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Risk Game: Tactics, Strategy and Diplomacy

Risk Game Strategies

The activities of a Risk player can be divided into three distinct but parallel parts: tactics & logistics, strategy and diplomacy. A player needs to master all three to succeed consistently. The following shows this distinction:

  • Tactics are methods used to get to a well defined goal. The techniques used to carry out a battle and the manoeuvres required to achieve specific objectives are tactics. Logistics are the means to distribute your resources to frontlines or across your empire.
  • Strategy is the overall plan.
  • Diplomacy is any other means (moral or immoral) that helps you to achieve your grand strategy. It usually means knowing how to engage with other people and get what you want.
Beginners should start with tactics and follow through. More advanced players can look into strategies and diplomacy to get tips on efficient game play.

 

Risk Game: Risk Strategy Guides Contents

Risk Strategy Guides

Tactics 1 - Definitions - Continent priortities
This article describes the tactics and logistics used in the game. Which continents are best to conquer? Should you attempt to expand rapidly? Which part of the map should you concentrate on?

Tactics 2 - How many armies to use?
Ever wondered how many armies you may need to attack to make sure you can win the territories you are attacking? Here is an analysis and the popular belief.

Tactics 3 - Concentration of Armies
This guide explored the possibilities on concentration of armies around the world. Are one-man territories any good? How fast should you expand?

Tactics 4 - Exchange Country & Intersection Ground
What is an exchange country and how can you exploit it? Where are the most important strategic locations on the map and why is it important to get them?

Strategies 1 - Definition - Blocked Player
In this section, you will be introduced to general concept of strategies and how this may help your game. As an example, the blocked-player strategy is explained where you make sure that only you can benefit from removing a player from the map!

Strategies 2 - Nailing and Recovering
How do you nail a player and what does it mean? What are the pros and cons of nailing? What would you do if you found yourself under attack. What are the best options if you are the weakest player in the game?

Diplomacy 1 - What is Diplomacy?
This article explores the definition of diplomacy. Why is it significant, especially in Risk. What is failed diplomacy? How can you have alliances and treaties in Risk?

Diplomacy 2 - Trust and Negotiations
What is trust? How can you gain it? This article also explores negotiations in Risk. It is critical to know how to negotiate and Risk is a great game to practice your skills.

Diplomacy 3 - Treaty Example 1
An example of making a treaty with another player.

Diplomacy 4 - Treaty Example 2
Another example of making a treaty with a player.

Diplomacy 5 - Treaty Example 3
An Risk game example of making a treaty with a player. Use diplomacy to your advantage.

Diplomacy 6 - Play As Innocent
Learn how to balance the power between the nations. You need to appear incompetent, though be effective. You need to have invisible power.

Diplomacy 7 - Propaganda
One of the most important techniques at your disposal is the effective use of propaganda. You can achieve a lot without wasting a single army. See how professionals do it and learn from them.

Diplomacy 8 - Big it Up
Make it look bigger than it is. The more deceptive you are, the easier it will be to get what you want.

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