Version name of Risk?

[Kinjiru]

Hi all,

A while back I played a version of the boardgame Risk with some folks, and it was not the standard version I played as a kid. Now, I would like to buy this version, but I don't recall the name.

There was a Moon area, and there were countries in the oceans as well. There were also Leaders and a bunch of risk-type cards that applied only if you had the corresponding Leader unit.

Anyone know what this version of Risk is called?

[Father Beast]

I recall a place my son was at playing a risk board with the moon on it, and some other differences, I think it was called Risk 2020

[master on high]

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[Aabraxan]

Re: Version name of Risk?

Originally posted by Kinjiru
Hi all,

A while back I played a version of the boardgame Risk with some folks, and it was not the standard version I played as a kid. Now, I would like to buy this version, but I don't recall the name.

There was a Moon area, and there were countries in the oceans as well. There were also Leaders and a bunch of risk-type cards that applied only if you had the corresponding Leader unit.

Anyone know what this version of Risk is called?

I've been thinking about buying that one for some time now. I think it's actually called Risk 2210. How is it? Since you want to buy it, can I assume it's a good game? I also just noticed two other versions: Risk Godstorm and Lord of the Rings Risk. Anyone played either of these? If so, how do they stack up?

[Brent]

2210 looks cool. You can play the standard game with it. I've seen the game but not played it.

I have LOTR Risk and have played it a few times. I like it a lot. Obviously the map is Middle Earth, which I like a lot. You can play with standard rules or additional rules, but I've only played it with standard rules. It does seem that they left some things out of the rules, but that can be easily fixed with house rules, using the standard game as a guide. I like to play two player games as the bad guys starting in the south. You can only have up to four players.

I just want more Risk games, like Mesoamerica and Dune. And I wouldn't mind having LotR Risk on the computer.

[Aabraxan]

Thanks. I've had the original Risk for years, but I'm curious as to whether the extras in Risk 2210, such as devastation markers, leaders, moon and sea colonies, improve game play. I have Risk on computer, but I haven't played it in years.

[PLATO]

Re: Re: Version name of Risk?

Originally posted by GameGeek


Lord of the Rings Risk. Anyone played either of these? If so, how do they stack up?

I have Lord of the Rings Risk and I like it better than the Original. You have to pay attention to the sea lanes, their utility is a bit surprising the first time you play if you don't.

[Brent]

Yep. I had thought that it was an advantage to start with forces built up in the south, but I guess with the sea lanes it's not such an advantage.

[Dis]

having seen the thread in Apolyton/community, now I am here.

My brother got Risk 2210 as a christmas present a couple of years ago. would have been better when we were kids, we would have played it more. But as adults, it's hard to get together and get a long board game together. So I have only played this game once.

In fact, because I've only played it once (and even then- I took over for someone midway through the game), I have forgotten alot.

I would say it's better than risk simply because it has more options and I'd say it has more strategy because of it. Too much of classic risk relied on luck of the cards. And the one cool thing (if you don't like spending forever on a game) is the time limit. The one thing I do remember is some cool strategy the last turn of the game. People saved up some cards they never thought they'd use, but they came in handy.

I'm not sure it's better than the original. But maybe I say that because of nostalgia sake. But it's worth checking out imho.

[joncnunn]

Well, the real problem with Classic Risk board game is that Australlia had only one direction attacks could come from.

By comparsion (% of border territories)

Australia : 25%
North America : 33%
Asia : 42% *
South America: 50%
Africa : 50%
Europe : 56% !!!


* Asia border length can be graeatly reduced by:
1. Owning Ausralia
2. Defending Central Asia from the Ukraine in Europe.

That would combine to reduces the border percent to 18%

[PLATO]

Originally posted by joncnunn
* Asia border length can be graeatly reduced by:
1. Owning Ausralia
2. Defending Central Asia from the Ukraine in Europe.

That would combine to reduces the border percent to 18%

The only problem with defending in the Ukraine is that you are subject to attack from way to many places. I feel like Asia is nearly impossible to defend.

[Last Conformist]

My father has a real ancient edition where the Ukraine territory is called "Sovjetunionen-Ukraina" (no, I'm not gonna translate that for you). I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a newer edition at a friend's in which it just said "Ukraina".

There's an online version out there somewhere that lets you play on random maps. Can't be arsed to find the link.

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by PLATO
The only problem with defending in the Ukraine is that you are subject to attack from way to many places. I feel like Asia is nearly impossible to defend.

Grabbing Ukraine is a must if you want to hang on to Asia. Then again, nobody managed to do it in all the games I've played. Including me.

[Dis]

I never even attempt Asia (unless I'm forced to because most of my territories are there)

I'm more fond of the smaller continents, and try to to a slow steady rise to the top. Australie and S. American are 2 of my favs.

[PLATO]

Originally posted by Dissident
I never even attempt Asia (unless I'm forced to because most of my territories are there)

I'm more fond of the smaller continents, and try to to a slow steady rise to the top. Australie and S. American are 2 of my favs.

I like those two as well. I do try to innocently build an army in some out of the way Asian territory (Bringing it to fruition with a book). The small continents are simply feints until I can unlease my Asian hordes!