The Root base game is a stand-alone experience that plays 2-4 players. With it, you’ll be able to learn the fundamental concepts around Root and play different factions that hit all varieties of asymmetric complexity: low, moderate, and high. We highly recommend starting with the Root base game first, and expanding on your game after your first play.
Refer to the chart below to find out how you can expand on your experience and discover different ways to enjoy Root!
| Expansion | The Riverfolk Expansion | The Underworld Expansion | The Clockwork Expansion | The Marauder Expansion | The Clockwork Expansion 2 | Hireling Packs |
| Requires Root Base Game | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other Expansion(s) Required | - | - | - | - | Riverfolk and/or Underworld required | - |
| New Factions | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | - | - |
| New Map | - | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Solo Play | Yes | - | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Co-Op Play | Yes | - | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Increases Max Player Count to 6 | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | - | - |
| Great for Lower Player Count | - | Yes** | Yes** | Yes** | Yes** | Yes** |
| Great for Higher Player Count | Yes** | Yes | - | Yes | - | Yes |
** Suggested play style