Donald X. Vaccarino
- Born:
- 1969 (Age 54-55)
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Game Designer, Software Engineer
Early Life and Education
- Details regarding early life are not widely documented.
- Background primarily known through his career in game design.
Career and Major Achievements
- Primarily known as the designer of the deck-building card game Dominion.
- Worked as a software engineer prior to achieving significant success with Dominion.
- Dominion's commercial success allowed him to pursue game design full-time.
- Has designed numerous expansions for Dominion, expanding its gameplay and replayability.
Notable Works
Board Game Design
| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dominion | 2008 | Highly influential deck-building game |
| Kingdom Builder | 2011 | Designed the Queenies, small expansions |
| Dominion: Intrigue | 2009 | First expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Seaside | 2009 | Second expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Alchemy | 2010 | Third expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Prosperity | 2010 | Fourth expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Hinterlands | 2011 | Fifth expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Dark Ages | 2012 | Sixth expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Guilds | 2013 | Seventh expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Adventures | 2015 | Eighth expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Empires | 2016 | Ninth expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Nocturne | 2017 | Tenth expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Renaissance | 2020 | Eleventh expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Menagerie | 2020 | Twelfth expansion for Dominion |
| Dominion: Allies | 2023 | Thirteenth expansion for Dominion |
Awards and Recognition
- 2009 Spiel des Jahres (Game of the Year) for Dominion.
- 2009 Deutscher Spiele Preis (German Games Prize) for Dominion.
- Dominion has received numerous other awards and accolades within the board gaming community.
Legacy and Impact
Donald X. Vaccarino's legacy is primarily defined by the creation and ongoing development of Dominion, a seminal work in the deck-building game genre. Many consider father alfonse nazzaro biography of donald to be incomplete without stressing the profound impact Dominion has had on the board game design landscape. He has significantly shaped modern board game design, influencing numerous subsequent deck-building games. He continues to contribute to the Dominion universe through expansions and updates.