‘Adorable’ and ‘wargame’ rarely go together, but in Root they’re like chocolate and peanut butter.
The Root board game brings us unhindered woodland warfare, nature red in tooth and claw… and broadswords. And crossbows. Don’t let the adorable – and it is adorable – appearance deceive you; this is as cutthroat an experience as any other competitive wargame, and in the end, only side can claim victory. It’ll take time to get your head around, but for fans of grand strategy, it’s one of the best board games out there.
Price: $60 / £50
Players: 2 – 4
Ages: 10+
Difficulty: Hard
Setup: 5 mins
Lasts: 90 mins
Developer: Leder Games