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I bought 2 of these(though they were only $17 when I bought them) after already having a full case using the hobby lobby/broken token solution. The hobby lobby case was nice, but it's just too bulky and heavy after you start to get a full collection, excellent so long as it all nicely fits in just one box.

Just took both of those and put my cards in 3x3 card collecting pages. Easy enough to put sets of 10 in one slot without them stretching bad at all. Then I put all of my Copper/Silver/Gold/Estates/Etc in a small card box. I think it was one of the smaller sets of cards against humanity, but anything would work. Put my tokens in a dice bag and it's all good to go.

The only thing I've left out are the randomizer cards since I use a phone app for that anyway.

I'll add some pictures when I get home from work, but I definitely recommend this solution. It's not "pretty" or necessarily elegant, but it works really well.

Case: SRA Cases A019

I wanted an aluminum case, not a wood or plastic one, since all the sets together would get heavy. This case was the ideal size and shape: 4.5" tall was just the right height so cards wouldn't fall out if you turned the case upside down, and the width and height was perfect. This case is solidly-built, too, and has a great handle. I'm very happy with it.


Foam: Pre-scored foam, comes with case (or, get 2" pre-scored foam)

The foam blocks I used were scrap from work, but you can get it with the case, too.


Wood: 1/4 In. x 3 In. x 4 Ft. S4S Board Maple from Lowes

This wood is commonly called 3" but it's actually 2.5". Why? I have no idea, ask the lumber industry. Anyways, it fit nicely in the case, and only needed to be cut to length. My local Home Depot didn't carry Maple, only Pine, and the Pine was cheaper but felt rough and flimsy. Maple was perfect.


Tins: 10 Pack Medium MagnaKoys Silver rectangular tins

This was actually a happy accident: the measurements worked out so that there was a gap between the last divider and the side of the case, and I happened to find a set of tins that fit perfectly in them.

I can get all of Coin Tokens, VP Tokens, Debt Tokens, and Embargo tokens from SeaSide, Prosperity, and Empires into them. I don't have Guilds or Renaissance yet, but I've got plenty of coin tokens in here, I probably don't need to carry around more.


Dividers: Myke Atkinson's Tabs

I like the look of these plain white tabs more than the colored tabs that Sumpfork makes, but up to you here. I printed them out on heavy white card stock and cut them with a paper cutter.

I made custom set dividers, too, and printed those in color, then laminated them and cut them so they look different from the rest. You can download those here and here.

I also like to keep my randomizer decks separate, so I made a single page of dividers for randomizer decks. You can download that here.


Modifications/enhancements

This box can fit all cards from all the sets. I don't have all the sets yet, but one of the pictures shows placeholders for where they will be. I can probably fit one or two more expansions that don't exist yet if I take out some unnecessary mats and padding.

I don't have a place in here yet for Renaissance's project cubes, or Adventures' cardboard tokens. I'll have to figure that out someday. Probably a larger aluminum tin.

If I had the skills and tools, I'd have used a router and wood glue instead of screws to get the divider structure built. As it is, it uses tiny screws, which aren't bad, but aren't as clean as I'd like them to be.

The regular base set is just called Dominion. This is a fully playable game, and the cards have the simplest mechanics, so it is good for getting started.

Dominion: Intrigue is an expansion, but it comes with all of the base cards (coins, victory point cards, and curses) necessary to play the game, so it can be used as a standalone game or an expansion for the base game.

All of the other expansions require you to already have the base cards. However, you can actually buy the base cards separately, and buy an expansion that doesn't have them, if you really don't want to buy one of the two sets that includes them. You'll then need to download the basic rules online, since the rules for each of the expansions just describes the rules for that expansion.

I think the best options for starting out would be just getting Dominion, or maybe that plus one or two expansions, or getting Dominion Big Box which includes the base set and two expansions (Prosperity and Seaside). You could also just start out with Dominion: Intrigue if you wanted.

Dominion is best with 2 players, but I think it works well for 3 and 4 players as well. It's definitely a lighter, more random game with 4 players, while you can really get into the strategy with 2 players; both are fine, depending on what you're looking for. If you combine Dominion and Dominion: Intrigue (or add an extra set of base cards) you could play with up to 6 players in a single game, but I think it would really start to drag at that point. Better to just play two 3-player games instead.

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I'll link my storage solution because maybe someone will get some use out of it ( /u/TLan718 ?) but I'm not sure it will be a great fit for you.

http://adamhorton.com/flog/dominion-storage/

On the other hand, one of the components I use (the cardboard boxes) may work just fine for your needs:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K41E6K/

You might not need to order these exact boxes from Amazon. Most local game stores will sell you similar boxes of varying sizes for pretty cheap so this may work out better for you.

My favorite expansion is Dark Ages, but Intrigue, Seaside, or Prosperity are also all good picks for your first expansion. I'd look on the Dominion wiki for the list of cards to see which one you'd think you'd like best.

> Also, if I want to play this game with 5-6 people, do I need another version of the base game?

You need additional base cards, which you can buy by themselves.

> This is something that has been in my mind a while. I’ve seen some people use binders and card sleeve protectors. (Think Pokémon card collection). While cheap, I’m not sure I love that solution. I worry that the pockets aren’t big enough for a stack of kingdom cards and they might slip out.

If you get good quality sleeves (like these guys), that's not an issue. Can easily hold 10-12 cards in each pocket if you only use one side.

I have a big fancy deck box for the treasures/VP cards, and all the tokens/mats fit in the binder. Randomizer deck goes in a cheap plastic deck box.

It's a great solution, but you have to get good quality sleeves or it doesn't work at all. Those cheapo 5-for-a-buck sleeves are garbage—I use one to separate the colored tokens but that's it.

Edit: pics https://imgur.com/a/Z0PFGOO

Edit 2: I also have dreams of building a sweet dominion box

I have bought a ton of these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are not great quality sleeves, but I like them because they're clear which is nice to differentiate card types for certain games and allows you to actually see the art. I also use a ton of these sleeves so this is a lot more cost efficient.

This is the binder we use. It fits three "Dominion"s comfortably. As such you'll need a few of these to encompass it all. I only have 6 of the collections, so I have two binders. These binders also have a handy filing pouch on the inside cover for rules and player mats and a zipper pouch for all the tokens. Works like a dream. Definitely recommend.
Five Star 2" Zipper Binder with Handle, Includes 3 Removable File Folders, Black (73289) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X7NRQ0O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5PGBzbEX0R710

As for the card sheets, I picked some up on a whim at Target and don't remember the brand name. Rest assured that good ones do exist.

I used this binder and these sheets. The binder fits the Base, Alchemy, Prosperity, Empires, Intrigue (2nd ed.), and the 2nd ed. Base cards. I can probably get one more expansion in comfortably.

As far as organization goes, I have a sheet for starting decks and one for the base victory cards and smaller sets of treasures (like Potions and Platinum). Base treasure cards fit in one of the mesh inserts.

Kingdom cards are sorted alphabetically with the randomizer card in each slot to save place (to build kingdoms I use an app on my phone). Each letter starts on a new sheet, so for example if there were 7 "A" cards I would skip the last two slots on the page so that "B" starts on a new page. This gives me some room if I need to insert cards from a new expansion.

I bought a small plastic organizing case at a dollar store for all the victory and coin tokens, which fits in one of the mesh pockets of the binder, along with the rulebooks and mats.

Everything stays put when travelling (even if the binder happens to get flipped upside down!).

http://www.amazon.com/Euro-Game-Card-Sleeves-Soft/dp/B00264FQQG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453610173&sr=8-2&keywords=dominion+sleeves

I have the entire everything sleeved (all sets). When you play a lot, it's worth it. After LOTS AND LOTS of use, I don't have any complaints other than you will definitely be side shuffling and you may occasionally have one tear. Also, because of printing issues with the Adventures set, I think when it's time to upgrade I'll switch to a solid color backed instead of clear sleeves. Just my two cents.

I used these sleeves: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07QC2FTBV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image


And these boxes: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072J3KNKP?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

I own every expansion except Renaissance and Alchemy, although I’m sure they would fit in box 2 if I removed the tokens and mats.

The boxes are sturdy and made from metal. They also have a felt interior. The cards fit perfectly inside.

They're not plastic or cardboard, but I used this for base game + 2 expansions, and upgraded to this for base game + 3 expansions. I've been loving it, very compact for the amount of cards they carry, and very easy to travel with.

If you want to consolidate, you can always get this binder: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GIP208/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have all of the sets in there pretty nicely, and then I just carry around the Base Set Cards in their box. I have my cards arranged by expansion and then alphabetically. When the next expansion comes out, I think I'm going to arrange them alphabetically across the board for the sake of simplicity (and give people who don't know the sets as well as I do the ability to find things more easily).

Take two of these, cut one row off of one of them, then put them in one of these. You may want to add a little padding to top and bottom to make sure everything fits snug. It's a little large, but manageable. I've got room for the new expansion and easily two more of the same size.

If you're interested in more info, see my post here.

What brand is this?? Look like it works pretty well.

EDIT: Amazon appears to carry it so I am Primed to get a couple of these if you can verify how many cards they seem to hold, whether sleeved or unsleeved, and how you did the tabs. :-)

I bought This box along with 2k penny sleeves. The big box, doesn't quite take up one of the three columns. I still need to sleeve intrigue, which will probably take up the rest of the first column. I'm using index cards to sort the cards and finding what I need is super quick and easy.

New cards in Dominion: Artisan, Bandit, Harbinger, Merchant, Poacher, Sentry, Vassal


Removed cards from Dominion: Adventurer, Chancellor, Feast, Spy, Thief, Woodcutter


New cards in Intrigue: Courtier, Diplomat, Lurker, Mill, Patrol, Replace, Secret Passage

Removed cards from Intrigue: Coppersmith, Great Hall, Saboteur, Scout, Secret Chamber, Tribute

https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Board-Game-Update-Pack/dp/B01LYX2F3R

https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Intrigue-Board-Game-Update/dp/B01LWN4C0G

Seems like the $26 would save you a lot of trouble.

The Treasuries were printed all with gold coloring because that's the card type color, no different than white denoting Actions, green denoting Victories (and alt-Victories), blue denoting Reactions, and orange denoting Durations. This will make more sense when you get expansions that have alternative Treasuries such as Harem and the Prosperity cards, where the type color is definitely needed.

Cards within a type are always differentiated by their artwork, which is why the new, standalone set of base cards now print Copper, Silver, and Gold with pictures of, well, Copper, Silver, and Gold.

I see everyone here doesn't like to play with 5+, when I have to agree it makes for better games to split up to 2 and 3, you should try yourself anyway.

And for that you need another set of the base-cards(can be bought alone like this , or through buying 1st edition Intrigue) . I will recommend buying the base cards itself because, the 1st edition of Intrigue isn't that great in comparison with other expansions.

When you have the extra base cards, and if you don't want to split your group the extra rules is like this:

Instead of 12 Provinces, you play with 15 for 5, and 18 for 6. All other victory cards are the same number(except the starting estates which ofc is three more). And the game is over when any four supply piles are empty, or the provinces are empty as usual.

Remember to also add 10 extra curses for each extra player, and add all the extra money from the base cards.

Late reply, but don't forget they sell the base cards separate now, and they have better art.

Dividers something like this?

Also, I'm curious, what are your plans for any future expansions? It looks like you're at max capacity here. This is not a criticism, I'm just looking for ideas for expanding such a box. I have a Hobby Lobby box but with horizontal card arrangements. We ran out of room before the Nocturne expansion.

Nakpunar Tin Containers (2 oz Clear Top - Round - Style 2, Silver) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FGCMDK6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

6 containers: Coins, 1VP, 2VP, 5VP, wood tokens / embargo, -1 copppers

If you don't, the new style base cards are pretty cheap.

Honestly, I started with the big box, and I immediately got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/BCW-Monster-Storage-3200-Count/dp/B000K41E6K/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1395933300&sr=1-3

That is my observation, as well. I checked Amazon for some pricing, and they even sell just the base cards. At $20 or less for a new set of base cards, I don't see sleeves as being a viable option.

Don’t trust this because I’m not sure it’s gonna work out, but at the moment I have a plan to buy 2 or 3 of these and print those sumpfork tabs. Bob’s your uncle. My main reason to not use the hobby lobby box is because it would be a nightmare to get it to ship to Ireland, and I like the way I could bring this setup on the go by only bringing select boxes. I have no plans to sleeve anything just yet.

I store mine in this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000K41E56/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3KW6IKLVT73H


I have only Base, Intrigue, Alchemy, Cornucopia, and Seaside though. If you own every expansion the 3,200 should work fine. I use these as dividers: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001PHZGJC/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3NEGNHIURYLBQ

They have update packs
Base Game: https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Board-Game-Update-Pack/dp/B01LYX2F3R/ref=sr_1_8?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1493238872&sr=1-8&keywords=dominion

Intrigue: https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Intrigue-Board-Game-Update/dp/B01LWN4C0G/ref=sr_1_14?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1493238872&sr=1-14&keywords=dominion

You mean these?:
https://www.amazon.com/Rio-Grande-Games-Dominion-Cards/dp/B007MKLX84

The base cards is treasure, victory, and curse cards.
https://www.amazon.com/Rio-Grande-Games-Dominion-Cards/dp/B007MKLX84