Winning Moves Games Risk 1959
- This is the classic reproduction of Risk as it was made, in 1959, by Parker Brothers
- Its appeal is timeless
- Make a mis-step and you’ll be wiped out. Make the “right moves” and you’ll conquer the world and win
- Celebrate the 50th anniversary of RISK
- Contains: Oversize bi-fold board with original style art, 6 sets of beautiful wooded “army” pieces conveniently stored in clear plastic boxes with lids, deck of cards, dice, and a rules book featuring a History of Risk
Product Description
This is the classic reproduction of Risk as it was in 1959. It’s appeal is timeless. Make the “right moves” and you’ll conquer the world! The game contains an oversized bi-fold game board with original style art, 6 sets of beautiful wooden “army” pieces conveniently stored in clear plastic boxes with lids, deck of area cards with original style art, high quality dice, and a rules book featuring a History of Risk…. More >>
Beware that the wooden “Army” pieces are just colored blocks/cubes. I paid twice the price to get this particular version thinking I will be getting shaped pieces. What a disappointed it was when my son opened this gift on Christmas morning.
Rating: 1 / 5
I thought since this was the 1959 classic version it would have the calvary and footsoldier game pieces I grew up with, which are hard now to find. The picture didn’t convey that the gamepieces are only colored cubes, which are far less fun to play with. A bit of a shortcoming as far as advertising goes…..some clarification in the future, perhaps?!
Rating: 4 / 5
This is the classic game of Risk, vintage map, wooden pieces, dice, and cards; it’s easy to learn, and devilish to win. So glad I came across this reissue of the original set for its 50th anniversary. And at a price that is not sky high, this is a game to buy, play, and enjoy; it’s not a gold-plated edition for collectors only.
Rating: 5 / 5
Was thrilled when I saw that the game is available new in its original version with wooden pieces. While I am still glad I ordered it for Xmas, several things are worth mentioning. The board colors and fonts are a bit off from the original and there is no plastic box for the dice. Also, the box is flimsy. All four box cover corners split within the first couple weeks of moderate use. Despite these problems, I have thoroughly enjoyed playing the game with my daughter. However, at $29/$30, it is pricey considering it was manufactured in China. I am sure the makers are laughing all the way to the bank. You may want to consider finding a good used version on eBay instead.
Rating: 3 / 5
It is wonderful to once again be able to buy Risk, my favorite board game, with wooden pieces like the ones I grew up with. They are nicer to play with, more durable, and altogether less tacky than the flimsy plastic pieces that have lately been sold with the game. The differences in the board and the cards seem much less significant to me.
I would have rated this version of Risk 5 stars but for one issue: it includes only the 1959 rules. These rules were revised in 1963, which greatly improved and deepened the game play. Since the rule booklet is not an exact reproduction of the original, and does contain additional information that was not published in 1959, I feel they should have included the revised rules, which have been the accepted standard for decades now.
(The major difference is the number of pieces each player starts out with. Risk lovers will know exactly what I am talking about; for everyone else, the details are available online, and definitely worth looking up before you play the game.)
Rating: 4 / 5