
- BGG rank
- BGG #705
- BGG rating
- 7.4
StarCraft: The Board Game
- 2–6 players
- 180–240 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2007

2019
Rules assistance for Risk: The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Risk: The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim is a board game released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Area Majority / Influence.
The popular strategy board game heads to Tamriel in the Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Risk! It is the year 4E 201. High King Torygg has been murdered and Skyrim has been plunged into civil war. Some want to break away from the crumbling empire, while others want to remain a part of it. But when the kingdom splits, the prophecy of the Elder Scrolls comes to pass – the dragons return! They terrorise the whole country, leaving nothing but chaos in their wake. Play with your favourite faction and show the others that you are the true Dovahkiin… —description from the publisher
Risk: The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim supports 2–5 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 Risk: The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim 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 Risk: The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim for ages 13 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.
Risk: The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Risk: The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim belongs to these categories: Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Risk: The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim 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.