Risk Legacy*

Risk Legacy is a revolutionary approach to the classic board game Risk, introducing the concept of a "campaigning" board game. What sets Risk Legacy apart is its evolving nature; the game changes over time, influenced by the outcomes of each session and the decisions made by players. This version of Risk creates a unique and persistent world that is shaped by the players' actions, resulting in a customized gaming experience.

Gameplay Overview

  • Classic Risk with a Twist: At its core, it's similar to traditional Risk, involving territorial control and combat through dice rolls.
  • Evolving Game Elements: Players' choices and game outcomes permanently alter the game world.
  • Unique Factions: Each faction has distinct abilities and rules, which players select and solidify through sticker placement and card destruction.
  • Permanent Changes: Actions like enhancing resources, altering defending rolls, and changing continent bonuses have lasting effects.

Special Features

  • Dynamic Rulebook: The rulebook evolves, with blank spaces for adding new rules and entire sections that activate as the campaign progresses.
  • Sealed Packages and Compartments: Contain new rules, powers, and other elements that are revealed under specific conditions.
  • Major and Minor Bonuses: Winning players receive significant rewards like founding cities or altering the game board, while non-winning players also impact the world in smaller ways.

Customization and Replayability

  • Unique Customization: Each game of Risk Legacy becomes a unique experience, with a board and rule set that differ from any other copy.
  • Continued Playability: Even after the 15-game campaign, the game remains playable and unique, far from being disposable.

Conclusion

Risk Legacy offers an innovative and engaging twist on the classic game of global domination. It is perfect for players who enjoy strategic warfare games and are intrigued by the idea of a board game that evolves and remembers past plays. The game's persistent world and evolving nature provide a fresh and exciting experience for both new players and seasoned Risk enthusiasts.

Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

  • 3 - 5 Players
  • 60 Minutes
  • 13+ years old
  • Medium difficulty

Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Risk Legacy

  • YouTube Review for the game "Risk Legacy" by BoardGameGeek
    Video is in English

We like Risk Legacy so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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