- BGG rank
- BGG #10,812
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- 6.3
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- 90 min
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- 2008
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- BGG #10,003
- BGG rating
- 6.5
S.P.Q.RisiKo!
2005
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- 3–5 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 3 players
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S.P.Q.RisiKo! is a board game released in 2005 for 3–5 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Spartaco Albertarelli and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Set in a period where Rome is falling into military anarchy and the Empire is on the verge of collapse: the provinces independently elect new emperors, the military contend for territories and betrayals are the order of the day. This unstable climate is all you've been waiting for! Take on the role of an ambitious Roman general and fight for hegemony over the Empire. Engage new troops, launch your triremes to challenge your opponents. Build new centers of power. Only those who know how to best manage their army will become Emperor of the new Empire. To win a game of SPQRisiKo! you will have to accumulate the highest number of Victory Points obtained thanks to your presence in a greater number of Provinces. Translated from the publisher's website. Note: The second edition was published in 2019, and its author is no longer Spartaco Albertarelli. This edition is essentially a new game, with almost everything reworked: setup, reinforcements, scoring, battles, use of neutral troops, card earning, use of sets of cards, and end-of-game condition. Ambientato in un periodo dove Roma sta cadendo in anarchia militare e l’Impero è sull’orlo del collasso: le Province eleggono autonomamente nuovi imperatori, i militari si contendono i territori e i tradimenti sono all’ordine del giorno. Questo clima di instabilità è tutto quello che stavate aspettando! Vestite i panni di un ambizioso generale romano e lottate per l’egemonia sull’Impero. Ingaggiate nuove truppe, varate le vostre triremi per sfidare gli avversari. Costruite nuovi centri di potere. Solo chi saprà amministrare al meglio il proprio esercito diventerà Imperatore del nuovo Impero. Per vincere una partita a SPQRisiKo! dovrete accumulare il maggior numero di Punti Vittoria ottenuti grazie alla vostra presenza in un maggior numero di Province. Original description in Italian, from the publisher's website. Nota - Nel 2019 è stata pubblicata la seconda edizione, il cui autore non è più Spartaco Albertarelli. Questa edizione è di fatto un nuovo gioco, di cui è stato rifatto quasi tutto: setup, rinforzi, calcolo punti, battaglie, uso truppe neutrali, guadagno carte, uso tris di carte, condivizione di fine gioco.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Editrice Giochi
Questions and answers
S.P.Q.RisiKo! supports 3–5 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 S.P.Q.RisiKo! is 120 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 S.P.Q.RisiKo! for ages 12 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.
S.P.Q.RisiKo! has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
S.P.Q.RisiKo! belongs to these categories: Wargame, Dice, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Dice Rolling. 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 credited designers of S.P.Q.RisiKo! are: Spartaco Albertarelli. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists S.P.Q.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.