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Root (2018)

2–4 players · 60–90 min · age 10+ · ★ 8.1 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
60–90 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
8.1/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like animals games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 60–90 min.

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About Root

Decide the fate of the forest as woodland factions fight for contrasting goals.

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AnimalsFantasyWargame

Mechanics: Action Queue, Action Retrieval, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Hand Management · Designer: Cole Wehrle

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Root FAQ

How many players is Root?
Root plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Root take to play?
A game of Root takes 60–90 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Root any good?
Root rates 8.1/10 from 27,093 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / fantasy game built around action queue, action retrieval, area majority / influence.