In the game, eight Avatars of Hope are the only thing keeping the world from complete destruction. Opposing them are eight cataclysmic threats. The game is a fast-playing dice and card game for up to eight players, and it also includes a solo mode. It plays in 30 minutes or less.
Eight Epics contains 30 cards, 20 dice, and one rule book. MSRP is $19.99.
Eight Epics was featured in AEG's Big Game Night Box (see "Alderac Introduces 'Big Game Night Box'") at Gen Con this year.