List of licensed Risk game boards explained

This is a list of licensed Risk game boards.

English releases

Risk

Essential factsDetailed information
Copyright dates: 1959,[1] 1963,[2] 1975,[3] 1980,[4] 1990,[5] 1993,[6] 1999,[7] 2003[8]


Released by: Parker Brothers (Hasbro)


Issued through: General release
Game descriptionThe traditional version of Risk.
Number of players2 – 6
Army unitsCurrently army units consist of infantry, cavalry, and cannon; worth 1, 5, and 10 "armies" respectively. In past editions there have been other variations. In 1959, wooden cubes were worth 1 "army", while oblong wooden pieces were worth 10 "armies". This was replaced in the 1963 and 1975 editions for plastic triangle pieces worth 1 "army" and plastic stars worth 10 "armies". In 1980, plastic Roman numerals I, III, V, and X were used as literal numerical representations of army units. This change was reverted in the 1990 version, in favor of the plastic triangles and stars of previous editions. In 1993, the infantry, cavalry, and cannon pieces were introduced and have been used ever since; though in varying designs.
Other featuresSecret Mission Risk cards, enabling Secret Mission Risk, included since 1993.

Castle Risk

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Copyright date: 1986


Released by: Parker Brothers


Issued through: General release
Game descriptionA version focusing on Europe in which each player's goal is to protect their castle from attack. It is often considered to be a poor game, but many concepts were used again in later variations.
Number of players2 – 6
Army unitsArmy units consist of plastic triangles, which represent 1 "army", and plastic stars, which represent 10 "armies".
Other features

Risk 40th Anniversary Edition

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Copyright date: 1999


Released by: Parker Brothers (Hasbro)


Issued through: General release
Game descriptionFeatures a color-enhanced board and metal pieces.
Number of players2 – 6
Army unitsFor the special collectors' edition, army units are made of metal. Infantry pieces worth 1 "army"; cavalry, 5 "armies"; cannon, 10 "armies".
Other featuresThe movement route between the territories of East Africa and Middle East was removed; this may or may not be a manufacturing error.

Risk: 2210 A.D.

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Copyright dates: 2001


Released by: Avalon Hill/Hasbro


Issued through: General release
Game descriptionAn award winning futuristic version of Risk. The game features Moon Territories, ocean territories and Commanders.
Number of players2 – 5
Army unitsIn addition to normal plastic army figurines, each army also has commanders which can affect battles where they are present.
Other featuresRandomly placed disaster zones, in/through which no unit may move, make each game slightly different.
Essential factsDetailed information
Copyright date: 2002


Released by: Parker Brothers (Hasbro)


Issued through: General release
Game descriptionPlayers attempt to conquer Middle-earth from The Lord of the Rings.
Number of players2 – 4
Army unitsArmy units include 'light' armies or 'dark' armies. The 'light' armies consist of Elven Archers, Riders of Rohan and eagles. The 'dark' armies consist of orcs, Dark Riders and cavetrolls.
Other featuresA ring moves across the gameboard throughout after turns. Once it reaches Mordor, the game ends. Also included leaders and strongholds.

Risk: The Lord of the Rings: Gondor & Mordor Expansion Set

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Copyright date: 2003


Released by: Parker Brothers (Hasbro)


Issued through: General release
Game descriptionPlayers attempt to conquer Middle-earth from The Lord of the Rings. This is an extension to Risk: the Lord of the Rings, also includes a 2-player Siege of Minas Tirith mini-game.
Number of players2 – 4
Army unitsArmy units include 'light' armies or 'dark' armies. The 'light' armies consist of Elven Archers, Riders of Rohan and eagles. The 'dark' armies consist of orcs, dark riders and cavetrolls (molds). In the European version: the 'light' armies consist of humans, horseman (Rohirrim) and Ents. The 'dark' armies consist of Warg Riders, Morgul Army and the Haradrim (molds).
Other featuresA ring moves across the gameboard throughout after turns. Once it reaches Mordor, the game ends. Also included leaders and strongholds.

Risk: Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition

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Copyright date: 2003


Released by: Parker Brothers (Hasbro)


Issued through: General release
Game descriptionCombines the first two Lord of the Rings versions, but does not include the Siege of Minas Tirith mini-game.
Number of players2 – 4
Army unitsArmy units include 'light' armies or 'dark' armies. The 'light' armies consist of Elven Archers, Riders of Rohan and eagles. The 'dark' armies consist of orcs, Dark Riders and cavetrolls.
Other featuresA ring moves through the gameboard as the players take turns. Once it reaches Mordor, the game ends. Also included leaders and strongholds.

Risk Godstorm

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Copyright dates: 2004


Released by: Avalon Hill/Hasbro


Issued through: General release
Game descriptionA version based on the mythological pantheons of various ancient civilizations. The map is a stylized continent flanked by the island of Atlantis. Dead units battle in the underworld for the chance for resurrection.
Number of players2 – 5
Army unitsIn addition to normal plastic army figurines, each army also has gods which can affect battles where they are present.
Other featuresRandomly placed plague zones; "Faith tokens" which act as currency to buy Gods and cards, each of which have different characteristics.

Risk: Star Wars: Clone Wars Edition

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Copyright date: 2005


Released by: Parker Brothers (Hasbro)


Issued through: General release
Game descriptionSet in the Star Wars universe during the Clone Wars. The player can fight on the side of the Separatists or the Republic, using either the classic Risk rules or the Clone Wars variations.
Number of players2 – 4
Army units
Other featuresIncluded "Order 66" which allows for shorter game play.
Essential factsDetailed information
Copyright date: 2006


Released by: Parker Brothers (Hasbro)


Issued through: General release
Game descriptionSet in the Star Wars universe, players play as the Galactic Empire, the Rebel Alliance, or the Hutts. This version is unique in that each of the factions has a different set of goals and victory conditions.
Number of players2 – 5
Army units
Other features

Risk: The Transformers Edition

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Copyright date: 2007


Released by: Parker Brothers (Hasbro)


Issued through: General release
Game descriptionBased on the Transformers film, players can either play on the side of the Autobots or the Decepticons on a Cybertron stylized map.
Number of players2 – 4
Army unitsSingle units are depicted as robots, and three army units are futuristic tanks
Other featuresLeaders and location that can "transform" and have special powers based on form.Also some boards can be changed by spinning or sliding them.

Risk Junior: Narnia

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Game descriptionBased on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, players can play as either the forces of Aslan or as the forces of the White Witch. It is the first Risk game made for young children.
Number of players2 – 4
Army units
Other features

Risk: Halo Wars

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Copyright dates: 2009


Released by: Parker Brothers (Hasbro)


Issued through: General release.
Game descriptionBased on Halo Wars, played just like Risk Revised.
Number of players3 – 5
Army unitsArmy units are 1 and 3.
Other featuresThere are three different races as noticed in the Halo storyline. There are the UNSC, the Covenant, and the Flood. In the 5-player mode the UNSC has two allied forces and they fight against the Covenant, as both sides also try to extinguish the powerful flood diseased creatures. There are heroes which give combat bonuses.

Risk Legacy

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Copyright dates: 2011


Released by: Hasbro (Heidelberger Spieleverlag)


Issued through: General release.
Game descriptionA game set in the future on an "earth clone" that has permanent changes to the game board and cards each time you play.
Number of players3 – 5
Other featuresThere are five factions, each with different pieces and rules. As the originator of the term Legacy game,[9] rules/mechanics are added and changed, previous games permanently affect all future games, and cards are permanently modified or destroyed.

Risk: Starcraft

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Copyright dates: 2012


Released by: Hasbro (Heidelberger Spieleverlag)


Issued through: General release.
Game descriptionStarCraft players who will once again find the StarCraft universe in jeopardy. Players will choose from the Terran, Protoss or Zerg factions and six unique heroes to ultimately bring order to the galaxy. The struggles portrayed in this real time strategy game series adapt perfectly to classic tabletop RISK gameplay, and the winner will be determined by astute deployment of military might and strategic field tactics.RISK: StarCraft includes 4 play modes and sports over 290 custom playing pieces.
Number of players3 – 5
Other features-Territory cards have the option to be used for unique attack or defense abilities instead of just cashing them in for more units like in standard Risk.-There is a hero unit for each army so it adds +1 to your attack dice or defense roll.

-Includes 4 ways to play:

Basic Training - quick and easy

Command Room - fast-paced and strategic

Total Domination - updated versions of the classic game

Team Play - take on your opponents in 2 v 2 and 3 v 3 game-modes

Risk: Plants vs. Zombies (2013)

A mob of fun-dead zombies are invading the quaint town of Brainsborough, while the pea-packing plants branch out for a battle of suburban domination!

Risk: Plants vs. Zombies is a two-player-only version of the decades-old Risk game, with one player controlling the plants of the wildly successful Plants vs. Zombies digital game and the other controlling the zombies. The game features a double-sided game board and three play modes: mission objectives, tower defense, and total domination.

Risk Europe

Risk Europe differs markedly from the original game, in that each territory generates a specific income for the player, and the player can purchase new units based on the amount of revenue received. Also, each unit succeeds in its attack if the player hits a specific number or lower during the attack. Another change is a new type of unit known as siege weapons is provided to players. Also players have different types of units, each with their own types of tactics and attacks.[10] [11] [12]

French releases

La Conquête du monde

Essential factsDetailed information
Copyright date: 1957


Released by: Miro


Issued through:
Game description
Number of players
Army unitsArmies made out of rectangular wooden cubes. Pieces representing ten armies are made of triangular pieces of wood.
Other features
Although not technically a licensed Risk variation, La Conquête du monde is included in this list as it is the precursor to the popular English version of Risk.4. Le jeu mondial de stategie 1970-1976 Marque et module deposes. Tous droits reserves. plastic armies, wooden dice
Essential factsDetailed information
Copyright date: 1999


Released by: Tilsit, Hasbro


Issued through:
Game description
Number of players2 – 5
Army units
Other featuresAdds generals, fortresses, and naval units.
Essential factsDetailed information
Copyright date: 2000


Released by: Tilsit, Hasbro


Issued through:
Game descriptionAdds a sixth player to Risk: Édition Napoléon.
Number of players2 – 6
Army units
Other features

Brazilian releases

WAR

Released by Grow in 1972. A few other Brazilian modified versions were released:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Risk! Rules of Play . Parker Brothers . 1959 . 2017-07-31.
  2. Web site: Risk! Rules of Play . Parker Brothers . 1963 . 2017-07-31.
  3. Web site: Risk! Rules of Play . Parker Brothers . 1975 . 2017-07-31.
  4. Web site: Risk! Rules of Play . Parker Brothers . 1980 . 2017-07-31.
  5. Web site: Risk! Rules of Play . Parker Brothers . 1990 . 2017-07-31.
  6. Web site: Risk! Rules of Play . Parker Brothers . 1993 . 2017-07-31.
  7. Web site: Risk! Rules of Play . Parker Brothers . 1999 . 2017-07-31.
  8. Web site: Risk! Rules of Play . Parker Brothers . 2003 . 2017-07-31.
  9. Web site: SeaFall, the spiritual successor to Pandemic Legacy, is a handful . . August 24, 2016 . February 3, 2018 . Charlie . Hall .
  10. Web site: Risk Europe Game Rules. Ultra BoardGames. 6 April 2021.
  11. Web site: Family Game Review: Risk Europe. BSGames. 24 July 2020 . 6 April 2021.
  12. Web site: 27 Best Risk Board Game Versions Based On Real Player Reviews. 28 August 2016. Brilliant Maps.