Root Playmat: The Lake and Mountain Playmat

A Battlefield Worthy of the Woodland

The clearings of the forest come alive when the struggle for the Woodland plays out across a surface this good. Magpie Games' Lake and Mountain Playmat brings Root's iconic dual-sided map to life at a scale and texture that transforms every session — no more cards sliding mid-negotiation, no more dice skittering off the table at a critical moment. This is the kind of upgrade that quietly improves every single thing about the experience.

What It Is

Designed specifically for Root by Leder Games, this official playmat from Magpie Games features two distinct map layouts — the Lake and the Mountain — printed on a single double-sided mat. Both maps are drawn in the same beloved woodland art style that made Root an instant modern classic, faithfully reproducing the clearing structure and aesthetic that players know while giving the table a premium, cohesive look. The neoprene surface keeps components exactly where you put them, and the stitched edges mean this mat is built to last through hundreds of plays.

Root has earned its place as one of the most celebrated asymmetric strategy games of the last decade — and a playmat at this quality level is a natural companion for a game that rewards serious table investment.

Who It's For

This mat is for Root players who want the full experience — those who've graduated past the paper board and are ready to make their setup feel permanent. It suits groups of two to four who return to the Woodland regularly, and it makes a genuinely impressive gift for the Root fan who already owns the game and its expansions. The Lake map supports the Riverfolk and Lizard Cult factions, while the Mountain map opens up the Moles — so players actively expanding their faction roster will find both sides immediately useful.

Features & Highlights

The double-sided design is the standout feature here — two complete maps in one mat means no choosing between expansions and no storing a second board. The neoprene construction provides a satisfying playing surface that cushions components, muffles dice rolls, and gives the table a clean, unified look from setup to cleanup. Magpie's stitched-edge construction keeps the mat from fraying over time, and the artwork faithfully honours Kyle Ferrin's original illustrations that define Root's visual identity. If you're already sleeving cards and hunting down the deluxe component upgrades, this mat is the natural next step.