Eminent Domain
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.5 / 5
- Year
- 2011
About the game
Eminent Domain is a sci-fi civilization deck-building game where players choose Role cards to research technology, colonize planets, or attack rivals. Each turn, opponents can follow your chosen role for a lesser benefit, and cards you play strengthen your deck's ability to perform that same role again in the future.
Hobbli's Notes
A tight, cerebral deck-builder in the vein of Race for the Galaxy but with its own unique role-following mechanic. The interaction from following creates satisfying push-and-pull between players.
What we like
- Innovative deck-building combined with role-selection.
- Quick 45-minute playtime.
- Meaningful player interaction via following.
- High replayability with varied role combos.
Keep in mind
- Iconography and rules can be confusing at first.
- Limited direct conflict options.
- Can feel thematically dry for some players.
Who it's for
Fans of deck-building and civilization games, ages 10 and up, in groups of 2 to 4.
