No Risk In Playing (Risk)

Member Name: mattconnect

Product:	Risk
Date:	09/11/09 (40 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great strategic gameplay

Disadvantages: Long hours

Risk is a popular board game of up to 8 players and can be summed up as a "WORLD DOMINATION" board game for all the family! Since it's original release, there are now a range of different variations, including Star Wars, Lord Of the Rings, Narnia, Transformers and Halo.

~~~CLARITY OF INSTRUCTIONS~~~
The instructions provided are extremely clear on how to play the game. They have clearly labelled headings and contents, even selected pictured illustrations.

The game facilitates game play for up to 8 players.

~~~GAMEPLAY AND ENJOYMENT~~~
Simply put, each player has a number of military, which are placed of designated areas of the "world", given through the cards dealt. Players take turns to place armies, attack, manoeuvre and so on.

The aim of the game is to complete your mission, conquer the whole world, eliminate everyone, or the many other variations of game play available.

The rules might be difficult to grasp at the beginning as there is a lot to take in. However, after a few goes, it is easy to remember and play. There are lots of rules, but they are progressive and can be gradually picked up.

Playing this game is extremely fun, and takes absolutely FOREVER, however unlike Monopoly, this game requires skill and is not totally dependent on chance. Whilst one will argue that it IS based on chance, due to the dice rolling, this is also dependent on who attacks who, when and where which is user decided.

This strategic and tactical board game is one that provides lots of excitement, even angst, and can be an emotional experience, when your allies break the deal, or you are trapped or isolated?

~~~PRICE~~~
It is around £20

~~~OVERALL~~~
I would recommend this game to everyone, however, it is quite a difficult game to grasp in the beginning, and might not be for everyone. This is one heavy board game which I personally love, but could be too much or too nerdy for some!

Also, it is not suitable for small children who might not understand the game and it would definitely be too complicated for them. I would say 7+, although it is dependent on the child. Also, a LOT of patience is required.

I would happily spend a night in playing this. Would you?

Summary: Not for everyone, but fun for all who play