# Eight-Minute Empire — Control, strategy, conquest! > Card-driven area control board game adaptation for quick empire building. (iPhone/iPad app by Acram Digital.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eight-minute-empire/id1164894268 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Acram Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536417257) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy - Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 217 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 423 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-09-04 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eight-minute-empire/id1164894268/reviews.md ## What is Eight? The official version of the board game - Eight-Minute Empire, by Ryan Laukat. 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 Hra roku Nominee Build an empire in around eight 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 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 which 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 the super-quick area control game requiring tough decisions. It’s easy to learn and perfect for when you only have a few minutes. Features: - official Eight-Minute Empire game - great artwork - ingame 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 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 ## Key features - Card-driven area control gameplay - Recruit troops and acquire provinces - Online and pass-and-play multiplayer - AI opponents with adjustable difficulty - Multiple maps and game modes - Interactive tutorial and great artwork ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $4.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Archipelago of Azra Map | $1.99 | one-time | | Mountains Expansion | $1.99 | one-time | | Southern Plains Map | $1.99 | one-time | | Starfall Crater Map | $1.99 | one-time | | Isthmus of Gom Map | $1.99 | one-time | | New Lands - All Maps Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | Old Europe Map | Free | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 70) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eight-minute-empire/id1164894268/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Spielprinzip *2024-03-06* Das Spiel hat kein Tiefgang oder die Möglichkeit tricky, clever oder listig zu agieren sondern man wählt permanent 3 von 5 Karten, Ende. Irgendwie nicht mein Fall. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We understand your disappointment regarding the game's depth and strategic options. Your input is valuable to us, and we hope to better meet your expectations in the future. In the meantime, perhaps you might be interested in exploring some of our other games that could align more closely with your preferences? :) ### 1/5 — Silly game *2023-10-16* I wrote a review awhile back, and it got deleted. So I will try again. The idea behind this game is good, very good. There is area control, and there is card play. It is all ruined by the ability to move an army through enemy territory as if the enemy wasn’t even there. That’s unrealistic, and silly. ### 4/5 — What the.. *2022-11-14* The game is awesome, but.. Guys, it crashes all the time! What am I paying for?! ### 5/5 — oh *2021-09-25* good game ### 4/5 — Pretty Much Perfect *2021-03-05* Could Acram just take over all digital board game design? The UI is insanely polished. I’ve played the game about a dozen times in 24 hours and I’m ready to take on higher AI difficulty. Edit: one thing I can’t stand about online multiplayer is that you can’t add AI players to a multiplayer game. Seems like this could be done and would make it easier for two people to play online multiplayer but not have to resort to a two player game. ### 3/5 — I bought the game but... *2020-06-26, version 1.2.10* Bought the game but there's no sign of my purchase. Very weird and I'm not able to download it on any other device unless I pay again. Perhaps it's an Apple issue but I was hoping this would resolve itself but clearly hasn't. Game itself is ok but can feel very biased against the human player. ### 5/5 — Fast & good *2020-04-05* While many civilization building games are marathons, this one is more like a 100 yard dash. You play cards to gain resources, which you have to balance, and choose actions from city building, raising troops, moving your troops, naval movement, destroying enemies, etc. the objective is to control regions of the board and preferably continents which you do by gaining a majority. You have a limited number of turns and curren$y to work with, and often the game is over before you know it, generally 10 minutes or so. These limitations make a quick play, but they also mean that each movie has to be thought about pretty carefully, because you don’t have time to waste. Well done! ### 1/5 — OK game but not worth price *2019-09-14, version 1.2.5* OK game but no where worth the asking price ### 5/5 — Great for busy people *2019-06-19* I like civilization games but my schedule doesn’t allow for long gaming sessions. This game is perfect for people like me who like the genre but only have time for shorter games. I’m so glad to have stumbled upon this one! This is very well designed and user friendly. The rule book is a fast and clear read, and between that and a tutorial game you’re good to go. The AI seems balanced to me and I’m enjoying playing against it. Even though the games are brief the strategy is deep enough to keep it interesting without being overbearing. The perfect balance for a sort-of casual gamer like me. I’m glad the game board allows for easy zooming, because even on a large phone the map and icons are small. But the zoom function here is well done and very helpful for people like me who wear glasses. I find the pricing fair for a game of this quality. I’m glad there are good developers like this one and am happy to support their monetization model. Thank you, developers! ### 5/5 — One of my go to’s *2019-05-23* This is easily in my top 3 favorite games. Only issue I have it that it crashes between games. ## Frequently asked questions about Eight ### What is Eight-Minute Empire? Eight-Minute Empire is a digital adaptation of the award-nominated board game. It's a quick civilization and exploration game focused on card-driven area control, where players build an empire in approximately eight minutes. ### What are the key features of the app? The app features the official Eight-Minute Empire game with great artwork, an interactive tutorial, and multiple languages. Players can play against AI opponents with three difficulty levels, or challenge friends online or via pass-and-play. ### How is the game monetized? The application is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases and advertisements. This allows players to experience the core game while offering optional enhancements or ad removal. ### What platforms is Eight-Minute Empire available on? The application is optimized for PC, smartphones, and tablets, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable experience across various devices. It also supports a colorblind mode for accessibility. ### Who is this game for? This game is ideal for players who enjoy fast-paced strategy and area control board games. It's perfect for those with limited time who want a challenging and engaging experience that can be completed in around eight minutes. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.4 — 2023-01-16 Improved communication with other platforms. Added iOS 14.5 user privacy compatibility - we will continue NOT to use your data for anything other than game improvement and marketing targeting of products similar to the ones you're interested in (aka our other games), and we will never show you adds in-game - and you'll be asked to agree to as much.Updated the communication with other platforms. ### 1.3.3 — 2021-03-31 Improved text boxes (chat, name, etc.) ### 1.3.2 — 2021-03-25 Added sign in with Apple option for online multiplayer. ### 1.3.1 — 2021-02-17 Improved online games communication with Nintendo Switch users. ### 1.3.0 — 2021-02-11 Improved background compatibility with other Acram games. ## Apps similar to Eight | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ticket to Ride®](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticket-to-ride/id6463616555) | 4.6 (11,311) | $4.99 | Games | | [Isle of Skye](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isle-of-skye/id1326879265) | 2.9 (59) | $3.99 | Games | | [Lanterns: The Harvest Festival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanterns-the-harvest-festival/id1155269699) | 4.6 (140) | $4.99 | Games | | [Agricola All Creatures 2p](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agricola-all-creatures-2p/id1118398079) | 3.4 (30) | $3.99 | Games | | [Maracaibo Digital](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maracaibo-digital/id1518834089) | 3.5 (51) | $7.99 | Games | | [Stockpile Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stockpile-game/id1410674432) | 3.3 (19) | $4.99 | Games | ## More apps by Acram Digital - [Steam: Rails to Riches](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-rails-to-riches/id1016459121) - [Tokaido™](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokaido/id1215230801) - [Istanbul: Digital Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istanbul-digital-edition/id1296756606) - [Charterstone: Digital Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charterstone-digital-edition/id1457338857) - [Concordia: Digital Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concordia-digital-edition/id1536417255) All apps by Acram Digital: https://appshunter.io/developer/1536417257 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*