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Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right

Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right is a groundbreaking board game in which 2-4 players control different factions and compete for dominance in a fantastical woodland kingdom.

Game Story

The game's story begins when the Cat Marquis seizes the rich forest and attempts to harvest its wealth. In response to this domination, the many creatures of the forest form the Woodland Alliance, seeking to consolidate resources and overthrow the Cat Marquis's rule. The Alliance can enlist the help of the Wanderer, who can navigate the dangerous forest paths. The Wanderer also remembers the Eagle Tribe, a raptor-like tribe that once ruled the forest. Meanwhile, on the fringes of the region, the proud and warring Eagle Tribes hope to find a new leader and reclaim their ancient rights.

Game Features

The game's greatest feature is its asymmetrical design. Similar to Vast: the Crystal Caverns, each player has unique abilities and different win conditions. With the help of beautiful and diverse cards, this asymmetrical design is highly accessible.

Players can choose from

• The Marquise de Cat : A faction seeking to control the vast wilderness, the gameplay revolves around engine building and logistics. Collect wood to produce workshops, sawmills and barracks, then construct and craft new buildings to win.
• The Eyrie Dynasties : Summon your falcons to reclaim your forests. You must capture as much territory and build lairs as possible, but you must achieve your objectives before your kingdom falls apart due to infighting.
• The Woodland Alliance : Lurk in the shadows, gather forces, and plot. They move slowly in the early game, but can make a dramatic impact in the late game if they can keep other players in check.
• The Vagabond : Engage with all sides in the conflict, acting on your own interests and pursuing a secret quest. Explore the board, battle other factions, and achieve hidden goals.

Game Details

The game is suitable for 2-4 players, ages 14 and up, and takes 60-90 minutes to play. It includes a rich set of components, including a rulebook, study guide, law book, 28 cardboard building pieces, 19 tokens, 12 settlement markers, 4 ruins, 4 victory point markers, 3 relationship markers, 23 items, 55 wooden warriors, 1 Wanderer piece, 54 common deck cards, 16 faction summaries, 4 Eagle Clan leaders, 2 loyal viziers, 3 Wanderer characters, 15 quests, 4 walkthroughs, game boards (with autumn and winter maps), 2 dice, and 4 faction boards.

The appeal of the game

The beauty of this game is that each faction has a completely different playstyle and victory conditions: the Cat Marquis focuses on industry and production, the Eagle Clan focuses on military might and territorial expansion, the Woodland Alliance on guerilla tactics and simultaneous uprisings, and the Wanderer on exploration and negotiation.

Players will understand the characteristics of their own faction and enjoy negotiating with other factions while experiencing an epic tale of dominance over the forest. By playing repeatedly, players will gain a deeper understanding of each faction's strategy and have the fun of discovering new tactics.

Overall Review

Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right is more than just a board game; it's a beautiful blend of storytelling and strategy. Each time you take control of a different faction, it's a completely new experience, and the unpredictability of player negotiation and tactics makes this a truly special game.

Set in a lush forest, it's up to the player to decide which faction will ultimately take root. This is a game that I wholeheartedly recommend to fans of strategy games and those who enjoy story-driven games.

*This product is a parallel import product that is officially distributed overseas.

The in-game language is English and does not include Japanese.

*Some product specifications may be changed without notice.

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