Risk Game

This game is a big hit when we have family game night. It’s a strategy game so a smaller child would not be able to enjoy it as much. Usually when we play, it’s with my teens, husband and myself. The basic goal is world domination. It comes with 4 different color armies. Depending on how you play (there are different “modes” like team play, classic, etc) usually the game starts off with everyone claiming territory on the world map. You put your troops out around the board and the fun begins! The winner of the game is the one who manages to claim all the territory in the world. This game can go on for a long time so make sure you’re not in any hurry before starting this. Great game if you enjoy making strategic moves and critical thinking. Good for older age groups ... MoreThis game is a big hit when we have family game night. It’s a strategy game so a smaller child would not be able to enjoy it as much. Usually when we play, it’s with my teens, husband and myself. The basic goal is world domination. It comes with 4 different color armies. Depending on how you play (there are different “modes” like team play, classic, etc) usually the game starts off with everyone claiming territory on the world map. You put your troops out around the board and the fun begins! The winner of the game is the one who manages to claim all the territory in the world. This game can go on for a long time so make sure you’re not in any hurry before starting this. Great game if you enjoy making strategic moves and critical thinking. Good for older age groups such as 11 and up I’d guess. ❤️

Buy it!

I had never actually played this game before buying it, but it is great fun. I have 8- and 5-year-old boys who love getting into my Axis and Allies board game, which far too advanced for them. I bought Risk because I figured it is a good intro into the strategy-type board games. They both love it and have a pretty good understanding of the rules, though I find it necessary to moderate whenever they play. My wife, who initially thought it was way to difficult and wasn't really into it, started loving it after about thirty minutes in. The dice battles are really exciting. Note that this game takes a while to finish, so don't start within about two hours of bedtime. Otherwise, buy it!

Challenging and fun

I searched a number of sites for the Risk board game I remember playing in the 80's to give my 13-year-old who enjoys strategy games (namely, Settlers of Catan and Diplomacy). I didn't find the familiar one anywhere, but my husband and I agree that this is essentially the same Risk we grew up with.My old version had plastic Roman numerasl to represent troops. This has individual infantrymen for 1 troop, cavalry for 5, and artillery for 10. If your bored, you can waste your strategic energy by arranging troops into formations and setting up veterans clubs. The one drawback is that the colors are not as bright as in the photo on the Target website, which makes the blue, the gray, and the green difficult to distinguish on the board.This edition offers three ways to ... MoreI searched a number of sites for the Risk board game I remember playing in the 80's to give my 13-year-old who enjoys strategy games (namely, Settlers of Catan and Diplomacy). I didn't find the familiar one anywhere, but my husband and I agree that this is essentially the same Risk we grew up with.My old version had plastic Roman numerasl to represent troops. This has individual infantrymen for 1 troop, cavalry for 5, and artillery for 10. If your bored, you can waste your strategic energy by arranging troops into formations and setting up veterans clubs. The one drawback is that the colors are not as bright as in the photo on the Target website, which makes the blue, the gray, and the green difficult to distinguish on the board.This edition offers three ways to play. First, an introductory version for new players that keeps the game from turning into a 3 hour humiliation for the loser. Second, the classic game. Third, a two-player version in which the other 3 armies are neutral. All three versions work well, and if all the players agree, you could mix and match rules to customize your playing experience.Risk is a long, mentally involved game. It's not likely to appeal to anyone younger than 10, or anyone with thin skin. But it's satisfyingly challenging and a fun way to bring together tweens and up.

Generations of enjoyment!

This was the first complicated game I remember playing as a kid in the 70’s. My cousin loved the game and couldn’t wait for us to play when we got together. Flash forward and his coffee table has a likeness of the Risk board engraved into it! Our family did not take it quite that far, but Risk was a surefire way of removing the video game controllers from my sons hands for a few hours! A long playing, strategy intense game, it fed their need for competition and deep thought. The boys are adults now with sons of their own, but we all still play Risk when we get together....especially at my cousins house!Highly recommend

Generations of fun

You can not beat a classic board game, sure theres new games made every year but you will probably never revisit them like a classic one. Risk is one of a few that will surely engage all ages of the family (who are above 6 years old) and once your child has grown up they would still enjoy this game. I was brought up with this being one of my familys games and now Ive moved out I had to get the identical one for myself, the premise of this is simple and easy to learn but like chess if you have a member strategically inclined your games will be that much harder and enjoyable. After a while I found my family trying diplomacy to ally themselves against my conquest unfortunately for them they still failed because alliances tend to conflict with each players missions

Not RISK, but still a great game!

This is not RISK. I have been looking forward to a medieval iteration of RISK for a long time, and although the setting is medieval, the mechanics are different for nearly every aspect of the game. They included money, different types of units with unique combat implications, card-based strategic play and many other differences. That being said, this may appeal to a wider audience since the game has a faster pace than standard risk. Only four players can participate, which means less waiting for your turn to come around, and the "kings orders" system ensures that all players are engaged throughout the duration of each turn. The sculpts for the units are beautifully done and are very fun to play with. If you like RISK but would enjoy a faster paced play-style then I ... MoreThis is not RISK. I have been looking forward to a medieval iteration of RISK for a long time, and although the setting is medieval, the mechanics are different for nearly every aspect of the game. They included money, different types of units with unique combat implications, card-based strategic play and many other differences. That being said, this may appeal to a wider audience since the game has a faster pace than standard risk. Only four players can participate, which means less waiting for your turn to come around, and the "kings orders" system ensures that all players are engaged throughout the duration of each turn. The sculpts for the units are beautifully done and are very fun to play with. If you like RISK but would enjoy a faster paced play-style then I definitely recommend this game!

OK UK version but...

Versions differ in design of parts from simple blocks of different shapes to these moulded cavalry/etc but the game is still pretty much the same. There are versions with different instructions giving different ways of playing but for VFM I just wanted to relive my youth. There are some fantastic versions available in USA and very low prices BUT shipping and customs make that prohibitive!

Product better than expected

Purposely went on ebay to find a classic original game of battleship that wasn't going to be an outlandish "collectors" cost, as I intended for my family to play it. I didn't want a used an abused game, but if it had been used and taken care of, that was fine. Upon opening the box and going through it, I didn't expect that it would be so intact and in great shape for the price, but it was, and I was pleasantly surprised. Very happy with the product and I'm sure my family will be a well on Christmas morning.

Risk

You probably already know and have a strong opinion about Risk, but if not, this is a military area-control board game with wildly varying game lengths, player elimination, and heavy luck influence, that nonetheless is a worthwhile classic. Many gamers (including myself) have nostalgic memories of this game as their introduction to board games, and it's still an excellent gateway game due to its simplicity, connection to theme, and the ease of memorable stories as your one defender in New Guinea held off the invading hordes. If you've been playing war games or modern board games for years, the flaws in this will stick out like a sore thumb, but your 9-year-old nephew will likely eat this up and be thrilled to spend the time with you.

You won’t be disappointed

Hours of fun - in either longer games or shorter ones.The game itself is brilliantly conceived, so you can see why it continues to be so popular. It’s just great fun, too.Instructions are really clear, so very helpful. My 12-yr-old and 9-yr-old had no problem setting it up and getting on with a game. It’s a bit beyond my 6-yr-old (not surprising, as it’s aimed at 10+, which I’d say is spot on) but she enjoyed being on a team with me and rolling the dice for us.Game boards and pieces these days are never of the quality you’d like them to be (in any game) - but those in this set are plenty good enough.Basically, you won’t be disappointed!