Board Game Geek Rating: 7.76. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.09. This game is for 2 to 4 players (1 to 6 with the 'Riverfolk' expansion) and was published in 2020. The Root base retail board game from Leder Games comes with a rich set of components including 55 Wooden Warriors, 1 Wooden Vagabond Pawn, detailed booklets, 28 Buildings, 19 Tokens, and more. Root is an adventure - war game set in a vast wilderness. The Marquise de Cat has taken over the woodland, and the forest creatures form an Alliance to oppose her. The Alliance can get help from Vagabonds, while the Eyrie aim to reclaim their birthright. Each faction has unique capabilities and victory conditions. The Cats focus on engine - building and logistics, the Eyrie strive to capture territory and build roosts, the Alliance hides and plots, and the Vagabond plays both sides for personal gain. This creates a high level of interaction and replayability. You can buy Root Base Game online at TheGameSteward, and a large part of your spending will back new Kickstarter games. Contact The Game Steward for purchase questions or game advice.
How to play: First, set up the board using the Fall and Winter Maps and place all the components like buildings, tokens, and markers as described in the rulebook. Each player chooses a faction - the Cats, Eyrie, Alliance, or Vagabond. The game starts with players taking turns to perform actions based on their faction's abilities. For example, the Cats can collect Wood to build workshops and other buildings, while the Eyrie must capture territory and build roosts. The goal is to achieve your faction's specific victory condition. The Alliance should recruit forces carefully, and the Vagabond can play both sides. Remember to use the cards and follow the quests for more strategic depth. Things to note: Read the rulebook thoroughly before starting the game to understand each faction's rules. Keep track of the victory points and relationships between factions. Maintenance advice: Store the game in a cool, dry place to prevent the wooden pieces from warping. Keep the cards in a card protector to avoid damage. After each game, put all components back in their proper places to keep them organized.
