Risk: Halo Wars Collector's Edition (2009)

About this game

Risk: Halo Wars allow players to command one of three factions (the UNSC, the Covenant, or the Flood) and battle for supremacy of Arcadia. The board features 42 territories and six sectors; 250 plastic playing pieces represent the three factions. It uses the new Hasbro rules that allow for three levels of game play (basic, advanced, and classic) depending on the skill level and desired playing time of the players. Play can be completed in as little as 60-90 minutes with no decrease in strategy. The game is appropriate for Ages 12 and up. MSRP is $39.95. Re-implements: Risk (Revised Edition)

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 5.
• Rules load. At 2.2/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.