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Root Down

Root Down

(Web published) · 2013
215 min5.0 BGG3KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Root Down?

Root Down is a 2-player abstract strategy game played on a standard 8x8 square game board. The main mechanic is that all of a player's pieces flip from a state where they can move (kickers) to a state where they cannot move (roots) after every move.

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Root Down is a 2-player abstract strategy game played on a standard 8x8 square game board.

The main mechanic is that all of a player's pieces flip from a state where they can move (kickers) to a state where they cannot move (roots) after every move. The kickers must also be next to a root in order to move, and the number of spaces they move is also determined by the number of kickers next to each root.

game anatomy
BGG rating5.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Play time
15 min
Players
2
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Root Down cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Root Down cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Root Down?
Root Down is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~15 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Root Down — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Root Down support?
Root Down is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Root Down take?
A game of Root Down takes about 15 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)

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