# Root Board Game — Board Game of Woodland Warfare

> Digital adaptation of a tabletop board game of woodland warfare and faction control. (iPhone/iPad app by Dire Wolf Digital.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-board-game/id1439262206 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 5,424 App Store ratings · 390 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 505 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2020-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-board-game/id1439262206/reviews.md

## What is Root Board Game?

Play the digital adaptation of the beloved tabletop board game. Root is a game of adventure and war where 2 to 4 players battle for control of a vast wilderness.

The nefarious Marquise de Cat has seized the great woodland, intent on harvesting its riches. Under her rule, the many creatures of the forest have banded together. This Alliance will seek to strengthen its resources and subvert the rule of Cats. In this effort, the Alliance may enlist the help of the wandering Vagabonds who are able to move through the more dangerous woodland paths. Though some may sympathize with the Alliance’s hopes and dreams, these wanderers are old enough to remember the great birds of prey who once controlled the woods.

Meanwhile, at the edge of the region, the proud, squabbling Eyrie have found a new commander who they hope will lead their faction to resume their ancient birthright.

The stage is set for a contest that will decide the fate of the great woodland. It is up to the players to decide which group will ultimately take root.

## Key features

- Digital board game adaptation
- Adventure and war gameplay
- 2-4 player battles
- Faction control mechanics
- Wilderness exploration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Clockwork Expansion | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Riverfolk Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Exiles & Partisans & Vagabonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| Root: The Underworld Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Root: The Marauder Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hirelings & Landmarks | $9.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #106 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store)
- #10 in Top Paid · Board (US App Store)
- #40 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)
- #168 in Top Paid (US App Store)
- #181 in Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

## What do users think of Root Board Game?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Faithful adaptation of the board game
- 🎨 Charming visuals and animations
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🧠 Helpful tutorials for learning the game
- 🕹️ Great way to practice and learn the game
- 🕹️ Excellent digital version of a great board game
- 🕹️ Impressive implementation of a complex game
- 🕹️ Wonderful port, great for online and local play
- 🕹️ Fantastic adaptation of a great board game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ AI could be improved, makes questionable decisions
- 🕹️ Lack of undo button frustrating
- 🕹️ Replaying opponent moves can be tedious
- 🕹️ Animations can be slow, need option to speed up
- 🕹️ Lack of expansion factions limiting variety
- 🕹️ Difficulty learning the game without prior experience

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Issues with async game notifications and state
- Bugs with specific faction mechanics (e.g. Vagabond)

**Most requested features**

- Add undo button
- Implement option to skip/speed up opponent moves
- Include expansion factions and maps
- Add match history and player stats tracking
- Improve async game notifications and stability
- Add more customization options for game setup

## Recent user reviews (10 of 390)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/root-board-game/id1439262206/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Legendary Game

*2026-08-13, version 2.1.5*

All expansions are available now. Now I’m waiting for Arcs to drop on the App Store… Hint hint devs

### 5/5 — Best digital board game I ever played!

*2026-08-02, version 2.1.5*

Brilliant game, deep, exciting, works well on most devices. A real gem!

### 5/5 — Hooked

*2026-08-01, version 2.1.5*

Great way to learn the game

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-07-30, version 2.1.5*

Ruin is a fantastic game is actually really great and great way to understand the rules better

### 5/5 — I’m so mad

*2026-07-25, version 2.1.5*

Game is great, infuriating but great

### 5/5 — This game rocks

*2026-07-20, version 2.1.5*

I love this game

### 5/5 — So much fun!

*2026-07-20, version 2.1.5*

This game has been such a great date night game!

### 5/5 — It’s LIT

*2026-07-14, version 2.1.5*

Like I said, it’s LIT

### 5/5 — An incredible board game, a great digital edition

*2026-07-09, version 2.1.5*

I recommend the physical copy as well! It’s just a little more expensive 😬

### 5/5 — Genius game and fun for role play

*2026-07-06, version 2.1.5*

I believe the Eyrie are the most interesting tabletop faction ever designed

## Frequently asked questions about Root Board Game

### What is Root Board Game?

Root Board Game is a digital adaptation of a popular tabletop board game. It's a game of adventure and war where 2 to 4 players battle for control of a vast wilderness, each controlling a unique faction with different goals and abilities.

### What are the key features of Root Board Game?

Key features include playing a digital adaptation of a beloved tabletop game, engaging in adventure and war gameplay, supporting 2 to 4 players, and battling for control of a vast woodland with distinct factions.

### How is Root Board Game monetized?

The application is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This model allows players to try the core game for free while offering additional content or features for purchase.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect strategic gameplay focused on territorial control and faction warfare. Players will lead different groups like the Marquise de Cat, the Alliance, the Eyrie, or Vagabonds, each with unique mechanics and objectives to dominate the woodland.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.5 — 2026-03-11

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.1.4 — 2026-03-03

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.1.3 — 2025-12-15

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.1.2 — 2025-12-12

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.1.1 — 2025-12-10

Bug fixes and improvements.

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