Rio Grande Games: Dominion - 2nd Edition Original Deck-Building Strategy Game, Updated Cards-Artwork-Streamlined Rules, Ages 14+, 2-4 Players, 30 Min

DOMINION 2ND EDITION is the game that started a new genre: Deckbuilding. Winner of the Spiel des Jahres in 2009 and many other awards, Dominion has established itself as a true classic. With more than a dozen expansions currently available, players will always be able to find new challenges. If you have never played Dominion before, start here with the basic game. There are millions of different combinations that can be played just with Dominion alone. Each game is different but only lasts 20-30 minutes. Great for two players but just as fun with more players. GAME COMPONENTS: This is a game of building a deck of cards. The deck contains your resources, victory points, and the things you can do. It starts out a small sad collection of Estates and Coppers, but you hope that by the end of the game it will be brimming with Gold, Provinces, and the inhabitants and structures of your kingdom. GAME IDEA: You are a monarch, like your parents before you, a ruler of a small pleasant kingdom of rivers and evergreens. Unlike your parents, however, you have hopes… dreams! You want a bigger kingdom, more pleasant, with more rivers, and a wider variety of trees. You want a Dominion! In all directions lie fiefs, freeholds, and feodums. All are small bits of land, controlled by petty lords and verging on anarchy. You will bring civilization to these people, uniting them under your banner. But wait! It must be something in the air; several other monarchs have had the exact same idea. You must race to get as much of the unclaimed land as possible, fending them off along the way. To do this you will hire minions, construct buildings, spruce up your castle, and fill the coffers of your treasury. Your parents wouldn’t be proud, but your grandparents, on your mother’s side, would be delighted.

• THE ORIGINAL DECKBUILDING GAME: Dominion defined the genre with its innovative system of building a custom deck during play. A perfect starting point for new players and a beloved classic for veterans.
• FAST-PACED, ENDLESSLY REPLAYABLE: Each game lasts just 20–30 minutes, with millions of possible card combinations. No two games are ever the same, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging every time.
• BUILD YOUR KINGDOM: Start with a humble deck and expand it by hiring minions, gaining treasure, and constructing powerful buildings. Create a thriving Dominion full of opportunity and ambition.
• SCALABLE FUN FOR 2+ PLAYERS: Plays great with two players, but scales well for larger groups too. Perfect for game nights, with tons of expansion content available when you're ready to explore more.
• AWARD-WINNING DESIGN: Winner of the prestigious 2009 Spiel des Jahres and many more awards. Recognized worldwide for its elegant mechanics and strategic depth.