Rating: 5.39 out of 10 based on 23 ratings
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16 Feb 2018
Did not enjoy the gameplay too much, and don't like the board visually. However, it is a unique concept, and I may revise my opinion of it with more games
Did not enjoy the gameplay too much, and don't like the board visually. However, it is a unique concept, and I may revise my opinion of it with more games
16 Nov 2017
Interesting board. Not among the best Ozyman has made, one wonders a bit about "stranded" territories that can only attack at a disadvantage and the graphics could be improved upon, but it's a different take on a couple of things and so worth trying out. Maybe it's just what you're looking for.
Interesting board. Not among the best Ozyman has made, one wonders a bit about "stranded" territories that can only attack at a disadvantage and the graphics could be improved upon, but it's a different take on a couple of things and so worth trying out. Maybe it's just what you're looking for.
3 May 2015
Learn about capitals before playing this one, or you will die.
If you like seven kingdoms, or Of Kings And Men, you might like this one. On the down side, graphics are clumsy; on the up side, so are many of your fellow players.
The fact that capitals on the same continent can attack each other really matters, and the various dice bonuses also matter.
The thing I like about this board is that it plays differently than almost everything else; the bottlenecks are different, the bonuses are different, defensive placement actually requires you to think, and a blitzing attack is a big, unpredictable gamble. Rewards clever play, is utterly unforgiving on overreaching play.
If you get more than ten turns, somebody's doing it wrong.
Try it privately first with at least four players.
Learn about capitals before playing this one, or you will die. If you like seven kingdoms, or Of Kings And Men, you might like this one. On the down side, graphics are clumsy; on the up side, so are many of your fellow players.
The fact that capitals on the same continent can attack each other really matters, and the various dice bonuses also matter.
The thing I like about this board is that it plays differently than almost everything else; the bottlenecks are different, the bonuses are different, defensive placement actually requires you to think, and a blitzing attack is a big, unpredictable gamble. Rewards clever play, is utterly unforgiving on overreaching play.
If you get more than ten turns, somebody's doing it wrong.
Try it privately first with at least four players.
29 Mar 2015
Decent attempt, subpar execution. Definite potential here but a couple major issues hold this board back.
One, the elephant in the room: Yes, this board is ugly as sin. No sense denying it.
Two, there are a couple instances of a capital/port combination that, once controlled, become extremely hard for other players to overcome. In fact in my observation, the added complexities to this board mostly serve to exacerbate existing imbalance in the basic board (although the added territories and bonuses do smooth things out quite a bit).
Decent attempt, subpar execution. Definite potential here but a couple major issues hold this board back.One, the elephant in the room: Yes, this board is ugly as sin. No sense denying it.
Two, there are a couple instances of a capital/port combination that, once controlled, become extremely hard for other players to overcome. In fact in my observation, the added complexities to this board mostly serve to exacerbate existing imbalance in the basic board (although the added territories and bonuses do smooth things out quite a bit).
8 Dec 2014
Numerous capitals allow you to move across the board fairly quickly. Fun and face paced board.
Numerous capitals allow you to move across the board fairly quickly. Fun and face paced board.
29 Jan 2014
Can't remember much from this board, but the fact that I haven't gone back to that must say something.
Can't remember much from this board, but the fact that I haven't gone back to that must say something.
12 Dec 2012
I would give this board 5.5 stars if i could. It's fun, looks good, nice idea. I enjoy it pretty well, but it feels kinda clunky to me. It's quite difficult to move from sea to land, so most people just try not too. This creates a problem for countries that are split up vs. those that are not (ex: Australia and SA which are both worth 2).
I would give this board 5.5 stars if i could. It's fun, looks good, nice idea. I enjoy it pretty well, but it feels kinda clunky to me. It's quite difficult to move from sea to land, so most people just try not too. This creates a problem for countries that are split up vs. those that are not (ex: Australia and SA which are both worth 2).
5 Dec 2012
Like this board, but I don't really like the baords that include sea territories.....
Like this board, but I don't really like the baords that include sea territories.....
18 Jun 2012
I must be missing something but the game ended before it was going
I must be missing something but the game ended before it was going
24 Mar 2012
Why does the map not wrap around at the top as well as left and right. It seems to make the ocean strip atop eurasia particularly valuable.
Reviewed by emschorsch Unrated
Why does the map not wrap around at the top as well as left and right. It seems to make the ocean strip atop eurasia particularly valuable.
21 Mar 2012
Not a fan of this board. I must be missing something but the game ended in two turns.
Not a fan of this board. I must be missing something but the game ended in two turns.
12 Mar 2012
I like the concept, but you have to think about strategy so that you don't get easily eliminated!
I like the concept, but you have to think about strategy so that you don't get easily eliminated!
Not as bad looking as some put forth.
A nice twist on the classic world map board.
The more I play it the more I like how much you have to pay attention to the different factors and not play like a basic Risk game.