Is Risk worth buying?

Yes if your group likes long strategy games with negotiation. If you want short party games, the Secret Mission mode helps but the base game still runs long.

How long does a game of Risk take?

Plan on 1 to 3 hours for the classic mode. The Secret Mission variant is faster because players chase specific goals instead of full world conquest.

How many players can play Risk?

2 to 5 players. It plays best with 3 to 5; two-player games tend to stall.

Five armies of 40 infantry, 12 cavalry and 8 artillery, 5 war crates, 56 Risk cards, 11 Secret Mission cards and 5 dice.

What age is Risk for?

Hasbro rates it for ages 10 and up. Younger kids can play with help, but the strategy and reading take some maturity.

When is Risk cheapest?

It is a mass-market game that goes on sale around Black Friday and the holidays. Check the price history before buying at full price.

Hasbro Risk Board Game

Last price we saw

$33.92at Amazon, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the Hasbro Risk Board Game

Risk is the classic world-conquest board game: 2 to 5 players command armies of 40 infantry, 12 cavalry and 8 artillery, roll dice to attack, and claim territories until one player rules the world. This edition adds 5 ways to play, including 11 Secret Mission cards for shorter, goal-based games, plus 5 war crates and 56 Risk cards. Games run long, often 1 to 3 hours, so it suits groups that like negotiation and planning more than quick rounds. It is widely stocked and frequently discounted, so compare store prices before buying.

Best forFamilies with kids 10 and upGroups that enjoy strategy and negotiationGame nights with 3 to 5 playersFans of classic board games

Pros

Simple rules: roll dice, move armies, take territories
5 ways to play, including Secret Mission goals for shorter games
Supports 2 to 5 players
Sturdy components: war crates, 5 dice, 56 cards
Teaches planning and risk assessment

Cons

Hasbro Risk Board Game prices at every store

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Hasbro Risk Board Game price history

Lowest price we've seen: $33.92 on Nov 2 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.

What reviewers say

Owners treat Risk as a dependable classic that still works for family game nights. Many praise the Secret Mission variant for cutting play time, while others say the base game drags and dice luck decides too much.

Pros

Classic, easy-to-learn rules
Secret Mission cards shorten games
Good component quality for the price
Works well with 3 to 5 players

Cons

Long games and player elimination
Dice luck can override strategy
Setup and cleanup take time
Two-player games feel slow

Specifications

Player count: 2-5 players

Questions and answers

Is Risk worth buying?: Yes if your group likes long strategy games with negotiation. If you want short party games, the Secret Mission mode helps but the base game still runs long.
How long does a game of Risk take?: Plan on 1 to 3 hours for the classic mode. The Secret Mission variant is faster because players chase specific goals instead of full world conquest.
How many players can play Risk?: 2 to 5 players. It plays best with 3 to 5; two-player games tend to stall.
What is in the box?: Five armies of 40 infantry, 12 cavalry and 8 artillery, 5 war crates, 56 Risk cards, 11 Secret Mission cards and 5 dice.
What age is Risk for?: Hasbro rates it for ages 10 and up. Younger kids can play with help, but the strategy and reading take some maturity.
When is Risk cheapest?: It is a mass-market game that goes on sale around Black Friday and the holidays. Check the price history before buying at full price.