How-to Play Azul

This "How To" will explain and breakdown all the rules for the popular game, Azul, designed by Michael Kiesling and published by Plan B Games.
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[@tabbyp4754]

My boyfriend and I read the rules 2x, then watched many Azul tutorial videos and yours is the best BY FARRRR! Finally, I got to understand the game in ONE shot - thank you!

[@viperfrag]

Thanks, it really makes me happy to hear that I've been able to help someone. Cheers, and enjoy the game!

[@mystic_guardian]

Thanks for taking your time to walk through the game at a pace a newbie would be starting to understand it. You're still helping a lot even years later :)

[@viperfrag]

Thanks! I really appreciate the comments.

[@Joel-bh5xd]

I watched many videos but yours stands out. Well explained, no annoying music and no shortcuts.

[@viperfrag]

Joel T. Thanks for the feedback. I’m very happy you enjoyed it. I’m looking to make more of these.

[@gwaven123]

I have viewed many AZUL rule videos and yours is the best thus far. Nothing is vague or left out. Keep it up. Thanks

[@viperfrag]

Thanks!

[@laurennelson8003]

Excellent tutorial! Literally the only one that made sense (out of the four I watched), finally got to play and love the game 😊

[@viperfrag]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad that you enjoy the game, it's a good one.

[@ramd9532]

Thank you. THis is the best video on Azul that I understand.

[@flowerlana]

Tried to watch a few others but your video is by far the best!

[@viperfrag]

Thanks, I appreciate the comment.

[@bizcota7741]

This guy deserves more subs than just 27, the tutorial is as slick as it can be and even a kindergartener can clearly understand it!

[@viperfrag]

Thanks, I appreciate the shout-out.

[@janlouise]

Great instructions! Thank you!

[@viperfrag]

You are very welcome!

[@DuncMcFly]

This video was SOOOOO helpful!

[@viperfrag]

Thanks!

[@marikapedia]

This is one of the clearer tutorials. I’m wondering what triggers the end of a round? Do players keep collecting tiles till someone doesn’t want anymore?

[@viperfrag]

Great question. I think you'll find the answer at 4:45 of the video. Players must collect tiles on their turn (they can't choose not to take tiles), so the round ends once all the tiles are gone.

[@melodyfinley3960]

Excellent explanation. Thank you so much!

[@viperfrag]

You are so welcome!

[@greggsutton9658]

Thank you

[@33rdStreet]

I was getting frustrated about 12 minutes in saying mannn this game sucks this is too complex but as I stick with it…it actually is simple and fun. Thank you for such a great simple explanation I don’t feel stupid now

[@viperfrag]

You are welcome!

[@TheGremlin79]

Hi!! Nice tutorial,thank you!!!I have some questions.. 1)When a player complete a horizontal row which means the end of the game,then the game stops or all of the rest players complete the round(and score? 2)The game ends when the first horizontal row completed..So how can we have more horizontal rows in our wall and score them? 3)May i guess its impossible to complete all the wall? Thank you for your time!!!

[@viperfrag]

Hello: 1) When a player completes a row, the game continues until the end of the round with scoring, and then all players calculate their extra scoring (rows, columns, and colour sets) at the end of the game. 2) It's possible for players to complete multiple rows within the same round, especially since you continue playing to the end of the round even after one player completes a single row. 3) Not impossible but VERY unlikely. If you do, then you should claim the Azul crown! :) Enjoy!

[@TheGremlin79]

@@viperfrag Τhank you for your answers!!!I will play and i believe i will enjoy it!!!

[@samridhi0503]

why would anyone pick more tiles of a color? E.g. at 8:26 you say a player may pick 3 blue tiles, why would anyone do so, knowing they have only 2 places to fill for blue? Does it mean from the table in the centre if I pick any color I have to pick all tiles of that color? also when would a player move tiles to the table (i.e. left to right side?)

[@viperfrag]

When choosing tiles especially near the end when there's very little left, players are sometimes forced to take the best of what's left. Other times, players may be willing to lose 1 or 2 points if that means they can complete a line to gain a larger number of points, especially if you know it's the last round. At 3:51, I mention that players must take all tiles of the same color from the factory display. That includes the centre of the table (which acts as its own factory display). Did you mean to ask when does a player move tiles to their respective WALLS (left to right side?). That happens in phase 2 (10:42) after all of the tiles have been drafted and placed on their lines. Once all tiles are gone from the factory displays, everyone simultaneously moves their tiles to their respective walls.

[@samridhi0503]

Thank you so much, very helpful response from you and super prompt! Watched the whole video again with patience :)

[@luoantang7278]

at 16:25 black tiles appears twice in a horizontal line, just for example?

[@viperfrag]

Luoan Tang Great catch, thanks for the feedback!

[@Netkinetic]

To much echo

[@viperfrag]

Thanks for the feedback. I didn't have any microphones at the time, so hopefully future videos will have improved sound quality.