Dominion vs Patchwork
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.
Patchwork
Patchwork is a two-player abstract game about creating a quilt. Players take turns acquiring fabric patches and placing them on their personal boards. The game is simple but strategic, requiring careful resource management and spatial planning. Each patch costs buttons (currency) and time, creating a tight puzzle.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Dominion | Patchwork |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 102 ✓ | 131 |
| Rating | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2008 ✓ | 2014 |
| Price | 40 | 25 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 ✓ | 2 |
| Play Time (min) | 30 | 30 |
| Min Age | 13 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.35 ✓ | 1.64 |
Dominion wins in 4 categories, Patchwork wins in 2 categories.