The best games from Next Move Games 2026

Azul is a tile-laying game inspired by Portuguese azulejos: as artisans, players draft colored tiles from suppliers and place them in patterns to decorate the walls of the Royal Palace of Evora, scoring points for clever arrangements.

Azul: Summer Pavilion takes players back to Portugal to embark on an artistic challenge of crafting a summer pavilion, a task assigned by King Manuel I. As master artisans, players must use their skills to construct the pavilion using the finest materials while efficiently managing their resources.

Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra is a visually striking and strategic board game designed by Michael Kiesling. It offers a unique twist on tile drafting, focusing on creating beautiful stained glass windows.

Locals and tourists in Maui seek the perfect spot on the beach to lay out their towels and enjoy stunning views of the Hawaiian ocean. Players must strategically place beachgoers to form appealing patterns while positioning towels near the water or under the shade for maximum points. However, getting too close to these areas can jeopardize their plans.

Beez is an abstract flight-planning game from Next Move Games in which you play a bee collecting nectar and storing it in your honeycomb hive. For 2 to 4 players aged 8 and up, 30 to 45 minutes – with an unusual movement rule that soon has your brain buzzing.

Azul: Queen's Garden invites players back to Sintra's palace, tasking them with crafting an exquisite garden for Queen Maria of Aragon.