Root Board Game
Strategy · Paid · 4.9 out of 5 from 5,268 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 5,268 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
★★★★★ Genius game and fun for role play I believe the Eyrie are the most interesting tabletop faction ever designed
★★★ Good game with terrible touch controls for a tiny screen As someone who plays this game in person a decent amount, and has quite a few hours into the digital version, the strategy game itself is very good, with decent balance among factions that play very differently. My beef is that this is clearly not optimized for a small touchscreen, and if there wasn
★★★★★ Absolutely Amazing A necessary experience for any human’s life to meaningful. The game of a lifetime. The best board games oat, and I don’t think it’s close. The amount of nuance, strategy, and unique playstyles is unparalleled by any war game, or board game for that matter. It takes a while to get, but once you get i
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