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RISK: Global Domination

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android • 2020

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Quick resume

Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players

Global score

79/100

Genres

Casual, Strategy, Free To Play, Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Faithful adaptation of classic board game
    • Variety of maps and game modes
    • Engaging strategic gameplay
    • Active multiplayer community
    • Free to play with optional premium

    Cons

    • Paywall and token system limits free play
    • Ai can be weak or predictable
    • Some matchmaking and cheating issues
    • Lack of custom map creation
    • Occasional player toxicity and teaming

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose maps, game modes, and weapons freely; gameplay allows personal control and tactical decisions."

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    • Competence

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      "Game requires strategic thinking, adapting to random maps, and mastering unit combinations; skillful play rewarded despite simplified controls."

      Capsule for Tooth and Tail Tooth and Tail

      "The game requires strategic thinking, planning, and skillful execution; players report mental challenge and skill mastery, though some randomness exists."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

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      "Strong emphasis on competitive multiplayer matches, ranking, and defeating opponents."

      Capsule for Battle Ball Battle Ball

      "Strong emphasis on multiplayer competition with ranked modes, leaderboards, and player vs player matches."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report habitual play and replayability with multiple maps and new mechanics encouraging repeated sessions."

      Capsule for I'm on Observation Duty 5 I'm on Observation Duty 5

      "Many players report long sessions, habitual play, and high replayability with multiple maps and modes."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Diplomacy and alliances are part of gameplay; multiplayer involves interaction with others, though cooperation is less emphasized than competition and individual control."

      Capsule for Supreme Ruler 1936 Supreme Ruler 1936

      "Some cooperation through alliances and diplomacy is part of gameplay, but mostly competitive and individual-focused."

    • Creativity

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      -2

      "Game uses predefined maps and modes with limited customization; some suggestions for more interactive maps but no current creative building."

      Capsule for Three Finger Battle Arena Three Finger Battle Arena

      "Limited creativity; players mostly follow established rules and predefined maps; no custom map creation currently."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      4

      "Gameplay involves outplaying and overpowering opponents with weapons and tactics, fostering dominance over others."

      Capsule for Mashed Mashed

      "Game involves exerting superiority over others through strategic dominance and psychological manipulation."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying immersive strategic gameplay."

      Capsule for Emberward Emberward

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying immersion in a strategic world."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia; no reports of obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Varied weapons, mutators, game modes, and map creation encourage players to try new strategies and gameplay styles."

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      "Variety of maps, modes, and rule variants encourage trying new strategies and gameplay styles."

    • Exploration

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      "Campaign maps and historical scenarios offer some discovery, though the map is more abstract and boardgame-like."

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      "Multiple maps and scenarios provide some discovery, though mostly familiar territory in a board game format."

    • Expression

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      -3

      "Limited customization mainly through upgrades; no avatar personalization or cosmetic expression."

      Capsule for RIVE RIVE

      "Limited customization mostly cosmetic; no avatar personalization or map creation."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "The game is grounded in historical and realistic settings spanning real-world eras and nations, emphasizing plausible scenarios."

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      "Game is based on realistic world conquest scenarios, with some fictional maps but grounded in plausible settings."

    • Fellowship

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      3

      "Community and multiplayer interactions foster group identity and social connections, though toxicity is noted by some."

      Capsule for Company of Heroes 2 Company of Heroes 2

      "Community and multiplayer features foster social interaction and group identity, though some toxicity reported."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop strategic skills, learn diplomacy, and improve over time through experience."

      Capsule for Supremacy: 1914 Supremacy: 1914

      "Players develop strategic skills and learn diplomacy; some report personal development through gameplay."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and strategic planning during matches; not suited for idle or background play."

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      "Matches require sustained attention and strategic thinking; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      "Some social interaction and friendships formed, but mostly surface-level multiplayer connections."

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      "Some social interaction with friends and family reported, but mostly surface-level multiplayer connections."

    • Leadership

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      3

      "Players lead alliances and coordinate group strategies, though leadership roles vary by player and match."

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      "Players often lead alliances and coordinate strategies, though leadership is informal and situational."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players accumulate units, upgrades, and unlock new divisions and maps over time, with DLC adding content."

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      "Players accumulate territories and cards, progressing through game phases and unlocking maps via DLC."

    • Relaxation

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      "Some players find the game relaxing, but others report frustration and tension."

      Capsule for UNO UNO

      "Some players find the game relaxing and mentally engaging, though tension and frustration can occur."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Visuals and sounds are decent but not highly stimulating; focus is on gameplay rather than sensory excitement."

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    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      3

      "Ranked play and leaderboards provide social recognition and status among players."

      Capsule for KROSMAGA KROSMAGA

      "Ranked play and leaderboards provide recognition and social status among players."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or story; gameplay is context-free strategic map conquest."

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    • Strategy

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      5

      "Core gameplay centers on complex strategic planning, problem solving, and tactical decision-making."

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    • Thrill

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      "Tension from dice rolls, combat, and uncertain outcomes creates suspense and excitement."

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    • Value

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      1

      "Free to play with optional purchases; some complaints about paywall for characters but overall considered good value."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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      "Players must manage resources and avoid losing territory to survive and win."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fantasy, Creativity.

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    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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