Gameboard[]
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.
Armies[]
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.
Other Items[]
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.