Item: Lux DLX 3 - Map Conquest Game
Rating: 91
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

91/100

Lux DLX 3 is essentially the gold standard for global conquest games on iOS. If you’ve ever enjoyed Risk, you’ll find Lux to be a massive upgrade in terms of depth, variety, and AI challenge. The sheer volume of content is staggering; with over 900 maps available, you can move from a classic world map to a detailed conquest of the Roman Empire or even a sci-fi lunar battle in minutes.

What truly sets Lux DLX 3 apart is its AI. Unlike many strategy games where the computer simply cheats to win, the 'Lux AIs' have distinct personalities—some are aggressive expansionists, while others are defensive turtles. The 'Hotseat' multiplayer makes it a fantastic game for long road trips with friends. It’s a game built by strategy fans for strategy fans, emphasizing 'conquest, dominate, and survive' in its purest form.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

299813413

$6.99 9+★4.6 1233 reviews

Author : Sillysoft Games

Pubish Date : Fri Dec 19 2008

Last Update Date : Tue Mar 26 2019

Support Languages : English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

Genres :

Version 3.25Tue Mar 26 2019

- Better behaviour resuming games in the middle of Fortify mode.
- Fix an AI crash bug when resuming Biohazard games.
- Fix the Biohazard map randomizer when resuming games.
- Fix a rare bug loading some map themes.
Lux DLX is an epic game of strategy & conquest. Similar to the board game RISK, but better!
Features: over 100 maps, smart AI, fast UI, universal app, hotseat multi-player, and many more options!
100+ Maps include:
- Australia Mini
- Brasil Mini
- British Isles Mini
- Canada Mini
- China Mini
- Earth vs Mars
- Europe Mini
- France Mini
- Germany Mini
- Italy Mini
- Japan mini
- Rome mini
- USA mini
- 100 more for no extra charge!
HD maps designed to fit tablet screens include:
- Canada HD
- Franco-Prussian War HD
- King Arthur
- Napoleonic Wars HD
- Rome HD
- Silicon Valley HD
- Spanish Civil War HD
- Vietnam War HD
- WWII Battles series
- and more!
No hidden in-app fees, everything is included in the single purchase.
Warning: this game has serious replay value!
Version 3 adds:
- Quick-buttons for Auto-Advance and All-In-Attack modes.
- Enhanced OpenGL graphics engine.
- Supports widescreen iPhones.
- More maps!
Version 2 adds:
- Extra hard Reaper AI.
- Game menu.
- iPad full-screen support.
- Download multiple maps at once.
- Hotseat multi-player improvements.
- More maps!
Tips to Win:
- attack with 3 or more armies for best odds
- take over 1 enemy country per turn for a card
- fully eliminate an enemy and you get their cards
Try out our other game Lux Touch for free.
Lux DLX is a mobile version of Lux Delux,
available for desktops and laptops.
Wage a virtual war and conquer the world. Roll the dice, take a risk and win!
"Because taking over the world is fun!"
Lux is not associated with the board game RISK.
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Lux DLX is an epic game of strategy & conquest. Similar to the board game RISK, but better!
Features: over 100 maps, smart AI, fast UI, universal app, hotseat multi-player, and many more options!
100+ Maps include:
- Australia Mini
- Brasil Mini
- British Isles Mini
- Canada Mini
- China Mini
- Earth vs Mars
- Europe Mini
- France Mini
- Germany Mini
- Italy Mini
- Japan mini
- Rome mini
- USA mini
- 100 more for no extra charge!
HD maps designed to fit tablet screens include:
- Canada HD
- Franco-Prussian War HD
- King Arthur
- Napoleonic Wars HD
- Rome HD
- Silicon Valley HD
- Spanish Civil War HD
- Vietnam War HD
- WWII Battles series
- and more!
No hidden in-app fees, everything is included in the single purchase.
Warning: this game has serious replay value!
Version 3 adds:
- Quick-buttons for Auto-Advance and All-In-Attack modes.
- Enhanced OpenGL graphics engine.
- Supports widescreen iPhones.
- More maps!
Version 2 adds:
- Extra hard Reaper AI.
- Game menu.
- iPad full-screen support.
- Download multiple maps at once.
- Hotseat multi-player improvements.
- More maps!
Tips to Win:
- attack with 3 or more armies for best odds
- take over 1 enemy country per turn for a card
- fully eliminate an enemy and you get their cards
Try out our other game Lux Touch for free.
Lux DLX is a mobile version of Lux Delux,
available for desktops and laptops.
Wage a virtual war and conquer the world. Roll the dice, take a risk and win!
"Because taking over the world is fun!"
Lux is not associated with the board game RISK.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 1233 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Features

Access to over 900 user-created maps

10+ different AI personalities

Local 'Hotseat' multiplayer support

Fast-paced 'Turbo' mode for quick games

Tips

The Continent Bonus

Focus your early turns on securing a small, defensible continent like Australia or South America. The extra armies you receive each turn for holding a whole continent are vital for mid-game expansion.

Promotion Videos

First Look - Lux Delux - World Not Domination! - YouTube

Gameplays

Dynamic Map Selection

Browse the in-app library to download new maps. Each map changes the strategy required, from narrow choke points in mountain ranges to wide-open plains.