Maps By Popularity in Risk: Global Domination#
This page ranks all available Risk: Global Domination maps from most to least popular based on the total number of likes received from players. Popularity can be a good indicator of map quality, balance, and enjoyment.
Complete Popularity Ranking#
Below is a comprehensive list of all maps ranked by all time likes as at 1st April, 2025:
| # | Preview | Map Name | Popularity (Likes) | Map Pack | Release Date | Zones | Official Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Classic | 589,600 | Free | Dec 03, 2015 | 42 | Battle your way to Global Domination in the original world of Risk. |
| 2 |
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Ibailand | 134,300 | Free | Dec 03, 2015 | 58 | Ibai lead the community requests for a Spain map - and they got it! But this here is very different and not based on geography. |
| 3 |
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Europe Advanced | 119,000 | Advanced | Oct 08, 2021 | 84 | The most requested advanced map now lets you take over Europe and surrounding areas in more detail. |
| 4 |
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Earth 2209 A.D. | 100,200 | New World Views | Feb 19, 2020 | 86 | The World got even more complicated in the future... |
| 5 |
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The Airship | 77,900 | Among Us | Dec 11, 2024 | 104 | Find a nice space to turtle, Preferably in the Vault. |
| 6 |
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Africa Advanced | 60,800 | Advanced | Oct 08, 2021 | 50 | Things got a bit complicated... |
| 7 |
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World Conquest | 59,600 | Premium Exclusive | Feb 19, 2020 | 47 | The ultimate military challenge - new countries, new sea lanes, new strategy! |
| 8 |
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Battle for the United States | 58,900 | Premium Exclusive | Feb 19, 2020 | 42 | The battle for freedom begins now. |
| 9 |
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Japan | 45,700 | Countries & Continents II | Sep 24, 2020 | 50 | Will you be BIG IN JAPAN? |
| 10 |
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Britannia Advanced | 44,600 | Empires | Feb 19, 2020 | 49 | Anglo-Saxon Britain circa 700s. |
| 11 |
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Atlantis | 39,500 | Lost Cities | Oct 08, 2021 | 57 | Just a metaphor used by Plato or an actual lost empire in the ocean? Scholars still debate that, but one thing is certain: We reconstruct, you conquer! |
| 12 |
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Reverse World | 38,200 | New World Views | Feb 19, 2020 | 66 | The world... only reversed! |
| 13 |
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The Younger Scrolls | 37,400 | Myths & Legends | Dec 09, 2020 | 66 | The more you wind up the wheel of fortune, the faster the dagger falls, sometimes pushing you into oblivion! |
| 14 |
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Command Base C1X | 36,800 | Sci-Fi | Oct 08, 2021 | 100 | We cannot tell you how bad it will be for Earth if this command base falls into enemy hands... Does the enemy even have 'hands'? |
| 15 |
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Dracon Fortress | 36,100 | Dawn of the Dinos | Apr 06, 2022 | 44 | The place where all blood feuds are settled and on the first Sunday of every month there's a farmers market. |
| 16 |
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Dracula's Castle | 36,100 | Myths & Legends | Dec 09, 2020 | 51 | Undead, but not forgotten! The dark lord reigns in a fortress of blood and mysteries. Will he suck you dry? |
| 17 |
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Ottoman Empire | 36,000 | Empires | Feb 19, 2020 | 38 | Unite the Ottoman Empire under your rule, crush your enemies—but avoid those winged hussars! |
| 18 |
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Himeji Castle | 34,000 | Strongholds & Castles | Dec 09, 2020 | 60 | It's not the last stand of the samurai - but still an exciting battle! Who will prevail in this Japanese landmark? |
| 19 |
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Bohus Fortress | 33,300 | Northern Conquest | Feb 19, 2020 | 65 | Born of a frozen land, the icy Bohus Fortress is yours to conquer. |
| 20 |
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Alcatraz | 32,800 | Zombie | Feb 19, 2020 | 39 | Fight for domination in the most famous prison! |
| 21 |
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Arrakeen | 31,300 | Dune | Mar 04, 2024 | 39 | The capital city of Arrakis is a bustling metropolis all built upon bedrock, ensuring protection from sandworm attack. |
| 22 |
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Canada | 30,000 | Countries & Continents | Apr 23, 2020 | 53 | Be nice. Be friendly. Conquer all territories. |
| 23 |
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Greenland Saga | 29,600 | Viking Conquest | Aug 25, 2023 | 35 | Leif Eiriksson was a Viking explorer also known as Leif the Lucky. This map draws on some of his journeys. |
| 24 |
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Africa | 28,900 | Countries & Continents | Apr 23, 2020 | 37 | Fight for control over the cradle of mankind! |
| 25 |
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Nan Madol | 28,600 | Lost Cities | Oct 08, 2021 | 42 | You don't need a whip and a leather hat to feel like a famous archeologist here. But you need a good strategy to prevail... |
| 26 |
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Conwy Castle | 28,500 | Strongholds & Castles | Dec 09, 2020 | 63 | This is history in the making. One of the most remarkable castles in the world is waiting for you! |
| 27 |
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River Town Advanced | 28,200 | Fantasy | Feb 19, 2020 | 68 | The little town has grown so fast - but who will control it? |
| 28 |
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Spaceport Sigma | 27,500 | Sci-Fi | Oct 08, 2021 | 96 | In space no one can hear you scream... Because you rolled a one. |
| 29 |
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28 Turns Later | 27,300 | Zombie | Feb 19, 2020 | 50 | Undead hordes climbing the Big Ben! Humans retreat to the Buckingham Palace! Who will prevail? |
| 30 |
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Britannia | 25,400 | Empires | Feb 19, 2020 | 20 | Simplified Anglo-Saxon Britain circa 700s. |
| 31 |
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US Midwest | 23,700 | USA Advanced | Oct 16, 2024 | 64 | Battle for the heartland of the United States. |
| 32 |
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Battle of LĂĽbeck | 23,600 | Northern Conquest | Feb 19, 2020 | 43 | Neutralize your enemy strongpoints. |
| 33 |
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Dino Canyon | 22,600 | Dawn of the Dinos | Apr 06, 2022 | 44 | The best views of the surrounding Dino country. Also a great place to roar like no one's watching. |
| 34 |
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Enchanted Lands | 22,000 | Fantasy | Feb 19, 2020 | 32 | The Throne sits empty and the warring fiefdoms fight for power! |
| 35 |
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Central America | 21,400 | Premium Exclusive | Feb 19, 2020 | 61 | Take to seas and fight for the Heart of the Americas! |
| 36 |
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Mall of the Dead | 20,900 | Zombie | Feb 19, 2020 | 72 | Last minute shopping? It's now or never! |
| 37 |
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Arrakeen Residence | 20,200 | Dune | Mar 04, 2024 | 30 | On a world as desolate and dangerous as Dune, the Arrakeen residence offers a degree of comfort and opulence that cannot be found anywhere else on the planet. |
| 38 |
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Lunar Mining Facility | 20,000 | Sci-Fi | Oct 08, 2021 | 62 | As Earth battles for control over the Helium-3 supplies the once peaceful mining facilities are turning into battlefields. |
| 39 |
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Trigon's Labyrinth | 19,900 | Enchanted Realms | Feb 03, 2022 | 80 | Hiding away in his Labyrinth, the Arch Wizard Trigon watches over scores of adventurers who attempted to uncover its secrets, and loot its treasures. Now they shall remain lost inside the triangular maze forever. |
| 40 |
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Canada Advanced | 19,000 | Advanced | Oct 08, 2021 | 91 | Advanced enough, eh? |
| 41 |
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The Skeld | 18,800 | Among Us | Dec 11, 2024 | 69 | It's all fun and games till it's lights out in electrical. |
| 42 |
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Icelandic Skirmish | 18,600 | Northern Conquest | Feb 19, 2020 | 21 | Speed and mobility are essential here. |
| 43 |
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The Pirate's Bay | 17,800 | Pirate | Feb 19, 2020 | 83 | A booty-filled treasure map for scurvy sea dogs to get 'hooked' on. |
| 44 |
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Asia 1800s | 15,400 | Premium Exclusive | Feb 19, 2020 | 48 | Travel back in time and conquer Asia as it once was! |
| 45 |
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French Revolution | 14,200 | Premium Exclusive | Feb 19, 2020 | 26 | A smaller map for fast, intense battles ideal for 3-4 players. |
| 46 |
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Classic Frozen | 13,800 | Premium Exclusive | Feb 19, 2020 | 42 | The oceans have frozen over, and new attack lanes have opened! |
| 47 |
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Polus | 12,900 | Among Us | Dec 11, 2024 | 59 | Temperature is rising. One dropship left. Time to find the last Crewmate standing. |
| 48 |
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United States Advanced | 12,200 | Advanced II | Dec 06, 2023 | 77 | The second most requested advanced map, now including Alaska and Hawaii. |
| 49 |
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Orbital Objectives | 11,900 | Universal Domination | May 10, 2023 | 55 | Step 1: Global Domination, Step 2: Universal Domination. |
| 50 |
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River Town | 11,700 | Fantasy | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | The streets are in mayhem. Someone needs to stand and protect this peaceful village. |
| 51 |
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The Fungle | 11,100 | Among Us | Dec 11, 2024 | 65 | Defeat your enemies before everything goes to shiitake. |
| 52 |
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Supermax Prison | 10,900 | Zombie | Feb 19, 2020 | 42 | The last guard left the prison. Who takes control? |
| 53 |
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Moonstone Forest | 10,400 | Enchanted Realms | Feb 03, 2022 | 47 | A forest of great power located in the center of the Realm. Generations of Elves have dedicated their lives to guarding this sacred land from outsiders and their continuous attempts to steal a single shard of Moonstone which grows throughout the forest. |
| 54 |
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Red Sands Fort | 10,300 | Strongholds & Castles | Dec 09, 2020 | 64 | Control the towers to control the sea. Control the sea to dominate the world! |
| 55 |
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Roman Empire | 10,100 | Empires | Feb 19, 2020 | 43 | Control the largest and most powerful empire ever, from the British Islands to Alexandria - Alea iacta est! |
| 56 |
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Classic Europe | 9,900 | European | Feb 19, 2020 | 44 | Lead your armies to victory in this epic European battle for power. |
| 57 |
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Mira HQ | 9,800 | Among Us | Dec 11, 2024 | 52 | After a long mission, it's time for some quality R&R at MIRA HQ. Take no prisoners. |
| 58 |
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Greece | 9,500 | Countries & Continents | Apr 23, 2020 | 64 | Sail the seas just like Jason and the Argonauts, and conquer the Greek islands. |
| 59 |
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Seagrog's Fortress | 8,300 | Enchanted Realms | Feb 03, 2022 | 76 | Seagrog's crew were forced to relocate after their region was destroyed by war. Now Seagrog and his crew call the sea their home, living on a floating fortress built with materials salvaged from successful raids. |
| 60 |
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Deutschland | 7,900 | European | Feb 19, 2020 | 57 | Germany today. A huge country to conquer! |
| 61 |
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New Zealand and Australia Advanced | 7,900 | Advanced II | Dec 06, 2023 | 72 | "No Australia, no Win" just got a bit more complicated... |
| 62 |
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Roman Empire Advanced | 7,000 | Advanced II | Dec 06, 2023 | 62 | A map so big that even Julius Caesar would need a GPS. |
| 63 |
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Skull & Crossbones | 7,000 | Pirate | Feb 19, 2020 | 44 | Send your foes to Davy Jones'Locker in this treacherous pirate battle. |
| 64 |
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Modern Spain | 6,900 | Countries & Continents | Apr 23, 2020 | 47 | Spain today - includes the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and enclaves! Island hopping is the key to victory here. |
| 65 |
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Operation A.D.A.M. | 6,800 | Universal Domination | May 10, 2023 | 52 | What does A.D.A.M. stand for? |
| 66 |
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Sietch Tabr | 6,800 | Dune | Mar 04, 2024 | 59 | The major Sietch on Arrakis. Home of the tribes of the Fremen, fierce warriors that ride sandworms. |
| 67 |
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Troy | 6,800 | Lost Cities | Oct 08, 2021 | 67 | Oh, look! A wooden horse! What a LOVELY gift. Quickly, get it into the city! What could possibly go wrong? |
| 68 |
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Grip of the North | 6,600 | Countries & Continents II | Sep 24, 2020 | 44 | Dominate the North - from Greenland to the Baltics! |
| 69 |
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REDACTED | 6,600 | Sci-Fi | Oct 08, 2021 | 47 | This battle is taking place on a classified planetoid that Earth doesn't even know exists yet. Win and keep it that way! |
| 70 |
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Ottoman Empire Advanced | 6,500 | Advanced II | Dec 06, 2023 | 59 | Get ready to don your finest fez, unleash Janissaries, and outwit opponents in an even grander conquest for domination. |
| 71 |
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Brazil Advanced | 6,400 | Advanced | Oct 08, 2021 | 56 | Brazil and neighbors are used to battling about football, but now you can settle it once and for all in this RISK map. |
| 72 |
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Simple World | 6,200 | New World Views | Feb 19, 2020 | 19 | A quicker gameplan for global domination. |
| 73 |
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Castle | 5,700 | Fantasy | Feb 19, 2020 | 31 | They have infiltrated the castle grounds! Who will claim The Throne? |
| 74 |
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Blackbeard's Wrath | 5,400 | Pirate | Feb 19, 2020 | 44 | Assemble your crew and battle scurvy sea-dogs in this relentless pirate map. |
| 75 |
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Italian Conquest | 5,300 | European | Feb 19, 2020 | 36 | A complex map for the elite military tactician. |
| 76 |
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Lost Temple | 5,200 | Myths & Legends | Dec 09, 2020 | 45 | Based on a map created by Dyson Logos, we proudly present a lost temple full of dark mysteries and evil secrets. Be prepared! |
| 77 |
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Modern Boston | 4,900 | US Cities | Feb 19, 2020 | 42 | Let's conquer the streets and blocks of Boston! |
| 78 |
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Conquest of Stockholm | 4,800 | Northern Conquest | Feb 19, 2020 | 73 | Be your own Gustav Vasa and conquer medieval Stockholm. This is the only way to become King, right? |
| 79 |
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Koenigsberg's Siege | 4,800 | European | Feb 19, 2020 | 43 | Only superior military strategy will conquer this huge Prussian city. |
| 80 |
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Ratatoskr and Friends | 4,700 | Viking Legends | May 22, 2024 | 42 | The original pocket monsters! Battle through some of Yggdrasil, the world tree's fiercest inhabitants. |
| 81 |
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Overworld | 4,600 | Enchanted Realms | Feb 03, 2022 | 74 | A strategic map of the Enchanted Realms regions, used by Generals to plan their battles. |
| 82 |
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Turkey | 4,600 | Countries & Continents II | Sep 24, 2020 | 63 | Modern Turkey - a challenging map that offers several promising strategies. |
| 83 |
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US South | 4,500 | USA Advanced | Oct 16, 2024 | 42 | Surely the Southeast would be a more accurate name for the region. |
| 84 |
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Battle of Svolder | 4,200 | Viking Conquest | Aug 25, 2023 | 44 | Svolder is thought to be the greatest sea battle in the Viking era between King Olaf of Norway and the most powerful Viking Jarls. |
| 85 |
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Pangaea | 4,000 | New World Views | Feb 19, 2020 | 65 | Conquer the world 200 million years before the dawn of civilization! |
| 86 |
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Yggdrasil, The World Tree | 4,000 | Viking Legends | May 22, 2024 | 42 | Conquer the nine realms of the Norse universe to secure your place in Valhalla! |
| 87 |
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SMG Spaceport | 3,900 | Universal Domination | May 10, 2023 | 45 | SMG's new office space... in space. Don't forget to eject the imposters. |
| 88 |
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Arctic Stronghold | 3,800 | Northern Conquest | Feb 19, 2020 | 47 | Warfare for the RISK expert. |
| 89 |
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Way to Valhalla | 3,800 | Viking Legends | May 22, 2024 | 69 | The Midgard Serpent Jörmungandr faces his final battle with the god Thor at Ragnarok. |
| 90 |
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The Imperium | 3,700 | Dune | Mar 04, 2024 | 36 | A vast interstellar Empire where the great houses maneuver against each other for power and control. |
| 91 |
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Mont Saint Michel | 3,600 | Strongholds & Castles | Dec 09, 2020 | 88 | This beauty of the Normandy is not only UNESCO-listed, but indeed hard to conquer! Will you prevail? |
| 92 |
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Dino World | 3,500 | Dawn of the Dinos | Apr 06, 2022 | 39 | As the Dino continued to rule the Earth, the plates kept shifting. Still no New Zealand though! |
| 93 |
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Qing Dynasty | 3,500 | Empires | Feb 19, 2020 | 35 | Unite and defend the Chinese empire, use the wall to your advantage! |
| 94 |
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Stairs of Knowledge & Power | 3,500 | Dawn of the Dinos | Apr 06, 2022 | 41 | Where the strongest warriors are forged. Don't drop your phone unless it's lava proof! |
| 95 |
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Dicey Trajectories | 3,400 | Universal Domination | May 10, 2023 | 39 | Lack of gravity in space does not increase your chances of rolling 6's. |
| 96 |
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US West | 3,400 | USA Advanced | Oct 16, 2024 | 55 | From the beach to the Rockies plus a little more besides. |
| 97 |
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Seaport | 3,300 | Pirate | Feb 19, 2020 | 41 | Sound the alarm! Pirates have returned with a vengeance. |
| 98 |
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US Northeast | 3,300 | USA Advanced | Oct 16, 2024 | 34 | Come for the atmosphere, stay for the chowder. |
| 99 |
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Roots of Yggdrasil | 3,200 | Viking Legends | May 22, 2024 | 55 | The roots of the sacred tree of life run deep throughout all the realms. |
| 100 |
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End of the King | 3,100 | Viking Conquest | Aug 25, 2023 | 37 | Inspired by the war between the Viking Forkbeard and the English King Edmund. |
| 101 |
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Los Angeles | 3,100 | US Cities | Feb 19, 2020 | 41 | Rule the city of fallen angels! |
| 102 |
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Forsaken Lands | 2,900 | Fantasy | Feb 19, 2020 | 46 | These fractured islands have been unclaimed for far too long. The time is now! |
| 103 |
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Emergency Calls Only | 2,800 | Resistor is Futile | Dec 08, 2022 | 52 | Not a Smart Phone. Just another brick in the war. |
| 104 |
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Las Vegas, Nevada | 2,700 | US Cities | Feb 19, 2020 | 58 | What happens in Vegas, stays ... on the leaderboards! |
| 105 |
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Lindisfarne Raid | 2,700 | Viking Conquest | Aug 25, 2023 | 35 | Loosely based on the raid against the Lindisfarne monastery which signaled the first arrival of the Vikings in Europe. |
| 106 |
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New Zealand and Australia | 2,700 | Countries & Continents II | Sep 24, 2020 | 38 | New Zealand has defeated the Australian turtle strategy in this exciting, twisted map! |
| 107 |
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Arrakis | 2,500 | Dune | Mar 04, 2024 | 36 | The most dangerous planet in the known universe. Extreme heat, zero precipitation. Large sandworms inhabit the open desert. |
| 108 |
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Battle of Waterloo | 2,500 | Napoleon's Battles | Mar 20, 2025 | 97 | Couldn't escape if I wanted to. |
| 109 |
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Jules Verne's Mysterious Island | 2,400 | Myths & Legends | Dec 09, 2020 | 42 | In this vision inspired by Jules Verne, you are probably not the adventurer this island wanted. But the general it needs! |
| 110 |
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Brazil | 2,300 | Countries & Continents | Apr 23, 2020 | 23 | Amazonas, beaches and conquest: A perfect map for 2-4 players. |
| 111 |
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New York, New York | 2,300 | US Cities | Feb 19, 2020 | 34 | Will you rule over the Big Apple? |
| 112 |
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Machu Picchu | 2,200 | Lost Cities | Oct 08, 2021 | 38 | Now you can conquer Machu Picchu, the legendary monument triggering awe and humbling astonishment in millions of visitors! |
| 113 |
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Command and Controller | 1,927 | Resistor is Futile | Dec 08, 2022 | 47 | Why do I always get the broken controller? |
| 114 |
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Battle of Charleroi | 1,869 | Napoleon's Battles | Mar 20, 2025 | 88 | Napoleon's road to Waterloo leads through the walled city of Charleroi. |
| 115 |
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General Processing Unit | 1,754 | Resistor is Futile | Dec 08, 2022 | 50 | It's always about the graphics. This card comes with no bundled game or fancy box art. |
| 116 |
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Battle of Ligny | 1,692 | Napoleon's Battles | Mar 20, 2025 | 79 | At Ligny Napoleon came within a hair of winning the 100 days War. Can you hold the town? |
| 117 |
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Battle for Plancenoit | 1,478 | Napoleon's Battles | Mar 20, 2025 | 79 | The French, English and Prussians all want the churchyard, can you hold the line? |
| 118 |
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Mother of All Boards | 1,391 | Resistor is Futile | Dec 08, 2022 | 31 | It's not always about the graphics. |
What Makes a Map Popular?#
Several factors contribute to a map's popularity:
- Balance: Well-balanced maps with fair starting positions tend to be more popular
- Replayability: Maps with multiple viable strategies maintain interest longer
- Aesthetics: Visually appealing maps with clear, readable designs attract more players
- Uniqueness: Creative layouts and special features (portals, blizzards) add excitement
- Size & Duration: Well-matched territory count to expected game length