ROOT: The Underworld Expansion [Board Game]

Dive deeper into the enchanting yet treacherous world of Root: The Underworld Expansion.

A thrilling addition to the acclaimed asymmetric board game. This expansion introduces two dynamic factions and a double-sided board, expanding your strategic possibilities and immersing you further into the woodland's epic struggle for dominance.

New Factions:

• The Great Underground Duchy: Command the imperial moles as they emerge from their subterranean Burrow to impose order on the chaotic Woodland above. Sway your ministers to lead a righteous expedition, blending the flexibility of the Marquise de Cat with the escalating momentum of the Eyrie Dynasties. Muster a formidable army and strike with concentrated force to claim victory.
• The Corvid Conspiracy: Master cunning and deception with the secretive crows. Use trickery to hold the Woodland hostage, hatching devious plots directly into your opponents’ hands. Perfect for players who relish sneaky strategies, the Corvids reward clever manipulation and tactical terror.

New Battlegrounds:

• Mountain Map: Navigate treacherous outcroppings and clear blocked paths to dominate the mountain pass. Prove your leadership by controlling this rugged terrain, where every move tests your strategic prowess.
• Lake Map: Traverse the expansive lake using the ferry to whisk across the board, forging alliances and outmaneuvering rivals. This map adds a fresh dimension of mobility and interaction, making every journey visually spectacular.

Components:
-Wooden Pieces: 35 Warriors, 1 Ferry, 1 Tower
-Cardboard Pieces: 6 Buildings, 19 Tokens, 1 Burrow, 4 Relationship Markers, 2 Victory -Point Markers, 6 Closed Path Markers
-Cards: 9 Ministers, 2 Overview Cards
Other: Double-sided board (Lake and Mountain Maps), 2 Dice, 2 Faction Boards (Duchy and Corvid)

Note: Requires the Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right base game to play.

The Underworld Expansion enhances Root’s replayability with hundreds of new faction combinations and strategic challenges. Designed by Patrick Leder and Cole Wehrle, with stunning artwork by Kyle Ferrin, this expansion retains the base game’s charm while introducing fresh mechanics and narratives.