Dominance
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- Designer Michele Quondam
- Publisher Giochix.it , Draco Ideas
- Illustration Yaroslav Radetskyi
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What to Expect
You vie for majorities on a variable hex board, placing metal coins to mark faction control across historical provinces like Roman or Inca territories. Games are tactical and interactive: players open contests, secretly bet coins, and can change sides to end up aligned with the winning faction. Actions such as strengthen, move or build shift a territory's value and keep the outcome uncertain until the end.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for players who enjoy abstract, tactical confrontation: Dominance is a mid-weight game lasting about 30 minutes for 2–4 players aged 12+. Players familiar with area control and majority mechanics will pick it up faster.
How It Works
The core uses a variable hexagon board with Zone of Control and Area Movement. On your turn you take two actions (e.g. open a contest, strengthen, move, gain power, place). Contests resolve with secret coin bets: the faction with the most coins on the territory plus bets wins and permanently claims the space. Winners and top bettors receive loot—new coins and options to build, increasing territory value.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Michele Quondam, Dominance mixes Betting and Bluffing with Alliances/Voting elements on a modular hex board. The historical settings (Roman provinces to the Inca Empire) frame an abstract engine of majority control and secret wagers. The title is tied to a Kickstarter family in its metadata.
Pro
- Short playtime (~30 minutes) enables quick sessions
- Variable hex board increases replayability
- Betting/bluffing adds psychological depth
- Clear designer credit: Michele Quondam
Contra
- Thematic breadth may overwhelm new players
- High player interaction requires constant attention
Setting & atmosphere
The theme places competing factions across several historical province contexts: Roman provinces, Celtic tribes, medieval Italy, the Inca Empire, the Ottoman court and pre-industrial England.
Tips for beginners
Focus on the basic actions (move, strengthen, place) and watch opponents' betting patterns before frequently initiating contests.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No. Dominance is designed for 2–4 players (players.min = 2).
How long does a game really take?
Duration is listed as about 30 minutes; setup can add a little time.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with area control and majority mechanics helps, but basic rule understanding is sufficient to start.
How does this compare to similar games?
Dominance stands out by combining secret betting/bluffing with area movement on a variable hex board, making wagers central to resolution.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 12, it's better suited to families with older children or experienced players.
What mechanic makes it special?
The Betting and Bluffing mechanism combined with majority-based area control is the game's signature.
Fazit
Dominance delivers quick, tense majority struggles with bluffing and a changing board. Recommended for players seeking short, tactical area-control duels.
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