Root: The Clockwork Expansion
What is Root: The Clockwork Expansion?
Root: The Clockwork Expansion adds four fiendishly automated bot factions to Root, enabling solo play and filling seats in low-player-count games. It is designed by Leder Games and is fully compatible with all Root expansions.
Publisher: Leder Games | Players: 1–4 | Age: 10+ | Play Time: 60–90 minutes | Game Type: Asymmetric strategy, solo, co-op, expansion
Requires the base game Root to play.
Automated Factions
- Mechanical Marquise 2.0 — dodge her marauding patrols while stopping her from completing her building tracks
- Electric Eyrie — shore up the Woodland’s defenses against this fearsome invader before the Woodland is flooded with their forces
- Automated Alliance — police these radicals and raze their bases before a small uprising becomes a massive rebellion
- Vagabot — hunt the dastardly Vagabot across the clearings or attempt to court him with items
Why Get the Clockwork Expansion?
The Clockwork Expansion is the go-to solution for Root players who want to play solo or need to fill a seat when you can’t get a full group together. Each bot has its own distinct behaviour, keeping games challenging and unpredictable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Root solo with the Clockwork Expansion? Yes — the Clockwork Expansion is specifically designed to support solo play by providing automated opponent factions.
Do I need the base Root game to use the Clockwork Expansion? Yes — this expansion requires a copy of Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right.
Is the Clockwork Expansion compatible with other Root expansions? Yes — it works alongside the Riverfolk, Underworld, Marauder, and Homeland expansions.
How difficult are the Clockwork bots? Each bot has adjustable difficulty settings, making them suitable for both new and experienced Root players.
Awards & Honors
- 2020 Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee