Run the round

How to play Optional Costume Draft

Step 1

Celebrate costume energy without pressure.

Step 2

Judge the optional result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the optional setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Celebrate costume energy without pressure. Pass always allowed; trailing side may use one comeback token if announced. Format: Optional.

Example: Celebrate costume energy without pressure.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Changing songs, difficulty, volume, or clue rules between players. Keep one standard.

Safety: Keep volume comfortable, protect hearing, clear cords and performance space, and allow anyone to pass.

Best for

Who it fits

6-40 who want a 30-150 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Costume Party

Category Costume Party

Best for 6-40 who want a 30-150 min round.

Players 6-40

Time 30-150 min

Gear Optional costumes, soft props, speaker optional, and theme card

Space Party floor with clear aisles

Energy Medium

Setup Start from Costume Party Board and tell the group the activity is Optional Costume Draft.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Optional Costume Draft also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Hangout games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Optional Costume Draft from Studboards. Celebrate costume energy without pressure. Fits: Players: 6-40 | Time: 30-150 min | Gear: Optional costumes, soft props, speaker optional, and theme card Safety: Keep volume comfortable, protect hearing, clear cords and performance space, and allow anyone to pass. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/costume-party/costume-party-optional-costume-draft.html

Optional Costume Draft

Quick start.