Risk

Get ready for battle in the game of global domination. Make sure you set aside the better part of an afternoon when you pull Risk off the shelf. This is a fantastic strategy game that, like monopoly, scares people off because of the length of time it can take to play. If you know what you are getting into and are in the right mood, Risk can be a very exciting and enjoyable way to ruin some friendships.

Each player controls an army and chooses which part of the world to occupy. On a players turn they get the chance to grow their army, attack other army's and advance into new territories. The ulitimate goal is to destroy all other army's and take over the entire world. As you might imagine, this can take some time. But as I mentioned before it can be fun and challenging as you decide where to reinforce your army, plan who to attack, and try to defend yourself.

I would also recommend playing the shorter version of the game which involves the "mission cards". These cards are found in new versions of risk so if you have a vintage version it won't contain the mission cards. This version allows each player to draw a specific mission to carry out. The first to accomplish their mission wins the game. These missions include occupying certain continents or a certain number of territories, or destroying one army of a certain color.

Whether it's mission risk or global domination, this is definetly a game worth playing.

Risk can be found almost anywhere games are sold.