Risk Strike First Look and How To Play

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on how to play Risk Strike, a streamlined version of the classic board game Risk. Designed for 2 to 5 players and taking only about 20 minutes to play, Risk Strike is an engaging strategy game that combines cards and dice. This guide will walk you through the setup, gameplay mechanics, and winning strategies to ensure you can enjoy this game quickly and effectively.

Step 1: Understand the Game Components

Before diving into gameplay, familiarize yourself with the components of Risk Strike.

• Continent Cards: There are 42 continent cards, each displaying the continent's name and the number of cards needed to claim a domination coin.
• Tactic Cards: 40 tactic cards allow players to deploy troops, force opponents to discard cards, and enhance dice rolls.
• Reference Cards: Each player receives one reference card that outlines turn actions and displays the world map.
• Domination Coins: There are six colored domination coins which signify control over continents.
• Dice: The game includes five six-sided dice—three red for attacking and two black for defending.

Step 2: Setup the Game

Follow these steps to set up Risk Strike for play:

1. Shuffle and Draw Cards:

   • Shuffle the continent cards and draw three to place face up in front of you.
   • Shuffle the tactic cards and draw three to keep in your hand.

2. Distribute Reference Cards: Give each player a reference card for quick rules access.

3. Determine First Player:

   • All players roll a die; the highest roll goes first. In case of a tie, re-roll.

4. Additional Draw: Players who did not roll the highest draw an additional tactic card.

Step 3: Take Your Turn

Each player’s turn consists of the following phases:

1. Draw Cards: You can choose to draw two cards:

   • Two tactic cards
   • Two continent cards
   • One of each

2. Declare Action: Choose to either attack an opponent or pass your turn. If you pass, draw one final tactic card.

Step 4: Declare Battle

If you decide to attack, follow these steps:

1. Select Continent: Declare which continent you will attack from and which opponent's continent you will target.

2. Deploy Troops:

   • Use any number of troop tactic cards from your hand to support your attack.
   • Your opponent will also have the opportunity to deploy their own troop tactic cards for defense.

3. Roll Dice:

   • Roll the attack dice (red) and defense dice (black).
   • Compare the totals. The attacker wins if their total is higher, leading to the defender discarding a troop card. If the defender wins, the attacker discards a troop card.

Step 5: Claim Domination Coins

After winning a battle, you can claim domination coins by:

• Collecting continent cards that match the domination number (displayed on the cards).
• For example, if you control three continent cards of South America, you earn the corresponding domination coin.

Step 6: End Turn and Continue Play

Once your attack is resolved:

1. End Your Turn: Return any used tactic cards to the bottom of the deck.
2. Next Player’s Turn: The game continues clockwise until a player collects two domination coins and wins.

Conclusion

Risk Strike offers a fast-paced and strategic alternative to the traditional Risk game. With simple rules and quick gameplay, it can be set up in minutes and enjoyed in about 20 minutes. To maximize your experience, practice strategic planning and adapt your tactics based on opponents' moves. Enjoy your journey toward world domination!