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Alhambra is a light tile-placement and set-collection game where players compete to build the most valuable picturesque walled city in 13th-century Granada. Players use various currencies to buy and strategically place buildings and walls to create the highest-scoring city.

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The Verdict

based on 14 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Easy to learn, approachable for all players
Mechanics seamlessly integrated
Satisfying, rewarding tile-placement puzzle
Expansions add variety and depth
Thin, pasted-on theme
More luck-driven, less interactive with more players
Scoring board/system can confuse
Two-player variant feels clunky
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Tantrum House, Tantrum HouseArticleTop List – #18

“I just love all the expansions that go with it, so you can change it up or whatever way you'd like to do in game scoring. I really enjoy tile laying games, I love the puzzle portion of it, and this one fits very well in at number 18.”

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Gaming with Edo & Jessica, Gaming with Edo & JessicaVideo

“It's it's just a really really great game and that's why I love Alhambra. I would recommend anyone goes out and get it and puts it on their shelf.”(2:18)

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When Harry Met Board Games, When Harry Met Board GamesVideo

“It's become one of my what am I pretty good games like my top 30 games I would say right top 30”(0:35)

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Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the BoardVideo

“So this one again held up remarkably well. I'm really enjoying it, and it's gone straight into my collection, and I'm very excited to play some more of this one, a nice quick teach, but there's again, there's additional little twists, just keep it coming back to the table.”(8:25)

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The Board Game Collection, MattArticle

“Alhambra is a terrific game and, in my opinion, balances the depth of strategy excellently. Utilizing tactics and having a plan is critical to succeed, but there aren't so many moving parts that it puts off casual gamers.”

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GamingTrendArticle

“People will be drawn to its straightforward rules, and the light gameplay. While it may not be the heaviest of games, it is still a great experience. I highly recommend Alhambra as a solid addition to anyone's collection, or as a great place to start one.”

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BoardGameBollocks, BoardGameBollocksVideo

“We're gonna say that if we're gonna give this scope four stars right, I mean, because of a random nature, but it's thought really us a lot of fun, its own it's great here.”(10:10)

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Dad's Gaming Addiction, Dad's Gaming AddictionVideo

“But besides that, if you don't mind that, then this game is a lot of fun.”(12:01)

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The Dice Tower, The Dice TowerVideo

“It has an interesting fun feeling, it's fairly pleasant, um, I would say it's good, not great, although with the expansions it goes into greatness mode.”(7:37)

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Zatu GamesArticle

“But if you don't mind playing a few practice rounds, this is a rewarding game that benefits from repeated playing.”

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Board Game Reviews by Josh, JoshArticle

“After "much" internal debate (maybe 2 minutes worth), I give Alhambra a 7.5/10. I did not dislike playing the game (thus it does not get lower), but I'm also not itching to play it again.”

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Board Game QuestArticle

“Alhambra fulfills its role as a very light game that gives you the enjoyment of constructing a building without a complicated rules set or long game length. Leave this one on the shelf when your hardcore Euro-playing friends come over for game night.”

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BoardGameCo, BoardGameCoVideo

“This is just a good game and this I think is a good small box budget friendly version of the game. It's not my favorite version of the game.”(14:58)

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The Opinionated GamersArticle

“I like Alhambra, and indeed it was one of the games that drew me into the hobby. Though there are several mechanics in the game — card/tile drafting, set collection, hand management, and tile placement — they are seamlessly integrated, and the game is approachable for both new and experienced players alike.”

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