When I first joined the site to play with friends at the start of the pandemic, this was one of the first maps I played after the original world map. I have to say, it was incredible. No escalating cards means you have to figure out ways to collect bonuses. The connection between South America and Australia solves the Australia advantage that exists on the original board. The expanded country count creates a longer game that rewards long term strategic planning over aggression. And adding fog allows for bluffing and hoarding that create yet another dimension of gameplay. This is the map that got me hooked. It’s wargear’s equivalent to N64 Goldeneye or Ocarina of Time if that makes sense to anyone.