What is Root: The Clockwork Expansion?Root: The Clockwork Expansion adds four fiendishly automated bot factions to Root, enabling solo play and filling seats in low-player-count games. It is designed by Leder Games and is fully compatible with all Root expansions.Publisher: Leder Games | Players: 1–4 | Age: 10+ | Play Time: 60–90 minutes | Game Type: Asymmetric strategy, solo, co-op, expansionRequires the base game Root to play.Automated Factions Mechanical Marquise 2.0 — dodge her marauding patrols while stopping her from completing her building tracks Electric Eyrie — shore up the Woodland’s defenses against this fearsome invader before the Woodland is flooded with their forces Automated Alliance — police these radicals and raze their bases before a small uprising becomes a massive rebellion Vagabot — hunt the dastardly Vagabot across the clearings or attempt to court him with items Why Get the Clockwork Expansion?The Clockwork Expansion is the go-to solution for Root players who want to play solo or need to fill a seat when you can’t get a full group together. Each bot has its own distinct behaviour, keeping games challenging and unpredictable.Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I play Root solo with the Clockwork Expansion? Yes — the Clockwork Expansion is specifically designed to support solo play by providing automated opponent factions.Do I need the base Root game to use the Clockwork Expansion? Yes — this expansion requires a copy of Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right.Is the Clockwork Expansion compatible with other Root expansions? Yes — it works alongside the Riverfolk, Underworld, Marauder, and Homeland expansions.How difficult are the Clockwork bots? Each bot has adjustable difficulty settings, making them suitable for both new and experienced Root players.Awards & Honors2020 Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee
