Many times when I go back to Fairfax, there is at least one occasion when my friends and I plan ahead and play one game of Risk. The typical scenario plays out: Someone brings a case of Yuengling and we all gather at one place and play the game with either music or The Simpsons playing in the background. We all set up, and play for hours and have a great time, but usually some one over reacts (which is typically the first one out of the game), and everyone gets drunk and things get out of hand.
Much like that episode of Seinfeld, it always comes down to two people with the rest of the group watching TV or doing something else. The final two people become real paranoid, and require a neutral party to watch the board during breaks, or if one person needs something, both parties go to ensure no cheating. Its rather humorous and nerdish, but it makes the game worth something, I guess. After the final push, and a person is claimed the victor, some minor talks about the game are made, then focus is shifted towards something else.
Risk is a game that all of my friends love, and even one of my old lacrosse coaches, apparently. He may not remember this (and if you are reading this, and you do remember, tell me.) but on a trip to New Jersey I was going to bring a Risk board but forgot. I then asked my lacrosse coach what he would have done if I did, in fact, bring it, to which he replied "I wouldve kicked your ass in the game, is what I wouldve done." That line, to me, is one of the funnier lines I have heard about a board game in my life.
Yes, board games are not as huge of a success anymore due to video games, but at least there will always be Risk. I urge all of you readers to play a game, and in fact, I will be in Fairfax starting Friday... So I challenge you guys to a game during my Spring Break (March 12-21)
