Azul vs Sagrada: The Beautiful Puzzle Game Showdown
The year was 2017, and the board game hobby got two gorgeous puzzle games within months of each other. Azul gave us Portuguese tiles. Sagrada gave us stained glass dice. Both are approachable, beautiful, and deeply satisfying to play. Both sit comfortably in that magical sweet spot between gateway game and serious puzzler. They get compared constantly - and for good reason. If you’re looking to buy one abstract-ish puzzle game for your collection, this is probably the decision you’re wrestling with. Let’s break it down. ...
