Dominion: Intrigue*
Dominion: Intrigue is a stand-alone expansion to the original Dominion game, introducing new elements of strategy and card variety to the popular deck-building game.
Gameplay Overview
- Deck-Building Core: Like Dominion, players start with a small deck and build it up by buying cards.
- New Kingdom Cards: Adds 25 new Kingdom cards to the game, enhancing variety and strategic options.
- Treasure and Victory Cards: Includes a complete set of new Treasure and Victory cards.
- Versatile Gameplay: Can be played alone by experienced Dominion players or combined with the original game.
- Expanded Player Count: Introduces rules for up to 8 players using two tables or up to 6 players in a single game when combined with Dominion.
- Strategic Depth: Focuses on constructing an efficient deck to accumulate victory points.
- Theme of Intrigue: Emphasizes secret plots and strategic maneuvering, fitting the game's title.
Conclusion
Dominion: Intrigue expands the Dominion universe with new cards and gameplay twists, making it a great addition for fans of the original game. It maintains the core mechanics of deck-building and strategy while introducing new elements that encourage creative and tactical play. The expansion's ability to integrate seamlessly with the base game or to stand alone as its own game makes it versatile and appealing to both new players and seasoned Dominion enthusiasts. The thematic focus on intrigue and secret plots adds an engaging narrative layer to the strategic gameplay.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 1.
- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
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