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Domination
1986
Rules assistance for Domination
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- 2–4 players
- 60–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
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Domination is a board game released in 1986 for 2–4 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tom Woodrow and Jim Rowan.
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About the game
From Box: Domination: The Game Players Game An Exciting Game of Strategy Domination is an exciting game of strategy for two to four players, ages thirteen to adult. Each player controls the pieces of one color - blue, green, red or yellow - moving them about the board and capturing the pieces of opposing players, in order to be the first to occupy the Crown Square inside the Keep at the center of the board. Players familiar with chess or checkers will notice strong similarities, especially in the mechanics of movement and capture, between these games and Domination. Combining these traditional elements with a new and innovative game system, Domination offers hours of enjoyment for young and old alike. Easy to learn, but difficult to master, Domination is the ultimate challenge for gamers of all ages. Every game is different in the quest for... Domination
Questions and answers
Domination supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Domination is 60–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Domination for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Domination has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Domination belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Medieval. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Domination and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Domination are: Tom Woodrow and Jim Rowan. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Domination as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.