Drafting games are about choosing from a shared pool of cards, tiles, or actions before anyone else grabs what you want. Sometimes you pick and pass, sometimes you draft from the table, but it always comes down to timing, reading the room, and hoping your perfect choice doesn’t end up in someone else’s hands.
Some examples of drafting games are Railroad Tiles, Walking in Osaka and Stamp Swap.
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Card Trip Europe – Drafting a Road Trip Across Europe
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