Root: The Clockwork Expansion, LED01009

Root definitely benefits from having at least 3 or 4 players and this expansion really helps in adding another player or two. Some of the bots are harder to run than others (I'm looking at you Vagabond) but after a few turns it all sinks in and the bots are really well designed, hats off to those involved! I've also used this to play solo, only against one of the bots and they put up a good fight with room to increase the difficulty too. If you love the puzzle of root then I recommend, however you do lose the personal touch that comes from playing against humans so don't expect it to capture that.

Great game

A fairly easy automation system that still gives a good game.

This is a Fake product the box was damaged with no plastic coating like normal root boxes, cards are overly plastic with fuzzy text while the player boards are faded warped and cheap. Do not buy this. (Photo of cards a real one is on the left Fake on the right)

Tudo excelente ...

Mein Mann und ich spielen meist alleine und da ist man mit dem Basisspiel doch sehr eingeschränkt. Mit der Erweiterung kommt ganz gut Abwechslung rein und es macht Spaß zu sehen, wie sich unsere Spielentscheidungen auf die "virtuellen" Gegner auswirken. :-)

A specific gift request fulfilled. I’m pleased.

This expansion adds an updated version of the mechanical marquise faction from the Riverfolk expansion, a significant and highly improved update that fixes the balance and makes it simpler to actually run it. On top of that, it adds three other factions that are clockwork versions of the Eyrie Dynasties, Woodland Alliance, and Vagabond, allowing for cooperative or single player play against any of the four base factions, or to fill out a game with less players who want more factions on the board to compete against. There are also additional cards that you can use to modify the difficulty and abilities of any of the clockwork factions, which adds additional accessibility for newer players as well as more experienced ones. Overall a very good option, this plus the base game makes for a great starting purchase when learning to play Root.

I’m very excited about this expansion since we’ll mostly be playing 2 player games, and this expansion greatly enhances 2 player experience according to reviews. Had a problem with the shipment, but the seller was very prompt and courteous. He quickly sent a replacement and resolved my issue.