- Strategic game of Risk
- 3 ways to play
- Faster gameplay than previous versions
- Updated map
- For 3-5 players
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| Model Number: | 45086XXXX |
| Assembly Required: | No |
| Batteries Required?: | No |
| Batteries Included?: | No |
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The classic game of global domination has been updated. Play is faster, more intense and can be played in a shorter period of time than the original version. Includes new 'Risk Rewards' that enhance game play and change your strategy for achieving victory.
Can you accomplish the military objectives before your opponents? With an updated map and all-new playing pieces, increased rewards for bold moves, and easy to learn rules, you'll be ready to take on whatever lies ahead. Test your nerve with the Basic Training game--a quick and easy way to play. Or, see if you have what it takes to dominate in the fast-paced and strategic Command Room game. Finally prove your courage in World Contest-an updated edition of the classic Risk game. The decision is yours. The time is now. Do you have what it takes to win? Bottom line: Three ways to play, faster game play, and updated map and playing pieces.
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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Ever since playing this with my cousins and brother back in the 1960s, I've always thought this the greatest'Waddingtons' board game of them all. But of course it's not made by Waddingtons any more.
Over the decades the game has been updated, to persuade me to buy another copy. In the 1980s, the Parker Brothers variant introduced Objective cards whose content you only disclosed at the moment you were claiming a win. For this new version, the idea of objectives have been retained, but all players can see them, and you only receive the objective when you've actually achieved it. We need not bother with all the film tie-in versions: Narnia, Lord of the Rings, Transformers, Star Wars etc.
I like it. As other players have observed, the game is over more quickly than previous versions, although set-up can take a long time, particularly the introductory game. My biggest gripe is with the arrow pieces which are not an improvement over the plastic triangles, blocks and beads in earlier variants. I can see that the arrow metaphor works well as an idea, but in practice they're a bit of a bugger to pick up.
The game retains the world map of the original, along with the same continental values -- which means that North America still has an unnatural advantage, and Asia is rarely captured until close to the end of the game. However the game does travel in different directions compared to the original version where world conquest was the only objective. In particular, you need to protect your capital. Hanging on to this is even more important than blockading all the entry points to your continent.
Over the decades the game has been updated, to persuade me to buy another copy. In the 1980s, the Parker Brothers variant introduced Objective cards whose content you only disclosed at the moment you were claiming a win. For this new version, the idea of objectives have been retained, but all players can see them, and you only receive the objective when you've actually achieved it. We need not bother with all the film tie-in versions: Narnia, Lord of the Rings, Transformers, Star Wars etc.
I like it. As other players have observed, the game is over more quickly than previous versions, although set-up can take a long time, particularly the introductory game. My biggest gripe is with the arrow pieces which are not an improvement over the plastic triangles, blocks and beads in earlier variants. I can see that the arrow metaphor works well as an idea, but in practice they're a bit of a bugger to pick up.
The game retains the world map of the original, along with the same continental values -- which means that North America still has an unnatural advantage, and Asia is rarely captured until close to the end of the game. However the game does travel in different directions compared to the original version where world conquest was the only objective. In particular, you need to protect your capital. Hanging on to this is even more important than blockading all the entry points to your continent.
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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I was quite sceptical about this game - being used to the standard version of risk with infantry, calary and cannon pieces, I was a bit unsure about this updated version.
First up, the arrow pieces do work to an extent. Its a lot clearer than the pieces...although....not half as fun! (I miss being able to set my pieces in formation....)
For those who are familuar with the standard version of risk:
- The board is much better laid out with updated terrorites (such as Russia, South East Asia, Central Africa and Eastern Cannada). Also features a new attack route: Middle East to East Africa....
- Features actual capital pieces. Capitals now provide an extra reinforcment per one held!
- Cities...an exciting new addition...Cities provide extra reinforcemants every 3 cities held grants you an extra reinforcement like so: you hold 13 terriorites and 2 cities...making 15 divided by 3 makes 5 reinforcments in total....certainly adds more tatcics to the game
- Objectives, major and minor objectives...capture Asia, conquer 10 terriorites per turn etc etc...you get rewards for completing an objective such as an extra tactical move, a tactical move BEFORE your turn, an extra dice etc...adding even more tactics into the game.
- The cards now have a star value (either 1 or 2 stars)...you can build up the cards increasing the star value. a star value of 2 will give you 2 reinforcements, a value of 5 will give you 14 reinforcements...a value of 10 will give you 30 extra reinforcements....do you trade in your set now? or wait until you get more cards to increase your value?....hmmm
- Attacks seem to be tactical...no more hug armies of 15 men vs 13 in this one. It seems (that due to added tactical features such as cities) the game ends up normally: 5 men vs 2 or 3 men vs 1...lower numbers....its better that way I think...
My only grippes are:
1) The 3 games is a slight overstatiment...the first game type is a trainning version which gives you a preset board lay out which severly lack playablity...On The other hand, there is scope to modify the game the main game to suit you...do you want to play with cities? with objectives? with capitals etc?
2) the rules (although brilliantly laid out) shows just how complex risk is/has become.
In all, I recommend this game...the added features are really cool... and there's nothing stopping you using the same old pieces from your old classic version of the game!!! A lot more tactics...and actually...quite addictive!
First up, the arrow pieces do work to an extent. Its a lot clearer than the pieces...although....not half as fun! (I miss being able to set my pieces in formation....)
For those who are familuar with the standard version of risk:
- The board is much better laid out with updated terrorites (such as Russia, South East Asia, Central Africa and Eastern Cannada). Also features a new attack route: Middle East to East Africa....
- Features actual capital pieces. Capitals now provide an extra reinforcment per one held!
- Cities...an exciting new addition...Cities provide extra reinforcemants every 3 cities held grants you an extra reinforcement like so: you hold 13 terriorites and 2 cities...making 15 divided by 3 makes 5 reinforcments in total....certainly adds more tatcics to the game
- Objectives, major and minor objectives...capture Asia, conquer 10 terriorites per turn etc etc...you get rewards for completing an objective such as an extra tactical move, a tactical move BEFORE your turn, an extra dice etc...adding even more tactics into the game.
- The cards now have a star value (either 1 or 2 stars)...you can build up the cards increasing the star value. a star value of 2 will give you 2 reinforcements, a value of 5 will give you 14 reinforcements...a value of 10 will give you 30 extra reinforcements....do you trade in your set now? or wait until you get more cards to increase your value?....hmmm
- Attacks seem to be tactical...no more hug armies of 15 men vs 13 in this one. It seems (that due to added tactical features such as cities) the game ends up normally: 5 men vs 2 or 3 men vs 1...lower numbers....its better that way I think...
My only grippes are:
1) The 3 games is a slight overstatiment...the first game type is a trainning version which gives you a preset board lay out which severly lack playablity...On The other hand, there is scope to modify the game the main game to suit you...do you want to play with cities? with objectives? with capitals etc?
2) the rules (although brilliantly laid out) shows just how complex risk is/has become.
In all, I recommend this game...the added features are really cool... and there's nothing stopping you using the same old pieces from your old classic version of the game!!! A lot more tactics...and actually...quite addictive!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The game set-up is a little different from what I remember of the original. It now involves cities and capital cities to defend. There are suggested starting set-ups, depending on the number of players, which gets the game going a little quicker than the original. Difficult to imagine finishing this in under 4 hours with 4 players. We only played once this Christmas but definitely one for the holiday season. Educational value is from strategy rather than geography due to the way regions of continents are labelled.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Although not like the original, still a very good game
Risk has always been a game i've loved, I played the version with the infantry, cavalry and cannons with a friend when i was young and yearned for my own copy for a long time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mat
NOT original risk
I love the original board game. This isn't it. Others may love this version though. They've tried to improve a classic and ended up making it worse I think.
Published 5 months ago by GavC900
Excellent and challenging game
Excellent product. Good for building strategies and play with friends for hours. Early versions were better but still an excellent option for the kids and dad!
Published 7 months ago by triguera
My son and friends love this game.
This game is quite good for building strategies though I don't know yet whether once you've got the idea it begins to get boring. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Colin Moore
Brilliant!
This game was bought for my husband as a first year anniversary present! He thinks it's brilliant. Its arrival was speedy and the game itself arrived in great condition.
Published 11 months ago by Julie
Risk
Excellent product. A present for a friend who also loves it! Good delivery time as usual with Amazon, came before expected
Published 14 months ago by Holly
Decent, not great
When I ordered this game I wasnt 100% sure I was going to like it. Maybe 10 years ago I used to play with one of the earlier versions of the game, I was hoping this was going to be... Read more
Published 19 months ago by ocram
Good game
Arrived on time, in good condition. Game is enjoyable to play (although the males in the house are disappointed that it no longer has the little cannons). Would recommend.
Published 20 months ago by Anon
good
before computers this was a game that i and my friends played on endless damp summer days, now having it on the pc.. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sanjiv Dale
take a Risk
I have ordered the Risk family game as a Christmas present for someone.
The delivery from Amazon was quick and reliable.
The delivery from Amazon was quick and reliable.
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Starshine
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