Eight-Minute Empire, by Ryan Laukat, is a quick Civilization/Exploration game using card-driven area control.
In Eight-Minute Empire, 2-5 players take turns selecting a card from the six displayed. This card gives the player a resource and also has an action that the player takes immediately. Actions help players take over the map, but the resources are worth points at the end of the game, so players have to balance the two aspects. Players spread across the map in order to collect points at the end of the game by having majority control in regions and continents.
Eight-Minute Empire is a super-quick area control game requiring tough decisions. It’s easy to learn and perfect for when you only have a few minutes.
⚔️ Recruit troops to strengthen your army
🏞️ Command your forces to acquire new provinces
🌎 Challenge your friends all over the world
⛵ Sail across the seas & build castles to expand your empire
🤺 Eliminate enemy troops to weaken your adversaries
👑 Collect goods to increase your advantage
AWARDS & HONORS
Our digital adaptation:
🏆 2017 Golden Geek Best Board Game App Nominee 🏆 2017 Golden Geek Best Mobile/Handheld Nominee
The board game: 🏆 2013 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee 🏆 2013 Golden Geek Best Print & Play Board Game Nominee 🏆 2014 Gioco dell’Anno Nominee 🏆 2014 Gra Roku Nominee
Features
- official Eight-Minute Empire game - great artwork - in-game interactive tutorial - languages: English, German, Dutch, Polish, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese Traditional and Simplified, Russian - optimized for PC, smartphones, and tablets - play with AI, with friends, or with both - pass and play mode - online multiplayer with synchronous and asynchronous modes - opponents' last moves replay - 3 levels of difficulty AIs with individual strategies - different maps - climate sounds and music - official rules plus extra additions - unique, original board game feel on your electronic device - colorblind mode - over 70 achievements
Screenshots
- Use arrow keys to navigate, ESC to close
User Reviews
Mixed
2 user reviews
50%
Positive
User #587081english
49 min at review
Recommended
Quick, simple rules with strategy that works for a quick bit of fun when you have a few minutes. Very addictive.
User #497703english
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended
This game is fun for about an hour or so, but becomes very repetitive. It has a lot of content locked behind expensive DLC and this is frankly awful. You need DLC for achievements. Games are extremely short, and gameplay features are fixed based on number of players rather than being adjustable.
Honestly this game is a rip off.
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11
Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable.
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 700 MB available space
Minimum
Minimum:
OS: High Sierra 10.13+
Processor: Apple Silicon, x64 architecture with SSE2.
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Metal capable Intel and AMD GPUs
Storage: 700 MB available space
Minimum
Minimum:
OS: Ubuntu 18.04+, SteamOS+
Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+, Vulkan capable.
Storage: 700 MB available space
Additional Notes: Gnome desktop environment running on top of X11 windowing system Other configuration and user environment as provided stock with the supported distribution (such as Kernel or Compositor) Nvidia and AMD GPUs using Nvidia official proprietary graphics driver or AMD Mesa graphics driver.
FAQ
How much does Eight-Minute Empire cost?
Eight-Minute Empire costs $7.99.
What are the system requirements for Eight-Minute Empire?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11 Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support. Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable. DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 700 MB available space
What platforms is Eight-Minute Empire available on?
Eight-Minute Empire is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Eight-Minute Empire worth buying?
Eight-Minute Empire has 50% positive reviews from 2 players.
When was Eight-Minute Empire released?
Eight-Minute Empire was released on Sep 6, 2017.
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