On the 5th day before Christmas, we want to share our top 5 Card Drafting games that we love playing. Drafting is used in games in which players pick cards (or tiles, resources, dice) from a common pool to gain an advantage or to assemble collections that are used to meet objectives within the game. We like to play these games when reinforcing strategic thinking and analytical skills.
5. Guillotine: The French Revolution is famous in part for the use of the guillotine to put nobles to death. As executioners pandering to the masses, the players are trying to behead the least popular nobles. However, players are given cards which will manipulate the line order right before 'harvesting,' which is what makes the game interesting.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/116/guillotine
4. Sushi Go!: You are eating at a sushi restaurant and trying to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by. Score points for collecting the most sushi rolls or making a full set of sashimi. Dip your favorite nigiri in wasabi to triple its value! And once you've eaten it all, finish your meal with all the pudding you've got! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133473/sushi-go
3. Century: Spice Road The first in a series of games that explores the history of each century with spice-trading as the theme for the first installment. Players are caravan leaders who travel the famed silk road to deliver spices to the far reaches of the continent for fame and glory. Each turn, players perform actions. The last round is triggered once a player has claimed their fifth victory point card, then whoever has the most victory points wins.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/209685/century-spice-road
2. Splendor: It is a game of chip-collecting and card development. Players are merchants of the Renaissance trying to buy gem mines, means of transportation, shops—all in order to acquire the most prestige points. If you're wealthy enough, you might even receive a visit from a noble at some point, which of course will further increase your prestige.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148228/splendor
1. 7 Wonders: You are the leader of one of the 7 great cities of the Ancient World. Gather resources, develop commercial routes, and affirm your military supremacy. 7 Wonders is a card development game. Some cards have immediate effects, while others provide bonuses or upgrades later in the game. Some cards provide discounts on future purchases.
