Spiel des Jahres 2018 — the highest honor in board game design. Players draft colorful tiles from a shared pool to complete patterned mosaics on their personal boards, inspired by the Portuguese azulejo ceramic tradition. Mostly visual gameplay; only the rulebook is in English.
About This Product
Direct from US
Personal Import
Ages 8+
2-4 Players
30-45 Min
Spiel des Jahres 2018
Strategic thinking
Pattern recognition
Spatial planning
Tactical drafting
Risk assessment
Spiel des Jahres 2018 — the highest honor in board game design. Players draft colorful tiles from a shared pool to complete patterned mosaics on their personal boards, inspired by the Portuguese azulejo ceramic tradition. Mostly visual gameplay; only the rulebook is in English.
What's Included
- 4 player boards (mosaic frames)
- 100 resin tiles in 5 colors (squares, replica of azulejos)
- 9 factory displays for tile drafting
- Scoring marker tiles
- Linen drawstring bag for tile draw
- Rulebook (English)
Product Details
BrandPlan B Games (플랜 B)
Game TypeHobby Strategy
Players2 – 4 players
Play Time30 – 45 minutes
Recommended Age8+ years
Language DependencyLow — playable without English fluency
SourcePlan B Games — direct from US retail
CleaningWipe components with a dry cloth. Store in original box.
How the Game Plays
Setup
Each player gets a personal board. 9 factory displays loaded with 4 colored tiles each. Center pool starts empty.
Core mechanic
On your turn, take ALL tiles of one color from a factory display. Remaining tiles slide to center pool. Add to one of your 5 mosaic rows.
Scoring
When a row fills, move one tile to the wall (mosaic). Score points for adjacent tiles. Penalty for unplaced overflow tiles.
Winning
Game ends when one player completes a horizontal row. Bonus points for full rows, columns, and color sets. Highest score wins.
Why Korean Players Choose This
Azul has a Korean edition (아줄) distributed by 코리아보드게임즈 — both versions play identically. The choice between US import and Korean edition comes down to price and availability. The game itself is fully visual; once you learn the rules, English is unnecessary. The tiles are heavy resin (not cardboard) — premium tactile experience.
Shipping
Free shipping on every order, with no minimum. No handling fees, no customs processing charges, nothing added at checkout.
Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days. A tracking number is sent to your email once your parcel is on its way. International transit to Korea typically takes 7 to 14 days depending on customs clearance.
Customs & Import
All orders are processed as personal-use overseas purchases and clear Korean customs without requiring KC certification. Your shipment is handled using your Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC) and is trackable via Korea Customs Service UNI-PASS. Personal-use imports from the United States with a declared value under USD 200 generally qualify for duty-free clearance; if any duty applies, it is payable by the customer at the time of receipt.
If you do not yet have a PCCC, you can get one free in under five minutes at unipass.customs.go.kr.
About Us
We purchase directly from US retail and ship to customers in Korea — no intermediary, no repackaging, no grey-market sourcing. Every order is the same product you would find on a US shelf.
Plan B Games (formerly Next Move Games) is a Canadian publisher best known for Azul, which won the Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) award in 2018 — the most prestigious honor in board game design. Plan B is recognized for high-quality components (resin tiles, premium production) and abstract strategy gameplay. Azul has a Korean edition distributed by 코리아보드게임즈.
A Korean edition of this game is also distributed locally in Korea. This listing is for the original US English edition — both versions play identically; the choice comes down to packaging preference and price.
FAQ
Q: Is this the authentic Plan B Games version?
Yes. Sourced directly from US retail and shipped to Korea — the same product available on US shelves.
Q: Is it new and unopened?
Yes. Every item ships brand new in its original retail packaging.
Q: Do I need to know English to play?
No — this is a language-light game. The rulebook is in English (a one-time learning task), but ongoing gameplay is visual / mechanical / coordinate-based and works in any language.
Q: How long does shipping take?
Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days. International transit to Korea typically takes 7 to 14 days depending on customs clearance.
Q: Can I cancel my order?
Orders can be cancelled before dispatch — usually within 24 hours of placement. Once shipped, cancellations are no longer possible.
How to Order
- Select the product
- Add to cart and proceed to checkout
- Enter your Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC) when prompted
- Confirm your Korean delivery address
- Complete payment — your order is placed
- Receive your tracking number by email within 1 to 2 business days
