Rating: 6.41 out of 10 based on 17 ratings
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20 Mar 2023
Starting positions are unbalanced, but this is a very fun board to play.
Reviewed by ogg 
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Starting positions are unbalanced, but this is a very fun board to play.
17 Dec 2018
An unbalanced board, as mentioned by others, but a great idea for one. Would be great with some better balancing.
An unbalanced board, as mentioned by others, but a great idea for one. Would be great with some better balancing.
28 Sep 2015
Love this board. I refer to it as Cumberdale's Masterpiece. This isn't Risk, though. It's another game altogether. A better game, in my opinion.
Love this board. I refer to it as Cumberdale's Masterpiece. This isn't Risk, though. It's another game altogether. A better game, in my opinion.
8 Jan 2015
I love love love this board and it pains me to no end to write this review.
Other players have pointed out that luck plays a huge role in this game and some bad rolls early on can doom your game. That doesn't define a board's rating to me because I can chalk that up to personal preference, and because it fits this board's theme (it SHOULDN'T be easy to survive for long in a mall full of zombies!).
But the starting positions are WILDLY imbalanced, and that I cannot forgive. If you start at the Northwest or Southwest entrance, you can give up. You can ONLY get two +1 bonuses on the first turn, and then you're blocked by 3 neutrals. In contrast, for example, Northeast has two +1s and a +2. East Parking can access three +1s and the movie theatre. Et cetera. I don't remember this imbalance from the original version of the board, but the intervening years may have clouded my memory. This version is unplayably unfair over a short sample of games.
I love love love this board and it pains me to no end to write this review.Other players have pointed out that luck plays a huge role in this game and some bad rolls early on can doom your game. That doesn't define a board's rating to me because I can chalk that up to personal preference, and because it fits this board's theme (it SHOULDN'T be easy to survive for long in a mall full of zombies!).
But the starting positions are WILDLY imbalanced, and that I cannot forgive. If you start at the Northwest or Southwest entrance, you can give up. You can ONLY get two +1 bonuses on the first turn, and then you're blocked by 3 neutrals. In contrast, for example, Northeast has two +1s and a +2. East Parking can access three +1s and the movie theatre. Et cetera. I don't remember this imbalance from the original version of the board, but the intervening years may have clouded my memory. This version is unplayably unfair over a short sample of games.
30 Jul 2014
Quick gameplay. Not all of the starting spots seem to have a fair layout, and with the limited amount of troops you get, dice rolls are crucial, but some solid strategy goes a long way with this map.
Quick gameplay. Not all of the starting spots seem to have a fair layout, and with the limited amount of troops you get, dice rolls are crucial, but some solid strategy goes a long way with this map.
29 May 2013
My favorite board from Warfish. However, the rules have been changed - we can no longer return to place after attack as we could before. This is fine, but it greatly changes the strategy.
My favorite board from Warfish. However, the rules have been changed - we can no longer return to place after attack as we could before. This is fine, but it greatly changes the strategy.
13 Dec 2012
A fun map to play and a nice concept. Something is off in the balancing, however, and therefore game placement has a bearing too often on outcome.
A fun map to play and a nice concept. Something is off in the balancing, however, and therefore game placement has a bearing too often on outcome.
4 Nov 2011
Forget one bad turn - one bad roll and you could be done! This game plays extremely fast and gives a big advantage to players who go first in the turn order. You must be aggressive to win and use your 5 transfers very carefully!
My big complaint is that you can be elimianted without ever taking a turn - more neutrals to protect the access points to other players starting points would help.
I also get frustrated that you have to defeat an occupied territory to get a card (there are so many vacant territories it's hard to do it after the first couple turns sometimes). If you are behind to need cards and it's just hard to get them.
Overall it's a fast paced game and you need some luck on your side to win.
I have played a tournament on this board with 2-person teams, and that was much more enjoyable for me than solo.
Forget one bad turn - one bad roll and you could be done! This game plays extremely fast and gives a big advantage to players who go first in the turn order. You must be aggressive to win and use your 5 transfers very carefully!My big complaint is that you can be elimianted without ever taking a turn - more neutrals to protect the access points to other players starting points would help.
I also get frustrated that you have to defeat an occupied territory to get a card (there are so many vacant territories it's hard to do it after the first couple turns sometimes). If you are behind to need cards and it's just hard to get them.
Overall it's a fast paced game and you need some luck on your side to win.
I have played a tournament on this board with 2-person teams, and that was much more enjoyable for me than solo.
13 Oct 2011
A good board with a variety of continent shapes and odds! A homage to many great warfish players as well. The fog adds a great element of mystery. The balance of caution and aggression makes for truly intense nerve-wracking decision making. Good for 4-8.
A good board with a variety of continent shapes and odds! A homage to many great warfish players as well. The fog adds a great element of mystery. The balance of caution and aggression makes for truly intense nerve-wracking decision making. Good for 4-8.
17 Jun 2011
There are two types of shoppers -- the fast and the dead. Which one do you want to be?
There are two types of shoppers -- the fast and the dead. Which one do you want to be?
20 Apr 2011
Good board. Was always entertaining on Warfish, but better here.
Good board. Was always entertaining on Warfish, but better here.