Terms Used in Risk

Connected Empire
A player's connected empire is the territories connected by border, that is owned solely by that player.

Region
See: Region

A group of territories that when owned by one player, entitle that player to a region bonus

Territory
See: Territory

A piece of the gameboard that a player can control. In standard Risk, each territory is represented by a country, or part of a country.

Artillery
See: Artillery

The largest army on the board. The Artillery (or Cannon) represents 10 armies.

Cavalry
See: Cavalry

The middle army available on the board. Each Cavalry (lighthorse) represents 5 armies.

Infantry
See: Infantry

The standard army used in Risk. Each Infantry (or foot soldier) represents 1 army. They are the most used piece in Risk.

Dice
See: Dice

Dice are used to battle in Risk

Risk Cards
See: Risk Cards

Risk Cards are traded in for extra troops. In some editions of Risk (example Star Wars Risk), Risk cards play a greater role.