Dominion (Second Edition)

You're a monarch with big dreams! Unlike your parents, you aim to build a larger and more delightful kingdom filled with more rivers and diverse trees. In all directions, there are small land - bits under petty lords, on the verge of anarchy. It's up to you to bring civilization and unite them under your banner. But watch out! Other monarchs have the same idea, so you'll have to race to claim unclaimed land. In this game, you'll hire minions, build buildings, improve your castle, and fill your treasury. Each player starts with a small, identical deck of cards. There's a selection of cards in the center of the table that you can buy as you can afford. You construct your deck on - the - fly by choosing cards to buy and playing your hands. It's not a collectible card game, but the gameplay is similar to CCG deck construction. The game comes with 500 cards. You pick 10 out of 26 Kingdom card types for each play, offering endless variety. The Second Edition replaces six Kingdom card types from the first edition with new ones and also substitutes blank cards with a seventh new Kingdom card. These new cards are available in the Dominion: Update Pack. The rulebook is rewritten, some cards have mild functional changes, and others are rephrased without changing their function.

To start playing Dominion, give each player an identical small deck of cards. Place the selection of available cards in the center of the table. As the game progresses, you can buy cards from the center as you have the resources. Build your deck on - the - fly by carefully choosing which cards to purchase and how to play them. Try to find the most efficient way to get victory points by the end of the game. When selecting cards for a play, pick 10 out of the 26 Kingdom card types for a different experience each time. Note that the Second Edition has new cards and a rewritten rulebook. Make sure to read the new rules before starting. For maintenance, keep the cards in a dry and cool place to prevent damage. If you want to use the new cards from the Update Pack, simply add them to the game as per the instructions.