Build and Play WAR ROOM RISK

 by BCatDC
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WAR ROOM RISK from @BCatDC

Several months ago, a dear friend returned from a trip to Europe. While there he had the great privilege of touring one of Churchill’s War Rooms. One evening we got into a discussion about war rooms and about strategy games…

…And so a CRAZY idea began to germinate. Some months later, six of us put aside a full weekend to focus on construction and the first game. What resulted was the epic tradition of WAR ROOM RISK.

I would love to provide thorough instructable style details here but I’ve delayed posting long enough.
For now, here are the basics:
• Armies = super glue + army Men + poker Chips + spray paint
• Board = risk board digital photo + digital projector + Two 4′x5′ plywood pieces + sample paint + hinges
• Pusher Doohickeys = simple wood molding + drill + dowel Rod
• Game = liberally apply testosterone + silly hats + cocktails
FeniXb3 says: May 20, 2013. 4:28 PM
Wow, I just found this accidentally and I have to say that it's sooo sooo great! If I had more room, I would do this for sure. I hope I will not forget about that in the future, because it's so freaking awesome I just have to do this. :D Great idea, guys!
theviewingstation says: Jun 25, 2012. 6:56 AM
Amazing!

This Idea is one of the greatest I've seen yet! Bravo!
Can't wait for more!
RedneckEngineer says: Jun 25, 2012. 5:31 AM
WOW!! One of my fav games of all time Super Sized!

Great job guys!
Kyerohtaron says: Jun 24, 2012. 7:55 PM
This is brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!
EmcySquare says: Jun 18, 2012. 1:40 AM
Simply awesome !!!
playpep says: Jun 17, 2012. 7:01 PM
What is the song at the beginning of the video? Cool concept.
ilpug says: Jun 16, 2012. 1:50 PM
Any idea why the movie might not work?

Awesome idea
revjim5000 says: Jun 16, 2012. 8:57 AM
Absolutely incredible guys. I am slow-clapping while a single tear runs down my cheek.
My first thought - at the Dollar store, I've seen little plastic army men, but I've also seen little plastic pirates, ninjas, Native Americans, dinosaurs, farm animals, robots . . . oh, I'm giddy just thinking about it.
And yes, as the veteran of many beer/game sessions I agree that you will definitely want to water-proof whatever you can.
BCatDC (author) says: Jun 16, 2012. 5:03 AM
Just wanted to thank you all for the love! The Generals and I have been very excited by the reception we've gotten from this thing. We'd love to see anyone copies and or improvements. We'll probably upgrade sometime soon. We'd love to be able to use a jigsaw or a giant CNC to do board cherry, walnut, oak etc.

We even talked about what would be involved to do one in different marble.

Three things we could have done better:

Made drink holders!
Lacquered the top of the board!
Provided some kind of ridice rolling area.
Kokor says: Jun 15, 2012. 7:06 PM
I know what I want for Father's Day - time to build this awesome game board!
code_neon says: Jun 15, 2012. 12:45 PM
You have inspired me!

Everything about this is great! Very very Beardy!

Congrats on the epic board!
amargalha says: Jun 15, 2012. 5:17 AM
Man this is the most awesome thing ever! I must have one of those! Better yet, I'LL MAKE ONE! xD

Thank you so much for the inspiration!

You guys RULE (at your own Risk) xD
boaslad says: Jun 14, 2012. 5:15 PM
This is absolutely the coolest beer dream project I have ever seen. And trust me. I've seen a lot! You guys rock. And I love the "interpreted' German scene in the video. Me thinks some one had WAY too much time on his hands. Very very cool. Sure beats the crud out of poker night.
mikeasaurus says: Jun 14, 2012. 11:33 AM
Oh man this is awesome! You should share pictures of your game pieces, rake (the pushy thing), and details of your silly hats and costumes.

This is my kinda board game, great job!
BCatDC (author) in reply to mikeasaurusJun 14, 2012. 2:53 PM
Thanks Mike! I'll try to get some extra photos and things and get them uploaded.
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