: Plastic miniatures used to claim territories or perform actions.

In the digital series, the most vital "pieces" for your strategy are:

: Essential for clearing the "fog of war" and finding resources early.

If you are playing a tabletop version like Empires: Age of Discovery (the spiritual successor to the original Age of Empires III board game), the primary pieces are:

: The central piece of your empire where you create villagers.

: Tiles or miniatures (e.g., Stables, Archery Ranges) that provide economic or military bonuses.

: Specific units designed to beat others (e.g., Spearmen against Cavalry). 💡 Key Tip