Year: 2018
Players: 2–4
Play time: 90min
Min age: 14+
Weight: 3.84
BGG rating: 8.07
BGG rank: #34
Best with: 4

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Root is available as a public board game page on MeepleMates for group planning and collection tracking.
Best with 4 player according to player poll data.
BoardGameGeek average rating 8.07 and BGG rank #34.
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Recommended player counts include 3.

Root is a game of adventure and war in which 2 to 4 (1 to 6 with the 'Riverfolk' expansion, 2-6 with the 'Underworld', or 'Marauder' expansions) players battle for control of a vast wilderness. Like Vast: The Crystal Caverns, each player in Root has unique capabilities and a different victory condition. Now, with the aid of gorgeous, multi-use cards, a truly asymmetric design has never been more accessible. The nefarious Marquise de Cat has seized the great woodland, intent on harvesting its riches. Under her rule, the many creatures of the forest have banded together. This Alliance will seek to strengthen its resources and subvert the rule of Cats. In this effort, the Alliance may enlist the help of the wandering Vagabonds who are able to move through the more dangerous woodland paths. Though some may sympathize with the Alliance's hopes and dreams, these wanderers are old enough to remember the great birds of prey who once controlled the woods. Meanwhile, at the edge of the region, the proud, squabbling Eyrie have found a new commander who they hope will lead their faction to resume their ancient birthright. The stage is set for a contest that will decide the fate of the great woodland. It is up to the players to decide which group will ultimately take root. In Root, players drive the narrative, and the differences between each role create an unparalleled level of interaction and replayability. Leder Games invites you and your family to explore the fantastic world of Root! -description from the publisher

Mechanics

Hand ManagementMulti-Use CardsVariable Player PowersVariable Set-upSudden Death EndingArea Majority / InfluenceArea MovementDice RollingAction PointsRaceTake ThatAction RetrievalAction QueuePoint to Point MovementNegotiation

Best with how many players

Not rec.

Recommended

Best

Not rec.

Community votes from BoardGameGeek

Language dependence

Extensive use of text(53 of 82 votes)

Sub-rankings

Strategy Game Rank#38
War Game Rank#15

Expansions in collection

Videos

Video language

YouTube26

Instructional26

BoardGameGeek11

Review6

Session2

Instructional1

How to organize Root & The new cardstock Faction Boards
BoardGameGeek · jeddy lee
English · Curated source

Other2

External data

Wikidata enrichment: 3 links · 2 facts · latest game data 07/26/2026.

Latest Wikidata run: ok · 09/23/2026.

Facts

Publication date: 2018
Publisher: CrowD Games

Root