Dominion vs Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Dominion

Dominion

⭐ 7.6# 102💰 $40👤 2-4

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.

Card GameMedieval
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure

Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure

⭐ 7.7# 63💰 $50👤 2-4

Clank! combines deck-building with dungeon crawling. Players explore a dragon's lair, collecting treasures and artifacts while trying not to make too much noise (clank!). The game features a unique push-your-luck element where careless players attract the dragon's attention and risk getting eaten.

AdventureFantasyScience Fiction

Specification Comparison

SpecDominionClank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
BGG Rank10263 ✓
Rating7.67.7 ✓
Year Published2008 ✓2016
Price40 ✓50
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)30 ✓60
Min Age1312 ✓
Complexity (1-5)2.35 ✓2.31

Dominion wins in 4 categories, Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure wins in 3 categories.

Dominion — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Dominion

Categories
Card GameMedieval
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementOpen Drafting

Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure

Categories
AdventureFantasyScience Fiction
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDice RollingHand ManagementModular BoardPush Your Luck

Rating Comparison

Dominion7.6
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Dominion or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Dominion has a rating of 7.6, while Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure has 7.7. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Dominion or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Dominion costs approximately $40 and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure costs approximately $50. Dominion is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Dominion or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Dominion supports 2-4 players and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure supports 2-4 players. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure supports more players.
Is Dominion or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Dominion has a complexity weight of 2.35 and Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure has 2.31. Dominion is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Dominion or Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure?
Dominion takes about 30 minutes to play, while Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure takes about 60 minutes. Dominion is the quicker game.

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