Both styles of the board play really well. Hordes is great on this board, as it offers a lot of great early options. Continent play is well balanced, so both make for great experiences.
An excellent adaptation of the original game. Board plays really even and requires a good strategy to win. Plays great for small to really large groups
Love this board. It is always a great play and is well balanced across the board. Awesome play with and without fog and individual or team - tough to pull off with one board. A great step up from Civil War 1860
Very fun board. The center will almost always win the game if only one goes for it initially, but in larger numbers, the board plays very even. Simple game, but always entertaining.
This is the best of the original risk style boards. It opens up the board so you aren't stuck based solely on starting position. Board plays even across all continents and rewards smart play.
Incredible design, providing unique plays from all 4 starting positions. Different strategies can pay off depending on starting position and continent. I definitely prefer the original to the barbarians form, but is fun in both instances.
This board provides a lot of opportunities to build and win from unlike certain boards. The timing of taking out neutrals is important because they can provide a key protection early. Great board.
A fun, unique twist to the risk dynamic. Although initially you might presume you would have to attack quickly before the numbers escalate, but it really often turns into a good game of patience. Making strategic gains to certain territories that can accumulate an extra player each round is really beneficial. Really enjoy this board.