Mechanic: action drafting

Explore action drafting mechanics where players choose actions from a shared pool—featuring Puerto Rico and It's a Wonderful World.

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Action drafting involves selecting actions from a shared pool, often in a changing order. Players must balance choosing the best option for themselves while limiting what others can take.

Examples of action drafting

Puerto Rico uses role selection where chosen actions benefit all players but advantage the chooser, while It's a Wonderful World uses drafting to shape long-term production strategy.

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