Risk Grand Prix 2025 - Round 1 (Classic Map)#
The first week of the Risk Grand Prix has wrapped up, and what a whirlwind it was! The competition was fierce as players raced to complete their runs on the Classic map as fast as possible. Unlike traditional Risk tournaments, this was a pure speedrunning challenge, where every second counted, and strategies were all about maximizing efficiency and minimizing risk.
Final Results#
🏆 Fastest Completion: @Xerokee – 1:10.22 🔥
🔪 Fastest Kill: @Xykron – 28.72 seconds
Xerokee set an incredible benchmark, finishing an entire Risk match in just over one minute and ten seconds. Meanwhile, Xykron secured the fastest elimination of the week, wiping an opponent in just 28.72 seconds!
🎥 Watch the Full Run Here:
Tournament Results Table#
| Round | Map | Placement | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Classic | N/A | Did Not Qualify | Watch |
Week 1 Settings#
- Map: Classic
- Mode: World Domination
- Cards: Fixed
- Blizzards: Off
- Fog: Off
- Portals: Off
- Placement: Auto
- AI Difficulty: Expert
- Dice: Balanced Blitz
- Bots: 5
My Journey Through Round 1#
I went into this round with high hopes, but speedrunning Risk is brutal. Unlike standard games where positioning and diplomacy play a role, this was all about executing the fastest possible moves while hoping the AI didn’t throw an unexpected wrench into my plans.
How My Runs Went#
- Total Matches Started: Over 500 attempts 😳
- Best Personal Time: 1:46.00 🕒
- Final Placement: Outside the top spots, but still fighting 💪
My fastest recorded run was 1:46, which, while solid, was still a full 36 seconds slower than the leader. The difference between a good and a great speedrun in Risk often comes down to early positioning, optimal attacks, and just a bit of luck with dice rolls.
Key Takeaways From Week 1#
✅ Auto placement changes everything – Unlike traditional Risk speedruns where manual placement allows for optimized starts, auto placement means every game is a wild card. You adapt or you lose.
✅ Early aggression is king – The best runs were the ones where players immediately started eliminating opponents, securing fast card trades and steamrolling from there.
✅ Blitz speed is vital – The dice setting of Balanced Blitz meant calculated risks had to be taken. Slower, safer playstyles simply couldn’t keep up.
✅ The AI is unpredictable – Some runs were ruined by bad AI behavior—like them reinforcing the wrong territories or taking just a little too long to make their moves. RNG is part of the challenge!
✅ Good placement, card chaining, and avoiding bot eliminations – The perfect run requires an ideal start, well-timed card trades, and avoiding situations where the AI unexpectedly takes you out.
Looking Ahead: Week 2#
Week 2 takes us to Mont Saint-Michel, introducing Zombies, Progressive Cards, and Unstable Portals—ensuring absolute chaos. Adapting to zombie behavior and portal movement will be crucial for a fast run.
🚀 Let’s see who can conquer the undead and take the fastest time next!