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The categories and mechanisms Rick uses in his published games, sorted by frequency.

CATEGORY
3 Ancient
2 Wargame
2 Trains
2 Political
2 Negotiation
2 Economic
2 Card Game
1 Territory Building
1 Science Fiction
1 Racing
1 Prehistoric
1 Industry / Manufacturing
1 Exploration
1 Expansion for Base-game
1 Dice
1 Civilization
1 Aviation / Flight

MECHANISM
4 Variable Player Powers
3 Card Drafting
2 Voting
2 Modular Board
2 Hand Management
2 Dice Rolling
2 Auction/Bidding
1 Variable Phase Order
1 Trading
1 Simulation
1 Route/Network Building
1 Point to Point Movement
1 Pick-up and Deliver
1 Hex-and-Counter
1 Crayon Rail System
1 Betting/Wagering

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