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This1968 Parker Brothers Continental Game designincludes the teal box with circular four-panel artwork and the distinctive blue world map with whale, dolphins and sailing ship.
The cards retain the originalCopyright © 1959 Parker Brothers Inc.marking. That 1959 date relates to the original U.S. game copyright; the particular packaging and board design shown here corresponds to the later1968 edition.
Collector Note:RISK is one of the most enduring strategy games ever produced. It was inducted into theOrigins Awards Hall of Fame in 1994and later into theNational Toy Hall of Fame in 2021, reflecting its long-term influence on board gaming and popular culture.
Included
- Original Parker Brothers RISK Continental Game box
- Original folding world-map game board
- Original territory cards 44 + 1
- Original RISK card box
- Assorted original colored plastic army pieces
- Original clear plastic piece-storage containers
- Dice 3 + 3
- Original interior red game tray
- Other pieces shown in photographs
Not Included
Original instruction/rules booklet is missing.
Please study all photographs carefully for the exact contents and condition.
Game Details
Brand:Parker Brothers
Game:RISK
Edition:Continental Game
Year / Era:1968 edition
Original game copyright:1959
Country of manufacture:USA
Game Type:Strategy / War / Territory-Conquest Board Game
Theme:Military Strategy / World Conquest
Players:2–6
Recommended Age:Vintage packaging indicatesages 10 to adult
Material:Cardboard, paper and plastic
Vintage:Yes
The object is to build armies, capture territories and ultimately dominate the world map through strategy, troop placement and dice-based combat.