Chris Flynn
United States
Lakeville
Minnesota
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As a proud owner of the beautiful 40th Anniversary edition, I am wondering what Hasbro is planning for its 50th Anniversary edition due out in 2009.
The game business being what it is, they must be pretty close to design decisions being finalized etc. so they can have a 2008 holiday season product ready for the store shelves.
Remembering how valuable my 40th edition version is I will probably pick up multiple 50th anniversary copies - if they make it really cool.
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Weintraub J
United States
Commack
New York
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I'll be sure to let you know what they show at the Toy Fair in NY.
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Kent Reuber
United States
San Mateo
California
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Re: What is Hasbro Planning for the 50th Anniversary Edition
irishalum1989 wrote: As a proud owner of the beautiful 40th Anniversary edition, I am wondering what Hasbro is planning for its 50th Anniversary edition due out in 2009.
I would guess the "Game Company Edition". Continents are replaced by game genres (e.g., RPGs, miniatures, boardgames) and countries by individual game companies. Players win by taking over all other corporations. 
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Steve Kearon
United Kingdom
Cardiff
Feeling great. How about you?
The once and future game
The once and future game
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Quote: What is Hasbro Planning for the 50th Anniversary Edition?
World Domination?
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Robert Wesley
Nepal
Aberdeen
Washington
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Re: What is Hasbro Planning for the 50th Anniversary Edition
kentreuber wrote: I would guess the "Game Company Edition". Continents are replaced by game genres (e.g., RPGs, miniatures, boardgames) and countries by individual game companies. Players win by taking over all other corporations. 
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Nathan Collins
United States
Dearborn
Michigan
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Re: What is Hasbro Planning for the 50th Anniversary Edition
Maybe a 3d version??? That would be pretty interesting to see pulled off.
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Bill Eldard
United States
Burke
Virginia
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irishalum1989 wrote: Remembering how valuable my 40th edition version is I will probably pick up multiple 50th anniversary copies - if they make it really cool.
How valuable is your 40th editions copy, Chris?
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If Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Then Actions x2 Speak Louder Than Actions
United States
Hutto
Texas
Chit Chat Hamstring!!!
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Re: What is Hasbro Planning for the 50th Anniversary Edition
dontadow wrote: Maybe a 3d version??? That would be pretty interesting to see pulled off.
Every copy that I've ever seen is 3D. It would be really interesting if they could defy the laws of physics and release a 2D version of the game.
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kevin scurlock
United States
Alabama
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Re: What is Hasbro Planning for the 50th Anniversary Edition
i know exactly WHAT will happen, i'm gonna buy about 10 - 15 of those and Hasbro is gonna make so many that the collector status just flies right out the window.
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Any news on a 50th anniversary edition Risk game?
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Josh Cochran
United States
Pittsburg
California
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I haven't heard a peep about a 50th anniversary edition. Maybe they're giving 50 a pass and waiting for 100?
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Mark E
United States
Virginia
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I got the following response from Hasbro when I submitted this question (go figure):
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Subject
Risk 50th Anniversary Edition?
Customer
10/22/2008 02:15 PM
Hi, are there any plans for a 50th anniversary edition of Risk?
Response
10/23/2008 11:35 AM
Hi Mark,
Thank you for your interest in Hasbro, Inc.
Since many revisions may occur prior to a product release, information, such as release dates, possible new items and where to buy future products, is not available in advance for distribution.
We ask that you visit our web site at http://www.hasbro.com often for the most current product information.
We appreciate your understanding and your interest.
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Well, at least they were fairly quick to respond. I can't imagine that they're not planning something. I saw a TV advertisement last night on cable for the "new, quicker RISK," though - I wonder if they're pushing that for their holiday RISK player market. Maybe they'll wait until January or later for the 2009 edition (although that doesn't seem smart to me).
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Leo Zappa
United States
Aliquippa
Pennsylvania
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archonon wrote: I got the following response from Hasbro when I submitted this question (go figure): ============================================== Subject Risk 50th Anniversary Edition? Customer 10/22/2008 02:15 PM Hi, are there any plans for a 50th anniversary edition of Risk? Response 10/23/2008 11:35 AM Hi Mark, Thank you for your interest in Hasbro, Inc. Since many revisions may occur prior to a product release, information, such as release dates, possible new items and where to buy future products, is not available in advance for distribution. We ask that you visit our web site at http://www.hasbro.com often for the most current product information. We appreciate your understanding and your interest. ================================================ Well, at least they were fairly quick to respond. I can't imagine that they're not planning something. I saw a TV advertisement last night on cable for the "new, quicker RISK," though - I wonder if they're pushing that for their holiday RISK player market. Maybe they'll wait until January or later for the 2009 edition (although that doesn't seem smart to me).
This is it, I believe:
Risk (Revised Edition)
although they don't denote it as one of their "50th anniversary" editions like they have with Diplomacy and Axis & Allies. It is revamped and does play quicker and more cut-throat than the old Risk. Based on a couple of playings, I would say it is better with 4 or 5 players than 3. It is a pretty good little game, and take about an hour or so to play - much better than those old tedious marathon sessions back in the day!
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Mark E
United States
Virginia
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You may be right but I hope you're wrong, because a new, faster risk with plastic arrows as pieces is hardly a worthy 50th anniversary edition.
I was thinking of something comparable to the 40th edition, with metal pieces and leather pouches and a nice board. I can't imagine that they don't have something in the works, unless risk board game sales are way down, or if the 40th edition sold poorly...
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Barry Kendall
United States
Lebanon
Pennsylvania
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For the 50th Anniversary Edition, my prediction is the new system (with original rules included) and new pieces depicting Modern Infantry, M-1 Tanks and B-52s for the 1, 3 and 5-army denominations, respectively.
Oh, well, might as well come clean: that's not my prediction, more like my pipedream. This is what I was hoping for in the New Revised Standard Edition. Instead they have these horrid little arrows.
I'm holding off on the new edition for a few years until they reissue it with "new" bits.
With my luck it will be cave men and brontosauruses.
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