February 21, 2025: Risk-y Business

There are a few games that have been standard shelf-warmers in American homes for generations. Monopoly, Sorry!, The Game of Life, and the one that actually found itself at the table in my home, Risk. I played it with my father and, over the years, taught many friends the perils of taking Australia. Imagine my surprise when, in late high school, I found a new version of Risk at the store. Not just one of the variants based on a specific country or historic battle. No, this one was set in the future. You could rule undersea colonies or conquer the moon with the help of special units that could roll a d8 instead of a d6. Risk 2210 quickly became my favorite. 

 

I have to believe that the household copy of the original Risk sits high in the back of the linen closet in my parents'  house to this day, but my well-loved copy of 2210 is here with me, many states and plays away from its original shelf. I still try to get it to the table these days, despite the hundreds of other games I now own.

 

Here we are, 24 years later . . .  and the good folks at Renegade Game Studios have announced an expansion for Risk 2210. I'm frankly amazed. And thrilled that I'll have an even better excuse for why I want to play it instead of any of the numerous new games I have (that are still shrink wrapped!).

 

Whenever someone asks us about bringing back an out-of-print title or about new content for an old favorite, our standard response is that we 'never say never.'  What games, of ours or in general, would you like to see new content for? What's the oldest game you can think of that has suddenly gotten a new expansion? Let me know on the forums!

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