Wondering if there are any great board games like Splendor? We’ll give you our top recommendations for what to play next!

I’ve been playing Azul for years, have introduced it to our children and numerous friends and family members, and even after all this time, the original Azul still holds up as an excellent game that we highly recommend.

If you love Azul, here are some other board games with similar qualities to Azul that you might enjoy. I’ve separated them into three categories based on some of the game elements found in Azul to help you find your next favorite board game.

Board game date nights are a staple around here. They’re a way that we can prioritize and make time for each other even when we can’t go out for the night. Over the years we’ve played a lot of games (over 300 unique games last year alone!) and I have a few tips for choosing the best one when it comes to date night!

A few years ago, Adam began a new tradition where every birthday, he’ll gather up his current favorite games for a big group photo. What began as just holding a few favorites morphed into holding one game for each year, all stacked together precariously, documenting the games he loves today.