Yesterday evening saw a Risk rematch, with Ally, Dave, Dave, Sam and myself vying for victory. There were allusions to the previous time the lads lost – to a girl, so this match was buzzing. This was also the first match in which we used the “Golden Cavalry”, which modified how reinforcements were determined, and with four-part mission cards. The game took a decidedly silly turn when the two Davids weakened themselves so much that Ally overcame both of them and seized their Risk cards. A little tussling ensued and I relieved Sam of his Risk cards, thinking my mission was one step away and victory would be mine. Before we knew it, the game was over as Ally completed her mission, occupying three continents as her final step. I’m beginning to think that her previous victory wasn’t a fluke at all, but that might actually be a formidable foe…