The best Risk versions and variants⎇ 2025

Are you looking for a really good risk version⎇? We have picked out the best 30 for you and compared them with each other.

Risk came onto the market in the USA in 1959.

Risk is now over 60 years old. It was launched in 1959 under the name Risk. However, Risk has its roots in the French game "La Conquête du Monde", which was already published in 1957.

Even today, new versions are still being released

New Risk versions and variants are still being released - mostly with slightly adapted rules but set in a different scenario (Star Wars Risk, Game of Thrones Risk, StarCraft Risk, Lord of the Rings Risk, ...).

However, the Legacy variant "Risk Legacy" brings a breath of fresh air to the risk principle. This version should be looked at by everyone who has had enough of the normal Risiko. If you don't have any friends who play Risk with you anymore, you should have a look at our list "The best board games to end a relationship or friendship" - here you will surely find new material to put your friendships to the test.

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List with the best risk variants⎇

Enclosed now our overview with the best risk versions & variants 2025:

This list was last updated on March 15, 2025. We compared 83 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Risk: Star Wars Edition

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    Risk: Star Wars Edition brings the epic conclusion of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi to the tabletop, allowing players to engage in the pivotal battles that decide the fate of the galaxy. This version of Risk provides a thematic and strategic experience, set on a unique TIE fighter-shaped gameboard that serves as the battlefield for the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Risk: Star Wars Edition
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. Risk Legacy

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    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.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 1.

    More details for Risk Legacy
    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Risk Legacy

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

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    Risiko Express is a fast-paced conquest game where players face off to capture territories represented by disks. Each disk displays the countries and required symbols for conquest, categorized into battle lines. Players roll dice to conquer these lines, aiming to secure points by claiming cards, with additional bonuses for controlling entire continents. When the last card is claimed, players tally their points to determine the winner.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Risk Express
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  4. Risk Strike

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    Experience fast and thrilling world domination with this card and dice game. Players declare which continent to attack, deploy troops, and roll dice to begin battles. Utilize tactic cards for sabotage, bombardment, and espionage to conquer continents and earn domination coins. The first player to secure two coins wins. Enjoy the strategic intensity of a classic risk game in a compact format that’s perfect for family game nights and travel.

    More details for Risk Strike
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  5. Risk: Europe

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    Control the crowns to rule Europe in this exciting medieval conquest game. Players assume the role of a medieval king, building castles, taxing subjects, expanding territories, and engaging in battles. With four separate armies and seven unique starting kingdoms, each with distinct strengths and abilities, strategy and diplomacy play crucial roles as players vie for control of seven crowns to win the game.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 180 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  6. Risk: Star Wars – Original Trilogy Edition

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    There are three factions in the game, each with its own victory conditions. The Rebellion must find and destroy the Emperor, who hides on one of his imperial bases. Players can choose to play as Rebels, the Empire, or Hutts, battling for dominance in the galaxy while featuring iconic characters like Luke, Han, Darth Vader, and Boba Fett. The updated game includes ships, cards, and power dynamics to reflect the Star Wars original trilogy, accommodating up to five players with two Death Stars and enough miniatures to represent each faction.

    More details for Risk: Star Wars – Original Trilogy Edition
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  7. Risk: The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim

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    The popular strategy board game goes to Tamriel in the Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Risk! In the year 4E 201, the assassination of High King Torygg has plunged Skyrim into a civil war. Choose your favorite faction and prove to everyone that you are the true Dovahkiin as dragons return to terrorize the land and bring chaos.

    More details for Risk: The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Risk: Mass Effect – Galaxy at War Edition

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    A reimagined version of Risk based on the popular Mass Effect video game series. It offers three game modes: Basistraining, Galaxy at War, and War Assets, catering to different gameplay styles. The game includes over 250 pieces, featuring custom components such as Alliance and Reaper armies, faction cards, and a unique game board.

    More details for Risk: Mass Effect – Galaxy at War Edition
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  9. Risk: The Walking Dead – Survival Edition

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    Players compete to control territories on a map representing the southeastern United States, the setting of The Walking Dead comic series. They must defend against attacks from opponents and protect themselves from relentless zombie hordes that appear at the beginning of each player's turn. Each player also draws an event card at the start of their turn, which can provide various rewards and penalties based on events from the series. The game concludes after a set number of rounds or when only one player remains.

    More details for Risk: The Walking Dead – Survival Edition
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. Risk: Plants vs. Zombies

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    A horde of fun-dead zombies invades the picturesque town of Brainsborough, sparking a battle for suburban dominance among the pea packaging factories. In this two-player version of Risk, one player controls the plants from the popular digital game, while the other commands the zombies. The game features a double-sided board and three game modes: mission objectives, tower defense, and total domination.

    More details for Risk: Plants vs. Zombies
    • 2 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  11. Risk: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition

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    Risk: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition expands upon the classic game of global domination by incorporating elements from the entire Lord of the Rings film trilogy, inviting players to battle across Middle-Earth for supremacy. This edition enhances the traditional Risk experience with a wealth of content that draws deeply from the rich lore and geography of Tolkien's world.

    More details for Risk: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 180 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  12. Risk: Captain America – Civil War Edition

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    Battle it out as Captain America and Iron Man search for the Winter Soldier! Players compete on an airport runway to control territories, capture the Winter Soldier, and escape with the Quinjet before he crosses the finish line. Whether playing with two or four players, strategic rounds determine the winning team based on collected tokens.

    More details for Risk: Captain America – Civil War Edition
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 75 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  13. Risk: Metal Gear Solid

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    Risk: Metal Gear Solid adds twists to the classic game with a theme based on the Metal Gear Solid video game series. It takes place on the standard Risk world map but includes the movable territory of Outer Haven for strategic attacks. Players can utilize special units like Solid Snake and Raiden, each with unique powers, while also collecting and playing Drebin cards for additional strength in offense and defense.

    More details for Risk: Metal Gear Solid
    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  14. S.P.Q.RisiKo!

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    S. P. Q. Risiko is an Italian version of Risk, abstractly simulating warfare in the era of the Roman Empire. The map is divided into 45 land territories and 12 sea territories, where legions and ships maneuver.

    More details for S.P.Q.RisiKo!
    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  15. Risk 2210 A.D.

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    Risk 2210 A.D. offers a thrilling twist on the classic game of Risk by transporting players into a futuristic battleground. In this not-so-distant future, the world is gripped by conflict waged not by human armies, but by formidable war machines known as MODs, led by commanders with unique powers. Command cards add a strategic layer, and the war expands beyond continents to include seas and even the moon.

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    More details for Risk 2210 A.D.
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 240 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  16. Risk: StarCraft Collector's Edition

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    The Koprulu sector is ravaged by war. Players must choose to align with one of three powerful races: the advanced and mysterious Protoss, the rough and resilient Terrans, or lead the voracious Zerg swarm. No matter the choice, survival in the struggle for galactic dominance is paramount.

    More details for Risk: StarCraft Collector's Edition
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  17. Risk: Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition

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    Captains Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, and Archer have come together to determine who among them is the best Starfleet captain. Engage in this Star Trek adventure by taking on the role of a captain, assembling your away team, commanding your ships, and completing quests on an epic journey through the galaxy.

    More details for Risk: Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Risk: Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition

    • YouTube Review for the game "Risk: Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  18. Risk Junior

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    Compete for treasures on the high seas! Players navigate their pirate ships in search of buried treasures while battling for control of islands to collect the most loot to win. This game is designed for 2 to 4 players aged 5 and up, featuring easy rules and a fun pirate theme that keeps families engaged.

    More details for Risk Junior
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 60 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  19. Risk: Game of Thrones

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    Players take on the role of noble houses competing for control over Westeros during the time of the War of the Five Kings and Daenerys Targaryen's rise to power in Essos. The game features three play styles: Skirmish, which serves as an introduction; Dominion, which adds strategic depth with goals and character cards; and World at War, allowing up to seven players to use both maps. The objective varies, with players aiming to achieve victory points by controlling territories and completing specific goals.

    More details for Risk: Game of Thrones
    • 2 - 7 Players
    • 120 - 240 Minutes
    • 18+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Risk: Game of Thrones

    • YouTube Review for the game "Risk: Game of Thrones" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  20. Risk: Star Wars – Clone Wars Edition

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    A year has passed since the start of the Clone Wars on Geonosis. The Galactic Republic is engaged in a comprehensive war against the Confederacy of Independent Systems, with the impacts felt throughout the Republic. Players can command the Republic's Clone Trooper army or lead the Separatists in their conquest to overthrow the Old Republic, battling on various planetary fields in this exciting Risk variant.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Risk: Star Wars – Clone Wars Edition
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  21. Risk: The Lord of the Rings Expansion Set (incl. Siege of Minas Tirith game)

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    The expansion set covers the story only through The Two Towers. It adds a board featuring remaining areas of the map, including Gondor, Mordor, and Haradwaith, along with additional units and cards for all four players. A bonus game for two players focuses on the Siege of Minas Tirith and is played on the back of the game board.

    More details for Risk: The Lord of the Rings Expansion Set (incl. Siege of Minas Tirith game)
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  22. Risk: The Lord of the Rings

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    Risk: The Lord of the Rings is a special edition of the classic strategy board game Risk, themed around the iconic fantasy world of Middle Earth from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." This version introduces unique elements that distinguish it from traditional Risk, enhancing the gameplay with thematic aspects from the beloved fantasy series.

    More details for Risk: The Lord of the Rings
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Risk: The Lord of the Rings

    • YouTube Review for the game "Risk: The Lord of the Rings" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  23. Risk: Halo Legendary Edition

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    The struggle for humanity's survival has arrived at Halo, a powerful ring world built by the Forerunners. Players can lead the UN Security Council in a war against the relentless Covenant and the malevolent parasite known as the Flood, or choose to eradicate humanity as the Covenant and activate Halo. The game includes over 290 custom pieces, three new maps, mobile teleporters, and various factions to enhance the strategic gameplay experience.

    More details for Risk: Halo Legendary Edition
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  24. Risk: The Dalek Invasion of Earth

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    In the early 20th century, Earth has faced numerous invasions, but never one as perilous as the attack of several Dalek armies that descend from the skies to battle each other and conquer the world. Players control one of five armies, either classic or based on the new Dalek paradigm, in search of an ancient artifact that could grant the Daleks universal domination. As they vie for supremacy, the Doctor intervenes each round to protect territories, and special power cards and missions add strategic depth to this epic struggle for control over Earth and the universe.

    More details for Risk: The Dalek Invasion of Earth
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  25. futuRisiKo!

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    Players use cards to build armies with production points. The gameplay resembles Risk, with players alternating turns to produce units, move them, and then fight by rolling dice. The main difference lies in the various unit types—land, sea, and air forces—each with unique movement and combat abilities, making it a more strategy-focused game.

    More details for futuRisiKo!
    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 180 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  26. Risk: Battlefield Rogue

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    Risk Battlefield Rogue combines tactical, squad-based team play from the acclaimed Battlefield series with the strategy and skill of Risk. Players choose game pieces to create a battlefield in various scenarios, each with its own victory conditions, such as controlling a zone or eliminating the opponent's units. Advanced rules introduce air support and unique commander powers, while players draw cards to take actions like recruiting units and conducting airstrikes, aiming to meet the scenario's victory condition.

    More details for Risk: Battlefield Rogue
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  27. Risk: Transformers – Cybertron Battle Edition

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    Players fight for control of the world on the side of either the Autobots or the Decepticons in a version based on Cybertron and the Transformers film. Choose your faction and play using either the classic Risk rules or the Transformers variants. The game is available in two editions: "Cybertron Battle Edition" and "Cybertron War Edition."

    More details for Risk: Transformers – Cybertron Battle Edition
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  28. Narnia Risk Junior

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    The popular series of Risk variants continues with this version set in the magical world of Narnia. Inspired by the film "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," players can reenact the climax of the story.

    More details for Narnia Risk Junior
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  29. Risk: Godstorm

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    Risk: Godstorm offers a mythological twist on the classic Risk gameplay, integrating elements of religion, ancient culture, and the supernatural into the well-known formula of territorial conquest. Players take on the roles of priests from different ancient civilizations, including Greek, Celtic, Babylonian, Norse, and Egyptian, competing to dominate not just the ancient world but also the Underworld.

    More details for Risk: Godstorm
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  30. Risk

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    Risk is a classic board game known for its global war theme and mass appeal. It offers a blend of strategy, luck, and diplomacy, making it one of the most popular war games in the world.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Risk
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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