{"product_id":"rio-grande-games-dominion-menagerie-expansion-animal-themed-cards-new-mechanics","title":"Rio Grande Games Dominion: Menagerie Expansion – Animal-Themed Cards \u0026 New Mechanics","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExplore Dominion: Menagerie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominion: Menagerie is an animal-inspired expansion that adds new layers to the base game without changing its core rules. Players who enjoy deck-building will discover fresh twists as they manage animal-themed abilities and timing across turns. Note that this expansion cannot be played on its own; it requires the basic Dominion set and rulebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s inside the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e400 cards total, including 30 new Kingdom cards that introduce fresh tensions and choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnimal-themed cards that lend new storytelling moments and strategic options\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHorses cards that invite timing decisions to save a draw for later\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExile mats to move cards out of play and rescue them later\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWays that give Actions additional options, creating more paths to build your deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReturning Events to shape round pacing and player interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatibility: can be combined with other Dominion expansions; not standalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy players might enjoy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you assemble a menagerie, you’ll feel the rhythm of turn planning change. The animal themes offer new storytelling hooks, while the mechanics encourage experimentation with tempo, resource management, and decision points across multiple turns. The box supports a full night of play for 2–4 players, and most sessions land in the typical 30-minute range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details for setup and play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor 2–4 players, ages 14 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbout 30 minutes per session, depending on player count and experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires Dominion base game and rulebook to play; other expansions are optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Dominion family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMenagerie marks the 13th expansion in the Dominion line, enriching the ongoing universe with new cards, themes, and strategies. It can be layered with existing expansions to tailor the complexity and variety of your sessions, continuing Rio Grande Games’ mission to promote engaging, choice-filled play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is Dominion: Menagerie?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: An animal-themed expansion for Dominion that adds 30 new Kingdom cards and 400 total cards, playable with the base game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I play Dominion: Menagerie by itself?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No. It requires the base Dominion set; you can mix it with other expansions for richer sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52909644349664,"sku":"B083PJH4R7","price":108.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/rio-grande-games-dominion-menagerie-expansion-animal-themed-cards-new-mechanics","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}