Eight-Minute Empire
Released Sep 2017
Eight-Minute Empire is the super-quick area control game requiring tough decisions. It’s easy to learn and perfect for when you only have a few minutes. ⏱
77% positive · 127 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $3.99 $7.99 −50%
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Evaluation
Eight-Minute Empire launched on September 6, 2017 as a digital adaptation of the board game of the same name. All six DLC packs — five additional maps and the Mountains expansion — were released on September 5, 2017, effectively at launch alongside the base game. The developer shipped a meaningful online multiplayer overhaul in August 2019 and a follow-up bug fix patch in September 2019, but there have been no further content updates since then. Recent news posts from the developer (November 2024 through November 2025) are focused entirely on promoting Acram Digital's new original game, Inkborn, with Eight-Minute Empire appearing only as a bundled or discounted title during sales events. No new content, roadmap, or future plans for Eight-Minute Empire have been announced. The game appears to have launched as a complete package — the board game adaptation is fully realized, all DLC shipped at launch, and the developer's attention has moved on to new projects.
Evidence
All six DLC packs released on or before launch day, covering additional maps and the Mountains expansion
Online play overhaul patch shipped, adding asynchronous play improvements and quality-of-life features
Content
6 of 6 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Acram Digital
Achievements
75
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
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
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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