--- product_id: 778936 title: "Rio Grande Games Dominion Strategic Card Game: Award-Winning Deck Building for 2-4 Players" brand: "rio grande games" price: "VT21445" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Rio Grande Games" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/778936-rio-grande-games-dominion-strategic-card-game-award-winning-deck store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 30 min quick play 250+ unique cards 2-4 players Rio Grande Games Dominion Strategic Card Game: Award-Winning Deck Building for 2-4 Players **Brand:** rio grande games **Price:** VT21445 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ‘‘ Rule your realm, outsmart rivals, and never miss a game night! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rio Grande Games Dominion Strategic Card Game: Award-Winning Deck Building for 2-4 Players by rio grande games - **How much does it cost?** VT21445 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/778936-rio-grande-games-dominion-strategic-card-game-award-winning-deck) ## Best For - rio grande games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rio grande games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Expandable Gameplay:** Customize your experience with numerous expansions that add complexity and replayability. - β€’ **Premium Quality Design:** High-quality proprietary cards and elegant medieval artwork elevate every play session. - β€’ **Endless Strategic Depth:** Master multiple winning paths with 25+ action card groups and countless combos. - β€’ **Inclusive Multiplayer Fun:** Supports 2-4 players, ideal for intimate gatherings or competitive sessions. - β€’ **Fast-Paced Kingdom Building:** Engage in intense 30-minute matches perfect for busy professionals and game nights. ## Overview Rio Grande Games Dominion is an award-winning strategic deck-building card game for 2-4 players, featuring over 250 unique cards and quick 30-minute gameplay. Designed for both newcomers and seasoned strategists, it offers endless replayability through multiple strategies and expansions. Its premium card quality and immersive medieval theme make it a must-have for professionals seeking engaging, social, and intellectually rewarding game nights. ## Description Product Description Rule Your Kingdom Through Strategic Card PlayYou are a monarch with ambitions beyond your small pleasant realm. In all directions lie unclaimed lands controlled by petty lords, and several rival monarchs share your vision of expansion. You must race to build the greatest dominion by hiring minions, constructing buildings, and filling your treasury with gold and resources.Gameplay That Rewards Strategic ThinkingDominion revolutionizes card gaming with deck-building at its core. Each turn, you play cards to accumulate coins, buy new cards, and expand your kingdom. The tactical decisions you make compound over the gameβ€”do you pursue aggressive early expansion or build a powerful late-game engine? With multiple viable strategies, no two games feel identical.Why Players Love DominionQuick 30-minute gameplay makes it perfect for regular game nights without requiring hours of commitmentEasy learning curve welcomes new players while rewarding experienced strategists with depth and complexitySupports two to four players in competitive, head-to-head kingdom buildingHundreds of card combinations create virtually unlimited replayability from the base game aloneExtensive expansion lineup lets you customize difficulty, add new mechanics, and extend gameplay depth as your skills growA Timeless Classic for Strategy EnthusiastsThis award-winning design from designer Donald X. Vaccarino has captivated the gaming community for over a decade. The beautiful medieval artwork and high-quality proprietary card design make every play session feel special. Whether you're building your first dominion or mastering advanced strategies, this game delivers intellectual satisfaction and memorable moments with friends and family. From the Manufacturer You are a monarch, like your parents before you, a ruler of a small pleasant kingdom of rivers and evergreens. Unlike your parents, however, you have hopes and dreams. You want a bigger and more pleasant kingdom, with more rivers and a wider variety of trees. You want a Dominion. In all directions lie fiefs, freeholds, and feodums. All are small bits of land, controlled by petty lords and verging on anarchy. You will bring civilization to these people, uniting them under your banner. But wait. It must be something in the air, several other monarchs have had the exact same idea. You must race to get as much of the unclaimed land as possible, fending them off along the way. To do this you will hire minions, construct buildings, spruce up your castle, and fill the coffers of your treasury. Your parents wouldn’t be proud, but your grandparents, would be delighted. Review: Dominion-One of the Best All-time Games! - I don't read board game news too much, but the little I do read has been buzzing about this game. I got it for my birthday and this past weekend provided me with time and people to play it with. It easily falls into my top games. Read on for more. Summary: Dominion is a strategy card game built around the idea of deck building. The box claims a 30 minute playtime but I have experienced more around 45 minutes, which is still fairly quick in the strategy game category. I am sure that the more we play it this will go down to about what the box suggests. It is medieval in theme. Components: This card based game comes on with cards, 250 of them to be exact. They are simple to understand and fun to look at. Since we are dealing with only cards, and there is much shuffling that will happen I would expect them to hold up as well as any cards would, not too well. Card sleeves would be recommended to protect the cards if you think it will get lots of play. Based on the games I have played, I think it will. Rules: The rules of Dominion are very simple and easy to learn and teach which make it one of Dominion's great strengths. After only playing two times I was able to teach an entirely new group the rules in about five minutes. Game set up is easy as well as each person begins with the same starting deck of ten cards. Game play follows a quick three phase structure starting with the Action phase, where a player may play an action card that gives them bonuses during their turn and/or attacks the other players. Next is the Buy phase where players buy new cards from the supply of cards on the table to add to their decks. Last, players go through the Clean Up phase where they discard all the cards they used in their turn. Then play passes to the next person. This makes for short turns which help to keep everyone in the action. Depth/Strategy: From what I have seen, the strategy in Dominion is simple. Find a way to get as much money as you can in your hand so that you can buy huge quantities of victory points. How you get there, however, is extremely varied. The game comes with twenty five Kingdom decks (the different action card you use throughout the game) but you only use ten in a game. So the different combinations of these in different games will change the way you go about your strategy. Even though the strategy is fairly straight forward the depth is great. Re-playability: This is easily Dominion's greatest strength which is very important in a game. It also means that you might end up replacing cards from wear sooner than you w Review: Great Game, lots of family fun, albeit lots of Man Fun too! - I will divert from the mechanics of the game and deliver on the game and how it relates to me. There are many other great reviews that explain how to play the game in great detail and I suggest that you continue reading those other reviews for that reason. However, this review is to explain how this game relates to my family and my friends. I have 3 daughters between the ages of 6 and 10, they are advanced academically, however, they all love this game. I know the game reads like it'd be too advanced for my youngest 6 and 8 year olds. However, my 8 year old won the first 3 games we've played, beating everyone else, no handicap or reduced play on my part! My 6 year old feels this is her favorite game of all time, on the honest side, she only lasts about 3/4 of the game and then begins to lose focus on the game. If we could reduce the amount of options (reduce game play time) it may increase her ability to stay in the game. Typically she starts off strong and then towards the end we're having to coach her and/or make decisions for her. This is not a fault of the game, or the length of the game, but rather due to the fact that my daughter is only 6 years old and she is of the mindset that she must live life to the fullest. The game typically takes 1.5-2 hours with my young children due to the fact that we try to teach them the strategy and rationale for making their decisions, but when playing with my buddies typically takes about 45 minutes at the most. Eventually, I truly believe my 6 year old will be able to play a game from start to finish w/out any assistance. This game is an amazing game, it's baffling that a bunch of cards could lend to so much replay-ability and so much fun. It gives us an excuse to all gather around the same patch of floor or table and work together towards a common goal - building the best kingdom! The possibilities are endless with this game. We've played multiple games and each time you're still left with other options to build around. This is one of the only games that I can sit and play with my 6 year old and have as much fun as I do playing with my 30-50 something old friends. I promise this lends credence to the game, it is not indicative to the banality of my friends. My core group of friends tend to gravitate toward video gaming. We meet at least once a month for a game day in which we typically do nothing but drink and play video games. I have tried for the last 8 years to get them to play more than video games, with board games, 'scene-it' type games, card games, and everything in between...but nothing has ever worked as well as video games. This game was the first time that i've ever been able to get them to come back to a game, ever. Dominion is great family fun and great 'Man Fun' too! Definitely worth the buy. ## Features - Tactical card game for 2-4 Players - Takes about 30 minutes to play - Lots of expansions available to add depth and complexity - Quick to learn, many ways to win - High Quality with Proprietary design ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001JQY6K4 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #747,541 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #9,376 in Dedicated Deck Card Games | | Brand Name | Rio Grande Games | | Color | Multicolor | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,575 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Develop strategic planning and resource management skills | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00655132003704 | | Included Components | Cards | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 11.81 x 2.76 x 11.81 inches | | Item Weight | 3.1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Rio Grande Games | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188.00 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 120 | | Manufacturer Part Number | RIO370 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty | | Material Type | Paper | | Model Number | RGG370 | | Number of Players | 2-4 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Power Source | unpowered | | Set Name | First Edition | | Size | 2.5 x 3.5 inches | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required | | Theme | History | | UPC | 655132003704 787551581669 793631235469 743181642781 607052442057 | ## Images ![Rio Grande Games Dominion Strategic Card Game: Award-Winning Deck Building for 2-4 Players - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71B0P+P5niL.jpg) ![Rio Grande Games Dominion Strategic Card Game: Award-Winning Deck Building for 2-4 Players - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wvskcooNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dominion-One of the Best All-time Games! *by C***Y on October 31, 2009* I don't read board game news too much, but the little I do read has been buzzing about this game. I got it for my birthday and this past weekend provided me with time and people to play it with. It easily falls into my top games. Read on for more. Summary: Dominion is a strategy card game built around the idea of deck building. The box claims a 30 minute playtime but I have experienced more around 45 minutes, which is still fairly quick in the strategy game category. I am sure that the more we play it this will go down to about what the box suggests. It is medieval in theme. Components: This card based game comes on with cards, 250 of them to be exact. They are simple to understand and fun to look at. Since we are dealing with only cards, and there is much shuffling that will happen I would expect them to hold up as well as any cards would, not too well. Card sleeves would be recommended to protect the cards if you think it will get lots of play. Based on the games I have played, I think it will. Rules: The rules of Dominion are very simple and easy to learn and teach which make it one of Dominion's great strengths. After only playing two times I was able to teach an entirely new group the rules in about five minutes. Game set up is easy as well as each person begins with the same starting deck of ten cards. Game play follows a quick three phase structure starting with the Action phase, where a player may play an action card that gives them bonuses during their turn and/or attacks the other players. Next is the Buy phase where players buy new cards from the supply of cards on the table to add to their decks. Last, players go through the Clean Up phase where they discard all the cards they used in their turn. Then play passes to the next person. This makes for short turns which help to keep everyone in the action. Depth/Strategy: From what I have seen, the strategy in Dominion is simple. Find a way to get as much money as you can in your hand so that you can buy huge quantities of victory points. How you get there, however, is extremely varied. The game comes with twenty five Kingdom decks (the different action card you use throughout the game) but you only use ten in a game. So the different combinations of these in different games will change the way you go about your strategy. Even though the strategy is fairly straight forward the depth is great. Re-playability: This is easily Dominion's greatest strength which is very important in a game. It also means that you might end up replacing cards from wear sooner than you w ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Game, lots of family fun, albeit lots of Man Fun too! *by S***N on April 15, 2014* I will divert from the mechanics of the game and deliver on the game and how it relates to me. There are many other great reviews that explain how to play the game in great detail and I suggest that you continue reading those other reviews for that reason. However, this review is to explain how this game relates to my family and my friends. I have 3 daughters between the ages of 6 and 10, they are advanced academically, however, they all love this game. I know the game reads like it'd be too advanced for my youngest 6 and 8 year olds. However, my 8 year old won the first 3 games we've played, beating everyone else, no handicap or reduced play on my part! My 6 year old feels this is her favorite game of all time, on the honest side, she only lasts about 3/4 of the game and then begins to lose focus on the game. If we could reduce the amount of options (reduce game play time) it may increase her ability to stay in the game. Typically she starts off strong and then towards the end we're having to coach her and/or make decisions for her. This is not a fault of the game, or the length of the game, but rather due to the fact that my daughter is only 6 years old and she is of the mindset that she must live life to the fullest. The game typically takes 1.5-2 hours with my young children due to the fact that we try to teach them the strategy and rationale for making their decisions, but when playing with my buddies typically takes about 45 minutes at the most. Eventually, I truly believe my 6 year old will be able to play a game from start to finish w/out any assistance. This game is an amazing game, it's baffling that a bunch of cards could lend to so much replay-ability and so much fun. It gives us an excuse to all gather around the same patch of floor or table and work together towards a common goal - building the best kingdom! The possibilities are endless with this game. We've played multiple games and each time you're still left with other options to build around. This is one of the only games that I can sit and play with my 6 year old and have as much fun as I do playing with my 30-50 something old friends. I promise this lends credence to the game, it is not indicative to the banality of my friends. My core group of friends tend to gravitate toward video gaming. We meet at least once a month for a game day in which we typically do nothing but drink and play video games. I have tried for the last 8 years to get them to play more than video games, with board games, 'scene-it' type games, card games, and everything in between...but nothing has ever worked as well as video games. This game was the first time that i've ever been able to get them to come back to a game, ever. Dominion is great family fun and great 'Man Fun' too! Definitely worth the buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprised by this wonderful game! *by M***O on April 4, 2012* All right, so the wife and I were looking for a game we could play together. There are woefully little video games that allow two people on the couch to play together (at least games that any two people can agree on) and many classic board games are far too repetitive for me. Based on the reviews here at Amazon and other sites (internet search for dominion review, if you're interested), I decided to give this one a try. The game mechanics are fairly simple to learn, but the included instructions aren't well-written at all. My advice is to read the instructions and then play a few hands to get the hang of it. Once you get the rules down, this game is a blast to play. The one thing that really stands out for me is the variability. All the different cards and events that can happen help keep the game fresh; changing cards every game is a wonderful way to keep you guessing and thinking about the best tactic to win. Eventually the expansion packs are needed to add some variety. Children 8 and up could easily pick this game up, depending on their individual intellectual abilities. There is a lot of opportunity to learn in this game; not necessarily learning facts or gaining knowledge, but exercising critical thinking skills, planning, and understanding consequences of actions. For me, strategic planning and critical thinking is far more important than memorizing facts; this game certainly offers the potential to keep you thinking. The only drawback I can think of is the packaging, storage, and durability. It is a card game, so I don't expect the world, but the sheer amount of handling, shuffling, and dealing gives these cards a beating. They are well made, but the inclusion of some protectors or lamination on the cards might have been an option for anyone concerned with the product being damaged. The box it comes in is sturdy and well-made, but the plastic storage trays inside seem odd to me. It's too easy to drop, tip, or otherwise disturb the box and have the carefully arranged contents inside become chaos. Maybe a simple box made as a row with labelled dividers would have sufficed and kept the cards in place? --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/778936-rio-grande-games-dominion-strategic-card-game-award-winning-deck](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/778936-rio-grande-games-dominion-strategic-card-game-award-winning-deck) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*