Scythe vs Dominion
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Scythe
Scythe is an engine-building game set in an alternate-history 1920s Europe. Players control factions seeking power and influence through economic development, area control, and combat. Each player builds their economic engine by constructing buildings, farming resources, and deploying mechs. The game features a unique combat system and beautiful artwork.
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Scythe | Dominion |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 7 ✓ | 102 |
| Rating | 8.3 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2016 | 2008 ✓ |
| Price | 75 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 115 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 13 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.44 ✓ | 2.35 |
Scythe wins in 5 categories, Dominion wins in 4 categories.