It varies depending on the player count and the random flop you're dealt with (unlike Azul which everyone has the same board unless you're playing the variant). If you decide that its in your best interest to rest your Glazier and move it back to the left most Strip, then that will be your turn. I mean rows 1-3 on the left side, and use colors that will match in a column on the right size. By mid game Im about 20 points ahead. Players can expect to discover new unique art and components in Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra, including translucent window pane pieces, a tower to hold discarded glass panes, and double-sided player boards and window pane panels, in addition to many other beautiful components! In the original you could basically count the number of turns that were left and who would potentially get stuck at the end. By the second row near or complete, or when I have no other options, I start to focus on the color bonuses. c) just focus on completing as many columns as you can. You will immediately score the number below the newly placed pane AND all of the slots that have panes to the right. Each cast well discuss various topics in the board gaming world, and hopefully [], Copyright 2020 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes, Game Review: Die Hard The Nakatomi Plaza Heist, 100 Pane Pieces (20 of each of the 5 colors), Dont be afraid to rack up negative points Sometimes the gain is far greater than the loss of points. My wife wins 90+% of the time. Top Games Played at the 2020 Dice Tower Cruise - with Tom Vasel. All Rights Reserved. Big Azul fan, and after a couple months of playing I have a good strategy that wins probably 80% of the time (I can explain in comments if anyone is interested. The window panels are double-sided, providing players with a dynamic player board that affords nearly infinite variability! If you are the first to select from the center, you must take the 1st Player Tile. MMXV The Games Capital. Off the bat, I try to get rows 1-3 or 2-4 full and touching vertically for a quick 5-6 points. There are many ways to play, and things to focus on. As I think weve come to expect from Next Round Games, the components are of the highest quality thicker than normal cardboard, lots of color, and a decent insert for storage. But I crush him 90% of the time too. Something went wrong. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Please, log in or register. The reason being that there are added elements of strategy that make it more compelling to a strategy hawk like myself.