Root: The Riverfolk Expansion
What is Root: The Riverfolk Expansion?
Root: The Riverfolk Expansion is an expansion for Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right by Leder Games. It adds two new asymmetric factions and expands the game to support 1–6 players.
Publisher: Leder Games | Players: 1–6 | Age: 10+ | Play Time: 60–90 minutes | Game Type: Asymmetric strategy, area control, expansion
Requires the base game Root to play.
What's Included
- The Riverfolk Company — a mercenary faction that sells services to other players and controls the rivers
- The Lizard Cult — a religious faction that spreads its faith across the Woodland through gardens and acolytes
- An extra Vagabond character
- One custom card holder
- Cooperative scenarios
- Rules for bot play
- Three additional Vagabond variants
Why Get the Riverfolk Expansion?
The Riverfolk Expansion is the essential first expansion for Root — it unlocks 1–6 player support and introduces two of the game's most unique and interactive factions. The Riverfolk Company's economy mechanic and the Lizard Cult's faith system add entirely new strategic dimensions to every game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base Root game to play the Riverfolk Expansion? Yes — this expansion requires a copy of Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right.
How many players does the Riverfolk Expansion support? With this expansion, Root can be played with 1–6 players, up from the base game's 2–4.
Is the Riverfolk Expansion compatible with other Root expansions? Yes — it is fully compatible with the Clockwork, Underworld, Marauder, and Homeland expansions.
What is the Riverfolk Company faction? The Riverfolk Company is a mercenary faction that earns victory points by selling services — like card draw and river movement — to other players.
What is the Lizard Cult faction? The Lizard Cult spreads its faith by converting warriors into acolytes and building gardens, scoring points through rituals and outcast suits.
Awards & Honors
- 2018 Golden Geek Best Board Game Expansion Nominee
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Game Expansion Nominee