Dominion vs Wingspan
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.
Wingspan
Wingspan is a strategy game about birds. Players are bird enthusiasts collecting birds for their wildlife preserves. Each bird played adds to a player's engine, generating food, eggs, or card draws. The game features 170 unique bird cards, each with its own habitat preference and special ability. Beautiful artwork and a relaxing pace make it accessible to all.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Dominion | Wingspan |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 102 | 23 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.6 | 8 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2008 ✓ | 2019 |
| Price | 40 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 30 ✓ | 60 |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.35 | 2.58 ✓ |
Dominion wins in 3 categories, Wingspan wins in 6 categories.