{"product_id":"azul-mini-summer-pavilion-board-game","title":"Azul Mini: Summer Pavilion Board Game","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEvery Tile Placed Is a Decision Worth Agonizing Over\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's a moment in every round when the tiles you need are right there — and then someone takes them first. That push and pull, that delicious tension between what you want and what you can actually get, is the heartbeat of Azul: Summer Pavilion. The question is never just what to take. It's what you're willing to leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Royal Commission in the Palm of Your Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Next Move Games, Azul: Summer Pavilion is a standalone entry in the award-winning Azul family — and this Mini edition brings the full experience in a compact, travel-friendly format without cutting a single rule. Players take on the role of artisans completing a stunning six-pointed star pavilion commissioned by King Manuel I of Portugal. Over six rounds, you'll draft colourful tiles from a shared market, hand-select your favourites based on the wild colour of each round, and carefully place them to complete star patterns on your personal board. Points flow from full stars, adjacency bonuses, and statues — but the tile market is shared, so every pick shapes what everyone else can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the third game in the Azul series, and it refines the formula beautifully. The addition of a wild colour each round — one that can substitute for any other — opens up more strategic flexibility while keeping the core of the game elegantly simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Belongs Around This Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAzul: Summer Pavilion Mini plays two to four players and shines brightest with three or four. It's accessible enough for older kids and curious newcomers — the rules click into place within one round — but satisfying enough to keep experienced players coming back. Plan on 45 to 75 minutes per game. This is a medium-light title that rewards forward thinking without demanding it, making it an excellent bridge game for households ready to move beyond pure family fare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBig Game, Small Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mini format is genuinely impressive. Everything fits into a compact package that slips into a bag without complaint — ideal for travel, game nights at a friend's place, or anyone short on shelf space. The tiles retain their satisfying weight and tactile quality, the personal player boards are clear and well-designed, and the artwork carries the warm, jewel-toned aesthetic that made the original Azul a visual standout. If you already love the Azul series, this is an easy addition. If this is your first Azul, it's an outstanding place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNext Move Games\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Player Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlay Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–75 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Next Move Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44387205152856,"sku":"56621508","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/s-l1600_c762ed09-9e06-4a8b-b24e-041b83e7c83f.jpg?v=1784169201","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/azul-mini-summer-pavilion-board-game","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}