I don't really agree. When you have skilled players it comes down to diplomacy, which can make the game pretty damn complex. To mention just one thing, you often have to figure out how to economically place your forces when the balance of power is unclear and you're not sure who's friend or foe. IMO even one unskilled player makes the game unsatisfying since he usually ruins it. Most of the time it's someone who's easily manipulated.

Risk is a cool game. Both points are taken, and you are both correct, in your own way. Among peers, it's still fun, even if there is the chance aspect.

I mentioned Stratego earlier because it's a game I can play with my girlfriend's kids that is a game, but also invoves some thought.

Chinese Checkers and tic tac toe

pente

Pim, pam, pet natuurlijk!

I just love stratego! I'm currently introducing it to my kids so that it hopefully will live on for just another generation

whoever said tic-tac toe is an idiot, the game is a proven Draw

Go! But the day only has 24 hours...

hungry hungry hippos.

lol

i love that game

Mine is scrabble but my son and wife beat me so back to chess haha

Ukrain Attacks Middle East, with a follow up from Southern Europe, Then Transfer from West Europe to Mid East of arround 3 troops same from Ice Land to mid east

Tic Tac Toe

D A M A.

There's finally a decent Stratego game in the iTunes store.  Search Stratego & pick the only one with good ratings. 

Cribbage

my favourite too.

War Games by Avlan Hill, D-day, Battle of the Bulge, and more....