Azul Duel

I gifted Azul Duel to my boyfriend this past Christmas, and it has quickly become a favorite for our weekend game nights. We love games that offer a good mix of strategy and a little bit of luck, and this one strikes that balance really well. The play time is about 30–45 minutes, which is perfect for us because we can easily play a few rounds in an evening without getting tired of the game. It’s engaging without feeling overly long or complicated. I’ve never played the original Azul, but this duel version feels perfectly designed for two players. It’s surprisingly hard to find games that work really well with just two people, but this one delivers. There’s enough strategy and variety that it stays interesting even after multiple plays. If you’re looking for a well-designed board game specifically for two players, this is a great option!

Another great Azul game for 2 players. Does not disappoint!

Two person, intriguing variation of Azul. Challenging new options to think through and strategize!!

This was a really fun two player game. We love the original Azul as well. My only complaint is that the boards you use are pretty flimsy. I wish they were a little bit higher quality. Overall, a really great game though.

The older I get, the harder it seems to be to get a group together to play games. Every once in a while when hanging out with family I can get something going, but more often than not my playing has been limited to monthly game nights with one particular friend. I have found Duel versions of classic tabletop games really do a fantastic job of retaining the feel of the original while streamlining the mechanics for just two players. Azul Duel is no exception. Though the original actually plays better with two players than most games, this version is truly designed around the direct competition and is actually quite a bit more complex. Building your placement grid as you go along is truly tricky, and there is a good balance to choosing between grabbing tokens, grabbing new placement tiles, or grabbing wildcard tiles (if available) that can be used later. Overall, I would say this is an excellent two player version, and I envision getting a lot of rounds out of it going forward.

This game is a lot of fun, as it is made to play with 2 players (and only 2). Warning: The rules are a bit complicated, and could be overwhelming and confusing if you have not played other Azul games. Since this is for 2 people, I wish the box and components were smaller so it would be easier to travel with.

The concept of the game is great wish it was designed for four players not sure why Azul went this direction. As far as playing the game, very fun. In terms of quality this is the lowest quality in terms of pieces and play surfaces of the azul expansions which is a shame. But honestly overall mid.

My wife and I are inveterate Azul players, starting with the original game back during the initial COVID lockdowns. We've since bought 3 other iterations, not counting this one, which I just got her for Christmas 2025. It's the most elaborate, byzantine, complicated version yet, giving strong Cones of Dunshire energy. BUT, if you love Azul and play it a lot, it will simply feel like a game that has taken every element of regular Azuling (tile collection, arrangement, scoring, bonuses) and added a layer of complexity. It took us quite a while to set up, read the instructions, and play the first game, but it was well worth it. Once we did that, subsequent games have moved quickly. We only ever play two-person games, but it's worth noting that this Azul is designed *specifically* for two people.

Muy bien juego. Similar al primero pero divertido

Quite a complicated game to learn , but once you understand it , it is a brilliant game

Azul – Der Sommerpavillon ist ein echtes Highlight unter den Strategiespielen. Die Spielmechanik ist einfach zu verstehen, aber strategisch richtig spannend. Die Spielmaterialien sind hochwertig, die Farben und Designs wunderschön, fast schon meditativ. Ideal für zwei bis vier Spieler ob mit Familie oder Freunden. Kein Spiel gleicht dem anderen, es bleibt jedes Mal abwechslungsreich. Absolute Kaufempfehlung für alle, die gern taktisch denken, aber trotzdem entspannte Runden lieben!

Bought as a gift, thoroughly enjoyed by the recipients. A fun game for w players.

Once you understand the game rules it's a great game for 2 people.