- BGG rating
- 6.7
Risk 2210 A.D. Frontline: Season Four – Invasion of the Giant Amoebas
- 2–5 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,978
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Risk 2210 A.D.
2001
Rules assistance for Risk 2210 A.D.
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 240 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Risk 2210 A.D.
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Risk 2210 A.D. is a board game released in 2001 for 2–5 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Craig Van Ness and Rob Daviau and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Area Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Risk 2210 A.D. Frontline: Season One – Mars
- 2–5 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2004
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Risk 2210 A.D. Frontline: Season Three – Factions
- 2–5 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2004
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Risk 2210 A.D. Frontline: Season Two – Tech Commander
- 2–5 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2004
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Risk 2210 A.D.: Advanced Tech Command Deck
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2007
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Risk 2210 A.D.: Terror Tactics Command Deck
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2007
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Risk 2210 A.D.: Aerial Assault Command Deck
- 2–5 players
- 2008
Risk 2210 A.D.: Aerial Assault Command Deck – Reckoning
- 2–5 players
- 2008
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Risk 2210 A.D.: Day of the Dead Command Deck
- 2–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2008
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Risk 2210 A.D.: Mission Pack
- 2–5 players
- 2008
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Risk 2210 A.D.: A Call To Arms Command Deck
- 2–5 players
- 240 min
- 2009
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Risk 2210 A.D.: A Call To Arms – Celestial Dawn Command Deck
- 3–5 players
- 240 min
- 2010
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Risk 2210 A.D.: Antarctica Expansion
- 3–5 players
- 240 min
- 2010
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Risk 2210 A.D.: Religious Commander
- 3–5 players
- 120 min
- 2010
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Risk 2210 A.D.: Frontline
- 2–5 players
- 240 min
- 2025
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About the game
Risk 2210 A.D. is yet another entry in the long series of Risk variants. Set in the not-so-distant future, battles are now fought by machines of destruction, known as MODs, for short. Human commanders still lead these mechanized troops, but these commanders each have special powers and abilities. These come into play via the use of Command cards, which add a new dimension to the game. Now the battle is not just for the continents, but the sea and moon are also battlegrounds. Although much has been added, the basic flavor of the game is still Risk. One welcome change is the institution of a five-turn game limit, which allows the game to play to completion in about three hours. Further, players must also factor in economics in the form of energy. This energy is used to purchase command cards, bid for turn order, and hire new commanders. There is much more strategy and planning involved in this new version, but it should still appeal to the classic Risk fans. Re-implements: Risk
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Publishers
- Hasbro
- Avalon Hill
- Wizards of the Coast
- Renegade Game Studios
Questions and answers
Risk 2210 A.D. supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Risk 2210 A.D. is 240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Risk 2210 A.D. for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Risk 2210 A.D. has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Risk 2210 A.D. belongs to these categories: Wargame, Territory Building, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Area Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Risk 2210 A.D. are: Craig Van Ness and Rob Daviau. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Risk 2210 A.D. as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.