Watch the factory offer before committing to long rows, because one forced color can turn into avoidable floor penalties.
Strategy notes
Azul
A tactile tile-drafting game about pattern building, tempo, and denying opponents clean placements.
Per-game notes
How to approach Azul
Complete center columns and color sets when they align naturally, but do not chase bonuses at the cost of repeated waste.
Late in each round, count what opponents cannot legally place and use that pressure to leave them awkward drafts.