I really like this board's concept and idea. However, maybe i just can't quite grasp it because even after several games, i still feel somewhat lost about exactly what everything does and about strategy. Sure is a great idea though, and i've enjoyed my games on it!
As hesitant as i am to give a perfect score, this board is awesome. I have been wanting to do this kind of thing for a long time, and it is great. Really expands the options every turn and changes strategy. Well executed, good look, great concept. Not the simplest board for beginners though.
Love the look of this board, not too flashy, but nice and crisp and good to look at. Gameplay is the focus though, and i love it when a gameplay focused board looks this nice. The mechanics are awesome. Very original and intriguing ideas that promote unique strategy. If you don't read the description, you'll be toast, but it's not too difficult to understand either. This board is absolutely brilliant.
I definitely need to play a hordes version, as beautiful as this board is, it just seemed too difficult to establish a base. I think i might really like the hordes version so i'll give it a go. Still definitely a board worth playing!
I like this board for this awesome graphics; they're phenomenal. It is a little difficult to see what attacks where and what's going on at first, but it's not too hard.
This board is very original, fun, and interesting! The factory style bonuses being used as digging for oil is brilliant, and the gameplay on the surface is fun as well. Graphics are beautiful. I look forward to many more games on this board!
I'm hesitant to give out a perfect 10, but i just love this board. It is by far the best U.S. board i've ever seen. Great for team play or large free-for-all games. Looks fantastic, great use of cities, ships, rivers and mountains. Awesome.
I'm not one to rate maze boards very high, just due to their simplicity and lack of graphic appeal. This one falls in line with this description as well. The reason i'm bumping this one up to 8 stars is due to the variety of scenarios. Want to play a maze board? This is your one-stop-shop.
Such a tough design, but pulled off very well. To balance this style board is a very difficult task. Love the team play and bonus structure. similar to A&A but on Middle-Earth (which always makes things better. awesome board!
I hate to be the first review of this board and only give a 5. The graphics are simple but fine. Gameplay is unique and works well. This board just isn't for me, not my style. I'm not big on heavy use of artillery boarders, but if you are this is the board for you! it's all about how well you can defend against and attack with artillery.
there is such a spread on opinion to this board that you need to play it for yourself. I like the theme and design, but the board always plays so fast that i never really feel like i experienced it. Maybe when i win a game i'll feel more comfortable with it.
I was very pleased when i saw that this board had made it over to Wargear, I love the design. Graphics are very nice and gameplay is simple and fun. Nice theme, well balanced. Pretty much a normal "map-board" in gameplay, but the graphics make it seem very unique!