Dominion vs Viticulture
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.
Viticulture
Viticulture is a worker placement game where players run their own Italian vineyard. Players plant vines, harvest grapes, make wine, and fulfill orders. The game features a unique visitor card system that offers temporary bonuses. The Essential Edition streamlined the original and added new content.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Dominion | Viticulture |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 102 | 38 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.6 | 7.9 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2008 ✓ | 2013 |
| Price | 40 ✓ | 45 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 30 ✓ | 90 |
| Min Age | 13 | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.35 | 2.82 ✓ |
Dominion wins in 3 categories, Viticulture wins in 5 categories.