Root

Root is a highly asymmetric game of adventure and war for 2 to 4 players, where everyone battles for control of a vast wilderness. Combining area control, engine building, and unique faction mechanics, this captivating strategy game is ideal for players aged 10 and up, with a playing time of 60 to 90 minutes.

The Battle for the Woodland

In Root, players drive the narrative. The nefarious Marquise de Cat has seized the woodland to harvest its riches, prompting the Woodland Alliance to gather in the shadows to subvert her rule. Meanwhile, the proud Eyrie Dynasties seek to reclaim their ancient territory, and the solitary Vagabond manoeuvres between everyone, pursuing a secret quest. Each faction plays completely differently, creating an unparalleled level of interaction and replayability.

Distinctive Asymmetric Play

• The Marquise de Cat: Focuses on engine building, logistics, and resource gathering to police the vast forest.
• The Eyrie Dynasties: Must build roosts and capture territory while managing a rigid decree before their leadership collapses into squabbling.
• The Woodland Alliance: Recruits forces, spreads sympathy, and hatches conspiracies from the shadows to stage a dramatic late-game comeback.
• The Vagabond: Plays all sides against each other, trading, aiding, and fighting to accomplish a mysterious individual quest.

A Modern Masterpiece

Published by Leder Games, Root represents a significant evolution in asymmetric game design, building upon the foundations established in their previous title, Vast: The Crystal Caverns. By introducing multi-use cards and streamlined faction interactions, it made deep, asymmetrical conflict accessible to a wider tabletop audience.