This board is as original in its conception as it is flawless in (ahem) execution, so to speak. The combination of the spatially dispersed continents and the accumulation of support necessary to capture the crown makes for a game unlike any other.

The lack of obvious continents and choke points encourages a certain subtlety of play not often rewarded in more conventional boards. An underdog should never be forgotten as he can often snatch victory from more powerful opponents. The judging of probable strength, and the weighing of chances in an assault on the crown are only made more interesting by fog. I feel like luck plays less of a role on this board than others, though terrible luck on your first few turns will doom you. How you'll fare in the assault on the crown feels less like luck with dice and more like the vagaries of warfare and the caprice of Fortune.

This is an excellent board that rewards both circumspection and well-timed audacity.