Died pretty quickly on my first game, but I had a lot of fun (immediately started a second game to see if I could do better). The way territory bonuses are set up is pretty neat, a nice twist on hordes. After more plays, I definitely enjoy this board. Great map! Win or lose, it's a lot of fun.
I love the way the board plays. With the bonuses being tied with the countries instead of the whole board it really changes the whole Hordes concept. Played right this board can be great fun.
This is one of the maps that I make sure I have at least one game being played. It's really one of my favorites. Unlike most maps where collecting territories is the fun part, on this map I actually enjoy breaking other people's bonuses more than securing my own. There are just so many chances to cause your opponents pain that it's hard not to just want to be a jerk!
Well done all the way around from the novel bonus structure to the 4 fortifies (which is perfect) and the correct move of NOT using return to attack even though I beg for it in every game I've ever played!