Should I Play Risk 2210 A.D.?

Is Risk 2210 A.D. fun to play?
Risk 2210 A.D.

Players: 2 – 5 players | Game Duration 240 – 240 mins |
Min. Age 10+ | Game complexity: MEDIUM Genre: Science, Territory Building, War
Solo game mode: No | Co-op: No |
Online Version: No



What is Risk 2210 A.D. about?

Risk: 2210 AD is a futuristic version of the classic Risk, set in the year 2210. Players battle for control over Earth, underwater territories, and the Moon.

Gameplay

    • Turn-based Strategy: Players compete over five rounds (years), placing armies, attacking opponents, and using special abilities.
    • Area Control and Dice Rolling: The game retains the core mechanic of area control and dice-based combat, where players move armies and roll dice to resolve battles.
    • Commanders and Energy: Commanders provide special abilities, such as controlling specific territories (land, water, or Moon), and players use energy (currency) to buy command cards, activate powers, and build space stations.
    • Nuclear Attacks: Players can use nuclear attacks to disrupt enemy territories, adding strategic complexity.
    • Limited Turns: The game is shorter than traditional Risk, with only five rounds, which keeps the pace manageable.

Why It’s Fun

    • Strategic Depth: The introduction of energy, commanders, and cards adds layers of strategy to the game.
    • Futuristic and Varied Gameplay: With new territories (Moon, water) and nuclear strikes, the game provides more variety and excitement compared to classic Risk.
    • Tactical Planning: Players must balance land grabs, reinforcements, and nuclear options to succeed.

Who Might Enjoy It:

    • Fans of Risk looking for more complex and futuristic gameplay.
    • Players who enjoy strategic area control games with multiple tactical layers.
    • Board gamers interested in a more structured, time-limited version of Risk with sci-fi elements.
Find out about Risk 2210 A.D.

Rules


Official Risk 2210 A.D. Rulebook

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Awards Won by Risk 2210 A.D.

2002 Japan Boardgame Prize Best Advanced Game Nominee 2001 Origins Awards Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game Winner


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