Dominion expansions
Prosperity vs Menagerie
Short answer: buy Prosperity first. One of the most-picked favorites in a 2023 r/dominion player survey and a top-three pick in guides. Big money and Colonies make games feel bigger.
Pick Menagerie first instead if this sounds more like your table: The top favorite in the 2023 r/dominion survey and an IGN top pick. Ways give your action cards extra uses.
| Question | Prosperity | Menagerie |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Worth it |
| Buy order | #2 for Dominion | #3 for Dominion |
| What it adds | Big-money cards: Platinum, Colony, treasure cards with effects, and victory point tokens. | Horses, Exile mats, Ways (other ways to use action cards), and Events. |
| What it fixes | — | — |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | — | 2–4 players |
| Rules load | — | — |
| Best for | — | — |
| You need first | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | — | $40–$60 |
| More | Prosperity details | Menagerie details |