Dominion: Renaissance

Rio Grande Games, 999 Games, ASS Altenburger Spielkarten · Board game · 2018
2–4 · best 3 30 min Weight 2.4/5
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8.3 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

Perfect for Dominion veterans seeking more depth and new ways to interact. The Artifacts and Projects systems completely change the game's pace.

Highlights
  • Very clever new economic mechanics
  • Increased interaction via Artifact disputes
  • Immense variety of Kingdom cards
  • Breaks the linearity of the base game
Keep in mind
  • Increases rule complexity
  • Requires the base game to play
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About the game
Get ready to enter the golden age! Dominion: Renaissance takes kingdom building to a new level, diving into the era when art, science, and medicine (with plenty of leeches, of course) were revolutionizing the world. If you already enjoy the dynamics of building the perfect deck, this expansion brings layers of complexity that will excite any strategist. Here, perspective has changed, and we're not just talking about painting, but about how you manage your resources.

What makes Renaissance special is the introduction of mechanics that break the linearity of the base game. We now have Projects, which grant powerful abilities, and Artifacts, which are items contested between players — whoever manages to control the artifact gains the advantage. Additionally, the expansion introduces tokens that allow you to save coins and actions for later, eliminating that frustration of having a leftover resource that is useless at the moment.

With 300 cards in total and 25 new Kingdom cards, the variety of combinations is staggering. You'll feel the game has become more 'robust', with more interaction options and paths to victory. As the 12th expansion in the line, it drastically expands tactical possibilities. If you love optimizing every move and want to see how your kingdom's economy can thrive with the help of artists and inventors, this is the ideal addition to your collection. It's the kind of content that transforms the basic experience into something much more dynamic and strategic, maintaining the essence that made Dominion a classic, but with that touch of sophistication from the Renaissance era.
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Rules manual — Dominion: Renaissance English · PDF
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Game: Dominion
Publisher Rio Grande Games, 999 Games, ASS Altenburger Spielkarten, Devir, Hobby Japan, IUVI Games
Designer Donald X. Vaccarino
Artist Elisa Cella, Grant Hansen, Matthias Catrein, Radosław Jaszczuk
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes! This is an expansion, so you need the base Dominion game for the essential cards and fundamental rules.
Does the game become much harder?
The complexity increases slightly due to Projects and Artifacts, but if you already know deck building logic, the adaptation is smooth.
How long does a game last?
Usually around 30 minutes, maintaining the series' characteristic agility.
How many people can play?
From 2 to 4 players, following the original game's standard.
What are the Artifacts?
They are special cards that stay on the table and provide bonuses to whoever controls them, creating direct competition between players.