Draftosaurus is a delightfully simple drafting game where your goal is to build the dinosaur park most likely to attract visitors. Instead of passing cards, you'll draft colourful dinosaur meeples from your hand, placing them in themed pens with placement restrictions. Each round, a die roll adds a fresh constraint—which pens are available, which are off-limits? It's a quick, light game perfect for families and anyone who loves dinosaurs and easy-to-learn strategy.
How to play
Each turn, one player rolls a die, adding a placement constraint that applies to all other players. You then draft dinosaur meeples from your hand and place them in your park's pens, respecting the pen-specific and die-based restrictions. Meeples stay in your palm throughout the game, making drafting tactile and fun. After all meeples are placed, check which parks attract the most visitors based on pen majority and theme bonuses. The player with the most attractive dino park wins.
Why you'll love it
Draftosaurus combines cute, colourful dinosaur meeples with straightforward drafting mechanics that appeal to both young players and seasoned gamers. The game is quick (15 minutes) and teaches in under five, making it perfect for family nights, casual gatherings, or anyone seeking a light breather between heavier games. The die-roll mechanic adds a touch of unpredictability without overwhelming the strategy. Holding meeples in your palm instead of cards makes drafting tactile and playful. Perfect for ages 6+, yet adults enjoy the puzzle of optimising pen placement and park themes.
Game details
• Players: 2–5
• Playing time: 15 minutes
• Age: 6+
• Genre: Drafting, light strategy, family game
• Themes: Dinosaurs, parks, collection, strategy
• Gameplay: Meeple drafting, placement with restrictions, die-based constraints, majority control
• Components: Dinosaur meeples (coloured wooden pieces), park boards, pens, die
• Player elimination: None (all players build parks throughout)
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