Fun board to play, even if it takes a bit of time to get properly oriented. Interesting twist having the same terrs be part of several different bonus areas.
This board shows many of Thingol's strengths as a map-maker: Nice layout, attention to detail, unique attack and defend dice, and well-balanced board. It also doesn't take too long to figure out, so newcomers don't have a very steep learning curve to master this game. I generally prefer boards with over 100 territories, but this one plays well with a large group of people.