Dominion: Intrigue

About this board game

Dominion: Intrigue is a board game that transports you to the heart of a thriving medieval kingdom, where you’re a monarch striving to increase your wealth and power. This game, an exciting standalone expansion to the original Dominion game, introduces a host of new cards and strategic options, lending an extra layer of intrigue to an already captivating game.

In the world of Dominion: Intrigue, your kingdom is represented by your deck of cards. You begin with a small, humble territory and a modest amount of resources, but as the game progresses, you’ll expand your kingdom by acquiring a variety of cards, each representing different parts of your kingdom such as money, victory points, and actions.

The core mechanics of the game revolve around the concepts of deck-building and hand management. At the start of your turn, you draw a hand of cards from your personal deck. You’ll use these to perform actions, buy new cards, and build up your kingdom. The cards you buy go into your discard pile and, once your deck runs out, your discard pile is shuffled into a new deck. This cycle allows your kingdom to grow as the game progresses.

What sets Dominion: Intrigue apart from many other board games, is the depth and variety it offers. Each game can be vastly different from the last, as you can choose from a selection of 25 unique kingdom cards to use in each game. This variety ensures that each game requires a different strategy and keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Furthermore, many of the cards in Dominion: Intrigue offer players the ability to make choices, providing even more strategic depth and decision-making.

Another unique aspect of Dominion: Intrigue is its focus on player interaction. The ‘intrigue’ in the game’s title is not just for show – many cards have effects that directly impact other players, adding another layer of strategy and competition.

So, whether you’re a seasoned monarch looking to add some intrigue to your kingdom, or a new player ready to embark on your first royal venture, Dominion: Intrigue offers a unique, immersive, and strategic gaming experience that will keep you coming back for more.