Could 1000 armies defeat 1500 in Risk?

What are the odds of winning on that situation?

2008-12-13T19:01:46Z

If it is possible, how many armies would be left on the invading territory? If it is not, how many enemies would remain?

pj84922008-12-13T16:06:39Z

Favorite Answer

yes it is possible

Attacker: one die; Defender: one die:

Attacker wins 15 out of 36 (41.67 %)
Defender wins 21 out of 36 (58.33 %)


Attacker: two dice; Defender: one die:

Attacker wins 125 out of 216 (57.87 %)
Defender wins 91 out of 216 (42.13 %)


Attacker: three dice; Defender: one die:

Attacker wins 855 out of 1296 (65.97 %)
Defender wins 441 out of 1296 (34.03 %)


Attacker: one die; Defender: two dice:

Attacker wins 55 out of 216 (25.46 %)
Defender wins 161 out of 216 (74.54 %)


Attacker: two dice; Defender: two dice:

Attacker wins both: 295 out of 1296 (22.76 %)
Defender wins both: 581 out of 1296 (44.83 %)
Both win one: 420 out of 1296 (32.41 %)


Attacker: three dice; Defender: two dice:

Attacker wins both: 2890 out of 7776 (37.17 %)
Defender wins both: 2275 out of 7776 (29.26 %)
Both win one: 2611 out of 7776 (33.58 %)


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basically, it all depends on the dice

A dude2008-12-14T02:06:54Z

I love risk! it could happen but about 15 percent odds

Killerkyle2008-12-14T00:05:04Z

yes it could depense on what you got in your army

Mmasito O2008-12-14T00:06:18Z

it could happen........ but the oods are it wouldnt happen