Luck of the Draw
Luck of the Draw
Luck of the Draw is a drawing game that was published in 2006. The game was conceptualized by Donald W. Scott and is produced under license by Gamewright. The game distinguishes itself from other games in the genre by having all players draw the same subject, and advancement is effected by voting for the most appropriate drawing in various categories rather than guessing a subject.The expression “luck of the draw” is originally American and derives from drawing a playing card, probably in the game of poker. The expression is first attested from the early 20th century.
Why is Luck of the Draw Popular?
Luck of the Draw is popular because it is a fun and engaging game that can be played by a wide range of ages and skill levels. The game’s unique mechanics, which involve voting for the most appropriate drawing in various categories, make it stand out from other drawing games.
Game Components of Luck of the Draw
– 210 Subject cards
– 105 Category cards
– Hourglass style sand time (approximately 45 seconds)
– 8 pads of paper
– 8 Pencils
– 8 Voting Wheels
– 8 colored chips
Game Setup of Luck of the Draw
Players are given a pad of paper, a pencil, and a Voting Wheel with a colored chip. The sand timer is placed in the center of the table, and the Subject and Category cards are shuffled and placed face down.
Gameplay Mechanics of Luck of the Draw
All players draw the same subject within a time limit of approximately 45 seconds. Using Voting Wheels, all players secretly vote for the drawing they feel best fits the category by turning the wheel to the color that matches the chip on their chosen drawing. When all players have finished voting, the Voting Wheels are revealed simultaneously. The player whose drawing receives the majority of the votes keeps the Category card. Mechanics are included in the rules of play to account for tie votes. The voting process is repeated the number of times shown on the die.
Game Objective of Luck of the Draw
The number of Category cards required to win a game of Luck of the Draw is dependent on the number of players; with fewer players, more rounds will be played in a given time period, and thus more points are required to win. The game can be played with as few as 4 players and as many as 8 or more.
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