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Azul expansions

Base game: 2–4 players30–45 minNext Move Games1 expansion checked
  1. #1 overall

    Azul: Crystal Mosaic

    Depends on your group

    BGG 7.26 from 2,471 ratings. One reviewer calls the overlays a must-have; a BGG owner rates it 3 of 5 and may skip them.

    Needs: Just the base game

    Adds: New double-sided player boards, some with pre-printed x2 spaces, plus four clear overlays that hold tiles and score markers in place.

    Fixes: The overlays stop tiles and score markers sliding when the table is bumped.

    Mini expansion2–4 playersAbout the same rules loadFine for any groupPrice: Under $20
    DetailsReference:View on BoardGameGeekBuy:AmazonAsmodee US storeNext Move Games

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Azul expansions: quick answers

Which Azul expansion should I buy first?

Azul: Crystal Mosaic. BGG average 7.26 from 2,471 ratings, below base Azul at 7.71. One reviewer calls the overlays a must-have; a BGG first-impression owner rates it 3 of 5 because score cubes fit poorly and said they would not use the overlays.

Is Azul: Crystal Mosaic worth it?

Our verdict: depends on your group. It adds: Newly designed double-sided player boards (some with pre-printed x2 spaces and different scoring) plus four clear plastic overlays that hold tiles and score markers in place.

How many Azul expansions are there?

We checked 1 Azul expansion and ranked 1 of them in buy order.

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Rankings are our editorial picks, built from the reviews linked on each expansion page. Last checked 2026-10-15.