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Root: Jeu de base + La Rivière

Root: Jeu de base + La Rivière

Designed by Joshua Yearsley

Published by Matagot

Table Status Unknown

Players

1-6

Community Snapshot

Best with 3–4
60–90 min
9.4 on BGG (22)

Categories

Animals
Features animals as a central theme — from cute wildlife to natural ecosystems.
Fantasy
Set in magical worlds with mythical creatures, spells, and quests.
Negotiation
Make deals, form alliances, and persuade others — diplomacy is key.
Territory Building
Claim and control areas on the map — expand your territory and defend borders.
Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.

Since 2020, Root: Jeu de base + La Rivière has captivated fans of area control and dice rolling with its design, shining brightest at 3 players.

How It Plays

Action Points

You get a limited number of action points each turn and choose how to spend them — prioritizing is everything.

Action Queue

You plan a sequence of actions in advance, then they play out in order — think ahead or get left behind.

Area Majority / Influence

You're competing to have the most presence in key areas on the board — think of it like a friendly turf war.

Area Movement

You move your pieces across different regions on the board, trying to position yourself in the best spots.

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Hand Management

You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.

Multi-Use Cards

Each card can be used in multiple ways — deciding how to play it is a juicy strategic choice.

Negotiation

Players talk, bargain, and make deals with each other — your persuasion skills matter as much as your strategy.

About This Game

This French edition of the root game is a special edition which includes the base game and its expansion Riverfolk. Root is a war adventure game in which players take on the role of one of four factions and fight to become the most powerful ruler of the vast Forest. Root is a game that is played and told like a story.…

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Arcs

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Collections

Featured In

⏱️Board games under 90 minutes⏱️Board games under 120 minutes

Play Time

60-90 min

Complexity

N/A

Rating

9.4

Year

2020

Point to Point Movement

You move between connected locations on the board — the map's layout decides your travel options.

Race

It's all about getting to the finish first — every move counts when you're sprinting toward the goal.

Variable Player Powers

Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.

Arcs