Sagrada is a game where you and your opponents become stained-glass artisans, drafting vibrant dice like shards of colored glass, assembling a masterpiece before your very eyes.

Inside were dozens of dazzling, translucent dice, shimmering in the light like real fragments of stained glass. There were intricately designed window frames, each waiting to be filled with color, and a collection of pattern cards, each offering a unique challenge. I ran my fingers over the tool cards, knowing they held clever tricks to manipulate the dice, and the objective cards, promising different paths to victory. The game whispered promises of beauty and precision, but I soon learned that behind its serene elegance lay a brilliant, brain-burning puzzle.

The rules are deceptively simple. Each round, a set of dice is rolled, a gorgeous scattering of colors across the table. One by one, we draft our chosen dice, placing them carefully into our stained-glass windows.  Dice of the same color or number can’t sit side by side, and certain spaces require specific shades or values. Every choice narrows the possibilities ahead, forcing me to balance between long-term planning and adapting to what’s left. It’s like working on a delicate, intricate mosaic, one misstep away from ruining the entire design.

Then came the moments of true artistic brilliance… or complete disaster. At one point, I managed to weave a perfect diagonal cascade of matching numbers, maximizing my points while locking in my secret objective. I reached the final turns only to realize I had boxed myself in—trapped by my own overconfidence, forced to leave an ugly, empty space in my masterpiece. The agony!

But that’s the magic of Sagrada. It’s a game of bold choices and quiet regrets, of breathtaking moments and tense miscalculations. It’s the kind of game that leaves you staring at your board long after the final score is counted, admiring what you’ve built—even if it’s not perfect.

Some games are about conquering, outwitting, or destroying your opponents, but Sagrada is about creating something beautiful. It’s a rare game that feels like an art form, challenging yet relaxing, structured yet creative. Whether you’re a perfectionist seeking flawless patterns or a free spirit placing dice like brushstrokes, every window tells a story.