Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right - box art by Kyle Ferrin

Root vs Oath

Cole Wehrle has a problem. He keeps making masterpieces and forcing us to choose between them. Root and Oath are both Leder Games flagships, both designed by Wehrle, both gorgeous, both critically adored. The BGG forums have been arguing about this for years. So letโ€™s settle it. Category Root Oath Complexity 3.78/5 4.22/5 ๐Ÿ† Theme & Immersion High (asymmetric factions, Kyle Ferrin art) ๐Ÿ† High (legacy storytelling, evolving world) Replayability Massive (factions ร— expansions) ๐Ÿ† Moderate (needs campaign commitment) Value for Money $45-55 ๐Ÿ† $50-60 Player Count Sweet Spot 3-4 players ๐Ÿ† 3 players Table Presence Stunning ๐Ÿ† Impressive Learning Curve Steep Steeper ๐Ÿ† Complexity Winner: Oath ๐Ÿ† ...

17 March 2026 ยท 5 min ยท The Dice Drop
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