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Root is the award-winning game of woodland warfare and adventure from Leder Games!
Hidden beneath a layer of cute woodland creatures is the ultimate asymmetric game of warfare and Choose one of four different and opposing woodland factions in this 2-4 player asymmetric strategy game. Each group has its own strategy and victory conditions that you must take into consideration as you play as a member of the Cats, the Eyrie, the Alliance, or the Vagabonds.
We also have an expansion that adds two new factions, new vagabonds, and new game modes, available here at Root: The Riverfolk Expansion.
Another available expansion, The Underworld expansion available here!
All proceeds go to Worldbuilders, a geek-centered nonprofit supporting humanitarian efforts worldwide.
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Root is the award-winning game of woodland warfare and adventure from Leder Games!
Hidden beneath a layer of cute woodland creatures is the ultimate asymmetric game of warfare and Choose one of four different and opposing woodland factions in this 2-4 player asymmetric strategy game. Each group has its own strategy and victory conditions that you must take into consideration as you play as a member of the Cats, the Eyrie, the Alliance, or the Vagabonds.
We also have an expansion that adds two new factions, new vagabonds, and new game modes, available here at Root: The Riverfolk Expansion.
Another available expansion, The Underworld expansion available here!
All proceeds go to Worldbuilders, a geek-centered nonprofit supporting humanitarian efforts worldwide.
Originally released in 2018.
Designer: Cole Wehrle
Artist: Kyle Ferrin
Publisher: Leder Games
2-4 Players
Ages 10+
60–90 min.
AWARDS & HONORS
- 2020 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year Nominee
- 2020 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert Nominee
- 2019 UK Games Expo Best Board Game (Strategic Style) People's Choice Winner
- 2019 UK Games Expo Best Board Game (Strategic Style) Judges Award Winner
- 2019 Tric Trac Nominee
- 2019 SXSW Tabletop Game of the Year Winner
- 2019 SXSW Best Crowdfunded Game of the Year Nominee
- 2019 Scelto dai Goblin Winner
- 2019 Origins Awards Best Board Game Nominee
- 2019 Juego del Año Recommended
- 2019 Jogo do Ano Winner
- 2019 Jogo do Ano Nominee
- 2019 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Winner
- 2019 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee
- 2019 Goblin Magnifico Winner
- 2019 Goblin Magnifico Nominee
- 2019 Dragon Awards Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game Nominee
- 2019 American Tabletop Complex Games Winner
- 2018 The Golden Elephant Award Finalist
- 2018 Meeples' Choice Nominee
- 2018 Golden Geek Most Innovative Board Game Winner
- 2018 Golden Geek Most Innovative Board Game Nominee
- 2018 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Winner
- 2018 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee
- 2018 Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game Winner
- 2018 Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game Nominee
- 2018 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee
- 2018 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork & Presentation Winner
- 2018 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork & Presentation Nominee
- 2018 Cardboard Republic Striker Laurel Winner
- 2018 Cardboard Republic Striker Laurel Nominee
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Game of the Year Winner
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Game of the Year Nominee
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Tactical/Combat Game Nominee
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Game from a Small Publisher Nominee
Leder Games, founded by Patrick Leder in 2014, is a prominent board game development company located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Renowned for its unique asymmetric games, Leder Games has brought to life popular titles such as Root and Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile, both crafted by designer Cole Wehrle. As of 2023, the distinctive artwork for the company's games is typically provided by illustrator Kyle Ferrin.
History
Patrick Leder, the visionary behind Leder Games, began his journey into board game design as a hobby in 2001. With academic credentials in English and psychology from Hamline University, Leder transitioned from his role as a database programmer at Macalester College in 2016 to fully dedicate himself to his burgeoning game development company.
