the version I bought. No brainer.

[@SirThecos]

Sure, the original feels nicer but in essence, that was also my thinking.

[@TheLuminousCleric]

Should have been a drawstring bag. But otherwise... really cool.

[@SirThecos]

Yep, that would have been better for sure. 😁

[@aorakis5795]

well, basically, this "little bag" doesn't take that much less space than the original box... :D

[@SirThecos]

Oh, it definitely takes less space, especially when you toss it in a bag or so. But I guess you might be able to make it even smaller. 😅

[@heatherdash5815]

I've been thinking the same thing 😂

[@SirThecos]

😁

[@petervanderham4725]

So if you don’t own one, might as well get the Mini? No differences in gameplay with the regular one… Thanks for the video!

[@SirThecos]

Gameplay-wise they're the same. The original has nicer and larger tiles but I see no reason to own the original if you can have the mini, just because it's so well done.

[@KevinTan]

i initially though you turned your room to Azule board game 😅😅😅

[@SirThecos]

That would be crazy. But I'd watch that video. 100%. 😆

[@KevinTan]

@@SirThecos i would watch that if you made it lol

[@SirThecos]

@@KevinTan I would probably get a divorce if I made it. 😅