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.
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.
Source & edition
- Risk — Hasbro Global Domination English instructionsHasbro · Global Domination setup; first turn · Checked 2026-09-25
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