MN 581 Open Drafting Games

Episode 581: Open Drafting Games 

Episode release date is June 4, 2025

 

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This week we kick off our discussion of open drafting games. So, we are going to line up a bunch of games and choose some to discuss.

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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.

Here's a breakdown of its key characteristics and how it differs from other drafting types:

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 defining feature of "open" drafting.

3. Turn-Based Selection: Players take turns choosing and taking one or more items from this shared pool. Once an item is taken, it's removed from the pool (or sometimes replaced immediately, depending on the game).

4. Strategic Intera