Grass and ice. Map gradually changes from grass to ice northeast to southwest. Each base is equipped with 2 vespine geisers and ample minerals (with max amount). Each base has only one funnel style land exit. A tree is positioned at each base toward the direction of the land exit from the base. Some of the bases have islands with a small amount of minerals and vespine between them. Great large map for 8 players (or less).