Catan vs Dominion
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Catan
Catan is the classic strategy game that introduced modern board gaming to the world. Players build settlements, cities, and roads on the island of Catan by collecting and trading resources. The modular board creates a different island each game. Trade and negotiation are key as players work to become the dominant settlement on Catan.
Dominion
Dominion is the game that created the deck-building genre. Players start with a small deck of cards and use them to buy more powerful cards, gradually building an efficient engine. Each game uses a different set of 10 kingdom cards from the available pool, creating nearly infinite variety. The goal is to have the most victory points when the game ends.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Catan | Dominion |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 583 | 102 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.1 | 7.6 ✓ |
| Year Published | 1995 ✓ | 2008 |
| Price | 35 ✓ | 40 |
| Min Players | 3 | 2 ✓ |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.33 | 2.35 ✓ |
Catan wins in 3 categories, Dominion wins in 5 categories.