by MrMan2k3
I've played this game plenty of times and my typical group tends to average at about an hour per player for the total game length. A lot of the time seems to focus on people negotiating or planning out their best actions. I have finished games significantly faster depending on who I'm playing with, though, so it will probably vary from group to group.If you're looking for a shorter but similar game, Risk: Godstorm plays a bit faster in my experience, but it's also much more random because of very powerful cards. Risk (Revised Edition) is much quicker than either game, but it's also simpler.
For a fresh take on Risk, I'd also recommend Risk Legacy. The first few games at least will likely be very quick, with later plays getting longer due to added mechanics.