Post originally by Shannon Appelcline at 2003-12-03 12:56:00
Converted from Phorums BB System

Nope. Pure aesthetics. (And, in fact, there was no grid on the previous German version.)

As I commented to my wife, the map is largely unnecessary. It serves as an organizer for the various markers primarily. Using cards or something to match up locations for players would have worked equally well.

(Though, I have no objection to the board. It's a beautiful and cohesive element in the game.)

Shannon