risk retail price

[Red]

how much does risk go for at walmart?(w/o tax)

[The Schaef]

It's roughly 25 bucks at all the big box stores.

They have the revised edition now that has the rules from their Black Ops release, so it's a good time to buy.

[Red]

well i really would like one so i just might buy it.

[The Schaef]

I'd try to tempt you to pass over Risk for something like Twilight Struggle or War of the Ring but they cost like twice as much and you have to go online to find them at that price, if at all.

Still, I think every home should have one copy of Risk, much like Scrabble and Yahtzee and Monopoly.

[Red]

well my famliy are not big boardgamers and i'v always wanted risk.(btw if you'v not played mideavel alliance your missing out)

[Minister Polarius]

Writing provocative language very very small does not mean it's no longer provocative.

[Red]

huh?

[YourMathTeacher]

He was taking a Chance that no one would notice.

[The Schaef]

Well, if you have a copy, then people won't be getting you a copy for your birthday.  No I do not want Seinfeldopoly or Avataropoly or Marvel Heroesopoly.  Having a copy of the original is a defense against these incursions.

I also have a copy of Solarquest in case anybody wants to play a game that's like Monopoly, except in space, and fun.  But a good gaming host is ready to bring any desired game to the table, even one that destroys families.

[YourMathTeacher]

I'll stick with my wholesome family board games: Dark Tower, Tower of the Wizard King, Dark World, and Grand Imperialism. Oh yeah, and Disney Sorry! 

[Professoralstad]

I'd try to tempt you to pass over Risk for something like Twilight Struggle or War of the Ring but they cost like twice as much and you have to go online to find them at that price, if at all.

Still, I think every home should have one copy of Risk, much like Scrabble and Yahtzee and Monopoly.

Well, if you have a copy, then people won't be getting you a copy for your birthday.  No I do not want Seinfeldopoly or Avataropoly or Marvel Heroesopoly.  Having a copy of the original is a defense against these incursions.

I also have a copy of Solarquest in case anybody wants to play a game that's like Monopoly, except in space, and fun.  But a good gaming host is ready to bring any desired game to the table, even one that destroys families.

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[Master KChief]

halo wars risk all the way.

[The Schaef]

Posts saved as evidence that The Schaef is an Un-American Communist.

Hey, now, I didn't say I don't like capitalist games.  Just bad ones.

Power Grid and Wealth of Nations are much more elegant examples of how supply/demand and economies of scale work.

[EmJayBee83]

Well, if you have a copy, then people won't be getting you a copy for your birthday.  No I do not want Seinfeldopoly or Avataropoly or Marvel Heroesopoly.  Having a copy of the original is a defense against these incursions.

Boy you just don't get it.  It's all the action-packed fun of Monopoly but with place names from someplace else, which makes it a brand new game. Have you seen Buckeye-opoly?  It is--and I know it's hard to believe--Monopoly set on the Ohio State campus. I say O! What about Bass Fishing Lakes Monopoly--featuring Lake Champlain and Lake Winnepesaukee? Whoo-eeee, what a hoot!!!

Hey, now,...I don't like capitalist games.

That explains it.


BTW, agreed on Solarquest. Even if it's mostly Monopoly, at least there are laser battles, you sometimes get trapped endlessly circling a planet, and you can always learn the vital stats of the planet/satellites you own.

[YourMathTeacher]

I say O! What about Bass Fishing Lakes Monopoly--featuring Lake Champlain and Lake Winnepesaukee? Whoo-eeee, what a hoot!!!

Do they really have one of those? 

Large fresh-water lake in New Hampshire ftw!

[Cameron the Conqueror]

Yep

http://bit.ly/d5Blxq

[YourMathTeacher]

That says nothing about fishing or Lake Winnepesaukee. 

[EmJayBee83]

Yep, again.

http://www.amazon.com/Monopoly-MN037099-Bass-Fishing-Lakes/dp/B0009I6RGO

Hook, Line and Sinker! Fishing season is open! Reel in bass fishing prize catches as you play this lakes edition of the world's most famous board game. The BASS Fishing Lakes edition of the MONOPOLY game is fully stocked and it's every angler for him or herself. On the hook are some of the country's most popular fishing lakes including Lake Champlain and Lake Winnipesaukee. Also included are 6 collectible pewter tokens including a Largemouth Bass, Bass Fishing Boat and Bass Fishing Reel. If you are one of the 20 million bass anglers pursuing the ultimate catch, this special edition of America's classic board game is one catch you won't want to release. Cast out and compete to reel in all the prized lakes.

If you didn't know it was Monopoly, it sounds like it would be fun.

[YourMathTeacher]

Cool! 

And only $124 to boot! 

[EmJayBee83]

Look at the external web sites link at the bottom. You can get it for $38 from Chris's Games.

[JSB23]

Seriously though if you are going to get a copy of Risk either get the basic one, Risk 2210 or Lord of the Rings trilogy edition

[The Schaef]

But the "new" basic one, not the original.  I actually just acquired the rebooted version of Risk and it's awesome.

Though not everyone will like the replacement of army "men" with arrow pieces.  But I have the LotR trilogy Risk for that.

[EmJayBee83]

But the "new" basic one, not the original.  I actually just acquired the rebooted version of Risk and it's awesome.

Though not everyone will like the replacement of army "men" with arrow pieces.  But I have the LotR trilogy Risk for that.

The original original one (i.e., the one I had as a kid) had roman numerals (I, V, and X) instead of army men. I have been searching garage sales for a set of those to use as T2 counters.

[TheKarazyvicePresidentRR]

The one I grew up had these long plastic stars...

[The Schaef]

The original original one (i.e., the one I had as a kid) had roman numerals (I, V, and X) instead of army men.

You mean back when armies actually HAD pikemen? 

The only reason that particular type of soldier comes to mind is that the new Risk box has pikemen on the cover, which looks ridiculous against the backdrop of a modern warfare (and geography) theming.