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Roots: A Game of Inventing Words

Roots: A Game of Inventing Words

Predicate · 2015
3–530 min12+ yrs1.3/5 complexity6.0 BGGParty
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Roots is a game of inventing words. Players combine Prefix and Suffix cards to create new words, competing for the best connection to a Subject card. Whoever delivers the best explanation for their word captures that Subject card, gaining a potential piece of their secret Win condition.

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Roots is a game of inventing words. Players combine Prefix and Suffix cards to create new words, competing for the best connection to a Subject card. Whoever delivers the best explanation for their word captures that Subject card, gaining a potential piece of their secret Win condition. But stay sharp: players can manipulate each other's progress with various Power cards, undermining opponents while advancing themselves. The result is narrative warfare in which the most creative, best spoken, and craftiest thrive.

game anatomy
Complexity1.3 / 5
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
Party
Language dependence
Unplayable in another language
Play time
30 min
Players
3–5
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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Q3How do you play Roots: A Game of Inventing Words?
Roots: A Game of Inventing Words is a card game game, for 3–5 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring hand management. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Roots: A Game of Inventing Words — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Roots: A Game of Inventing Words support?
Roots: A Game of Inventing Words is played by 3–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Roots: A Game of Inventing Words take?
A game of Roots: A Game of Inventing Words takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Roots: A Game of Inventing Words for?
Roots: A Game of Inventing Words is recommended from age 12.
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