: In "World Map" modes, the mini-map helps you see your progress toward conquering specific geographic regions like countries or states. Strategic Use of the Mini-Map

It shows exactly how much of the map you have covered in your color.

: Watch for areas on the mini-map that have no active colored blocks. These are "safe zones" where you can expand more aggressively with less risk of an opponent cutting your tail. Defensive Guarding

Shows the colored blobs representing different players' owned zones.