@thinkingAP 6d ago

Root: How Do You Teach It Without Everyone Hating the Cats?

Root is one of my all-time favorites but teaching it is a genuine challenge. Every faction plays differently, and there’s always one person who spends three turns building up only to realize the Marquise has run away with it.

New players gang up on the Cats (because they’re visible and seem strong) and then the Vagabond quietly wins while everyone was distracted. Every. Single. Time.

What’s your Root teaching strategy?

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@hexcrawler 5d ago

The Law of Root printout changed everything. Every player keeps it face-up. Cuts teach time in half.

@meeple_pusher 5d ago

Give the new player the Eyrie. The decree is structured enough to tell you what to do each turn.

@ameritrash_mike 4d ago

Cats aren't overpowered, they're just easy to understand. New players focus on what they can SEE.

@quietEngine 4d ago

Digital version first. The app teaches better than any human can.

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