: The original "family-friendly" version featuring a fixed map and resource set.
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 Eight-Minute Empire
: 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). : The original "family-friendly" version featuring a fixed
: Players start with a fixed amount of coins (e.g., 11 coins in a 3-player game) and must bid at the start to determine turn order. Popular Editions Core Gameplay & Mechanics : You earn 1
: 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.
: On your turn, you buy one of six available cards from a central row. The leftmost card is free, while cards further to the right cost progressively more coins.
If you prefer playing on the go, the digital edition includes: