# Root: The Squires and Disciples Deck

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: 8.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: 3.20 / 5
- **Designers**: Joshua Yearsley
- **Artists**: Kyle Ferrin
- **Publishers**: Leder Games, Fox in the Box, MS Edizioni
- **Categories**: Animals, Expansion for Base-game, Print & Play, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
An essential expansion for those who have mastered the base deck and crave a tactical refresh. The deck introduces hand-management-dependent abilities and allows for altered victory conditions, making Root games even more unpredictable. It is the perfect upgrade to breathe new life into the game without adding rule complexity.Boosts base game replayabilityDynamic hand management mechanicsAllows for altered victory conditionsSeamless integration into gameplayRequires prior game knowledgeMay disrupt conservative strategiesHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you are already a veteran of the Root woodlands and feel the standard deck holds no more secrets, 'The Squires and Disciples Deck' is here to shake things up. Think of it as a natural evolution of the experience we had with the 'Exiles and Partisans' deck. The concept is simple yet brilliant: you swap out the base game deck for this new set of cards, opening up a whole new range of strategic possibilities.

What makes this deck special? It draws direct inspiration from the Marauder and Homeland factions, injecting abilities that rely heavily on how you manage your hand. You know that card that seemed useless before? Here, your hand composition can be the game-changer. Plus, there is a dash of mischief and fun, with cards that allow you to alter the end-game conditions or even mess with how Dominance cards work. It is the kind of expansion that does not add unnecessary complexity but forces every player to rethink their woodland war tactics.

It is worth noting that while the deck brings new dynamics, the heart of Root remains: the brutal asymmetry and the constant need to monitor your opponents' moves. If you enjoy testing new combos and want to see how factions react to altered victory conditions, this deck is a treat. It is an excellent choice for anyone looking to breathe new life into a modern classic without having to learn a whole new rulebook from scratch. Get ready to see alliances shift and conservative strategies thrown out the window. After all, in the Root woods, the only constant is change, and this deck ensures no one stays in their comfort zone for long.

## FAQ
### Do I need other expansions to use this deck?
No, it is a standalone deck that replaces the base game deck, but you still need the Root base game to play.

### Does it change the rules significantly?
It does not change the core rules, but it adds new strategic possibilities and allows you to modify end-game conditions.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
We recommend mastering the standard deck first, as this one requires a bit more strategic cunning.

### Does the playtime increase with this deck?
No, the playtime remains mostly the same, just more intense due to the new abilities.

### How many players can use this deck?
The deck supports the same player count as the base game (2 to 4 players).

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