Root
Cute woodland animals, an ugly little war and four sides that play nothing alike.
What it is
The Marquise de Cat, the Eyrie Dynasties, the Woodland Alliance and the Vagabond all want the forest, and each goes about it differently. They share the basics of moving, fighting and holding cards, then each adds its own layer. The cats build, the birds follow a Decree and the rebels spread sympathy. It suits groups who will come back to it more than once and enjoy talking their way out of trouble.
What we love
- No two factions play alike, which keeps people coming back.
- Kyle Ferrin's art is warm and full of character.
- A guided start and a digital version both help new players learn.
Honest trade-offs
- It is hard to learn and harder to teach.
- It works best with a full group.
- The box says 10 and up, but the strategy sits well above the cute art.
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's production quality and pacing. The most common complaint is it is hard to learn and harder to teach..
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Content advisory
Combat is central but abstract; no graphic depiction.
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