# Fantasy Strategy Board Games The Game of Thrones Risk Edition Lets People Battle Over Westeros By Meghan Young | Published 2015-07-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-thrones-risk References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/377538/Game-Of-Thrones-Version-of-Risk-Board-Game-Set-To-Release-In-August/) & [store.hbo](http://store.hbo.com/game-of-thrones-risk/detail.php?p=777554) First it was the Game of Thrones Monopoly edition and now there is a Game of Thrones Risk edition. While Monopoly is fun and all, it's the latter that will truly let people's inner Lannister come out. After all, it's one of the ultimate strategy board games out there. Not to mention that it focuses on world domination, which is not unlike the plot of the beloved fantasy series. Partnering up with [Hasbro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games), [HBO's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-thrones-x-pandora) Game of Thrones Risk edition will be released later this summer. With a simple objective, to conquer the Seven Kingdoms and the Iron Throne, players will have access to 650 pieces including two custom game boards, seven sculpted armies and seven player boards. People will be able to play three different ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fantasy Board Game Craze:** The rise of board game adaptations in fantasy IPs presents opportunities for innovation in game mechanics, player engagement, and experiential gameplay. - **Real-time Strategy Tabletop Games:** Developing board games that emphasize quick thinking and real-time strategic decision-making can create a unique player experience and disrupt the traditional turn-based format. - **Ip-inspired Tabletop Games:** Creating board games that draw inspiration from popular intellectual properties (TV shows, movies, games, etc.) can leverage existing fan bases and tap into nostalgia to create engaging experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The growth of tabletop gaming presents opportunities for expanding revenue streams in the entertainment industry through game publishing, live events, and licensing deals. - **Retail:** Board game retail spaces can provide an immersive environment for consumers to try and purchase games and accessories, disruptively competing with traditional game retailers like video game stores. - **Gaming:** Developing tabletop game design and publishing capabilities within the gaming industry can enhance portfolio offerings and create new revenue streams, as shown by Hasbro's partnership with HBO for a Game of Thrones Risk edition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventurous Story-Driven Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpg-board-game.md) - [Sci-Fi Show-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-stranger-things.md) - [Interactive Entertainment Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Boardgame-Inspired Lifesize Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-lifesized-travel-edition.md) - [Fantasy Prequel Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-fire-blood-cabernet-shiraz.md) - [Life-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-game-of-death.md) - [Film-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-monopoly.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-of-us-escape-the-dark.md)