Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra (2018)

The reviewer describes Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra as an attractive and engaging abstract puzzle with fast turns and minimal downtime. They note its depth and the strategic impact of the punishing, persistent broken glass track, distinguishing it from the original Azul.

Geeks Under Grace found Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra to be an equally good, yet different, successor to the original Azul, offering new strategic nuances and a deeper experience that makes it a worthy addition to any game collection.

The reviewer found Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra to be an enjoyable game and a pleasant twist on the original Azul, which is similar enough to feel familiar yet offers enough differences to justify owning both. They appreciated its balance of strategy and luck.

The Dice Tower's Miami Dice segment reviews Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra, with Tom Vasel, Zee Garcia, and Sam Healey generally liking the game. They consider it a strong second offering in the Azul series, with a pleasing theme and improved components.

The reviewer prefers Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra to its predecessor, praising its increased strategic depth, unique glazier mechanic, and vibrant art style. It is highly recommended as a gateway game.

The review highlights 'Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra' for its increased variability in player boards, dynamic glazier movement, and strategic scoring for filled columns. It offers more choices in tile drafting and planning compared to its predecessors.

The Tabletop Tolson channel provides a video comparing and ranking the various Azul board games, including 'Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra', to determine the host's favorite among them.

Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra offers a fun, tense, and strategic abstract experience with appealing components, which fans of the original Azul will likely enjoy or appreciate, although the reviewer concludes it is not superior to its predecessor.

This video by Man vs Meeple offers a comprehensive review of the physical board game "Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra", likely covering its rules, gameplay mechanics, and overall experience.

While acknowledging it as a good game, the reviewer found 'Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra' to be an awkward middle child in comparison to the original Azul, stating that the decisions in this version are not as fun.