Game of Thrones Risk Board Game - Skirmish Edition

Love this game. Fab variation of the classic game

As a new Risk player, I decided to throw myself in the deep end and have a crack at the World Domination game mode and its brilliant. Strategic and challenging, it's a fun and often outrageously satisfying experience. Adding a Game Of Thrones backdrop only emphasises the ruthlessness of these war games and truly leaves you feeling like a Stark battling to regain control of the North.Beautifully and faithfully designed maps and a wonderfully illustrated and eloquently explained manual make this game an aesthetically pleasing, easy to understand and almost 'pick up and play' experience. Even for a beginner, the rules are easy to understand and follow. The manual includes scenarios and illustrations that excellently describe the action and a clear and concise layout helps the learning process along.Littered with fun and varied additions such as Maester cards and Character Cards that can alter the game at strategic moments, wonderful references and beautifully realised artwork and game pieces. Even the dice are lovely little tactile items who's design adds to the tone of the Westerosi backdrop. There's a genuine feeling of accomplishment and nerdy joy at invading kings landing with Ned Stark and co ...A classic battle in a modern and incredible rich new locale excellently realised and stunningly presented, this is a gorgeous item, well worth the price tag and a fantastic gift for both board game enthusiasts and Thrones fans alike.

My son, was badgering me to get Risk as the family game for Christmas....I played avidly as a teen, and each game was always completely different from the last....imagine the delight on my son's face, when he unwrapped this!!! As a Game of Thrones geek, this ticked every box. We played on Boxing Day, and despite my 25 year hiatus from playing, I only went and WON!!! It's like the original, but better (whoever thought such a thing was possible!!) with the addition of several ports, one can now take over an area, reinforcing each port to it, and therefore use troops elsewhere on the board. We had a fabulous game, though my son was pretty miffed I beat him so succinctly...The only thing that could be said negatively about it, that I've run out of playing pieces at times, partly due to my inner Kalese and brilliance, and because there are not quite enough... but overall, amazing.... (we were real saddos, as we also had the Game of Thrones music playing throughout the game!!!)

I must admit I wasn’t sure about getting this game from amazon especially as I was after the Deluxe version and there were so many bad reviews saying they received the skirmish version or it was badly printed. But after shopping around and it either being out of stock or £101.00 at game.com, I did my research on the returns policy (just in case) and thought what the hell, why not! I’m so glad I did because I got exactly what I wanted.When it arrived I was sure there would be something wrong with it but I counted each piece and card and it’s all there and well made!The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 was because the corners of the game box were a little worn but I think (considering how it was packed in the box) this happened during the delivery process more than the manufacture.I’ve really enjoyed the game so far but am still getting to grips with it as I’ve only played the original risk game once before. I wish there were more pieces with each army but I’m guessing there is a reason for the limit.Would recommend this but would also strongly advise you check what you are adding to your basket and then check again at checkout to make sure you are getting the one that you want to avoid getting the skirmish version or a used version as it’s easily to click on the wrong one!

Bought Deluxe game for my daughter and son-in-law as they are big fans of Game of Thrones (and I am a big fan of the original Risk game). This is a brilliant game although some of the names are a little difficult to read due to the colour of the maps, but if you dont mind that I highly recommend. So far we have had four family games nights with this game and have been up until 3am lol. We have played with just 3 of us and have recently played with 6 of us. The game is well made. Board is thick and sturdy and pieces are strong. Cards are good quality but I did buy card protector sleeves, which I would recommend) just to look after the cards. They protect the cards and are well worth it. I bought Ultra pro sleeves (clear). This game is brilliant and easy to learn. I would highly recommend. Be prepared for hours of fun and battle.

My son is a huge Assasins Creed fan and loves board games. Fab gift!!!

I am mixed on the rating for this. As a fan of both Risk and GoT this should be something I love, but the GoT version of the game isn't as good to play as 'real' Risk and the more classic version of this played on a weird board with weird pieces isn't as satisfying. The board itself is high quality with good pieces and the addition of plastic boxes to store them which is a nice touch that every board game of this complexity should have. It's all well made and feels premium, which the price reflects It's not a good way to learn Risk but it's an interesting addition to the mix when playing with friends. We enjoyed the game in basic mode but found the GoT version tricky to master.I'm glad I have it and would buy it again because of my love of the two things involved, but it's never going to replace the original Risk.