Dominion: Alchemy
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- Designer Donald X. Vaccarino
- Publisher Rio Grande Games , 999 Games , Albi , Devir , Filosofia Éditions
- Illustration Antonio Catalán , Matthias Catrein , Jacob Corn , Julien Delval , Alex Drummond , Klemens Franz
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What to Expect
In Dominion: Alchemy, you add new cards with an alchemy theme to your base game. You experiment with unusual resources like quicksilver and hair to acquire powerful new cards. The expansion introduces mechanics such as Delayed Purchase and Hand Management, deepening your strategy. Games last about 30 minutes, providing fresh tactical challenges within the familiar Dominion universe.
Who Is This Game For?
This expansion is aimed at players familiar with Dominion looking to deepen their deck-building experience. Classified as a gateway game suitable from age 13, the 30-minute playtime is ideal for players with some card game experience who enjoy quick and strategic sessions.
How It Works
Dominion: Alchemy centers on Deck, Bag, and Pool Building mechanics, enhanced by Delayed Purchase and Hand Management. Players build their decks by selecting cards from open drafts, using cards with delayed purchase effects. The goal is to optimize your deck through careful hand and resource management to score the most victory points.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Donald X. Vaccarino, Dominion: Alchemy (2010) expands the successful Dominion deck-building game. It was nominated for the 2010 Golden Geek Best Board Game Expansion Award. Part of the Dominion family, it adds new mechanics and an alchemy theme to the base game and other expansions.
Awards
2010
Pro
- Expands the familiar Dominion deck-building system with new mechanics
- Thematically rich alchemy elements
- Short playtime around 30 minutes
- Compatible with all Dominion expansions
Contra
- Requires the base game to play
- Not suitable for solo play (2-4 players)
- Requires prior experience with Dominion
Setting & atmosphere
The game is set around alchemical experiments in a medieval setting. Players use mystical ingredients like quicksilver aiming to turn lead into gold or to build an indissoluble castle.
Tips for beginners
Start with the base game Dominion before trying Alchemy to better understand the new mechanics.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No, Dominion: Alchemy requires at least two players and does not support solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 30 minutes, making Dominion: Alchemy suitable for quick sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with the base game Dominion is required, as Alchemy is an expansion.
How does this compare to similar games?
Alchemy adds Delayed Purchase and an alchemy theme to Dominion's deck-building gameplay.
Is this suitable for families?
It is more suited for experienced players aged 13 and up, not designed as a family game.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of deck-building with Delayed Purchase and Hand Management mechanics is distinctive.
Fazit
Dominion: Alchemy is a solid expansion for Dominion fans seeking new mechanics and thematic variety. It's especially suited for players already experienced with the base game.
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