Any skill involved in the boardgame RISK?

[Shelly21]

Originally posted by: KevinF
Why hasn't anyone suggested Diplomacy yet?

It's truly 100% skill, as there aren't any dice. The rules are also relatively simple.

Er, reread post #5

 

[kranky]

I don't play Risk, but there definitely is strategy involved in Monopoly. For example, there is a 27% greater chance of landing on Illinois Ave. versus Pennsylvania Ave. In fact, of all the regular properties on the board (not counting RRs, Community Chest, Utilities, etc.), The three Orange properties are all in the top 10 most likely to be landed on spaces. The Orange properties are the most valuable monopoly (of the regular properties).

Plus, most people don't realize there is a big jump in rent once you get to three houses. It is better to buy the cheaper properties if you can get a monopoly and quickly buy three houses.

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: kranky
I don't play Risk, but there definitely is strategy involved in Monopoly. For example, there is a 27% greater chance of landing on Illinois Ave. versus Pennsylvania Ave. In fact, of all the regular properties on the board (not counting RRs, Community Chest, Utilities, etc.), The three Orange properties are all in the top 10 most likely to be landed on spaces. The Orange properties are the most valuable monopoly (of the regular properties).

Plus, most people don't realize there is a big jump in rent once you get to three houses. It is better to buy the cheaper properties if you can get a monopoly and quickly buy three houses.

how is it that there is a 27% greater chance of Il ave vs. pens ave? Baring any stuff like being sent there by chance card or whatever, how is that possible?

 

[kranky]

It's kind of obvious once it's pointed out: it's because more turns start from Jail than from any other space. The Orange spaces are 6, 8 and 9 spaces away from Jail, and that's close to the "average" dice roll which is 7. And like you said, the CC card that sends you directly to Illinois Ave also affects the odds.

 

[Michael]

Diplomacy is a great game, but you need at least 5 people to play it in an enjoyable fashion. I used to play it in college making 1 move per day (that way it fit everyone's schedule) with the max number of players.

Risk is a much more enjoyable 2 person game. It does take some skill and there is some luck involved as well.

Michael

 

[gopunk]

settlers of catan 0WNZOR

i just learned how to play it today, it's pretty fun! i'm not like one of those d&d freaks either, for what it's worth

 

[Aquaman]

Aquaman's Super Risk System:

Combine 4 risk boards & have at it

It took a whole day to finish that game

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Aquaman