Root is a vibrant and deeply strategic game of woodland warfare where each player controls a completely unique faction with its own rules, abilities, and path to victory. The Marquise de Cat focuses on industry and military control, building sawmills and recruiting troops. The Eyrie Dynasties follow a strict decree of actions each round, gaining power as long as they can maintain their momentum. The Woodland Alliance spreads sympathy among the oppressed critters and sparks revolts to seize control. The Vagabond plays solo, forming alliances, completing quests, and navigating between factions with cunning diplomacy. Each game is highly asymmetrical and interactive, with shifting power dynamics and constant tension. Players compete to earn 30 victory points or win by playing a special dominance card. With charming artwork and deeply engaging mechanics, Root delivers an unforgettable experience in every session.
Contains:
1 double‑sided game board (Autumn/Winter map)
4 faction boards (Marquise de Cat, Eyrie Dynasties, Woodland Alliance, Vagabond)
Wooden pieces for each faction:
Marquise de Cat: player board, 25 meeples, 6 sawmills, 6 workshops, 6 recruiters, 8 wood tokens, 1 keep token, 1 victory point token
Eyrie Dynasties: player board, 20 bird meeples, 7 roosts, 4 leader cards, 2 loyal vizier cards, 1 victory point token
Woodland Alliance: player board, 10 meeples, 10 sympathy tokens, 3 base tokens, 1 victory point token
Vagabond: player board, 1 pawn, 3 relationship tokens, 4 ruin tokens, 4 ruin item tokens, 7 starting item tokens, 12 item tokens, 1 victory point token
54 shared deck cards
16 faction overview cards (4 copies per faction)
4 walkthrough setup cards
2 custom battle dice
12 clearing tokens (4 of each faction icon)
Rulebook and reference booklet
