Root Board Game vs ZEBRA

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.

ZEBRA is a social deduction party game for 4 to 10 people. All you need is a group and about twenty minutes. Play online with everyone on their own phone, or pass a single phone around the table. The idea is simple. Each round there's a secret number rule — something like "even," "prime," or "divisible by 3." Players take turns putting numbers on the board, and the app stamps each one: it follows the rule, or it breaks it. One player is the Lion. The Lion knows the rule and stamps honestly, quietly nudging the group toward the answer. One hidden player is the Zebra. The Zebra knows the rule too — but has to lie once, faking a single stamp to throw everyone off. Then the app plays its own trick and secretly flips one more innocent stamp. So the board always carries two lies, and you can never crack it with math alone. Everyone else is a Gnu. The Gnus study the board, work out the rule, and try to spot who's lying. Then everyone votes in private. Catch the Zebra by vote and the group wins the round. The twist: with two fake stamps from two different players, solving the rule only narrows it to two suspects. The final call is always a read on the people at the table — never a lookup. Two ways to play: Online — everyone on their own phone. Start a room, share a code or QR, and play. No account, no email, no password. Just pick a name and an animal. Pass & Play — one phone, no internet needed. Hand it around, and the app keeps each player's role secret. What's inside: • 4 to 10 players, about 20 minutes a game • 12 secret rules, from easy to sneaky • Roles rotate, so scores reward skill, not luck • Free — no ads, no in-app purchases • Plays in 10 languages Best played out loud, with people who like to argue a little.