Dominion expansions
Prosperity vs Plunder
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 Plunder first instead if this sounds more like your table: An IGN top pick and a top-five favorite in the 2023 r/dominion survey.
| Question | Prosperity | Plunder |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Worth it |
| Buy order | #2 for Dominion | #4 for Dominion |
| What it adds | Big-money cards: Platinum, Colony, treasure cards with effects, and victory point tokens. | Loot treasures, Traits that change a whole pile, more Durations and Events. |
| What it fixes | — | — |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | — | — |
| Rules load | — | — |
| Best for | — | — |
| You need first | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | — | $40–$60 |
| More | Prosperity details | Plunder details |