: The original "family-friendly" version featuring a fixed map and resource set.
: You earn 1 point for every region you control (by having more armies/cities there than anyone else) and 1 point for every continent you control (by owning the most regions on that continent). Eight-Minute Empire
is a lightning-fast area control board game designed by Ryan Laukat, intended to distill the grand strategy of a "civilization" game into a roughly 8 to 20-minute session. It is widely available through BoardGameGeek and as a digital version on platforms like the Apple App Store . Core Gameplay & Mechanics : The original "family-friendly" version featuring a fixed
: A standalone sequel that adds modular boards, asymmetric player powers, and more fantasy-themed aggressive mechanics like destroying enemy troops. Digital Version Features It is widely available through BoardGameGeek and as
If you prefer playing on the go, the digital edition includes:
: Each card provides an immediate action (like moving troops, recruiting new armies, or building a city) and a good or ability that provides victory points or permanent bonuses at the end of the game.