Devo giocare le sei campagne in ordine?

No, puoi giocarle come vuoi. La sequenza numerata è consigliata per scoprire le regole un pezzo alla volta , ma se conosci già il sistema puoi mixare liberamente le campagne o saltare direttamente all'ultima. Ogni sojourn aggiunge carte e moduli: più ne combini, più il gioco diventa complesso.

Quanto dura davvero una partita?

La scatola dice 30-60 minuti. A 2 giocatori con la prima campagna stai dentro i 30 minuti . A 4 giocatori con campagne avanzate (Volcano, Economy) arrivi tranquillamente a 60. Il tempo dipende dal numero di giocatori e dalla velocità di scelta: nove turni sembrano pochi, ma ogni drafting può richiedere riflessione.

È adatto a chi non conosce Eight-Minute Empire?

Sì, anzi: è pensato come standalone completo . Non serve conoscere l'originale, Six Sojourns ha regole proprie e si gioca benissimo da solo. Se hai giocato Eight-Minute Empire riconoscerai la filosofia (controllo area veloce, drafting di carte), ma meccaniche e struttura sono nuove.

Che meccaniche usa Six Sojourns?

Drafting aperto (scegli carte da un display comune), area majority (controllo territori con case e famiglie), movimento su mappa, set collection (raccogli icone mestiere per punti), campagna modulare. Il peso è medio-leggero (2.2/5 su BGG): regole accessibili ma scelte tattiche dense.

È disponibile in italiano?

No, questa edizione è in lingua inglese . Il testo sulle carte è presente (abilità speciali, nomi mestieri), ma è semplice e ripetitivo: con un cheat sheet delle abilità si gioca senza problemi anche con conoscenza base dell'inglese. Le icone aiutano molto.

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Six Sojourns

Name: Six Sojourns
Brand: Red Raven Games
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The FroGames card

You have nine rounds. Nine cards to choose. Build houses, move families, conquer territories. And each time you have to decide if you want that card for the action, for the icon or for the special ability. You can't have all three.

CompetitiveRed Raven GamesEight-Minute Empire Reimagining

👥 Players 2 – 4

⏱️ Duration 30 – 60 min

🎂 Age 8+ years

🏢 Publisher Red Raven Games

⚖️ Weight Medium-light (2.2)

🎲 Mechanic Drafting + Area control

The formulaCard drafting × Area control × Set collection on crafts✋ Only here: Six progressive campaigns in one box

WHAT IT IS ABOUT

Ryan Laukat takes Eight-Minute Empire and rewrites it from scratch

Ryan Laukat (Above and Below, Near and Far, Sleeping Gods) returns to his roots with Six Sojourns, a complete reimagining of Eight-Minute Empire. Same philosophy — fast area control, dense choices, high interaction — but new structure: six progressive campaigns that add cards and rules to each journey. Art and design always by Laukat, published by Red Raven Games in 2025.

At the table, you manage a family colonizing new lands. Each turn you choose a card from five available: it gives you actions (build houses, move families, get ships), special abilities, and craft icons (cooking, carpentry, sewing, art, blacksmithing, jewelry). After 9 turns the game ends. Victory points for controlled territories, completed craft sets, personal objectives. The player with the most points wins.

What they say abroad

"Meaty choices every turn as you focus on trades, abilities, or the map."

Substantial choices every turn as you focus on trades, abilities, or the map.

— Ryan Laukat (designer)

Six Sojourns is a game that already has a loyal community (Eight-Minute Empire sold thousands of copies), but it arrives here in a completely new form. We do not yet have reviews from the international press: we will update this sheet as soon as the first post-release verdicts are out.

— FroGames

FrogScore · FroGames.it

Six Sojourns

Strategy · Campaign

The experience

CompactTacticalProgressive

Who it's for

🎲Family game

🌱Gateway

🎯Experts

🍕Party

🧘Solo

In summary

Why we like it: it's Eight-Minute Empire with a progression. Fast games, real choices, modular campaign that lets you discover the game piece by piece. Perfect for families who want to grow. Flaws but not deal-breakers: with 4 players, downtime can increase if someone suffers from analysis paralysis. And if you don't like competitive area control, you won't find cooperative alternatives here.

The cards at the center of the table

Four aspects of each card you choose

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Colonization actions

Each card gives you actions: build houses to garrison territories, move families to expand, get ships to cross the sea. The more houses you have in a region, the more control you exert.

🎨

Craft icons

Each card shows craft icons (cooking, carpentry, sewing, art, blacksmithing, jewelry). Collect complete sets to multiply points: it's a parallel engine to the map that can turn the game around.

⚡

Special abilities

In addition to the standard action, many cards have unique effects: draw extra cards, move for free, get bonus points, block opponents. Choosing for the ability instead of the action is a tactical gamble.

📈

Progressive campaigns

Six sojourns (journeys) with new cards and rules each time. You can play them sequentially as a campaign or freely mix the expansions. Volcano, Economy and other variants completely change the flavor of the game.

🛡️ Recommended sleeves 158 cards in 1 size ▼

If you play often, we recommend protecting your cards with transparent sleeves to make them last longer.

Size	Quantity
59 × 91 mm	158
Total cards	158

📕 Official rulebook (PDF) Six Sojourns Rulebook · on BoardGameGeek ↗

🎯 COME SI GIOCA

HOW TO PLAY — SIX SOJOURNS IN 5 POINTS

1) Choose a card from the five available

In your turn you selectone of the 5 face-up cardsEach offers immediate actions—building houses, obtaining ships, moving your family around the map, recruiting new members—as well as unique job icons and skills that will affect your final score.

2) Perform the actions indicated on the chosen card

The cards represent the activities of your community: you canextend territorial control, unlock new paths, expand your population, and make small strategic leaps across the map. Each action is simple to perform, but powerful in its consequences.

3) Build your family identity through crafts

Each card shows icons related toprofessions(Cooking, Carpentry, Sewing, Shoemaking, Art, Metalworking, Jewelry). Collecting matching sets strengthens your family and gives you extra points at the end of the game: it's a mini-engine-building hidden inside an area control game.

4) Choose only 9 cards in the whole game: each turn weighs

Six Sojourns is a game of fateful micro-decisions: in the end you will have chosenjust nine cards, so every pick matters. Map, skills, job set, territory control… you can't do everything. You have to decide what to sacrifice.

5) End of game and point counting

When everyone has drafted their ninth card, the points are counted:

control of the regions,
houses and ships placed,
collected craft icons,
abilities or bonuses of the chosen cards.

Whoever scores the most points leads the most influential family in the entire kingdom.

🧤 BUSTINE

59x91mm - QTY 126

📜 REGOLAMENTO

Six Sojours Rules in English

Come si gioca

Video dimostrativo di gameplay.

🎲How to playThe rules in four steps▼

How to play

The flow of each round

Each turn is a drafting + action. Nine turns and it's over.

1

Reveal five cards

Five cards are drawn from the deck and placed in a row in the center of the table. Each shows actions, profession icons, and a special ability.

2

Choose a card

In turn, each player chooses a card from those available and adds it to their hand. You cannot change it anymore: that card is yours until the end of the game.

3

Perform the action

You immediately apply the card's action: build houses, move families, take ships. Then activate the special ability if you wish. Profession icons accumulate for final scoring.

4

Refill and repeat

Empty spaces are refilled with new cards from the deck. Play passes to the next player. After 9 turns (9 cards each) scores are tallied: the player with the most points wins.

⏱️Your first gameThe chronicle, moment by moment▼

A game in five moments

What happens at the table

Not the rules. The experience.

Game 1

The first three cards change everything

Look at the five cards on the table. Someone immediately aims for map control, someone collects profession icons. You take a card that does both but has a weak ability. By the third turn you realize everyone is playing a different game.

⏱ 0–5 minutes

Game 2

Someone builds too fast

One player builds houses in every region they touch. You have collected three kitchen icons but zero presence on the map. You start moving families to contest key territories. Ships suddenly become precious: without them, you can't cross the sea.

💥 First conflicts

Game 3

The card you wanted is taken by someone else

Turn 6: you needed that card with the carpentry icon to complete the set. But the player before you chooses it. Now you have to fall back on another strategy: map points instead of profession points. Drafting is ruthless because cards don't come back.

🃏 Forced choices

Game 4

Last turn, three cards on the table

You have 9 cards, the game is about to end. The last draft decides who wins: does that card give you 2 profession points or allow you to steal the majority in a 4-point region? You calculate, weigh, choose. Someone at the table curses.

🎲 The decisive moment

Game 5

Score counting and vows of revenge

Controlled territories, profession sets, special abilities: points are tallied. The winner is the one who best balanced map and cards. The runner-up vows that next time they will go all-in on professions. The cards are reshuffled, the next campaign is chosen.

🏁 End of game

🐸To know beforehandThree honest things, as friends▼

To know beforehand

Three honest things

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Stepped learning curve

The first campaign is easy: basic rules, few cards, everything clear. But each sojourn adds complexity: new abilities, new victory conditions, new interactions. If you play everything in sequence, you'll be fine, but if you jump directly to the sixth campaign, you risk getting lost.

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Variable downtime

With 2 players, it flies by. With 4, if someone suffers from analysis paralysis, turns can drag on: five cards to evaluate based on three different criteria (action, icon, ability) multiplied by four players can lead to waiting. Informal timer recommended.

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Pure area control

There's no cooperative mode, no teams: it's every player for themselves for majorities. If you don't like contesting spaces and stealing territories from friends, this game isn't for you. Interaction is direct and constant.

🏆Victory and defeatWhat the ending rewards▼

How it ends

How to win and how to lose

After 9 turns, points are counted. The player with the most points wins.

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Victory points

Territory majorities: the more houses you have in a region, the more points you get (variable scale)
Completed profession sets: each set of different icons is worth multiplied points
Special abilities and card objectives: some cards grant bonus points for specific conditions

💀

How to lose ground

Focusing only on the map while ignoring professions: you risk losing 10+ final points
Collecting icons without occupying territories: profession points are not enough if you don't control regions
Choosing cards only for special abilities: at the end of the game, concrete actions (houses, families) count more

Six Sojourns is a fast area control game that grows with you: you start light and reach medium complexity through six progressive campaigns. If you liked Eight-Minute Empire but wanted more depth, this is the game.

💬Frequently asked questionsQuick answers before checkout▼

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Six Sojourns

Do I have to play the six campaigns in order?

No, you can play them however you like. The numbered sequence is recommended for discovering the rules piece by piece, but if you already know the system, you can freely mix campaigns or skip directly to the last one. Each sojourn adds cards and modules: the more you combine, the more complex the game becomes.

How long does a game really last?

The box says 30-60 minutes. With 2 players on the first campaign, you'll be within 30 minutes. With 4 players on advanced campaigns (Volcano, Economy), you'll easily reach 60. The time depends on the number of players and the speed of choice: nine turns may seem few, but each draft can require thought.

Is it suitable for those who don't know Eight-Minute Empire?

Yes, in fact: it is designed as a complete standalone. You don't need to know the original, Six Sojourns has its own rules and plays perfectly well on its own. If you have played Eight-Minute Empire, you will recognize the philosophy (fast area control, card drafting), but the mechanics and structure are new.

What mechanics does Six Sojourns use?

Open drafting (choose cards from a common display), area majority (control territories with houses and families), map movement, set collection (collect profession icons for points), modular campaign. The weight is light-medium (2.2/5 on BGG): accessible rules but dense tactical choices.

Is it available in Italian?

No, this edition is in English. The text on the cards is present (special abilities, profession names), but it is simple and repetitive: with a cheat sheet of abilities, you can play without problems even with a basic knowledge of English. The icons help a lot.

The people behind the game

Who invented it, who designed it, who publishes it — and what else they've done.

✍️AuthorRyan LaukatSee his other games →🏢PublisherRed Raven GamesSee their full catalog →

Six Sojourns is a strategy and area control game for 2-4 players, 30-60 minutes, ages 8+. Designed and illustrated by Ryan Laukat (Sleeping Gods, Above and Below), published by Red Raven Games in 2025. A complete reimagining of Eight-Minute Empire: each game lasts 9 turns, you draft cards from an open display, build houses, move families, collect professions. Six progressive campaigns with new rules each time: Volcano Expansion, Economy Expansion, and other variants. Mechanics: area majority, set collection, map movement, modular campaign. Weight 2.2/5, ideal for families and as a gateway game. Available on FroGames.it with fast shipping.

Compact control area, heavy choices and six trips to experience

Six Sojourns is a family strategy board game for 2–4 players, created by Ryan Laukat as a modern reimagining of Eight-Minute Empire. The game combines territory control, card selection, and skill management: each turn, players choose one of five available cards, each with actions (build houses, move, obtain ships, expand the family) and icons representing professions such as cooking, carpentry, craftsmanship, art, and goldsmithing.

Only nine cards are selected for the entire game: few decisions, but all decisive. The game can be played as a campaign consisting of six journeys (sojourns), each with new rules and cards, or as a single, customizable experience. Perfect for those looking for a short, strategic, interactive and low-complexity board game, but with rich and satisfying choices.

What makes Six Sojourns a unique board game?

Ultra-compressed but tension-filled control area.
Only nine cards: a few choices, all important.
Professions and skills that change your playstyle.
Six journeys for a replayable and modular campaign.
Constant interaction on the map, without direct conflict.

Six Sojourns

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Six Sojourns

Consiglio BGG sul numero di giocatori

Categorie

Meccaniche

Design & Art

Lingua

Ryan Laukat takes Eight-Minute Empire and rewrites it from scratch

Four aspects of each card you choose

Colonization actions

Craft icons

Special abilities

Progressive campaigns

HOW TO PLAY — SIX SOJOURNS IN 5 POINTS

The flow of each round

What happens at the table

The first three cards change everything

Someone builds too fast

The card you wanted is taken by someone else

Last turn, three cards on the table

Score counting and vows of revenge

Three honest things

Stepped learning curve

Variable downtime

Pure area control

How to win and how to lose

Victory points

How to lose ground

FAQ about Six Sojourns

Compact control area, heavy choices and six trips to experience

What makes Six Sojourns a unique board game?

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