# Dominion: Cornucopia

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.39 / 5
- **Designers**: Donald X. Vaccarino
- **Artists**: Alayna Lemmer-Danner, Garret DeChellis, Jeff Himmelman, Jessica Cox, Kurt Miller, Lorraine Schleter, Lynell Ingram, Mark Poole, Matthew Tames, Matthias Catrein, Michael Menzel, Raven Mimura, Ryan Laukat, Taylor Bennett
- **Publishers**: Rio Grande Games, 999 Games, Albi, Bard Centrum Gier, Devir, Filosofia Éditions, Hans im Glück, Hobby Japan, Lautapelit.fi, Stupor Mundi
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Delayed Purchase, Hand Management, Open Drafting

## Verdict
Want to add a different flavor to your Dominion games? Cornucopia rewards you for having a varied deck and brings cards that help you achieve that. It's an expansion that encourages experimentation!Rewards varied decksEncourages new strategiesUnique and fun cardsRequires base Dominion gameFocus on varietyRECOMMENDED

## Description
Autumn has arrived in Dominion, and with it, the fifth expansion, Cornucopia! Forget the summer heat, because now it's time for the harvest and medieval festivities. This little gem adds 13 new Kingdom cards and 5 unique cards that bring a fresh theme to your favorite deck-building game. The main hook here is *variety*. You know that strategy of focusing on one type of card? Maybe it's time to mix things up, because Cornucopia rewards those with a diverse deck, hand, or cards in play. Think of cards that help you shuffle your deck, others that give you an extra boost if your hand is colorful, and so on. It's an expansion that encourages you to step out of your comfort zone and try new combinations, while maintaining the essence of Dominion: buying cards, building your engine, and accumulating victory points. Don't expect basic treasure or victory cards here; the focus is entirely on the new mechanics and the interactions they create. If you already enjoy Dominion and want a breath of fresh air that changes how you think about your deck, Cornucopia is a sure bet to spice up your games. Get ready to celebrate diversity in your kingdom!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base Dominion game to play Cornucopia?
Yes! Cornucopia is an expansion and requires a base game from the Dominion series (like Dominion or Dominion Intrigue) to be played.

### How many new cards does Cornucopia add?
This expansion brings 13 new Kingdom cards and 5 unique cards, totaling 18 new options for your games.

### What is the main theme of Cornucopia?
The central theme is variety. The cards are designed to reward players who build decks, hands, and play with a diversity of cards.

### Does Cornucopia add basic treasure or victory cards?
No, Cornucopia focuses exclusively on Kingdom cards and unique cards that introduce new mechanics and strategies.

### Is this expansion difficult to learn?
The complexity is similar to other Dominion expansions. The rules for each card are clear, but the strategy of how to use them to maximize variety might require a few plays.

### Who do you recommend Cornucopia for?
We recommend it for Dominion players who are already familiar with the base game and are looking for new ways to vary their strategies and experiment with different card combinations.

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