Risk
RISK is a conversion of the popular strategy board game created by Parker Brothers. Players control armies placed in different regions of the world, attacking opposing players' armies to gain territory, and ultimately try to wipe out the other factions and take over the world. In addition to the regular classic mode, which works just like the original board game, there is also an arcade mode where skirmishes between factions give the player direct control of cannons to attack the opposing player. Any combination of up to six human and computer players can compete for world domination.
- Genre
- Strategy
- Year
- 1994
- Developer
- Sculptured Software, Inc.
- Publisher
- Parker Brothers
- Players
- 6
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Risk frequently asked questions
How do I play Risk online with a friend?
Risk (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Risk on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Risk in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Risk netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Risk for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Risk on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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