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Risk (game)

Risk
Risk logo.jpg
Risk logo
Publisher(s) Hasbro
Winning Moves Games
Years active since 1957
Genre(s) Strategy game
Board game
War Game
Players 2–6
Age range 10+
Setup time 5–15 minutes
Playing time 1–8 hours
Random chance Medium (5 dice, cards)
Skill(s) required Strategy, tactics, negotiation

Risk is a strategy board game of diplomacy, conflict and conquest for two to six players. The standard version is played on a board depicting a political map of the Earth, divided into forty-two territories, which are grouped into six continents. Turn rotates among players who control armies of playing pieces with which they attempt to capture territories from other players, with results determined by dice rolls. Players may form and dissolve alliances during the course of the game. The object of the game is to occupy every territory on the board and in doing so, eliminate the other players. The game can be lengthy, requiring several hours to multiple days to finish.

Risk was invented by a French filmmaker in 1957, and went on to become one of the most popular board games in history, inspiring other popular games like Axis & Allies and Settlers of Catan. The simple rules but complex interactions make it appealing to adults as well as children and families. It is still in production by Hasbro with numerous editions and variants with popular media themes and different rules including PC software versions, video games and smart phone apps.

Risk was invented by French film director Albert Lamorisse and originally released in 1957 as La Conquête du Monde (The Conquest of the World) in France. It was later bought by Parker Brothers and released in 1959 with some modifications to the rules as Risk: The Continental Game, then as Risk: The Game of Global Domination. The game is currently produced by Hasbro Gaming. Winning Moves also makes a classic 1959 version.


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