Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Dominion

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

⭐ 8.3# 5💰 $55👤 2-4

Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.

CivilizationEconomic
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

SpecThrough the Ages: A New Story of CivilizationDominion
BGG Rank5 ✓102
Rating8.3 ✓7.6
Year Published20152008 ✓
Price5540 ✓
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)12030 ✓
Min Age1413 ✓
Complexity (1-5)4.19 ✓2.35

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 3 categories, Dominion wins in 4 categories.

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization — Time Estimates

2-Player Game120 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game240 min
Full table experience
Learning Session210 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

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

Categories
CivilizationEconomic
Mechanics
Action DraftingCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeSet CollectionTimerTurn Order: ProgressiveVariable Phase Order

Dominion

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

Rating Comparison

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization8.3
Dominion7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Dominion?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a rating of 8.3, while Dominion has 7.6. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Dominion?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization costs approximately $55 and Dominion costs approximately $40. Dominion is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Dominion?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization supports 2-4 players and Dominion supports 2-4 players. Dominion supports more players.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Dominion more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization has a complexity weight of 4.19 and Dominion has 2.35. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization or Dominion?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization takes about 120 minutes to play, while Dominion takes about 30 minutes. Dominion is the quicker game.

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