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While waiting for the hopeful Risk clone, I came across a neat work-around. I've been playing Domination, Yura's Java version of Risk (installed on XP box), a nice job with extra maps and card sets etc., which of course won't run on the N800 because it's a Java applet. But once I installed VNC server/client, I could play it remotely off the PC desktop. It's window on XP is almost EXACTLY the right size for the tablet screen. There is a Flash version that comes along with the install as well.

For a quick download of the the game, go to:http://yura.net/hell/games.htm

For home page, more info/options go to: http://domination.sourceforge.net/

Holy resurrecting threads Batman!

Did anyone get round to making a Risk clone? If not, does anyone fancy making one for the Maemo 5?

I'm quite partial to Hasbro's Risk 2, which had the option of network and same-time risk:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_II

Although their 1996 Ultimate risk sounds intruiging:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_(g...nd_video_games

No-one likes Risk huh?

I like playing the board game, Risk, with family and friends. I can't say i'd play it on a computer, even against family/friends (who are even less likely to play it that way): it's just not the same without the in-your-face human element.

There are probably a half-dozen easily-portable open source clones floating around, though. It might make a nice first port project for someone looking to learn what's involved.

I do - let me see if I can compile teg for the n900.

- great to hear!


Flandry - try Risk II that I posted about above if you can find a copy. It's worth it for the "Same Time" risk alone.

Same time risk is only possible using a computer and adds a whole new dynamic to the game and makes it a lot more true to life. You have to use quite a different playing style.

Just an update - teg is a no go at this stage mainly because I dont have the strength to compile the gnomeui libs for the n900. However the java based risk mentioned in this thread will run using the java for arm. The problem is that it wont run full screen and this presents an problem. I am trying to work around it.

Blimey you're quick! I have no idea what a gnomeui is but I like the sound of what is happening so far.

Good luck with the work-around.