Root (board game)

Imagine a forest filled with brave cats, sneaky birds, and busy mice, all wanting to be the boss! That's Root! It's a board game where players choose a special animal group, each with its own secret powers. You'll move your little animal pieces around the forest, build buildings, and try to win battles to become the ruler of the woods. It's like a tiny war, but with adorable creatures!

Root was dreamed up by a game designer named Cole Wehrle. He wanted to make a game that felt different for everyone playing. The amazing pictures you see in the game were drawn by Kyle Ferrin, who makes all the animals look super cool and unique. It was first made available for people to play in 2018, and it became so popular that they even made a version you can play on a computer or tablet!

Root is special because every player has a totally different way to play! One player might be like a big army, another might be like a secret spy network, and another might be building lots of little workshops. This means no two games are ever the same.

It's like playing tag, but instead of just running, you're also building and planning your next move. You have to think hard and be clever to win!

To win Root, you need to collect points by doing cool things like building clearings, winning battles, or completing secret missions. Each animal group has its own special way to get these points. For example, the cats might get points for controlling lots of areas, while the birds might get points for completing quests.

You have to use your animal group's unique skills to outsmart your friends and become the forest champion!