Risk: Black Ops

About this board game

Risk: Black Ops is a 3–5 player strategy game with an approximately 60-minute play time, built around completing Objectives rather than pursuing Global Domination.

This promotional version updates the classic Risk experience with Capitals, Cities, Objectives, and Rewards. Each player deploys a personal Capital during initial troop setup, while Cities are placed during setup in random or predetermined locations. Troop deployment and activation remain virtually identical to classic Risk.

To win the updated game, be the first player to complete three Objectives while still controlling your Capital. Objectives are randomly selected, helping change the experience from one play to the next. They range from controlling Europe or an enemy Capital to taking over 10 territories in one turn or controlling 18 territories.

Rewards add further tactical possibilities. Minor Rewards include an Additional Maneuver and a Guaranteed Card, while major options include an Airfield and an Attack Die. The updated cards use star icons and a chart to determine bonus troops; the territories printed on the cards are used for the random placement of Cities during initial setup.

• Players: 3–5
• Play time: 60 minutes
• Components: gameboard, 42-card deck, seven dice, five unit sets, five Capitals, 15 Cities, Objectives, Rewards, and rule book

Risk: Black Ops preserves much of the original Risk experience while reducing the time commitment through its Objective-based victory condition. The updated components also support a Global Domination game for players who prefer that classic goal.