You are a monarch, like your parents before you, the ruler of a small, pleasant kingdom of rivers and evergreens. Unlike your parents, however, you have hopes and dreams! You want a larger and more pleasant kingdom, with more rivers and a wider variety of trees. You want a Dominion! In all directions lie fiefs, freeholds, and feuds. They are all small bits of land, controlled by petty lords and on the verge of anarchy. You will bring civilization to these people, uniting them under your banner.
'But wait! There must be something in the air; several other monarchs have had the exact same idea. You must race to get as much of the unclaimed land as possible, fending them off along the way. To do this, you will hire minions, construct buildings, spruce up your castle, and fill the coffers of your treasury.'
The board game Dominion: 2nd Edition places players in the roles of rulers attempting to develop their kingdoms and become more powerful than the other players. Each player starts with an identical, very small deck of cards, which they will upgrade as the game progresses by purchasing new cards. Finding the right way to play and purchase new cards is the key to earning precious victory points and winning this intense strategic game. Will you be the most successful ruler, or will that title belong to someone else?