I'm new to the board game hobby and heard Dominion is one of the classics, and the originator of the deck-builder genre, so I figured I had to try it out.
I ordered this big box because it was only 5$ more than the base game and it came with the expansion Intrigue and extra base cards to allow for 5-6 player play; a great deal!
The game is as simple as your ABCs. Every player's turn is just : 1 Action, 1 Buy, then Cleanup. You use treasure to buy new cards from the middle shared supply to add to your deck, and at the end of the game, the winner is whoever has the most victory points in their deck. It sounds (and is) super simple to pick up and play, which was super important to me, because I've had to teach it to many friends / family members. The rules are simple, but figuring out the best strategy? Not so much. I have so much fun playing this game and trying to figure out what is the most effective strategy with the cards on the table. And what's even cooler, is that no game will play the same, because you pick 10 kingdom piles to play with out of the 52 (26 from base game, 26 from intrigue) leading to an ever changing modular experience.
I've played Magic the Gathering for years, so I expected to like this game because card games and deckbuilding is something I enjoy, however I didn't expect my girlfriend to enjoy it so much as well! The day after the game arrived we tried playing our first games together and ended up playing for 3 hours straight without even realizing! This game is a ton of fun and a staple of the board gaming hobby. Dominion deserves a spot on everyone's shelf!
The only downsides I can think of are :
- With constant shuffling, cards may get damaged over time (and if sleeved, cards will no longer fit into their organized places in the box)
- The box is big (as said in the title) and fairly heavy. I bring it to my friend's houses but you will need both arms to carry!
- And finally, the game isn't anything to look at. The cards themselves have pretty dull art and the art style / art direction is a little dated. Going from Mysterium (a solid game with GORGEOUS ART) to this with my family was a bit of a shock. So if pretty pictures is really important to you for enjoying your board games, take that into consideration. Take a look at some of the card art online and judge for yourself
Overall, this game is phenomenal, and its surface simplicity paired with potential depth lends itself to players of all degrees of gaming ability. I 100% recommend, what are you waiting for? Get Dominion! Play games with friends and family!
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| Product Dimensions | 19 x 3.75 x 11.63 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 5.98 pounds |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| ASIN | B01MA5AJY9 |
| Item model number | 540 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Best Sellers Rank | #58,468 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #1,539 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
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4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Release date | November 18, 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Rio Grande Games |
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The 2nd Edition of Dominion & Intrigue plus Extra Base Cards for 5-6 Players
- Compatible with all Dominion expansions
One of My All Time Favorite Games + Most Accessible Expansion for a Good Price
Not only is this classic game one of my favorite deck builders (or just favorite games) of all time, but the Intrigue expansion has been my preferred expansion simply for the fact that it's a simple first-timer friendly addition of new cards that requires none of the extra bells and whistles of later expansions. Simply put, that makes this my favorite combination of game and game expansions to carry around from group of friends to group of friends. But speaking of carrying it around: it's just as big as the title implies. If you ever wanted to bring a smaller version of this game to a party, well too bad. You'll have to lug around and scare new players away with this imposing box (see photo to compare the Big Box to the original game). That being said, for 50 dollars??? That's basically only 10 dollars more than the base game. And to address others reviews that complain about the fact that the cards are stored vertically instead of horizontally: I don't think this is a nuisance at all - in fact - I think it's better that way. For one thing, it lets you see the card titles more clearly.
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- Alexander FrostReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2021
Still the best deckbuilder
- PranavReviewed in Australia on November 25, 2019
Great game, great box, great value!
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Hector RodriguezReviewed in Mexico on January 25, 2019
Excelente paquete para iniciarse en los juegos deck-building
