RISK: Factions is a game of world conquest! Take over the world one continent at a time and show your friends you are a force to be reckoned with.

Do I have to click on coins, XP, and items that drop to collect them?

Everything that drops will automatically be added to your inventory. You do not have to click on them.

How do I start a new single-player game?

Click on the "Map Select" button in the bottom, left-hand corner of the screen. A screen will appear which allows you to select a Single or Multiplayer game.

Now you are given the option to select a world to battle on. Once you have decided, click the "Select" button in the bottom, right-hand corner of the page. Next choose which map and what difficulty you want to play. After you decide, click on the "Select" button. Finally, select the faction you want to use on this map. Now you are ready to go!

How do I start a new multiplayer game?

Click on the "Map Select" button in the bottom, left-hand corner of the screen. A screen will appear which allows you to select a "Single Player" or "Multiplayer" game. Now you can choose to either create a game or join a random game. If you decide to "Create a New Game," you can invite your friends to play with you.

You can select how many people can play, which map you will be playing on and which faction you will be playing as. If you decide to "Join a Random Game," you will be matched up with other RISK: Factions players who you may not know.

How do I abandon a map?

If you no longer want to play a map, you can surrender it. Click on "Map Select" in the bottom, left-hand corner of the screen. A list of the maps you are currently playing will appear with a "Surrender" button to the right of each one. Click on "Surrender".

A pop-up will appear asking if you would like to "Tough it out!" or "Surrender". If you choose to surrender a game, you will lose all of your progress and you will not get to use the Prize-O-Matic.

What are Missions?

Missions give you objectives to complete which direct you through the game and help you destroy your enemies.

Mission Icons are located on the left-hand side of the screen. Once you get more than three missions in your queue, a "Classified" button will appear that will give you access to the additional missions. Clicking on a Mission Icon activates a pop-up, which explains the objective, shows your progress, and gives you a hint to help you out.

What are Special Weapons

Special Weapons are Faction-specific weapons that can be used on the battlefield. There are many types of Special Weapons, with each one having it's own unique effect.

How do I get to a different map?

Click on the "Map Select" button in the bottom left-hand corner of the Base screen. All of the maps you are currently playing are available on the "Map Select Screen."

How do I get to the Base?

Click on the "Return to Base" button in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.

How do I change factions?

When a map is started, you are given your choice of factions. This is the faction you will play as while you complete the map. You will not be able to change factions until the map is over, so choose wisely! Your faction could either lead you to sweet, sweet victory or an untimely death.

How do I unlock new factions?

To play as a faction you have to build an HQ for that faction on your base.

I just received a gift, where did it go?

When you accept a gift, it will be deposited into your Inventory. Click on the bag labeled "Inventory" in the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen. This will bring up your current inventory. There are three click-able tabs at the top of the page. The "Buildings" tab holds buildings and decorations, the "Parts" tab holds items that help you build tech, and the "Resources" tab holds things like soldiers.

What is the Daily Piñata?

The Daily Piñata gives you rewards for playing RISK: Factions daily. The more consecutive days you play the more whacks you get at the Piñata!