{"product_id":"root-the-marauder-expansion-by-leder-games-new-factions-hirelings-for-2-6-players-ages-10","title":"Root: The Marauder Expansion by Leder Games — New Factions \u0026 Hirelings for 2-6 Players (Ages 10+)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eExpand Your Woodland Battlefield with The Marauder Expansion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRoot players gain a new dimension of strategy with The Marauder Expansion. Two fresh factions join the woodland conflict: the Lord of the Hundreds, a ruthless warlord who builds momentum and spreads fear, and the Keepers in Iron, an exiled order of devout knights on a sacred quest. Each faction brings distinct priorities, counterplay, and storytelling threads, enriching the ongoing tension without altering Root’s core mechanics. The added depth helps both casual and competitive groups explore new narratives as the map evolves around bold choices and careful timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBeyond factions, the expansion introduces four hireling options that shift alliances, threats, and resource management. The hiring pools are designed to create meaningful decisions at any player count, encouraging players to negotiate, position, and adapt as the woodland reshapes itself. Notable groupings include Forest Patrol and Feline Physicians, Last Dynasty and Bluebird Nobles, Spring Uprising and Rabbit Scouts, and The Exile and The Bandit—each pairing bringing a different mood to play sessions and elevating the sense of emergent storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s inside and how it changes play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo new factions with unique goals, abilities, and thematic flavor to heighten asymmetrical play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFour hireling options that introduce new allies, risks, and tactical choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA flexible draft setup to accommodate both quick casual games and longer, more strategic sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy players might welcome this expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncreased replayability through fresh faction dynamics and hireling synergies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRicher strategic puzzles and more negotiation moments during each map setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRespect for Root’s core rules while offering new narrative arcs and tactical possibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDesigned for 2 to 6 players and suitable for ages 10 and up, The Marauder Expansion elevates the familiar woodland setting with ambitious strategy and vivid storytelling. A copy of Root is required to play, as the expansion harmonizes with existing factions and board setups. Note: this is a pre-order product, with shipping anticipated in September 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What does The Marauder Expansion add to Root?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Two new factions, four hireling groups, and a flexible draft system to vary play across sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is a copy of Root required to play this expansion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, the base Root game is required to use The Marauder Expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Leder Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56929318732158,"sku":"B0BD2XCNGT","price":78.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1317\/4398\/files\/leder-games-root-marauder-expansion-new-factions.jpg?v=1771194502","url":"https:\/\/playvia.co.uk\/products\/root-the-marauder-expansion-by-leder-games-new-factions-hirelings-for-2-6-players-ages-10","provider":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}