Rating: 7.27 out of 10 based on 22 ratings
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25 Mar 2022
Great strategic board. You risk getting locked out of games from late turn order or poor initial territory allocation but if you give it several tries you will definitey have some interesting games.
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Superb
Superb
Great strategic board. You risk getting locked out of games from late turn order or poor initial territory allocation but if you give it several tries you will definitey have some interesting games.
6 Aug 2020
An underappreciated gem. Timing and taking huge risks is the key.
An underappreciated gem. Timing and taking huge risks is the key.
10 Mar 2014
anything that rewards aggressive play is a plus for risk - too many games reward stock-piling and no taking of initiative. haven't played this enough, but do want to play it more often.
anything that rewards aggressive play is a plus for risk - too many games reward stock-piling and no taking of initiative. haven't played this enough, but do want to play it more often.
2 Mar 2014
Definitely interesting to play. You need to pay attention and understand this game.
Definitely interesting to play. You need to pay attention and understand this game.
5 Dec 2013
Was wiped out quickly, need to be more aggressive early on, but still fun if you like GoT.
Was wiped out quickly, need to be more aggressive early on, but still fun if you like GoT.
4 Mar 2013
"You win or you die" - Riskyback
The real trick is figuring out how to win and avoid dying! Attrition levels are high. The board is unforgiving for those accustomed to the luxury of easy reinforcements. The game is usually decided very quickly.
Easy decisions are rare. Brutal decisions involving huge risks are the norm. I love it.
"You win or you die" - RiskybackThe real trick is figuring out how to win and avoid dying! Attrition levels are high. The board is unforgiving for those accustomed to the luxury of easy reinforcements. The game is usually decided very quickly.
Easy decisions are rare. Brutal decisions involving huge risks are the norm. I love it.
29 Dec 2012
One of my favorite maps. Read BlackDog's review below. It's quick, and rewards aggressive play. While it's no more unbalanced than the most played map on the site, it can play unbalanced because it requires a different approach than most maps, but a lot of players don't get that at first, and screw up. It's really a 9, but I'm giving it a 10 to make up for some of the BS reviews below.
And, like any game with capitals, you can be eliminated early if you take a capital. Maybe don't do that if you can't hold it?
One of my favorite maps. Read BlackDog's review below. It's quick, and rewards aggressive play. While it's no more unbalanced than the most played map on the site, it can play unbalanced because it requires a different approach than most maps, but a lot of players don't get that at first, and screw up. It's really a 9, but I'm giving it a 10 to make up for some of the BS reviews below.And, like any game with capitals, you can be eliminated early if you take a capital. Maybe don't do that if you can't hold it?
30 Nov 2012
Nice graphically but other than that not much to the board. It's a little to easy to be eliminated after only one turn let alone right off the bat. Everything to do with seat position and less to do with real stratergy.
Nice graphically but other than that not much to the board. It's a little to easy to be eliminated after only one turn let alone right off the bat. Everything to do with seat position and less to do with real stratergy.
7 Oct 2012
Not a fan. Placement and luck too important in the first two rounds.
Not a fan. Placement and luck too important in the first two rounds.
18 Jul 2012
During play-testing of this map I generally didn't get it and thought that the game mechanics were lousy. In hindsight, this was a classic case of disliking a map that I didn't understand. After playing a couple more games, I think I get it, and I like it.
Game-play is fast and scrappy, with limited resources and army logistics dominating decision making. Like other reviewers note, starting position is important, but show me a map where it isn't!
My initial impression is that this map is markedly different and fresh. I will update my review once I have played a couple more games.
During play-testing of this map I generally didn't get it and thought that the game mechanics were lousy. In hindsight, this was a classic case of disliking a map that I didn't understand. After playing a couple more games, I think I get it, and I like it.Game-play is fast and scrappy, with limited resources and army logistics dominating decision making. Like other reviewers note, starting position is important, but show me a map where it isn't!
My initial impression is that this map is markedly different and fresh. I will update my review once I have played a couple more games.
16 Jul 2012
Nice looking map but lacks in game play. Needs a minimum turn reinforcement. Games get stale when you can't attack because you have no men and no way to horde more.
Nice looking map but lacks in game play. Needs a minimum turn reinforcement. Games get stale when you can't attack because you have no men and no way to horde more.
27 Jun 2012
Fast and fun board. Great use of factories and capitals. For a board that everyone predicted would be too hard to build (because of how vertical it was), this one ended up being a good board. End game can come very quick.
Fast and fun board. Great use of factories and capitals. For a board that everyone predicted would be too hard to build (because of how vertical it was), this one ended up being a good board. End game can come very quick.
15 Jun 2012
Quick games. No bonus application seemed wonky at first. A little unbalanced some would say with certain sides of the board, but it's not the case. I've won from both sides, it's all about timing.
Quick games. No bonus application seemed wonky at first. A little unbalanced some would say with certain sides of the board, but it's not the case. I've won from both sides, it's all about timing.
13 Jun 2012
Fun little board, but games tend to be a little one sided. One person gets a dramatically better starting position than the rest and landslides from there. Have yet to see a balanced game.
Worst game I saw was one where I won in my very first turn. Others all took a capital, I was going last. I knocked out one guy who left only 5 defending his capital, then used the +5 elimination bonus to kill the next guy, and so on.
Fun little board, but games tend to be a little one sided. One person gets a dramatically better starting position than the rest and landslides from there. Have yet to see a balanced game. Worst game I saw was one where I won in my very first turn. Others all took a capital, I was going last. I knocked out one guy who left only 5 defending his capital, then used the +5 elimination bonus to kill the next guy, and so on.
4 May 2012
It's a good board, good balance, interesting game play, but if you know where to linger, you can win every-time, and once a player gets an edge, there is no stopping them!
It's a good board, good balance, interesting game play, but if you know where to linger, you can win every-time, and once a player gets an edge, there is no stopping them!
1 May 2012
love this board.....use men wisely and know when to strike....Great colors, great movement.....love the rivers and bridges......READ THE RULES!
love this board.....use men wisely and know when to strike....Great colors, great movement.....love the rivers and bridges......READ THE RULES!