We have enjoyed the original Dominion for almost a year now and decided to try an expansion. I chose prosperity because it appeared to be one of the initial expansions.
The first time we played we used the recommended setup using only cards from the Prosperity deck. Once everyone understood the new mechanics, such as the VP tokens and new treasure cards, we decided that mixing and matching the cards from the original Dominion and Prosperity would better suit our little group.
The addition of the VP tokens (I like to think that they're somewhat passive, as they come up naturally through your deck building) was an interesting touch. Every one enjoyed the VP tokens and thought, generally, that they were a boon to the game. We also very much enjoyed the new treasure cards which boasted a point value and had quasi actions associated with them.
The only negative I will say is that, thus far, we have experienced, due to the increased potential to acquire currency (copper, silver, etc...) we have had several games where the difference between the winner and the runner-up was quite extreme - say 50 or 60 VPs. This has only happened a few times and it was while we were experimenting with various deck builds, but I would imagine that some additional experience with the cards and the deck in general would reduce these discrepancies. However, I do not believe that this is a reason to avoid this expansion since overall the new cards, mechanics, and general increased dynamics of the game greatly outweigh any negatives which we have discovered thus far.
On the topics requested for rating:
Fun: Definitely more fun, when combined with the original Dominion because it allows you the opportunity to build more interesting decks
Educational value: We don't play with any small children, but every game, even every turn, is a lesson in strategy, efficiency, effectiveness, and decision making.
Durability: We do not use card sleeves, though I've considered it, but our original Dominion deck has held up quite well and I am not concerned about the durability of the Prosperity deck.
Overall: 5 stars, though I like to think that nothing's perfect, I honestly believe that this expansion is worthwhile
In short - if you're a fan of the original Dominion I would recommend this expansion.
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Product information
| Product Dimensions | 11.75 x 3 x 11.75 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 2.7 pounds |
| ASIN | B003YXZB22 |
| Item model number | 422RGG |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
| Best Sellers Rank | #721,502 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #7,710 in Dedicated Deck Card Games |
| Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Rio Grande Games |
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Rio Grande Games Dominion Prosperity
This is the 4th expansion to the game of Dominion. It adds 25 new Kingdom cards to Dominion, plus 2 new Basic cards that let players keep building up past Gold and Province. The central theme is wealth; there are treasures with abilities, cards that interact with treasures, and powerful cards. There’s nothing like the sound of coins clinking in your hands. You vastly prefer it to the sound of coins clinking in someone else’s hands, or the sound of coins just sitting there in a pile that no one can quite reach without getting up. Getting up, that’s all behind you now. Life has been good to you. Just ten years ago, you were tilling your own fields in a simple straw hat. You still have problems – troublesome neighbors that must be conquered. But this time, you’ll conquer them in style.
Fantastic Expansion
I have played the vast majority of the dominion expansions and this one is one of my favorites. Many of the expansions have new cards but don’t change the dynamics much. This expansion lengthens the game and focuses the gameplay on economy. Prosperity adds Colonies that cost 11 coin and end the game when all are bought rather than Providences. It also adds Platinum that costs 9 coin to help you get to the higher 11 coin Colony price. If you are debating between expansions this should be one of the first you get.
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- Viva Las Vegas 75Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2020
Awesome but it's an expansion
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Hector RodriguezReviewed in Mexico on January 25, 2019
Esta es una expansión que se debe tener, agrega mucha diversión al juego
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