This musing is all about the Lord of the Rings versions of the classic board game Risk.
The Lord of the Rings version of Was the first tie-in Risk version, and because it was so successful had led to there being a lot of others.
There are a few different versions of Lord of the Rings Risk. I have always been confused as to how many versions there are, so went on an Internet quest to try to find out.
My main confusion is around what I call the 'Conquest' version, which I believe is the American packaging of the Original. Because of the significant packaging difference I had thought it was a completely separate version.
Here is the summary of what there is.
There is a dedicated website, although there is not much there.
There is also a Wiki page
Original
Produced by Parker
UK
American
This Original version has a small map of middle earth, which doesn't include Gondor and Morder.
The gameplay is based around traditional Risk but has a limited time element and also missions.
BoardGamesGeek page https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4324/risk-lord-rings
Some packaging from other countries
Gondor and Mordor Expansion
This expansion is the missing map which can be added to the the original game. It is quite rare.
It also includes an addional mini game, with a different board on the back of the map expansion.
Trilogy edition
Produced by Parker
This version is the basic game but including a combined map.
Second edition
Produced by Hasbro
This is basically the same as the Trilogy edition.
Some packaging from other countries
Re-Release
Produced by Hasbro
2023
Includes a free top trump card
Reviews
Here are some reviews
