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title: "Leder Games | Root: The Clockwork Expansion"
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# 60-90 min gameplay 4 automated factions solo, co-op & competitive modes Leder Games | Root: The Clockwork Expansion

**Brand:** leder games
**Price:** $844244
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🤖 Outsmart the clockwork—join the elite Root strategists now!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Leder Games | Root: The Clockwork Expansion by leder games
- **How much does it cost?** $844244 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Play Your Way:** Enjoy solo, competitive, or cooperative modes tailored to your mood and squad size (1-4 players).
- • **Expand Your Root Universe:** Requires the Root base game—unlock new layers of complexity and replayability for seasoned strategists.
- • **Perfect Game Night Upgrade:** 60-90 minutes of engaging playtime, ideal for millennials craving meaningful, social board game experiences.
- • **Master the Clockwork Challenge:** Face off against 4 fiendishly smart automated factions that keep every game fresh and intense.
- • **Deep Strategy Meets Stunning Art:** Immerse yourself in asymmetrical gameplay with exquisite, high-quality components and artwork.

## Overview

Root: The Clockwork Expansion by Leder Games introduces 4 automated factions for solo, co-op, or competitive play, enhancing the base Root game with asymmetrical strategy and high replay value. Designed for 1-4 players aged 10+, it offers 60-90 minutes of immersive gameplay with premium components and stunning artwork.

## Description

desertcart.com: Leder Games | Root: The Clockwork Expansion : Toys & Games

Review: A fantastic board game with stunning production value - First of all, Root is a phenomenal board game. As asymmetrical strategy games go, it’s tough to beat. I’ll be honest, it’s complexity is on the higher side (3.81/5 BGG weight rating) so if you’re inexperienced with hobbyist board games and are simply reading desertcart reviews to decide whether you’ll like it, Root might not be the best place to start. For more on Root’s fundamental merits as a board game, visit its page on BoardGameGeek. If you’re coming from BGG and wondering about this box as a physical product: man this game is a pleasure to interact with. Everything about it is endlessly charming. The artwork is superb - maybe my favorite of any game, ever. The print quality is extremely high across the board (no pun intended). Just opening the box feels luxurious. This game has excellent replay ability value due to the asymmetrical factions (which also make it more difficult to learn, but the payoff is worth it), which just makes you want to interact with all the lovely little bits even more. As you move your army of cats through the forest bent on extinguishing the critter rebellion, you’ll see the adorable vagabond exploring caves and collecting cute little items and you’ll think “Gee I want to do that” and you’ll be excited about your second playthrough before your first is even complete. This is a staple of my board game group for a good reason. If you’re a seasoned board game hobbyist, or a new gamer ready for a challenge, I highly recommend Root.
Review: A must for Root lovers - Excellent game, and the expansions not only add more players but mroe variants, a must for Root

## Features

- The Clockwork Expansion allows players to square off against four fiendishly automated factions that can be used in solo, competitive or co-operative games.
- You will need the Root base game to play this expansion.
- 1-4 players, ages 10+
- 60-90 minute playing time

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B086763VT8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,201 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #151 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,163) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.87 pounds |
| Item model number | LED01009 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Leder Games |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 2.13 x 11.5 x 8.9 inches |
| Release date | September 1, 2020 |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Not including learning the rules, how long does it take to play one game?**
A: Depends on how many people you are playing with. A 5- or 6-player game will take at least a couple of hours. First few games will probably take double that. I think that even with four players 60-90 minutes is probably optimistic.

**Q: What print version is this one? Is it the first print or the second print?**
A: Ordered from Leder Games and received a First Printing, Ninth Printing, 2022. Anyone receiving a First Edition, First Pressing in 2023 is getting a counterfeit copy of the game...

**Q: Why does the release date keep getting pushed back???**
A: Because people are just making up those dates, the actual date is after Christmas.  They are hoping you will pay for a pre-order that won't ship until after Christmas.

**Q: If it adds in 2 factions and another vagabond doesn't that mean you could play 7 players?**
A: It still only recommends up to six players. I think you’d have all of the component for a seventh but the board might be overly crowded at that point.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic board game with stunning production value
*by M***L on January 13, 2025*

First of all, Root is a phenomenal board game. As asymmetrical strategy games go, it’s tough to beat. I’ll be honest, it’s complexity is on the higher side (3.81/5 BGG weight rating) so if you’re inexperienced with hobbyist board games and are simply reading Amazon reviews to decide whether you’ll like it, Root might not be the best place to start. For more on Root’s fundamental merits as a board game, visit its page on BoardGameGeek. If you’re coming from BGG and wondering about this box as a physical product: man this game is a pleasure to interact with. Everything about it is endlessly charming. The artwork is superb - maybe my favorite of any game, ever. The print quality is extremely high across the board (no pun intended). Just opening the box feels luxurious. This game has excellent replay ability value due to the asymmetrical factions (which also make it more difficult to learn, but the payoff is worth it), which just makes you want to interact with all the lovely little bits even more. As you move your army of cats through the forest bent on extinguishing the critter rebellion, you’ll see the adorable vagabond exploring caves and collecting cute little items and you’ll think “Gee I want to do that” and you’ll be excited about your second playthrough before your first is even complete. This is a staple of my board game group for a good reason. If you’re a seasoned board game hobbyist, or a new gamer ready for a challenge, I highly recommend Root.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must for Root lovers
*by F***R on December 22, 2025*

Excellent game, and the expansions not only add more players but mroe variants, a must for Root

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Thoughtful Game
*by K***E on May 10, 2019*

It's about the empire of the Marquess de Cat, which has just taken over the forest, doing battle with the Eyrie Clans of birds who're trying to restore their power while facing internal collapse. Except it's also about the Woodland Alliance which is starting a revolution against them both. And about the Vagabond who's wandering around doing odd jobs and helping the other factions. And with the (first) expansion, it's also about a Lizard Cult and the capitalist otters of the River Company. It's Gambit Pileup, the Game, where everybody's schemes collide. Every faction plays differently and has different ways to get victory points, and it's possible to claim certain special goals. I did pretty badly as the Alliance, spreading unrest throughout the forest and launching one successful uprising and a raid but never establishing a second base or building items besides a crossbow. Meanwhile there were giant armies of cats and birds fighting each other. The Vagabond was absent (3-player game), so we didn't get to see his gameplay, but it involves collecting items made by the other players and then using them to complete quests like "give a speech" or "fight some bandits". The cats rely on building structures to get more stuff, while the birds make increasingly bold Decrees to take more and more actions but inevitably crash at some point. In a second playthrough I was the Vagabond playing against the cats and birds, finding myself playing kingmaker and attacking both to stop either from winning. I finally gained enough gadgets to invoke a devastating one-beaver uprising that someone on BoardGameGeek compared to that supervillain with the doom gauntlet. So I've had two very different experiences already, and bought the game. It's a little intimidating to get started, but the current edition comes with not just a rulebook and a How To Play booklet but an extra sheet that walks you through two full turns. I see that BGG has a printable rulesheet to let you play solo against the cats even without owning the expansion. Seemed like fun despite the tricky intro process. Because there are asymmetric goals, I don't greatly mind that it's focused on an abstract notion of VPs. I can kind of feel like I'm doing something interesting and creating some sort of story, even if I'm not winning. The fact that each side has different rules isn't too hard to understand, because there are common features like crafting and movement that can help you understand other factions, and cards to remind you what the others are trying to do. The board and pieces are well made and pleasant, I should add. Deceptively cute for what is potentially a brutal game. Would I recommend this to people new to modern board games, ie. people who've never heard of Settlers or Pandemic or Dominion or Splendor? No, I'd probably start them off with something a bit simpler. If someone like that does want to play, I suggest starting them off with the cats. It's definitely worth playing if you're familiar with modern gaming though!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Leder Games | Root: The Clockwork Expansion
- Leder Games | Root: The Exiles and Partisans Deck
- Root: The Clockwork 2 Expansion

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