Risk 2210 A.D.

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Great Game for Newbie gamers. Review by Louis

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Truly love this game, More complexity than original risk, but tons of fun for the novice gamer. Rules easy to pick up, tons of goodies in the box, visually appealing. My gaming group is VERY laid back and we all enjoy the chaos that can arrise through lucky card picks and dice rolls. Definitely not the brain buster for a "fun" night of games and beer. (Posted on 9/9/11)

Worth a look Review by Charles

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A very cool update on the classic Risk game, with great pieces and a well-themed futuristic look. A little complicated at first, but after the first turn things go smoothly. Having the time limit of 5 rounds really makes sure that people play to win, although it can make for some really bit shifts in board control throughout the game.

Lots of great components too!

If you're looking for an updated version of Risk this is the one you should get. You can also use the pieces to play as regular Risk if you're so inclined. (Posted on 8/24/11)

Besides the classic this is the best version of Risk I have played Review by JValjean

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Risk 2210 is a very fun way to move beyond the original classic game. Classic Risk is still my favorite because it is much simpler, which means it is easier to teach. However, 2210 gives you the opportunity to travel between continents on new underwater continents which make the game interesting on their own. Then there is the moon board and the commanders which give you more options.

If there is a weak part of the game it is the commander cards. I have never much liked special ability cards in games because they introduce more luck into the game. Some of the cards are devastating.

That said, I think Risk 2210 is better than the Lord of the Rings Risk and Risk Godstorm. And you get little mechwarrior pieces, which is awesome. (Posted on 4/18/11)

Awesome Review by Phil

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well designed risk-enhancing game, I am a big fan of the original risk although it does get old fast since the rules are limited, but not in this version! (Posted on 3/17/11)

Awesome Review by Phil

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well designed risk-enhancing game, I am a big fan of the original risk although it does get old fast since the rules are limited, but not in this version! (Posted on 3/17/11)

Risk 2210 AD is a remake of the classic Risk game that promises to speed up the game and add a new level of strategy. Set in the future, the world map is recognizable though slightly different (mostly in names), with the addition of lunar and marine base Review by Risk 2210 A.D.

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Appearance: Risk 2210 comes with five primary coloured armies and a pair of game boards. The game board are solid and the cards provided, while smaller than normal sized cards are of average (to slightly thin) stock, so nothing major to complain about. The major issue with the game boards is the rather horrible colour scheme chosen for the main world board – could they have found any more revolting colours?

Other than that, the art work on the cards are adequate, the pieces cute and functional and the pieces all come with bags which is a plus. No insert, but in this case, it would probably just get in the way.

Rules / Ease of Learning: If you have ever played Risk before, picking up Risk 2210 will be quite fast. A few new rules complicate matters which are covered here, but the basic rules of placing armies on regional locations and rolling dice when choosing combat still hold true.

New game play elements include Commanders. There are 5 type of commanders – Land, Sea, Nuclear, Diplomacy and Space commanders. Commanders provide a few advantages – you can purchase Command cards if you have a commander of that type; you can move your armies into the specific controlled regions (for Sea and Space Commanders) and finally, Commanders can roll the d8 for defense all the time and attack depending on their type. Since most combat is undertaken via d6’s with the winner having the higher roll, this can make Commanders an effective advantage in battle.
In addition to this, the Lunar board can only be accessed via Lunar Base stations. These stations provide additional defense die’s and armies in their location, adding another interesting feature.

Energy comes as a third feature. Energy is how turn order (via an auction mechanism) is chosen as well as how additional Command cards and Commanders are purchased. Furthermore, you will need Energy as well to play Command cards.

Lastly, Command Cards have been updated. Now, they can provide a host of advantages – from moving Commanders to new positions as a surprise attack to new troop reinforcements and ‘death from above’ cards. They add a surprising twist to the battles and can make things quite interesting at times.
Risk 2210 AD comes with a turn counter, forcing each game to last a maximum of 5 turns only. In addition, the original game can be played from the Risk board provided.

Gameplay: Set-up of Risk 2210 AD does take longer than the original base game with multiple decks of cards available as well as the need to separate additional counters and placement of characters. Also, the inclusion of ‘waste lands’ make the game slightly different each game.

Otherwise, actual combat as mentioned is the same and so is movement. Additional strategic options are available though including the use of energy, the use of command cards, the silent auction of energy for turn order and the use of the lunar base.

We now come to the biggest issue I have with the game – the incredible amount of ‘swings’ in the game. Because gameplay is limited to 5 rounds, each turn a player receives dictates that they receive a large number of reinforcements. Coupled with the additional energy cards and the potential reinforcements from Command Cards, a large number of armies are in play each turn. This can make breaking through choke-points quite easy, especially with the introduction of even more bridging locations through marine bases.

All this means is that in each turn, you can expect to win and lose a lot of ground as players can over-extend themselves and take ground. Worst, Command cards can make a rout very effective, potentially taking a player half out of the game with a series of bad rolls and a concentration of forces by another player.

Conclusion: Risk 2210 AD does deliver on its promise of a faster game. With multiple avenues to any location with marine bases and the additional lunar bases, it’s impossible (and silly) to turtle in any one location. The 5 turn maximum system forces a new type of play from the traditional game. On the other hand, the huge swings in forces and battle makes the game feel much less strategic in some other ways – there’s very little players can do (unless they are lucky enough to draw the right Command cards) to stop another player coming in for a romp. Risk 2210 will appeal to some gamers but not all. For myself, I’m still looking for something to scratch my strategic war game itch. (Posted on 11/22/08)