Risk
$49.99
Risk at a Glance
| Game Type Wargame, Territory Buidling, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling | Play Time 60 mins | Skill/Complexity (2 - 5) Light |
| Age 10+ | Publisher(s) Hasbro and others | Published 1959 |
| Categories Strategy / Family Classic | Players 2 - 6 (4 is ideal) | Rules Manual Official Rules PDF |
| Our Rating 7/10 | Cost $39.99 ++ |
About – Description
The Risk board game was created in 1957 and was designed by Albert Lamorisse who was a French Filmmaker although it was officially released on a global scale in 1959.
It has become one of the biggest selling games in the world and is predominantly aimed at those players who enjoy playing a strategy based game but it can be played by families.
It’s a game that is suitable for players aged ten and over and can be played by up to 6 players, taking around two hours to complete.
Who’s it best suited for?
The game is aimed at a number of groups of players including families and strategy based players.
It’s educational in some aspects as it is based around taking over the world and so, it requires tactics and a strategic approach but it is suitable for players as young as ten.
For those who enjoy a strategy war based game, it is a great game that will certainly fulfill their desires.
Skill – Complexity
Risk is a board game that does require an element of skill although it is a game that is suited for younger players also, so there is not a huge amount of complexity to it.
Players are required to roll dice and make tactical moves in order to succeed and so, some knowledge of strategy games can be beneficial, but not crucial.
Set Up – Playing Rules & Instructions
The game takes around 15 minutes to set up, there is a board with 42 territories, armies, cards and dice included in the box.
To begin, the number of players playing the game will determine how many armies they’re given but each player will have to select their initial territory and this chosen territory must have one army in it at all times.
The player who rolls the highest number will select an open territory in which they can place a soldier in it and then other players will also select a territory.
The game then consists of three parts which include placing armies, attacking and one free move at the end of a turn.
Players then have the ability to obtain reinforcements based on the territory that they hold and the way in which they control territories on each continent.
When the time comes to attack, players can attack as much as they wish and that can be done by comparing the highest dice rolled by each side. If players take the territory of an enemy then they are given a bonus card. However, the moves and decisions that players make require planning, brave moves and fast decisions because attacks have to be carried out at the right time.
The winner is determined by the first person to remove every opponent by taking control of all 42 territories
The video covers instructions very well…….
Other Versions, Editions or Expansions Available?
Throughout the years, a number of editions have been released across many different countries and new, updated versions have been released.
In terms of special editions, a Vintage Collection Edition has been released along with a 40th Anniversary Collectors Edition.
A number of expansions have been released including a Medieval expansion, a Hyborian Risk Expansion and One World Dominion.
Likes & Dislikes
- Nostalgia. People enjoy the classic aspect of this game.
- Players over the years have found this a fascinating game to play and it is great when played with friends and family.
- The competitive aspect of the game and the way that players have to interact with the board.
- Some found that the game could become quite frustrating and in some instances, they found that the gameplay was too long.
- Based on too much luck for some players.
Final Thoughts
This classic game has stood the test of time, proving just how highly regarded it really is. The gameplay is exciting, intriguing and it keeps players interested throughout.
It is a good starting game for those who wish to move into other strategy based games.
