Risk

by Hasbro

Product Features

• The game of world conquest
• Features a tri-fold game board that is a map of six continents divided into 42 territories
• Includes five dice, 56 Risk cards, and six sets of armies that contain 360 miniatures
• Play three variations: World Domination, Capital Risk, and Secret Mission Risk

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.7 x 10.6 x 15.8 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000IWCX
• Item model number: 00044
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,550 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

Risk--the game of world conquest--features a tri-fold game board that is a map of six continents divided into 42 territories. It's a game of strategy as you battle to win by launching daring attacks, defending your territory, and moving across continents with your cunning plan! Includes five dice, 56 Risk cards, and six sets of armies that contain 360 miniatures. Play three variations: World Domination, Capital Risk, and Secret Mission Risk. This game will engage and challenge any player to join the ranks of world leaders! --Margaret Quinn

Product Description

In this classic game of military strategy, you will lead your armies as they sweep across vast continents to launch daring attacks against your enemies. But keep an eye on your flanks: your opponents are fighting to capture your troops and claim your territories. Reinforce your armies with additional infantry, cavalry and artillery, then attack with a throw of the dice. Now fortify your positions and prepare to defend your borders from rivals' attacks. Capture all 42 territories - and you conquer the world! Are you up to the challenge' Then embark on the classic Risk game of World Domination. For more challenge, use the rules variations for experts. And for a shorter variation, try the Capital Risk game. For the first time, Risk includes the European game variation called Secret Mission Risk, whose special cards give each player a specific "mission" to complete to win the game. So join the battle to conquer the world... and learn why, since 1959, millions of players have made Risk the military strategy game of choice. For 2 to 6 players. Game includes: game board; 5 battle dice; deck of 44 Risk cards and 12 secret mission cards; 6 sets of military miniatures: infantry, cavalry, artillery.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Way To Spend Your Time On A Rainy Day!, December 2, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Risk (Toy)

This game has more than once helped transcend the boredom of a rainy day, putting you on the path for world conquest! Not really all that fun unless you have at least 3 players, but once you do be prepared for a game that could take you all day to finish. Using strategy and the luck of the dice you must try to conquer the world, using little plastic pieces! That's right, no one is actually hurt in this game! Attack or defend, reinforce or (depending on how you play) retreat. This has all the elements of a war on paper, the strategy and gameplay can get extremely intense. A good diversion for you hardcore chess players! If you ever need a game to get you and your family through a boring, rainy day you might want to pick this game up the next time you go to your local toy store or heck, buy it from Amazon!

66 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep down, don't we all want to rule the world??, March 9, 2002

By 

David J. Gannon (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Risk (Toy)

I started playing Risk! in my late elementary school days. Now, nearly 50, I still enjoy the game immensely.

Several factors combine to make the game entertaining. There is a definite need for strategy, yet much depends on luck (sounds a lot like real war, eh?) both in terms of the roll of the die as well as where you start out geographically on the board, as some areas are much easier to gain and hold than others. The game usually will involve a lot of turns of fortune, adding an interesting emotional component. And, in the end, the winner rules over the entire planet-and who, deep down in the inner sanctum of their imagination and ego, doesn't feel like that's the way it ought to be?

The game has an educational component-primarily from a geographic point of view. A lot of the larger countries are broken down into regions and states within the larger national framework. I first learned a lot of the names of places from the Risk! board.

There is the basic game board, armies (small pieces of plastic or wood (depending on the age of your game), a deck of cards (one for each "country") and dice.

A lot of games come and go. Risk! has been around a long, long time. That in itself speaks volumes.

This is a great game, especially for larger groups (6-8 players) and those with plenty of time on their hands. A typical game will last 3-5 hours.

Go ahead, give it your best shot and see if you have what it takes to conquer the world!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Move Over Dr Evil!, September 14, 2005

By 

Bu-Chan (Aotearoa) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Risk (Toy)

I had looked at this game for years, blissfully ignorant of the addictive dreams that lurked within. Of course, I have always harboured secret desires leaning towards absolute power and control of the globe, so it was no surprise that "Risk" turned out to be perfect.

Basically, the game is played out between up to 6 players with various territories that are under their control. As players dominate entire continents, they gain bonus units for their forces. As they take over territories, they can collect cards for even more units. In this way, you can try to build up for using pure, brute force to achieve dominance.

However, one might like to get into some intrigue and conspiring. This, in my opinion, is where some of the best features of gameplay come out. Just the delicious opportunities to ally yourself with other players to crush a mutual enemy, and then turn on each other when the deed is done. The fluidity of gameplay is greatly enhanced, and the tension mounts with not really knowing who to trust. It is a very important part of the game's appeal and enjoyment, in my opinion.

There are lots of little pieces to the game, so that may be an issue for those with younger children in the house. It is a bit easy to lose pieces. Other than this issue, the pieces and board are quite durable and you should get years of enjoyment out of the game.

For the taste of strategy, crushing opponents like bugs, double-dealing and treachery, all spiced up with pure war, "Risk" is a very addictive and extremely cool game. It will entertain your for hours, and is a great way to spend an evening with friends.

Although, how long they remain friends is open to debate!