Dominion vs Root
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.
Root
Root is an asymmetrical game where players take on different woodland factions with completely different play styles. The Marquise de Cat rules the forest, the Eyrie Dynasties seeks to reclaim their throne, the Woodland Alliance plots revolution, and the Vagabond plays both sides. Each faction has its own victory condition and unique mechanics.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Dominion | Root |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 102 | 19 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.6 | 8.1 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2008 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 40 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 30 ✓ | 60 |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.35 | 3.68 ✓ |
Dominion wins in 3 categories, Root wins in 4 categories.