Monopoly vs. Risk
Comparing 2 standards across 21 specifications. 20 key differences identified.
Monopoly is a real-estate trading board game published by Hasbro. Official tournament rules mandate that Free Parking awards zero money, declining to purchase a landed property triggers an immediate public auction to the highest bidder, and a strict physical limit of 32 houses and 12 hotels creates a strategic 'housing shortage' where players cannot build if the bank is out of tokens.
Risk is a global conquest strategy board game published by Hasbro where 2–6 players battle for control of 42 world territories across 6 continents. Official rules govern turn troop reinforcements (Territories ÷ 3, min 3 + continent bonuses), combat dice mechanics (Attacker max 3 red dice vs Defender max 2 white dice with ties favoring the Defender), and escalating Card Set turn-ins.
Specification Comparison Table
21 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Publisher
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Hasbro | Hasbro |
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Starting Bank Per Player
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$1,500 (2x 500, 2x100, 2x 50, 6x20, 5x 10, 5x5, 5x $1) | — |
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Total Board Spaces
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40 spaces (28 properties, 12 action spaces) | — |
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Bank House Supply Limit
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32 houses maximum in the game | — |
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Bank Hotel Supply Limit
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12 hotels maximum in the game | — |
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Free Parking Money
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$0 (None) Official Rule (resting space only) | — |
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Unbought Property Rule
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Mandatory Auction Banker auctions immediately to highest bidder | — |
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Passing GO Salary
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$200 collected from bank | — |
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Jail Exit Cost
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$50 or roll doubles within 3 turns | — |
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Income Tax Space
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$200 Flat modern rules (10% option removed) | — |
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Total World Territories
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— | 42 territories across 6 continents |
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Total Continents
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— | 6 Asia, North America, Europe, Africa, South America, Australia |
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Asia Continent Bonus
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— | 7 armies per turn (12 territories) |
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North America Continent Bonus
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— | 5 armies per turn (9 territories) |
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Europe Continent Bonus
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— | 5 armies per turn (7 territories) |
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Africa Continent Bonus
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— | 3 armies per turn (6 territories) |
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South America Continent Bonus
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— | 2 armies per turn (4 territories) |
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Australia Continent Bonus
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— | 2 armies per turn (4 territories) |
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Minimum Turn Armies
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— | 3 armies (Territories ÷ 3, rounded down) |
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Combat Dice Advantage
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— | Defender wins all ties highest matching die rolls |
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Card Set Turn-In Scale
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— | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 (+5 each subsequent) armies |