“The classic strategy board game of diplomacy, conflict and conquest for two to six players. The standard version is played on a board depicting a political map of the world.... Turns rotate among players who control armies of playing pieces with which they attempt to capture territories from other players, with results determined by dice rolls.... The goal of the game is to occupy every territory on the board and, in doing so, eliminate the other players. The game can be lengthy, requiring several hours to multiple days to finish. European versions are structured so that each player has a limited "secret mission" objective that shortens the game.”
“Risk was invented in 1957 by Albert Lamorisse,... and it became one of the most popular board games in history, inspiring other popular games such as Axis & Allies.... The simple rules but complex interactions make it appealing to adults as well as children and families.” - (source: Wikipedia)
Combat games like Axis & Allies, Memoir 44, and Undaunted have become more popular than Risk becuase of their more complex play features.
There is a good video explaining game play:
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There are a few variations on Risk that change the game play, some considerably: Risk Europe, Risk Legacy, and Risk Star Wars.
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