This was one of the boards i used to enjoy in the past. Could be better graphics wise (its just a recolored world geography map..), but i had fun during it.
I played several games, all with 7 or 8 players. The balance was unbelievable, with good starting positions everywhere. The continent colors were clear, and the player colors were not too similar. The different card scale "can" keep the board fresh, but i would add an elimination bonus for the card scales that repeat at 20 or 30. Most of the games i played were the type that started over after 50, which i found........superb
only one game played, but seems like the average world board. nothing flashy. solid graphics, solid gameplay. good for beginners. I guess the different cards scales is a new idea, but seems kinda unnecessary. Although it does provide an opportunity for people to customize the game a bit.