Risk
Risk is the board game that fully embraces your megalomaniac side, encouraging you to attack and dominate other players' territories, countries and continents! All in good, clean fun. Whether you prefer classic world domination or want to conquer Middle-earth, Westeros or even the apocalypse, there's a Risk edition for you.
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What is Risk?
Risk, subtitled 'The Game of Strategic Conquest', is the classic retro board game where you scheme, plot, and wage battles to rule the globe. The original game pits 2-6 players against each other in a race for world domination, all played out on a colourful map of the world with armies, dice, and plenty of betrayal. Wikipedia calls it a game of "diplomacy, conflict and conquest"-but let's be honest, the diplomacy usually lasts about three turns!
Fun Fact: There are themed editions for every taste-Risk Peaky Blinders, The Lord Of The Rings, The Walking Dead, Warhammer, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and more!
History of Risk
- Created in 1957 by French film director Albert Lamorisse as "La Conquete du Monde" ('The Conquest of the World').
- Parker Brothers acquired the rights in 1959, rebranding it as Risk: The Continental Game.
- Later editions became Risk: The Game of Global Domination.
- Now published by Hasbro, Risk is a staple of retro gaming and family conflict worldwide!
How to Play Risk - Rules
- Players take turns placing armies and attacking opponents to capture territories.
- Attack is resolved by dice rolls-highest roll wins the battle, but luck is only part of the story.
- Hold continents for bonus reinforcements each turn.
- Gain Risk cards by conquering territories-trade sets for powerful reinforcements.
- Form alliances, break them, and betray at will-only one player can rule the world!
- Game ends when one player controls every territory on the map.
- 2-6 players (classic), with some editions supporting teams or missions.
Who Invented Risk?
Risk was created by French film director Albert Lamorisse, who released the original as "La Conquete du Monde" ("The Conquest of the World"). The game's cinematic drama and worldwide appeal have kept it on tables for over 60 years!
When Was Risk Invented?
Lamorisse invented Risk in 1957. Parker Brothers acquired and released it in 1959 with new rules as "Risk: The Continental Game", and later as "Risk: The Game of Global Domination". Hasbro now publishes Risk worldwide.
Popular Editions of Risk
- Risk Classic (World Map)
- Risk Europe
- Risk Legacy (campaign-style, evolving board!)
- Risk: Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Warhammer, and more
- Risk Junior (for younger conquerors!)
Strategy & Tips
- Focus on controlling whole continents early for the best reinforcements.
- Don't overextend-leaving thin defenses invites disaster!
- Alliances are temporary-break them before your 'friends' do.
- Trade Risk cards wisely-turn in sets at the right time for a game-changing boost.
- Australia is often the safest starting region (just saying!).
- Don't take defeat personally-Risk brings out everyone's inner warlord!
Retro Tip: Some games of Risk can last for hours (or days). Stock up on snacks and patience!
Why We Love Risk
World domination, betrayal, wild dice rolls, and epic comebacks-Risk is the ultimate retro board game for strategists, frenemies, and anyone who dreams of ruling the world (for an evening, at least!). The thrill never fades, and every game is a new story.