Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 vs Dominion

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

⭐ 8.6# 2💰 $60👤 2-4

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is a cooperative game where your team of disease-fighting specialists must cure four deadly diseases before they overwhelm the world. As you play, the game evolves - characters gain new abilities, cities can fall into ruin, and the story unfolds based on your actions. Each success or failure permanently changes the game, creating a unique experience for your group.

MedicalDiseaseCooperative PlayLegacy
Dominion

Dominion

⭐ 7.6# 102💰 $40👤 2-4

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.

Card GameMedieval

Specification Comparison

SpecPandemic Legacy: Season 1Dominion
BGG Rank2 ✓102
Rating8.6 ✓7.6
Year Published20152008 ✓
Price6040 ✓
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)6030 ✓
Min Age1313
Complexity (1-5)2.83 ✓2.35

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 wins in 3 categories, Dominion wins in 3 categories.

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 — Time Estimates

2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Dominion — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

Categories
MedicalDiseaseCooperative PlayLegacy
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayHand ManagementLegacyPoint-to-Point MovementSet CollectionTrading

Dominion

Categories
Card GameMedieval
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementOpen Drafting

Rating Comparison

Pandemic Legacy: Season 18.6
Dominion7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Dominion?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 has a rating of 8.6, while Dominion has 7.6. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Dominion?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 costs approximately $60 and Dominion costs approximately $40. Dominion is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Dominion?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 supports 2-4 players and Dominion supports 2-4 players. Dominion supports more players.
Is Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Dominion more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 has a complexity weight of 2.83 and Dominion has 2.35. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Dominion?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 takes about 60 minutes to play, while Dominion takes about 30 minutes. Dominion is the quicker game.

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