The best Risk versions and variants⎇ 2024

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 2024:

This list was last updated on August 20, 2024. We compared 82 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 5 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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    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Risk Express
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  4. Risk: Star Wars – Original Trilogy Edition

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  5. Risk: Europe

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 180 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  6. Risk: The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  7. Risk: Mass Effect – Galaxy at War Edition

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  8. Risk: The Walking Dead – Survival Edition

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  9. Risk: Plants vs. Zombies

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    • 2 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. 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
  11. Risk: Captain America – Civil War Edition

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 75 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  12. Risk: Metal Gear Solid

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  13. S.P.Q.RisiKo!

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    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  14. 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 2 awards and won 1.

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

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  16. Risk: Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition

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    • 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
  17. Risk Junior

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 - 60 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  18. Risk: Game of Thrones

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    • 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
  19. Risk: Star Wars – Clone Wars Edition

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  20. Risk: The Lord of the Rings Expansion Set (incl. Siege of Minas Tirith game)

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 9+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  21. 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
  22. Risk: Halo Legendary Edition

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  23. Risk: The Dalek Invasion of Earth

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  24. futuRisiKo!

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    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 180 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  25. Risk: Battlefield Rogue

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  26. Risk: Transformers – Cybertron Battle Edition

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  27. Narnia Risk Junior

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Risk: Balance of Power

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    • 2 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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