Dominion vs Splendor
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.
Splendor
Splendor is a fast-paced gem-collecting game where players take on the role of Renaissance merchants. Players collect gem tokens to purchase development cards, which provide permanent bonuses and prestige points. The game is easy to learn and plays quickly, making it an ideal gateway game for new board gamers.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Dominion | Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 102 ✓ | 207 |
| Rating | 7.6 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2008 ✓ | 2014 |
| Price | 40 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 30 | 30 |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.35 ✓ | 1.79 |
Dominion wins in 4 categories, Splendor wins in 2 categories.