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Eight-Minute Empire

About the Game

Experience the critically acclaimed board game in digital form! Eight-Minute Empire is the official adaptation of Ryan Laukat's rapid-fire strategy game, offering quick and intense sessions where you can build an empire in around eight minutes. Perfect for family and friends, this game distills the grandeur of civilization-building into a concise, engaging experience.

In this fast-paced turn-based Civilization/Exploration game, 2-5 players strategically select cards that grant resources and immediate actions. Recruit troops, command your forces to acquire new provinces, sail across seas, and build castles to expand your influence. Balance resource collection with aggressive expansion, eliminate enemy troops, and collect goods to gain an advantage. With limited coins, every card choice is a tough decision, making for highly strategic gameplay in a compact timeframe.

Awards & Recognition

Both the digital adaptation and the original board game have garnered significant accolades:

• Digital Adaptation: 2017 Golden Geek Best Board Game App Nominee, 2017 Golden Geek Best Mobile/Handheld Nominee.
• Board Game: 2013 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee, 2013 Golden Geek Best Print and Play Board Game Nominee, 2014 Gioco dell'Anno Nominee, 2014 Hra roku Nominee.

Game Features

• Fast-Paced Empire Building: Conquer regions and continents efficiently using card and coin-based area control.
• Strategic Depth: Make tough decisions balancing immediate actions with long-term resource benefits.
• Single Player Mode: Challenge yourself against three levels of AI difficulty, each with unique strategies.
• Multiplayer Options: Play with AI, friends, or both in online (synchronous and asynchronous) and local pass-and-play modes.
• Interactive Tutorial: Learn the rules and mechanics quickly with a comprehensive in-game guide.
• Multi-Language Support: Available in English, German, Dutch, Polish, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), and Russian.
• Optimized for All Devices: Enjoy a seamless experience on PC, smartphones, and tablets.
• Diverse Maps: Conquer your foes across many different and challenging map layouts.
• Immersive Experience: Enjoy climatic sounds and music that enhance the original board game feel.
• Achievements & Accessibility: Unlock over 70 achievements and utilize a colorblind mode.

Don't wait! Dive into the strategic fun and build your empire today!