From the publisher's website:

Eight-Minute Empire: Legends is a standalone sequel to the area control game Eight-Minute Empire and does not require the original game to play. Just like the original game, players take turns selecting a card from six on display. The card has an action that the player takes immediately, and actions help players take over the map – but what’s new and different in this version? Instead of goods, cards now have special abilities, which give players unique advantages and ways to break the rules throughout the game. Each card has a unique, beautiful illustration of a fantasy creature or location. It also includes a modular board for increased variety. Is Eight-Minute Empire: Legends still playable in eight minutes? Yes, but only if you hurry!