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Franzi | Games
Franzi | Games 
The Risk Ladder
The risk ladder is one of the most popular features in our games. But how do you actually get to the risk ladder, and did you know that the risk ladder has been around for almost 50 years?
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The Risk Ladder
Challenge: Climb the gamble ladder!
It's more than just a feature; it's a core part of the multigamer experience and a highlight of MERKUR titles. It brings a unique blend of adrenaline and tension—though we'll admit, it's also caused a fair share of heartbreak for those who pushed their luck too far.
Whether you're a complete novice or a seasoned pro, we've put together a guide to the risk ladder. We'll cover the basics for beginners and share a few insider details that might even surprise the experts.
How to climb the risk ladder
To get started, you first need to land a win. Once you do, you'll see the risk buttons (for the ladder and cards) light up, signaling that you can enter the feature. Your starting position on the ladder depends on how much you won. From there, you attempt to climb higher by 'pressing up' using the dedicated button.
If you manage to reach the 14,000 mark, you unlock the exclusive 'risk ladder plus' mode.
Of course, there's a catch: if your attempt to climb to the next rung fails, you lose your progress and drop all the way back to zero, returning you to the main game.
Did you know?
Interestingly, players used to talk about '140 machines'—this was the shorthand slang guests used to describe any machine that featured the risk ladder.
Must-haves for Risk ladder fans
You can now take your passion for the game offline with MERKUR STREETWEAR. From keyrings and bottle openers to lighters, towels, scarves, and t-shirts, we have everything you need to show off your love for the ladder.
With keyring, bottle opener and lighter, towel, scarf and shirt, you can show everyone your love for the ladder.
Discover the Risk ladder pieces
1/5 Level up your wardrobe with the official Risk ladder T-shirt!Push your style up with the Risk ladder T-shirt!
2/5 When the summer heat hits as fast as a winning streak, relax in style on our branded beach towel.When the temperatures rise as quickly as the Risk ladder, make yourself comfortable on the beach towel.
3/5 Pop open your favorite drinks with the Risk ladder themed bottle opener.With the bottle opener in Risk ladder design, you can pop open any cap.
4/5 Add some flair to your keys with our eye-catching keyring. Pro tip: you can also grab them in a three-pack featuring different designs!The eye-catcher on your keyring. Psst: also available in a three-pack with other designs!
5/5 Stay warm and make a statement on chilly days with the Risk ladder scarf.A statement for cold days: the Risk ladder scarf.
