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Risk is a turn-based strategy video game released in 1986 for the MS-DOS platform. It is an adaptation of the classic board game of the same name, developed by Panther Programs. The game simulates a global military conflict where players compete for world domination from a top-down perspective.

Players control the armed forces of a chosen nation, with the primary objective of conquering all territories on the map. Gameplay proceeds in turns, where participants draft new troops, assemble armies, and move these units across the continental map to attack enemy-held regions. A key feature is the absence of dice-based combat resolution; the outcome of battles is determined by strategic decisions and numerical superiority rather than random chance. Players must also fortify their captured territories to defend against counterattacks from opponents.

The game offers multiple rule sets that alter the conditions for victory and overall pacing. Options include full-length versions based on UK or US board game rules, which require complete global conquest to win. Shorter game variants introduce alternative win conditions to accelerate play. In the UK short game, for instance, a player can win by completing a specific secret mission. The US short game allows for a quicker conclusion by targeting and capturing an opposing player's headquarters.