Draft & Write Records is a board game with a music-themed setting in which players guide their band from its first performances in a garage or basement all the way to the world's biggest stages. They assemble a band, recruit musicians and support staff, plan tours, release albums, and strive to gain as many fans, as much money, and as much fame as possible. Along the way, they must also watch out for scandals that could jeopardize their rise to musical stardom.
The core mechanism of the game is card drafting, where players simultaneously choose cards from their hand and pass the remaining cards to other players. The selected cards are then recorded on each player's sheet, making it part of the draft-and-write genre.
During the game, you:
- recruit band members and support staff,
- combine their abilities to create harmony and earn additional bonuses,
- plan tours and travel routes,
- complete public and personal objectives,
- trigger chains of bonus actions that provide extra points and rewards.
A particularly appealing aspect of the game is creating effective combinations between band members, as well-coordinated teams unlock increasingly valuable rewards and opportunities.
Draft & Write Records is an excellent choice for players who want to build a musical sensation from the ground up and lead their band to the world's greatest concert stages. 🎸
