Root Board Game
Strategy · Paid · 4.9 out of 5 from 5,825 ratings
A deep asymmetrical strategy board game where competing forest factions battle for control through wildly different playstyles and mechanics.
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GenreStrategy
PricePaid
Difficultyhard
Ad intensitylow
In-app-purchase pressuremedium
Typical sessionlong
DeveloperDire Wolf Digital
Rating4.9 out of 5 from 5,825 ratings
What players like
- Excellent asymmetrical faction design with unique playstyles
- Rules enforcement makes learning and practice intuitive
- Digital version cheaper than physical board game
- Faithful adaptation with smooth performance
- Great for practicing tabletop version remotely
Common complaints
- Touchscreen controls cause frequent misclicks on small devices
- Steep learning curve, not beginner-friendly
- Requires internet connection even for offline play
- Mac/laptop compatibility issues (zoom, touchpad support)
- Expensive expansion packs ($43 total, separate from base game)
What real reviews say
★★★★★ I love this game Really helps you understand the OG board game and keeps our game group fresh for those rare times we can actually sit down and play the board game
★★★★★ Root’s a hoot !! Great game, stellar production design, strong tutorials, cats 🐱
★★★★★ Noice big fun. good app.
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