Yo Joe! Prepare for Global Domination with Risk: G.I. Joe Special Missions on Kickstarter

Get ready, G.I. Joe and board game fans! Renegade Game Studios, known for bringing beloved IPs to the tabletop, has announced an upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Risk: G.I. Joe Special Missions. This exciting cross-license board game takes the classic strategic conquest of Risk and injects it with the high-stakes, action-packed world of G.I. Joe versus Cobra.

What’s New in the World of Risk?

Unlike traditional Risk where the goal is often global domination, Risk: G.I. Joe Special Missions shifts the focus to objective-based gameplay. Players will join either the elite G.I. Joe team or the nefarious Cobra organization, each vying to complete missions and resolve plots to score the most objective points.

Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect:

• Factional Warfare: Choose your allegiance and command your forces as either G.I. Joe or Cobra.
• Mission-Driven Gameplay: Five unique master scenarios will guide the action, ensuring that no two games unfold in the same way. This means less focus on simply wiping out your opponents and more on strategic objectives.
• Dynamic Conflicts: Conflicts will erupt in hotspots around the world, keeping players on their toes and the action tense.
• Diverse Unit Types: Command a variety of units with unique movement, initiative, and battle bonuses. Even units removed in battle will cycle back into action, ensuring a continuous struggle.
• Action Cards: A familiar system from previous Risk iterations, action cards will provide new avenues for moving units and gaining advantages.
• Stunning Miniatures: Prepare for an impressive array of 252 miniatures, including G.I.s, Skystrikers, Wolverines, Cobra Troopers, Rattlers, and the iconic H.I.S.S. tanks!
• Iconic Leaders: Command Cobra and Joe Leaders, each with special abilities to turn the tide of battle.

Why Kickstarter?

Renegade Game Studios has indicated that the decision to launch Risk: G.I. Joe Special Missions on Kickstarter is due to “major increases in international costs—specifically tariffs and surging container shipping rates caused by clogged ports.” By utilizing the crowdfunding platform, they aim to offset these costs and bring the game directly to a wider audience of fans at a fair price.

What’s in the Box?

The game promises a wealth of components to immerse you in the conflict:

• 1 Gameboard
• 252 Miniatures
• 13 Leader Cards
• 36 Action Cards
• 44 Territory Cards
• 1 Battle Bonus Card
• 10 Scenario Cards
• 26 Objective Cards
• 13 Leader Tokens
• 20 Command Tokens
• 12 Plot Tokens
• 20 Objective Point Tokens
• 10 Base Tokens
• 1 USS Flagg Token
• 1 Cobra Island Token
• 1 Round Tracker
• 4 Recruit Value Tracker
• 4 Battle Bonus Trackers
• 7 Basic Scenario Tokens
• 6 Terror Drome Tokens
• 1 M.A.S.S. Device Token
• 1 Broadcast Energy Transmitter (B.E.T.) Token
• 6 Battle Dice
• 2 Faction Screens
• 1 Rulebook

When and Where to Back It!

While a precise launch date for the Kickstarter campaign has not yet been announced beyond “July,” it’s highly recommended to register your interest on the Kickstarter page or keep an eye on their social media channels for updates. The anticipated retail release for Risk: G.I. Joe Special Missions is Q3 2025.

Get ready to choose your side, deploy your troops, and fight for victory in Risk: G.I. Joe Special Missions! Yo Joe! Or perhaps… Cobra!