Dominion vs Great Western Trail
Side by side comparison of two top board games
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.
Great Western Trail
Great Western Trail puts players in the role of cattle ranchers driving their herd from Texas to Kansas City. Players manage their hand of cattle cards, hire staff, build buildings, and upgrade their train to transport cattle efficiently. The game features a unique multi-use card system and a dynamic rondel-style action selection.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Dominion | Great Western Trail |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 102 | 14 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.6 | 8.3 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2008 ✓ | 2016 |
| Price | 40 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 30 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 13 | 12 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.35 | 3.68 ✓ |
Dominion wins in 3 categories, Great Western Trail wins in 4 categories.