From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Risk?

Hasbro Risk Global Domination English instructions

During initial army placement, every player rolls one die. The highest roller places the first infantry unit; placement then continues clockwise. That same player takes the first regular turn.

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Rule details

This is the Global Domination game for three to six players; the rulebook has other modes with different setup.

If there’s a tie

The rulebook doesn’t say. If you need a tie-break, pick a player at random.

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