Explore an epic forest kingdom in Root!

Published Apr 8 2021 - 10:00am Updated Apr 3 2024 0 Comments

2 min read

by Matt Farmer

Total Cards Senior Editor

In Root, 2 to 4 players attempt to rule over a mystical forest kingdom in an asymmetric game of war and conquest! In Root, you can choose to play as one of four factions, each of which has a unique playing style and resources. Root represents a great example of how asymmetric design can enhance a game. Each player in Root has unique capabilities and a different victory condition. With the aid of gorgeous, multi-use cards, a truly asymmetric design has never been more accessible. The four playable factions are Marquise de Cat, Eyrie Dynasties, Woodland Alliance and the Vagabond. Marquise de Cat focuses on dominating the woods, extracting riches and policing the inhabitants of the forest whilst the Vagabond forges alliances and rivalries with the other players.

Root can be played in 60 to 90 minutes and focuses upon the mechanics of dice rolling, hand management and movement. Not only is Root a fantastic and fresh game to play, it also looks amazing with its rich and vibrant illustrations. If you're a sucker for good-looking board games then look no further than Root! If you're looking to play Root then make sure to check it out in the related products section below! If you're looking for something different, then click on the button below to browse all of our board games.

Each copy of the game includes the following components:

2-sided game board
Custom box insert
4 faction mats
2 custom twelve-sided dice (3x0,3x1, 3x2, 3x3)
The Law of Root rulebook
Learning to Play rulebook
Learn-to-Play Walkthrough sheet
56 wooden meeples, screen-printed:
25 Marquise de Cat warriors
20 Eyrie Dynasties warriors
10 Woodland Alliance warriors
1 Vagabond pawn
98 cards - 62,5x88 mm:
54 Shared Deck (14x Bird, 14x Fox, 13x Mouse, 13x Rabbit. includes one 'dominance' card each)
4 Eyrie Leaders
2 Eyrie Loyal Vizier cards
3 Vagabond Character cards
15 Quest cards (5x Fox, 5x Mouse, 5x Rabbit)
16 overview cards (4 of each faction)
4 Walk-through/board setup example cards (1 for each faction)
93 tokens
4 Victory Point markers
1 Marquise Keep token
8 Marquise Wood tokens
18 Marquise buildings (6x sawmill, 6x workshop, 6x recruiter)
7 Eyrie Roost buildings
10 Woodland Alliance Sympathy tokens
3 Woodland Alliance Base buildings (Fox, Mouse, Rabbit)
3 Vagabond Relationship markers
23 items:
7 Starting (S) items (torch, bag, boot, crossbow, hammer, sword, teapot)
4 Ruin (R) items (bag, boot, hammer, sword)
12 craftable items (2x bag, 2x boot, 1x crossbow, 1x hammer, 2x sword, 2x teapot, 2x coins)
4 Ruins
12 winter board clearing suit markers (4x Fox, 4x Mouse, 4x Rabbit)

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