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Board Game Root for 2-4 Players 10+ Years Old (EN) Leder Games Code: LED01001

Root is an adventure and war game in which 2 to 4 players (6 with the Riverfolk expansion) battle for control of a vast wilderness.

Root has been winning awards since 2018, the most important of which

Root is an adventure and war game in which 2 to 4 players (6 with the Riverfolk expansion) battle for control of a vast wilderness.

Root has been winning awards since 2018, the most important of which are the following:

- 2020 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year

- 2019 UK Games Expo Best Board Game (Strategic Style) Judges Award Winner

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  • Age Age 10 +
  • Players 2-4
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Description

Description

Root is an adventure and war game in which 2 to 4 players (6 with the Riverfolk expansion) battle for control of a vast wilderness.

Root has been winning awards since 2018, the most important of which are the following:

- 2020 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year

- 2019 UK Games Expo Best Board Game (Strategic Style) Judges Award Winner

- 2019 SXSW Best Crowdfunded Game of the Year Nominee

- 2019 Origins Awards Best Board Game Nominee

- 2018 The Golden Elephant Award Finalist

- 2018 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Winner

- 2018 Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game Winner


A taste of the game!

The wicked Marquise of Cats has seized the great forest, intending to exploit its resources. Under her rule, the many creatures of the forest unite and form an Alliance, aiming to strengthen their resources and undermine the rule of the Cats. In this effort, the Alliance may seek help from the wandering Vagabonds, who can move through the most dangerous paths of the forest. 

Despite the fact that some may sympathize with the hopes of the Alliance, the wanderers have lived long enough to remember the great predators that once dominated the forest. Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the area, the proud and quarrelsome Eyrie have found a new commander, in whom they hope to lead their faction to reclaim their ancient heritage. The stage is set for a confrontation that will decide the fate of the great forest. Which group will ultimately dominate depends on the players.

What's in the box?

  • Game board with the forest
  • Pawns and figures for each faction (Cats, Alliance, Vagabonds, Eyrie)
  • Action and item cards
  • Resource and area control markers
  • Game rules

Features

  • Number of Players: 2-4 (1-6 with 'Riverfolk' expansion)
  • Age: 10+
  • Game Duration: 60-90’

Everything you need to know to play:

Each player controls a faction with different abilities and objectives. The Cats want to control the forest's resources, the Alliance aims to undermine them, the Vagabonds help wherever needed, while the Eyrie try to regain their former glory. The game requires strategy, cooperation, and clever management of moves for your faction to dominate.

Awards:

  • Nominee, Golden Geek Board Game of the Year 2018
  • Nominee, Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork & Presentation 2018

Manufacturer

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Specifications

Specifications

Product Number
LED01001

Category

Audience
Company
Type
Strategy

Product Details

Beloved Series
-
Travel-Size
No
Players
2-4
Age
10 +
Games similar to...
-

Information

Card Games
Yes
Language
English
Award-Winning Games
Yes
Language Independent
No

Edition

Basic
Yes
Expansions
No

Educational Value

Montessori Method
No

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Reviews (33)

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  • Very nice game, with two conditions:
    1. You must know the rules for all races.
    2. You must always play with players who similarly know the rules for all races and are more or less at the same level.

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  • giannisp2324
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    I've had it for 1-2 months now. I've gathered a group of people that we play with every time and we are completely hooked on it. It's wonderful for game lovers with deep strategic depth as well as beautiful design and artwork. Honestly, my favorite board game so far!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
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  • Kareklas01
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Perhaps the best board game I own and I have many,
    POSITIVES
    -incredible style, thematic colors, simply beautiful pieces
    -great depth of strategy
    -the rules, although complex for new players, are streamlined
    NEGATIVES
    -after over 50 games, I can say that with 3 players it is not as enjoyable
    -it takes a long time if the players are not experienced
    -you reach many points and exceptions where the rules are not sufficient and you have to refer to their official discord.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
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  • ggog
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Guys, it is a wonderful board game. The rules are a bit strange at first until you learn them, but within the first hour you learn them and it is simply perfect. The pieces are beautiful and the quality of the materials is unquestionably among the best.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
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  • George_Kotios
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Another amazing game for fans of the genre. Each race has its own way of playing and its own goals. It takes a little time to learn, but then promises hours of fun and strategic thinking (or just trolling)

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
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  • Sinco
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    -War game, strategy.
    -Beautiful design, from the pawns to the cards.
    -Huge replayability thanks to the completely different gameplay of each faction.
    -Difficult to learn, each player must know to some extent what each opponent can do in order to play correctly.
    -The first games will definitely take a lot of time, don't be discouraged.

    My favorite board game so far.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
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  • Filoktimon Ladopoulos
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very high-quality strategy and war game!! Its design is impeccable in terms of board, cards, and components. Additionally, the game is completely asymmetrical, and each faction has its own philosophy to learn and understand. Each match naturally takes a considerable amount of time, especially in the first few matches, around 1 and 30 approximately. Of course, with the expansions, it evolves completely. Perhaps the best board game I have ever played!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
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  • Stefanos_Tsochas
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Excellent game. Completely asymmetrical, to the extent that some may find it quite complex. If you dedicate some time to learn it and understand how each faction works, you will fully appreciate it. In combination with the expansions available that add more factions and maps, it becomes incredibly interesting with huge replayability. Top-notch build quality.

    We love it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
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  • jenny_pan
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very original and entertaining, it seems a bit complex until you play a few rounds. Very beautiful and well-made.

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    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
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  • giannis_ο

    Verified purchase

    Incredibly well-made and cleverly designed game.

    It presents a difficulty in understanding the rules, but once you grasp the concept, it is one of the best board games!

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    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
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    • Difficult rules
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  • giomor
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    A war game for two to four players that if you get carried away by the (admittedly) cute artwork, you have definitely lost...
    Of relatively short duration, it allows you to play non-stop to improve your strategy. The available races have a distinct way of development, which contributes to the replayability of the game.
    Players need some time to familiarize themselves with the different approaches to the game, depending on the race they choose.
    The races can be combined in many different ways, so even two players can choose different races each time.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
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  • Verified purchase

    It is a tabletop game of special philosophy. Quality materials and nice colors

    Translated from Greek ·
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    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Long completion time
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    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    • Fun
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Long completion time
  • Very nice game, with two conditions:
    1. You must know the rules for all races.
    2. You must always play with players who similarly know the rules for all races and are more or less at the same level.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I've had it for 1-2 months now. I've gathered a group of people that we play with every time and we are completely hooked on it. It's wonderful for game lovers with deep strategic depth as well as beautiful design and artwork. Honestly, my favorite board game so far!

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Perhaps the best board game I own and I have many,
    POSITIVES
    -incredible style, thematic colors, simply beautiful pieces
    -great depth of strategy
    -the rules, although complex for new players, are streamlined
    NEGATIVES
    -after over 50 games, I can say that with 3 players it is not as enjoyable
    -it takes a long time if the players are not experienced
    -you reach many points and exceptions where the rules are not sufficient and you have to refer to their official discord.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Guys, it is a wonderful board game. The rules are a bit strange at first until you learn them, but within the first hour you learn them and it is simply perfect. The pieces are beautiful and the quality of the materials is unquestionably among the best.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Another amazing game for fans of the genre. Each race has its own way of playing and its own goals. It takes a little time to learn, but then promises hours of fun and strategic thinking (or just trolling)

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • See all

Description & Specifications

Root is an adventure and war game in which 2 to 4 players (6 with the Riverfolk expansion) battle for control of a vast wilderness.

Root has been winning awards since 2018, the most important of which are the following:

- 2020 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year

- 2019 UK Games Expo Best Board Game (Strategic Style) Judges Award Winner

- 2019 SXSW Best Crowdfunded Game of the Year Nominee

- 2019 Origins Awards Best Board Game Nominee

- 2018 The Golden Elephant Award Finalist

- 2018 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Winner

- 2018 Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game Winner


A taste of the game!

The wicked Marquise of Cats has seized the great forest, intending to exploit its resources. Under her rule, the many creatures of the forest unite and form an Alliance, aiming to strengthen their resources and undermine the rule of the Cats. In this effort, the Alliance may seek help from the wandering Vagabonds, who can move through the most dangerous paths of the forest. 

Despite the fact that some may sympathize with the hopes of the Alliance, the wanderers have lived long enough to remember the great predators that once dominated the forest. Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the area, the proud and quarrelsome Eyrie have found a new commander, in whom they hope to lead their faction to reclaim their ancient heritage. The stage is set for a confrontation that will decide the fate of the great forest. Which group will ultimately dominate depends on the players.

What's in the box?

  • Game board with the forest
  • Pawns and figures for each faction (Cats, Alliance, Vagabonds, Eyrie)
  • Action and item cards
  • Resource and area control markers
  • Game rules

Features

  • Number of Players: 2-4 (1-6 with 'Riverfolk' expansion)
  • Age: 10+
  • Game Duration: 60-90’

Everything you need to know to play:

Each player controls a faction with different abilities and objectives. The Cats want to control the forest's resources, the Alliance aims to undermine them, the Vagabonds help wherever needed, while the Eyrie try to regain their former glory. The game requires strategy, cooperation, and clever management of moves for your faction to dominate.

Awards:

  • Nominee, Golden Geek Board Game of the Year 2018
  • Nominee, Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork & Presentation 2018

Manufacturer

Product Number
LED01001

Category

Audience
Company
Type
Strategy

Product Details

Beloved Series
-
Travel-Size
No
Players
2-4
Age
10 +
Games similar to...
-

Information

Card Games
Yes
Language
English
Award-Winning Games
Yes
Language Independent
No

Edition

Basic
Yes
Expansions
No

Educational Value

Montessori Method
No

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (33)

  1. 30
  2. 3
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Fun
  • Longevity
  • Construction quality
  • Value for money
  • Long completion time
  • Difficult rules

Reviews by our members

  • Very nice game, with two conditions:
    1. You must know the rules for all races.
    2. You must always play with players who similarly know the rules for all races and are more or less at the same level.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • giannisp2324
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    I've had it for 1-2 months now. I've gathered a group of people that we play with every time and we are completely hooked on it. It's wonderful for game lovers with deep strategic depth as well as beautiful design and artwork. Honestly, my favorite board game so far!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Kareklas01
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Perhaps the best board game I own and I have many,
    POSITIVES
    -incredible style, thematic colors, simply beautiful pieces
    -great depth of strategy
    -the rules, although complex for new players, are streamlined
    NEGATIVES
    -after over 50 games, I can say that with 3 players it is not as enjoyable
    -it takes a long time if the players are not experienced
    -you reach many points and exceptions where the rules are not sufficient and you have to refer to their official discord.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • ggog
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Guys, it is a wonderful board game. The rules are a bit strange at first until you learn them, but within the first hour you learn them and it is simply perfect. The pieces are beautiful and the quality of the materials is unquestionably among the best.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • George_Kotios
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Another amazing game for fans of the genre. Each race has its own way of playing and its own goals. It takes a little time to learn, but then promises hours of fun and strategic thinking (or just trolling)

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Sinco
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    -War game, strategy.
    -Beautiful design, from the pawns to the cards.
    -Huge replayability thanks to the completely different gameplay of each faction.
    -Difficult to learn, each player must know to some extent what each opponent can do in order to play correctly.
    -The first games will definitely take a lot of time, don't be discouraged.

    My favorite board game so far.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Filoktimon Ladopoulos
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very high-quality strategy and war game!! Its design is impeccable in terms of board, cards, and components. Additionally, the game is completely asymmetrical, and each faction has its own philosophy to learn and understand. Each match naturally takes a considerable amount of time, especially in the first few matches, around 1 and 30 approximately. Of course, with the expansions, it evolves completely. Perhaps the best board game I have ever played!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Stefanos_Tsochas
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Excellent game. Completely asymmetrical, to the extent that some may find it quite complex. If you dedicate some time to learn it and understand how each faction works, you will fully appreciate it. In combination with the expansions available that add more factions and maps, it becomes incredibly interesting with huge replayability. Top-notch build quality.

    We love it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • jenny_pan
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Very original and entertaining, it seems a bit complex until you play a few rounds. Very beautiful and well-made.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
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  • giannis_ο

    Verified purchase

    Incredibly well-made and cleverly designed game.

    It presents a difficulty in understanding the rules, but once you grasp the concept, it is one of the best board games!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Average completion time
    • Difficult rules
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • giomor
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    A war game for two to four players that if you get carried away by the (admittedly) cute artwork, you have definitely lost...
    Of relatively short duration, it allows you to play non-stop to improve your strategy. The available races have a distinct way of development, which contributes to the replayability of the game.
    Players need some time to familiarize themselves with the different approaches to the game, depending on the race they choose.
    The races can be combined in many different ways, so even two players can choose different races each time.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    It is a tabletop game of special philosophy. Quality materials and nice colors

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Long completion time
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    • Fun
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Long completion time
  • Very nice game, with two conditions:
    1. You must know the rules for all races.
    2. You must always play with players who similarly know the rules for all races and are more or less at the same level.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I've had it for 1-2 months now. I've gathered a group of people that we play with every time and we are completely hooked on it. It's wonderful for game lovers with deep strategic depth as well as beautiful design and artwork. Honestly, my favorite board game so far!

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Perhaps the best board game I own and I have many,
    POSITIVES
    -incredible style, thematic colors, simply beautiful pieces
    -great depth of strategy
    -the rules, although complex for new players, are streamlined
    NEGATIVES
    -after over 50 games, I can say that with 3 players it is not as enjoyable
    -it takes a long time if the players are not experienced
    -you reach many points and exceptions where the rules are not sufficient and you have to refer to their official discord.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Guys, it is a wonderful board game. The rules are a bit strange at first until you learn them, but within the first hour you learn them and it is simply perfect. The pieces are beautiful and the quality of the materials is unquestionably among the best.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Another amazing game for fans of the genre. Each race has its own way of playing and its own goals. It takes a little time to learn, but then promises hours of fun and strategic thinking (or just trolling)

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • See all
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