Bag of Gold
Some card images may not be available for public viewing.

Bag of Gold (Cornucopia)

Cost: $0*

Type: Action-Prize

Text: +1 Action\nGain a Gold, putting it on top of your deck.\n(This is not in the Supply.)

Strategy Review

Here's a comprehensive strategy guide for Bag of Gold:

Bag of Gold Strategy Guide

Introduction: Bag of Gold is one of the five Prize cards that can only be obtained by winning the Tournament card from Cornucopia. As a Prize, it cannot be gained through normal means like buying or gaining from other card effects. While its nominal cost is $0, the real cost is successfully playing a Tournament when no other player reveals a Province.

Basic Properties: - Provides +1 Action - Gains a Gold directly to the top of your deck - Cannot be bought or gained through normal means - Is not part of the Supply - Does not count toward game-end conditions

Core Strengths: 1. Immediate Gold Access The primary strength of Bag of Gold is its ability to put a Gold directly on top of your deck. This means: - You'll draw the Gold on your next turn - The Gold bypasses your discard pile - You get guaranteed $3 spending power for your next turn - No shuffle is required to access the gained Gold

  1. Action Conservation The +1 Action means Bag of Gold is essentially "free" in terms of your action economy. You can play it without interrupting your action chain, making it an excellent card to include in any deck that wants more money.

Timing and Usage:

Early Game: - In the early game, getting Bag of Gold through Tournament can significantly accelerate your economy - The guaranteed Gold draw next turn helps you reach important price points - Can help you afford early Provinces before your opponents - Particularly valuable when planning to buy expensive cards on the following turn

Mid Game: - Remains useful for ensuring consistent buying power - Can help maintain momentum when transitioning to late game - Useful for reaching specific price points for key cards

Late Game: - Value diminishes somewhat as deck becomes more concentrated - Still useful for ensuring Province purchases - Can help ensure you have enough money for final turns

Strategic Considerations:

  1. Tournament Acquisition Since Bag of Gold can only be obtained through Tournament, consider:
  2. How early to pursue Tournament
  3. Whether other Prizes might be more valuable
  4. The likelihood of opponents also going for Tournament

  5. The pace at which Provinces will be bought

  6. Deck Composition Impact When you have Bag of Gold:

  7. Plan your next turn around having an extra $3
  8. Consider whether you need additional money-generating cards
  9. Factor in the guaranteed Gold when planning purchases
  10. Remember that the gained Gold still needs to be drawn normally in future shuffles

Key Synergies:

  1. Draw Cards Cards that draw multiple cards work well with Bag of Gold:
  2. Laboratory
  3. Smithy
  4. Council Room

  5. Drawing Village variants These ensure you can play Bag of Gold and still have a meaningful turn.

  6. Action Multipliers Since Bag of Gold gives +1 Action:

  7. Throne Room/King's Court can double/triple the Gold gains
  8. Village variants help you play multiple actions including Bag of Gold

  9. Duration cards that give future actions let you plan for Bag of Gold plays

  10. Deck Inspection/Organization Cards that let you manipulate your deck order enhance Bag of Gold:

  11. Scrying Pool
  12. Oracle
  13. Navigator

  14. Scout These help you plan around when you'll draw the gained Gold.

  15. Treasure Synergies Cards that interact with Treasures become more valuable:

  16. Bank
  17. Venture
  18. Merchant Guild
  19. Grand Market

Counter Strategies:

When Opposing Bag of Gold: 1. Contest Tournaments - Prevent opponents from getting Prizes by revealing Provinces - Consider buying Provinces earlier than usual - Get your own Tournaments to compete for Prizes

  1. Attack Their Gold
  2. Use Thief or Noble Brigand to steal their Golds
  3. Employ Bureaucrat to bury their Gold

  4. Use Militia/Ghost Ship to force discards

  5. Deck Attack

  6. Cultist can weaken their deck
  7. Knights can trash their Golds

  8. Saboteur can hit their good cards

  9. Alternative Strategies

  10. Focus on engines that don't rely on big money
  11. Build point-scoring combinations that outpace Gold-based strategies
  12. Use Gardens or Duke strategies that don't care about individual card value

Kingdom Considerations:

Strong Kingdoms for Bag of Gold:

  1. Big Money Kingdoms
  2. Limited card draw
  3. Few deck manipulation options

  4. High-value treasures matter more

  5. Slow Kingdoms

  6. Few attacks
  7. Limited trashing

  8. Time to set up combinations

  9. Treasure-Focused Kingdoms

  10. Cards like Bank present
  11. Merchant Guild available
  12. Trading Post or Mine in play

Weak Kingdoms for Bag of Gold:

  1. Fast Engine Kingdoms
  2. Many cheap cantrips
  3. Strong trashing options

  4. Quick Province rush possible

  5. Alternative Victory Conditions

  6. Gardens strategies
  7. Duke/Duchy focus

  8. Colony games

  9. Heavy Attack Kingdoms

  10. Frequent hand reduction
  11. Deck inspection/manipulation
  12. Treasure destruction

Timing Your Tournament Play:

To maximize Bag of Gold's value: 1. Early Tournament Timing - Aim to play Tournament as soon as Provinces aren't revealed - Consider waiting if better Prizes are available - Watch opponent's Province buying patterns

  1. Prize Selection Priority
  2. Consider whether other Prizes might be more valuable
  3. Factor in kingdom synergies

  4. Think about opponent's strategies

  5. Turn Planning

  6. Plan purchases around guaranteed Gold next turn
  7. Consider action sequencing
  8. Account for opponent's likely responses

Multiplayer Considerations:

In 3+ Player Games: - Tournament becomes harder to win - More competition for Prizes - Greater chance of Provinces being revealed - May need alternative strategies

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

  1. Overvaluing Gold Gain
  2. Don't ignore other important cards
  3. Remember deck dilution

  4. Consider action economy

  5. Poor Tournament Timing

  6. Playing Tournament too early
  7. Not watching Province reveals

  8. Failing to compete for better Prizes

  9. Inflexible Strategy

  10. Focusing too much on money
  11. Ignoring engine possibilities
  12. Not adapting to opponent's plays

Advanced Techniques:

  1. Multiple Bag of Gold Plays If you can play Bag of Gold multiple times:
  2. Consider the order of gained Golds
  3. Plan future turns accordingly

  4. Watch deck composition

  5. Deck Tracking

  6. Keep track of Gold location
  7. Plan shuffles strategically

  8. Monitor treasure density

  9. Prize Coordination

  10. Combine with other Prizes effectively
  11. Plan Prize acquisition order
  12. Create Prize synergies

Sample Opening Strategies:

  1. Fast Tournament
  2. Buy Silver/Tournament opening
  3. Focus on early Prize acquisition

  4. Plan for quick Gold acceleration

  5. Delayed Tournament

  6. Build engine first
  7. Get Tournament mid-game

  8. Use Bag of Gold for late-game push

  9. Hybrid Approach

  10. Balance Tournament with engine pieces
  11. Flexible Prize selection
  12. Adapt based on opponents

Conclusion:

Bag of Gold is a powerful Prize card that provides immediate economic boost and maintains action economy. Its success depends heavily on: - Tournament acquisition timing - Kingdom composition - Opponent strategies - Overall game pace

While not always the best Prize choice, its reliability and immediate impact make it a solid option in many situations. Understanding when to pursue it and how to maximize its value is key to using it effectively.

Remember: - Plan for the guaranteed Gold - Maintain action flexibility - Consider kingdom synergies - Watch opponent's strategies - Stay adaptable in Prize selection

With proper timing and strategic implementation, Bag of Gold can provide the economic boost needed to secure victory in many Dominion games.