How to Win at Playing Risk Online (For Beginners)

Playing online Risk can be very different than the standard boardgames, so these are beginners tips that will help you get off to a good start.

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Anyone who's played the board game is familiar with the "classic" Risk map, and some people may have played the variant editions that presented different maps. But those maps are a small percentage compared to the large number of maps available across various sites. Every site has a variant of the original map, but most sites have a library of additional maps, either site- or user-created, that range from the simple to the wildly complex. There are also players on those sites that prey upon new players unfamiliar with the more complex maps. So to begin with, you might want to stick to the classic Risk map, or similar basic maps, until you get your feet wet.

Keep It Simple With the Settings.

The most variance in game settings you're likely to see in a tabletop game of Risk are glorified house rules, like different card values or preset starting territories. Online Risk allows for settings that would be impossible in a board game, such as fog of war or simultaneous play, or the collection of hundreds of armies. Some sites allow so much customization of the game experience that there are literally thousands of different variants. While these advanced settings can be fun, they also present a trap for the newcomer, in much the same way that complex maps do, so I'd advise playing with the most basic settings available, which for most people would be 3-6 players, sequential play, escalating cards, and chained fortification.

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Every site puts its own spin on Risk, certainly, but every site has its own iconography, jargon, and rules. It's worth spending a little time between turns looking around the site and familiarizing yourself with its various aspects. In particular, learn how ranks work, so you'll know if your opponents are newcomers like yourself or highly-ranked veterans looking for an easy meal. Also, every site has a slightly different interface for dealing with the game board, so make sure you know how it works so that you can eliminate easy mistakes, like attacking the wrong territory or accidentally advancing armies. You can find reviews and ratings for all of the Risk playing sites.

Attack Intelligently.

Even as an online Risk newcomer, you don't want to make it easy for opponents to defeat you. Always have a plan, even if it's something as simple as "in a few turns, I'll be able to kill that player and steal his cards" or "I'm going to lay low and let those two guys fight over South America, and then sweep in when they're weak". Every move you make should serve as a means to an end. Don't attack foolishly, especially if you have 3 armies or fewer to attack with, since you won't be able to attack with full force. https://janansalimjamal.blogspot.com

Never Give Up.

Even when things look darkest, there may be a play you can make to turn the tide. Don't let opponents intimidate you, regardless of how highly they might be ranked or how many games they've played. And always try and learn something from every game, win or lose. Even the best online Risk players started right where you are, as a newcomer, and who's to say that with smart play, you won't become one of them?

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