Root
2–4 players • ages 10+ • Cole Wehrle • 2018
- Designer
- Cole Wehrle
- Publisher
- CrowD Games
- First published
- 2018
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Age
- 10+
- Genre
- German-style board game
How it plays
Root plays 2–4 players and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Root was designed by Cole Wehrle and published by Leder Games in 2018, featuring distinctively charming, woodland-themed illustrations by Kyle Ferrin. The game emerged from a design philosophy focused on asymmetric strategy, where players control different factions of animals vying for control of a forest. Wehrle drew inspiration from historical wargames and systemic design, aiming to create a balanced conflict experience where each player interacts with the game board through entirely different rulesets and objectives.
Upon its release, the game was widely received as a landmark title in modern board gaming, praised for its marriage of ruthless competitive depth and accessible, storybook-style aesthetics. The collaborative efforts of Leder Games and illustrator Kyle Ferrin established a unique visual identity that departed from the grim, monochromatic tropes typical of the genre. Its success led to a series of expansions that deepened the interplay between factions, solidifying its place in the hobby as a staple of asymmetric tabletop design.
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About Root
Root is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • ages 10+ • Cole Wehrle • 2018. It's filed under German-style board game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Root?
Root is a board game for 2–4 players, filed under German-style board game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Root for?
Root is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Root for?
Root lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Root?
Root was designed by Cole Wehrle. It's published by CrowD Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2018.
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