Rule over a mystical forest kingdom in Root!

Tabletop Games February 18, 2022 - 08:00 PM 0 Comments Matt Farmer

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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Matt is the News Editor at Total Cards, where he spends his time reporting on the biggest stories in the world of TCG's and beyond. He enjoys spending his spare time being a forever DM, he has a vast knowledge of all things Dungeons & Dragons, and has a keen eye for great board games!

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