LotR: Risk

MikeVic · 07-12-2005, 11:54 AM

I've only played actual Risk once, but the LotR edition was for sale at Wal-Mart for $10Cdn... I couldn't pass that up, and after skimming the rules, it sounds fun.

Just wondering if anyone has ever played this version of Risk?

Blade · 07-12-2005, 11:57 AM

I have played it...I have to say, I quite like it. The timed element of the game adds a cool element.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-12-2005, 12:06 PM

It';; be in the garage in a few days.

Peregrine · 07-12-2005, 01:19 PM

I'm not a big fan of it, as I felt that the LOTR content was pasted on and it didn't feel thematic enough. But then again I'm a pretty serious boardgamer and any game with that much dice rolling is going to be a problem from the start. There is a game called War of the Ring which is a much better treatment of this, it's 2 player only and is a light wargame.

Hoya1 · 07-12-2005, 01:47 PM

I got it for X-mas 1 1/2 yrs ago. I've played it 3 times. It is just Risk afterall. Not a bad buy for you though

Blade · 07-12-2005, 01:49 PM

Yah, that is a good point...it is good for Risk...

If you want a serious war boardgame, there are better options.

Peregrine · 07-12-2005, 01:51 PM

I think that the Risk:2820 (or whatever year it is) is the best Risk variant, I found the post-apocalyptic setting pretty interesting and the commander actions add some spice.

jbmagic · 07-12-2005, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

I've only played actual Risk once, but the LotR edition was for sale at Wal-Mart for $10Cdn... I couldn't pass that up, and after skimming the rules, it sounds fun.

Just wondering if anyone has ever played this version of Risk?

the rules is little more complex than the original.

i bought it last xmas, try it a few times and decided to get the original Risk instead.

but did get LOTR monoply.

WSUCougar · 07-12-2005, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peregrine

There is a game called War of the Ring which is a much better treatment of this, it's 2 player only and is a light wargame.

I have this game - have read the rules but haven't punched it out and played it yet. I take it you like it?

Warhammer · 07-13-2005, 08:27 AM

Completely OT, Peregrine what is you username on BGG?

Peregrine · 07-13-2005, 08:29 AM

Also Peregrine, not too hard.

And yes, War of the Ring is an excellent game, I wish I could play it more often, only been able to once so far.

Chas in Cinti · 07-13-2005, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peregrine

Also Peregrine, not too hard.

And yes, War of the Ring is an excellent game, I wish I could play it more often, only been able to once so far.

I saw it at Origins a couple weeks ago and they had a mega-board with scale miniatures. Had one person "general" each side and gave others their own units/armies... interesting... Was supposed to play, but Avalon Hill had a play-it/take-it going on...

-Chas

07-12-2005, 11:57 AM	#2
Blade College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	I have played it...I have to say, I quite like it. The timed element of the game adds a cool element. __________________ Just trying to get by unnoticed... Loyal fan of the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Eagles.

07-12-2005, 12:06 PM	#3
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	It';; be in the garage in a few days. __________________ Toujour Pret

07-12-2005, 01:49 PM	#6
Blade College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Yah, that is a good point...it is good for Risk... If you want a serious war boardgame, there are better options. __________________ Just trying to get by unnoticed... Loyal fan of the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Eagles.

07-12-2005, 01:19 PM	#4
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	I'm not a big fan of it, as I felt that the LOTR content was pasted on and it didn't feel thematic enough. But then again I'm a pretty serious boardgamer and any game with that much dice rolling is going to be a problem from the start. There is a game called War of the Ring which is a much better treatment of this, it's 2 player only and is a light wargame.

07-12-2005, 01:47 PM	#5
Hoya1 High School JV Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario	I got it for X-mas 1 1/2 yrs ago. I've played it 3 times. It is just Risk afterall. Not a bad buy for you though

07-12-2005, 01:51 PM	#7
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	I think that the Risk:2820 (or whatever year it is) is the best Risk variant, I found the post-apocalyptic setting pretty interesting and the commander actions add some spice.

07-13-2005, 08:27 AM	#10
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Completely OT, Peregrine what is you username on BGG?

07-13-2005, 08:29 AM	#11
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	Also Peregrine, not too hard. And yes, War of the Ring is an excellent game, I wish I could play it more often, only been able to once so far.

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