How to Play Risko:
1. Each category listed below has been divided into groups. Each group has been assigned a specific point value.
2. Check the box next to the point value that best describes you in each category.
3. Compare your total score to the total scores listed at the bottom of the page to get an idea of your risk level.

Age
10-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61+
Point Value
1
2
3
4
6
8

Heredity
No known history of heart attack.
1 relative with cardiovascular disease, over 60.
2 relatives with cardiovascular disease, over 60.
1 relative with cardiovascular disease, under 60.
2 relatives with cardiovascular disease, under 60.
3 relatives with cardiovascular disease, under 60.
Point Value
1
2
3
4
6
7

Weight
More than 5lbs below standard weight.
-5 to + 5 lbs standard weight.
6-20 lbs overweight
21- 35 lbs overweight
36- 50 lbs overweight
51 lbs +
overweight
Point Value
0
1
2
3
5
7

Smoking
Non-user
Cigar and/or pipe
10 cigarettes or less/day
20 cigarettes / day
30 cigarettes / day
40 cigarettes / day
Point Value
0
1
2
5
6
10

Exercise
Intensive occupational/ recreational exertion.
Moderate occupational/ recreational Exertion.
Pedantry work/intense recreational exertion.
Pedantry work/moderate recreational exertion.
Pedantry work/light recreational exertion.
No exercise
Point Value
1
2
3
5
6
10

Cholesterol/
fat in diet
Cholesterol < 180 mg. No animal /solid fat in diet.
Cholesterol 181-205 mg. 10% animal /solid fat in diet.
Cholesterol 206-230 mg. 20% animal /solid fat in diet.
Cholesterol 231-255 mg. 20% animal /solid fat in diet.
Cholesterol 256-280 mg. 40% animal /solid fat in diet.
Cholesterol 281-300 mg. 50% animal /solid fat in diet.
Point Value
1
2
3
4
5
7

Blood Pressure
100 upper reading
120 upper reading
140 upper reading
160 upper reading
180 upper reading
200 upper reading
Point Value
1
2
3
4
6
8

Gender
Female under 40
Female 40 to 50
Female over 50
Male
Stocky male
Bald stocky male.
Point Value
1
2
3
5
6
7
Your Total Score

Total Score

Risk Level
6-11
12-17
18-24
25-31
32-40
41-62 		Risk well below average
Risk below average
Risk generally average
Risk Moderate
Risk at dangerous level
Danger, urgent. See your doctor now.