Root 2018
Designed by Cole Wehrle
What it is
A heavy animals, fantasy, negotiation game for 2-4 players (~60 min), built around action points, action queue, action retrieval.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #34 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Root
Root is a heavy game (rated 3.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Animals, Fantasy and Negotiation game where the core of play revolves around Action Points, Action Queue and Action Retrieval. A heavy animals, fantasy, negotiation game for 2-4 players (~60 min), built around action points, action queue, action retrieval. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #34 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Root
How many players is Root?
Root plays with 2–4 players.
Does Root work with 2 players?
Yes — Root plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Root take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Root hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.8 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Root for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Root beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.8/5 — so Root leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Root?
Root is an Animals, Fantasy, Negotiation game, built on Action Points, Action Queue, Action Retrieval.
Where to buy Root
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