# Eight-Minute Empire: Legends

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #1396
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 8-20 min
- **Weight**: 1.96 / 5
- **Designers**: Ryan Laukat
- **Artists**: Ryan Laukat
- **Publishers**: Red Raven Games, DV Games, Hobby Japan, Hobby World, IELLO, MINDOK, NeoTroy Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag
- **Categories**: Exploration, Fantasy, Mythology, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Auction: Dutch, Modular Board, Multiple Maps, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
Want to conquer a map quickly with a fantasy twist? Eight-Minute Empire: Legends is the right choice! It takes the original's fast formula and boosts it with unique powers and a board that changes every game.Unique power expansionModular and variable boardFast, strategic decisionsFantastic card artPacing can be franticFocus on area controlHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to build an empire in a flash with 'Eight-Minute Empire: Legends'! This standalone version brings a bunch of cool new features for fans of pocket-sized, time-efficient area control games. Forget about goods; the focus is now on cards with special abilities that shake up the gameplay and give you that strategic edge. Each card is a work of art, featuring stunning illustrations of fantastical creatures and locations. The modular board ensures every game is unique, and the variable setup adds even more intrigue. Can you still play it in eight minutes? Yes, but only if you're quick! It's a super-fast game with a civilization and exploration theme, where you use cards to expand your dominance on the map, place armies and cities, and collect points at the end. The 'open drafting' mechanic for grabbing cards is neat: actions are triggered by cards displayed, and their price increases as they're chosen. Plus, cards also form sets that grant bonus points if you manage to collect them. It's a game that makes you think fast, with decisions impacting your empire and final score. Perfect for those who want a strategic experience without spending hours at the table. If you enjoy games with asymmetric powers and a good challenge in a short time, 'Legends' is for you!

## FAQ
### What's the actual playtime of Eight-Minute Empire: Legends?
Although the name suggests 8 minutes, a game can last between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on the players' speed and familiarity with the rules. It's super quick!

### Do I need the original Eight-Minute Empire to play this version?
No! Eight-Minute Empire: Legends is a standalone game, meaning you can play it straight out of the box without needing any other version.

### Is this game difficult to learn?
The core mechanic of drafting cards and taking actions is very simple and quick to grasp. The complexity comes from the synergies between cards and strategic decisions, but it's quite accessible.

### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players. It works well at all player counts while maintaining its fast pace.

### What makes the 'Legends' version different from the original?
The main difference lies in the special ability cards that replace the goods from the original version, along with the modular board and variable setup, which bring more replayability and unique player powers.

### Who is this game recommended for?
It's ideal for those looking for a quick strategic game with area control and asymmetric powers, perfect for warming up or closing a game night, or for playing when time is limited.

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