A Game of Woodland Might and Right
Root is an asymmetric strategy game where 2-4 players compete for control of a vast wilderness. Each faction has unique abilities, victory conditions, and play styles. The fate of the forest lies in your hands as you navigate alliances, warfare, and cunning strategy.
Each faction offers a unique path to victory with distinct mechanics and strategies.
The industrial cats who have seized the great woodland. They start with a powerful military and economic engine, building sawmills and workshops across the forest.
The proud avian rulers returning to reclaim their ancestral lands. Their power grows with each turn through their Decree, but turmoil can bring them crashing down.
The woodland creatures organizing a revolt against oppression. They spread sympathy among the people and launch devastating revolts when the time is right.
A nimble traveler exploring the woodland's secrets. The Vagabond moves freely, forming alliances and rivalries while pursuing their own mysterious agenda.
The draconic religious cult spreading their faith through the woodland. They convert enemy buildings into gardens and perform ritual sacrifices for power.
The entrepreneurial otters who control the rivers and trade. They sell services to other factions while building trading posts across the woodland.
The subterranean moles who tunnel beneath the woodland. They build an underground network of tunnels and burrows while staying hidden from surface conflicts.
The secretive crows who spread plots and misinformation. They use deception and hidden information to manipulate other factions and control the woodland.
The warlord who commands a massive mob of warriors. They overwhelm enemies with sheer numbers and brute force, sweeping across the woodland like a tide of war.
The guardians of ancient relics scattered throughout the woodland. They seek to control powerful artifacts and use their mystical powers to achieve dominion.
The first player to reach 30 victory points wins immediately! Points are earned through different methods depending on your faction.
Click on the spaces below to explore the forest! Each clearing and forest offers strategic opportunities.