Which Expansion Set is best to buy first? But for those of us who can't afford it all upfront, would you recommend buying Dominion Intrigue or Seaside with the original?
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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.
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I've only played 1 expansion and that was Intrigue. It allows you to play with more than 4 people.
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I'm personally not a fan of munchkin, so our opinions might differ. I think KoT is a great buy, but I wouldn't play it unless you got the power up expansion also. The expansion offers a game-balancing mechanic that is pretty necessary.
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The first time I played, it was a combination of Zombie and Kungfu decks and it was great. The original is great and I would highly suggest it, but you don't have to start out with it. You can get the Zombie and then if you like it, get the original. To me at least the appeal to buy more than one set is to widen the deck after you get bored with the first set. Also before you get the deck there is an online version that teaches you how to play.
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The game comes with a ton of cards. I ordered the first expansion pack after getting the full game. I plan on ordering them in order(1-5) but it really doesn't matter.
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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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The original game has the instructions and the majority of the cards. Buy expansions later on.
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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
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No... You dont need the base game.. You may use the Intrigue as an expansion though
638300
Yes, you need the original, because the expansion packs are simply an addition. Each expansion pack provides more crazy question/answer options for your continued amusement with this game.
1476758
Buy the original game first. It has instructions and the most cards. Buy the expansions later.
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We wouldn't recommend playing with just the expansions because 1) they're small and the jokes will get old too quickly, and 2) the writing in the expansions is designed to compliment the main game, so you're getting a set of cards that are bottom-heavy on jokes and which are intended for more experienced players. Then again, you can do whatever you want. We're not the boss of you.
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Robert,Yes I have played it with 2 players and it is fun. We have almost all of the Dominion sets and like to mix and match them. I hope you have as much fun playing Dominion as we do.Elizabeth
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You can just use an expansion pack but it is way too small to play a real game. Maybe only a few rounds. It is not recommended to play without the original set.
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True. I just bought the Death Angel card game last week and paid $180 to buy Space Hulk (3rd edition). $300 is too much for any bored game. You can still find the 3rd edition on ebay if you still want it. Also, I've heard that Level 7 Protocol is like Space Hulk but improved. I haven't read any reviews absent of nostalgia for Space Hulk, so I'm not sure what to expect not having grown up with it. Have you managed to find a copy? If so, what do you think of it?
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You need the original game first. The expansion set is just to add on more cards to your base set.
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You can definitely play this one without having played the original. This one has the added dynamic of the dragons roaming the seas (that have the ability to sink your boat) and being able to change direction and how many are on the board. This is not an expansion pack, so no worries. I don't know if you can play "without the dragons" but I don't see why not, especially if you have smaller children that may have a harder comprehending the dynamic of rolling dice to add dragons/change direction.