Root: A Game of Woodland Might & Right

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Ages 10+ • 2-4 Players • 60-90+ Minutes of Play

Root is a game of woodland might and right. Stalk the woods as one of the Vagabonds, seize the initiative with the Eyrie birds of prey, rule over your subjects as the Marquise de Cat, or command the Woodland Alliance to create a new order. With creatures and cunning, you'll rule a fantastic forest kingdom in the ultimate asymmetric board game of adventure and war.

• 2019 American Tabletop Award Winner
• 2019 SXSW Gaming Award Winner
• 2018 Golden Geek Winner
• 2018 Best Game of the Year (Dice Tower Gaming Awards)

"Risk meets Redwall in just about the cutest wargame you can imagine."
Smithsonian

"Don't let the adorable creatures fool you, this game hides some real teeth."
Ars Technica

"The best asymmetric strategy board game of the decade."
Popular Mechanics

Root is a game of adventure and war where 2 to 4 players battle for control of a vast wilderness.

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.

Play as the:

The Marquise de Cat
Dominate the woods, extracting its riches and policing its inhabitants.

The Eyrie Dynasties
Regain control of the woods while keeping your squabbling court at bay.

The Woodland Alliance
Gather supporters and coordinate revolts against the ruling regime.

The Vagabond
Seek fame and fortune as you forge alliances and rivalries with the other players.