If I buy Intrigue, do I need to by the base dominion game first?
200371
No you do not, can be played on its own or with base game. Both are great games.
200372
No, but the base one is a good one to start with because the cards are less complex.
200373
No... You dont need the base game.. You may use the Intrigue as an expansion though
200374
No, intrigue is a stand alone expansion that contains all the cards you need to play the game. It's also an awesome set! Have fun!
592087
You have to use the borders from the base game as well as from Seafarers expansion. If you use all of them from both games there will be enough.
1161338
If you have that many people over, maybe you should pick up Intrigue. It'll have the extra cards for either two seperate games, or up to a 6 player game. If you combine the Victory cards etc. (The amounts are in the intrigue instructions.)But if that isn't a main factor for you, I prefer Seaside over Intrigue. Just got Alchemy so I can't judge it just yet. Seaside is more of a game changer. The duration cards are a lot of fun, and so are the victory cards. Like Island. (Worth two VP and you put it and another card away on the island until the end of the game. Nice for clearing out your hand.)So in short, Seaside might be good if a large group isn't the deciding factor. If it is, go with intrigue. If you have that many people over, maybe you should pick up Intrigue. It'll have the extra cards for either two seperate games, or up to a 6 player game. If you combine the Victory cards etc. (The amounts are in the intrigue instructions.)But if that isn't a main factor for you, I prefer Seaside over Intrigue. Just got Alchemy so I can't judge it just yet. Seaside is more of a game changer. The duration cards are a lot of fun, and so are the victory cards. Like Island. (Worth two VP and you put it and another card away on the island until the end of the game. Nice for clearing... » Read More If you have that many people over, maybe you should pick up Intrigue. It'll have the extra cards for either two seperate games, or up to a 6 player game. If you combine the Victory cards etc. (The amounts are in the intrigue instructions.)But if that isn't a main factor for you, I prefer Seaside over Intrigue. Just got Alchemy so I can't judge it just yet. Seaside is more of a game changer. The duration cards are a lot of fun, and so are the victory cards. Like Island. (Worth two VP and you put it and another card away on the island until the end of the game. Nice for clearing out your hand.)So in short, Seaside might be good if a large group isn't the deciding factor. If it is, go with intrigue. « Show Less
1034437
I've played both and consider myself an 'ameteur' when it comes to these types of games. I get overwhelmed when they get too complicated. Dominion, by itself without expansions, is easier than 7 wonders. I LOVE both games but they are played totally differently. Same basic concept of building a civilation, game time is similar and the goal is getting the most points (scoring is must easier with Dominion) but game play is different and strategy is different. I agree that if your kids already play 7 wonders, they will likely want expansions for Dominion.
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I'd still suggest getting the original first. It is simpler, the cards mostly do one thing, and it covers the basic ideas of the game. Intrigue has a lot of cards that give you choices, it has more variety and mixes the basic cards together, which slows new players down a little. We also play with a lot of people who aren't hardcore gamers.I like having both though as sometimes we play with 5 and 6 people. We ended up with those two and Prosperity and Hinterlands because these expansions don't add many new rules, but give lots of options. That way we can still play the game with non-hardcore gamers but it's still fun for us. I'd still suggest getting the original first. It is simpler, the cards mostly do one thing, and it covers the basic ideas of the game. Intrigue has a lot of cards that give you choices, it has more variety and mixes the basic cards together, which slows new players down a little. We also play with a lot of people who aren't hardcore gamers.I like having both though as sometimes we play with 5 and 6 people. We ended up with those two and Prosperity and Hinterlands because these expansions don't add many new rules, but give lots of options. That way we can still play the game with... » Read More I'd still suggest getting the original first. It is simpler, the cards mostly do one thing, and it covers the basic ideas of the game. Intrigue has a lot of cards that give you choices, it has more variety and mixes the basic cards together, which slows new players down a little. We also play with a lot of people who aren't hardcore gamers.I like having both though as sometimes we play with 5 and 6 people. We ended up with those two and Prosperity and Hinterlands because these expansions don't add many new rules, but give lots of options. That way we can still play the game with non-hardcore gamers but it's still fun for us. « Show Less
2043155
you can, but I do not recommend it. It can be dull and a very short game. Not only that but only a few people can play with just an expansion.
592089
This only works if you have the newer version of the base game. If you have an older version it didn't come with borders and won't work well with this expansion.
1161336
Intrigue is the natural progression from the base game. Most Dominion fans think Prosperity is essential. Seaside adds a delayed action element, which changes how the game plays. The new Dark Ages is almost "anti-Dominion," with its emphasis on trashing cards.
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I find Dominion to have a much higher replay value. There are millions of combinations of cards to play with. Meaning that you have to devise a new strategy with every game... it is lots of fun. Only downside is the game doesnt really pick up until you get a couple expansions. It's not hard to become a master at the base set. If you give your kids this Base Dominion set, they will be begging for expansions to this in no time at all. It can get a little costly, but totally worth it. Awesome game.I have played both 7 wonders and Dominion. However, I haven't played any 7W expansions and own almost all of the Dominion ones, so take that into consideration. . I find Dominion to have a much higher replay value. There are millions of combinations of cards to play with. Meaning that you have to devise a new strategy with every game... it is lots of fun. Only downside is the game doesnt really pick up until you get a couple expansions. It's not hard to become a master at the base set. If you give your kids this Base Dominion set, they will be begging for expansions to this in no time at all. It can get a little costly, but totally worth it. Awesome game.I have played both 7 wonders and Dominion. However, I haven't played any 7W expansions and... » Read More I find Dominion to have a much higher replay value. There are millions of combinations of cards to play with. Meaning that you have to devise a new strategy with every game... it is lots of fun. Only downside is the game doesnt really pick up until you get a couple expansions. It's not hard to become a master at the base set. If you give your kids this Base Dominion set, they will be begging for expansions to this in no time at all. It can get a little costly, but totally worth it. Awesome game.I have played both 7 wonders and Dominion. However, I haven't played any 7W expansions and own almost all of the Dominion ones, so take that into consideration. . « Show Less
1161341
Considering the size of your gaming group I would definitely get Intrigue first so you can get two games going simulataneously.I like JMac prefer Seaside to Intrigue -- and although I haven't played it yet would get Prosperity next.Alchemy is fun, but more of an advanced set and I would get it last.ed
1387130
You could potentially get away with buying the expansions. I would buy the base deck for more options though. I have the base, plus two expansions, and want to buy more.
2123631
You don't NEED it, however the dice, the maps, pre generated characters (of which there are two more for free online), tokens, adventure (as well as its sequel, again free online) and quick reference rulebook make it a bargain. I highly recommend it!
555174
Not without the expansion. But as the game progresses you will gain different cards that give you unique powers. But those cards are random each game.
1155785
Not "required", but I would suggest playing it first. It sort of pieces the story together.
2102510
You can buy this, install, and play. However, you will need to install Reign of Chaos before installing Frozen Throne, both of which are included in this battle chest.
146684
Depends on your budget, you might want to buy Dominion: Intrigue first (it works as a standalone) to see whether you like it. If you find it fun, you can always buy this set later since buying Intrigue first means that there's no overlap.
1657632
Having all the sets: First should be normal Dominion Second should be Intrigue if you play with 5-6 players; Seaside otherwise Third Prosperity if you got Seaside; Seaside if you got Intrigue Fourth Intrigue if you got Seaside first; Otherwise Prosperity Fifth Hinterlands .. it's a good set but not a beginners set at all. Then would get the small sets Cornucopia then Alchemy.