Several years ago we developed an Iraq-themed version of the classic boardgame RISK, and playing it has become an annual tradition. You'll find a summary of the game rules (and the latest game) here (http://genericgaminggoodness.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/iraq-risk-2013/).
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looks like fun - you ought to run that at Origins some time :)