MN 583 Top Rated Open Drafting Games

Episode 583: Top Rated Open Drafting Games

Episode release date is June 18, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

This week we are concluding our discussion of open drafting games. This episode we will be picking out games off the top Open Drafting Games, some games we missed and some we don’t own.

 

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In board game mechanics, open drafting is a specific type of drafting where players take turns selecting items (like cards, tiles, dice, or tokens) from a shared, visible pool of options.

To touch on the key points again. Open Drafting and Market games will have a lot of overlap. Key Characteristics of Open Drafting:

1. Shared Pool: There's a central display or common area where all the items available for selection are laid out.

2. Visibility: All players can see all the available options in the pool at all times. This is the defi