Risk: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition (2003)

About this game

From the publisher: In this expanded edition of RISK The Lord of the Rings Trilogy edition you will find: The detailed gameboard reflects a complete map of Middle-Earth including the Gondor, Mordor, and Haradwaith territories. Includes materials from the entire Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Additional Territory cards. Additional Battalions. Additional Adventure Cards. Alternate ways to play including special rules for alliance team play. From BGG: This game is essentially the regular Risk: LotR Edition with an additional board on the bottom and some new cards and revised rules.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.4/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 9 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.