
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,102
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Risk (Revised Edition)
- 3–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2008

1968
Rules assistance for RisiKo!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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RisiKo! is a board game released in 1968 for 3–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Player Elimination, and Area Movement.
RisiKo! is in Italy synonymous with Strategy! It is unquestionably the cult game that gathers thousands of fans, now renewed in a more compact format and with modern and captivating graphics. But not only: TIME ATTACK! the new game variant that players can choose to set the duration of the game at one hour, speeds up some game phases. —description from the publisher (translated) In Italia RisiKo! è sinonimo di Strategia! E’ indiscussamente il gioco culto che raccoglie migliaia di appassionati, oggi rinnovato in un formato più compatto e con una moderna ed accattivante veste grafica. Ma non solo: TIME ATTACK! la nuova variante di gioco che i giocatori possono scegliere di adottare per fissare la durata della partita ad un’ora, velocizza alcune fasi di gioco. —description from the publisher In essence a Risk clone, the game introduced several modifications such as, among others, players getting a card at the beginning of their turn and a border between Middle East and China, non of these present in Risk. Moreover with the release of futuRisiKo! by Spartaco Albertarelli in 1992 (and several additional releases to this date), this game started a family in its own right. —user summary
RisiKo! supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for RisiKo! is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists RisiKo! for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
RisiKo! has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
RisiKo! belongs to these categories: Wargame and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Player Elimination, and Area Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists RisiKo! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.