A Starter’s Guide To Tiny Epic Games

Here at Wayland, we aim to be the experts on all things board games. One problem we always come up against, however, is the amount of space most games can take up, both on the table and on the shelf! Gamelyn Games offers a solution with the Tiny Epic series of games. These games offer all the fun of big box games in much smaller, affordable and portable packages.

What Is Tiny Epic?

Tiny Epic is a series of small-box, approachable board games that deliver far more than the box size may suggest! With simple entry rule sets, high strategic stakes, and a small footprint, Tiny Epic has become a go-to series for any gamer.

Who Are Gamelyn Games?

Gamelyn Games—creators of the Tiny Epic series and Heroes of Land, Air & Sea—is a passionate board game company based in Arizona. They believe each board game should be a collective masterpiece of artwork with a highly tested design, stunning visuals, and innovative components made exclusively with the highest-quality materials. They launched the award-winning Tiny Epic series in 2014 with Tiny Epic Kingdoms and have continued to grow ever since.

Where To Start?

With the sheer size of the ever-growing range of Tiny Epic Games, it may seem difficult to pick a place to start. Some may say to start at the beginning, some may say to start with the most popular game: we say pick your favourite theme and go from there! We’ve put together a quick summary of each game in the franchise to help out.

Tiny Epic Games List

• Tiny Epic Kingdoms

• Tiny Epic Defenders

• Tiny Epic Galaxies

• Tiny Epic Western

• Tiny Epic Quest

• Tiny Epic Zombies

The conflict? Every other realm desires the same, and there’s not enough room for everyone to succeed…

In this game, players start with their own unique faction and a small territory to control. Collect resources, explore realms and battle to seize power!

After the Great War (Tiny Epic Kingdoms), the sages of the Order of Gamelyn introduced a fresh outlook on unity and a lifestyle that would embrace peaceful resolution. A Capital City was chosen, and factions from all over the world came to call this city their new home.

At last, the world was at peace… but not for long.

Your scouts have reported hordes of demonic monsters approaching the outskirts of your Capital City. Players must select their classes and work together to defend the city and slay the Epic Foe.

In this intergalactic conquest, players earn victory points by colonising new planets and gaining special abilities which can be activated for their empire. Players ensure fast galactic growth through careful spending of resources and strategic decisions made when taking actions. Do you have the sway to control the mightiest planets in the galaxy?

The game uses an innovative dice-rolling combo mechanic where the number of dice you roll is determined by the strength of your galaxy. Each die is engraved with symbols representing the various actions that can be taken, such as moving a spaceship, increasing the culture or energy resources, or advancing the political or economic influence over newly discovered planets.

The West expands with each passing day, and you’re eager to stake your claim. To succeed, you must risk your alliances with the town’s top bosses to gain influence, which manifests in various ways: Law, Money and Force. With cunning, you can secure ownership of buildings in the ever-growing boomtowns and unlock formidable abilities.

This game combines modern worker placement with poker. At the end of the game, the boss who has the best combination of wit and bluff will become the most powerful tycoon in the Wild West.

In Tiny Epic Quest, the world of peace has been torn apart by a vile portal opened by the goblin kingdom. Elven villages and groves are in danger, and it’s up to you, the heroes, to go on the quest to protect the realm.

Each player controls a band of three elf heroes alongside sacred mushroom folk. With two paths to victory, which will you choose – closing the portal or slaying all the goblins?

Tiny Epic Zombies is based on a modern-day zombie outbreak in a shopping mall called Echo Ridge. You will either play as one of the Survivors or as the Zombies. Survivors continually navigate through the chaos, gathering weapons, eliminating Zombies, and striving to achieve goals. Succeeding in three objectives secures victory, yet fixating solely on these tasks risks the mall falling to the relentless horde, spelling doom for all.

Playing as a Zombie, you’ll command a diverse array of undead with distinct abilities, controlling the entire horde. Together, you’ll add strategy to their hunger for brains. Your objective: outsmart the survivors by strategically positioning and manoeuvring your Zombies. Overwhelm them with your relentless horde, hindering their progress. Victory is yours if you eliminate sufficient players or dominate the mall courtyard.

It’s the year 3030! Technology offers humankind unimaginable entertainment, and what used to be virtual reality is now reality. Sports that once occupied your TV now occupy the world stage, the largest of which embodies the evolution and integration of athleticism and machinery. Once every five years, hundreds of millions of viewers tune in to witness the spectacle that is M.E.C.H.s: Mechanised Entertainment Combat Heroes.

Take on the role of a mech pilot and compete in this arena-style player-vs-player action-programming game.

In Tiny Epic Dinosaurs, breakthroughs in modern science have allowed dinosaurs and humans to exist side by side, creating a lucrative industry: Dinosaur Ranching!

Players take on the role of dinosaur farmers, who sell to the highest bidders in high-thrill theme parks. Over six rounds, you will attempt to acquire, breed, and sell dinosaurs and out-ranch your opponents to operate the most successful dinosaur farm.

In Tiny Epic Pirates, you commandeer a Pirate ship. Your objective is to bury vast amounts of treasure on secret island hideaways. Explore the vast ocean depths in search of treasures left by those who came before you and salvage ancient ship components for fleeting assistance or strike gold with valuable discoveries ripe for selling.

The game concludes when a player successfully buries three treasures. This entails accumulating the necessary gold to bury them at designated spots across the map. Once all players have taken an equal number of turns, the player who has buried three treasures emerges victorious.

In this Viking-themed Tiny Epic game, players lead a clan of Vikings through three eras, claiming icy lands for their own by playing Viking Cards representing leaders, builders, harvesters, explorers, and warriors. Engage in raids to conquer islands alongside settlers, build boats and temples to gain influence, and compete for the gods’ favour in fierce battles!

Players assume the roles of detectives, collaborating or operating independently, depending on the chosen game mode, to solve the murder mystery. The urgency is paramount, as the initial 48 hours post-crime are pivotal. Racing through Echo Ridge City, gather crucial evidence such as the murder weapon, forensic clues, or details on the getaway vehicle. As the final hour approaches, stake your career on a decisive guess: identifying the true culprit, relying on their intellect and investigative prowess to ensure justice prevails.

Players embody distinctive characters dwelling in a desolate, overlooked island township off the shores of 1920s, New Arkhamoore. Yet, tranquillity eludes this facade of serenity, for lurking within the thick sea mist are cosmic terrors, casting the once-slumbering hamlet into turmoil.

Every player must leverage their unique abilities, utilize special actions within the town, and effectively handle their personal descent into madness.

Featuring a compact box and straightforward rules, Tiny Epic Cthulhu delivers engaging decisions and intricate tactics that will enthral players. It serves as an exhilarating expansion to the Tiny Epic series, promising an immersive and thrilling gaming journey.

Ultra Tiny Epic

Ultra Tiny Epic Games is for anyone on the go. It’s particularly created for fans of dice games, strategy games, and solo gamers in a compact box. As far as complexity is concerned, it’s a lighter-midweight game, making it good for all types of gamers.

Buy Now!

The best place to explore the full Tiny Epic Games range is at your FLGS or directly from the Wayland Games website, with free UK shipping on orders above £20. Plus, earn loyalty points with every Wayland Games order. Happy playing!