Root: The Homeland Expansion

New inhabitants arrive in the Woodland, but peace remains out of reach. In Root: The Homeland Expansion, three new factions enter the conflict, each with its own vision for the forest’s future. The Lilypad Diaspora seeks a home, the Twilight Council hopes to end the war through political assemblies, and the Knaves of the Deepwood take advantage of the turmoil to capture hostages and demand ransom.

This expansion for the asymmetric strategy board game Root introduces three distinctive play styles and two new maps. Explore the adjustable Marsh map or fight for vital routes on the Gorge map. New opponents and unfamiliar terrain challenge you to rethink established plans. Will you pursue political influence, armed defence or cunning raids?

Key Features:

Three new factions: Discover the Lilypad Diaspora, Twilight Council and Knaves of the Deepwood, each with distinctive mechanisms and strategic opportunities.
Lilypad Diaspora: Help a scattered community find a home in the Woodland. Hostile encounters can turn their desire for security into growing militancy.
Twilight Council: Gather Woodland inhabitants for political assemblies. Develop connections and use edicts to influence how these debates unfold.
Knaves of the Deepwood: Launch raids from the forest, capture enemy warriors and hold hostages for ransom.
Two new maps: Marsh offers an adjustable map size, while Gorge introduces natural chokepoints that reward careful positioning.
Greater variety and replayability: Combine new factions with familiar rivals and explore how different matchups reshape the balance of power.
English-language expansion: Published by Leder Games, for 2–6 players aged 10 and up, with a playing time of approximately 60–90 minutes.

Why Choose Root: The Homeland Expansion?

Root: The Homeland Expansion gives fans of tactics, negotiation and asymmetric board games fresh ways to experience the Woodland. Its three factions approach the conflict with different priorities, encouraging you to reassess your own opportunities and your opponents’ intentions. Political assemblies and hostage-taking also create engaging reasons to negotiate around the table.

The new maps change more than the scenery. Gorge makes key routes and warrior positioning especially important, while Marsh lets you adjust the size of the battlefield. An appealing addition for Root players who enjoy mastering unfamiliar factions and bringing more variety to their games.