Takes some knowledge or some thought, which makes it somehow more fun
Arrived ahead of schedule, about two weeks after placing the order. I'd thought the styrofoam templates were for placing the pieces on the wall in order to get everything just right. But no, you've got to do it by hand. Like others, though, I kinda dug the challenge of testing my geographic knowledge in conjunction with the included guide. It was challenging to get the overall proportion and centering right (and it didn't get it precisely), especially because I wanted a Pacific-centered map.  But couldn't be happier with the result.  I got the airplane pushpins included...love them but there aren't holes for every country (eh, Canada?), which seemed odd.  Overall, well designed and made, complete, and a fun project. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 stars