{"product_id":"leder-games-root-variations-the-marauder-expansion-new-factions-hirelings","title":"Leder Games Root Variations: The Marauder Expansion – New Factions \u0026 Hirelings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoot Variations: The Marauder Expansion invites you into a wilder woodland with two new factions and a quartet of hireling archetypes to deepen your battles. This is a pre-order product and will not ship until Sept 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo new factions: Lord of the Hundreds and Keepers in Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour hireling archetypes, each pairing two allied units: Forest Patrol \u0026amp; Feline Physicians; Last Dynasty \u0026amp; Bluebird Nobles; Spring Uprising \u0026amp; Rabbit Scouts; Exile \u0026amp; The Bandit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA new setup draft that supports casual and competitive play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtwork and Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect thematic art and streamlined components that emphasize the Woodland’s contrasts—oppressive power on one side, disciplined order on the other. The hirelings add tactile depth to planning and combat decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew Ways to Play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistinct faction themes create varied strategic targets and paths to victory\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHirelings introduce flexible reinforcement options to support your plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe setup draft lets you tailor encounters for shorter sessions or longer battles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlay Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect richer table presence and more tactical decisions as the Woodland shifts with each faction and hireling choice. The additions invite experimentation while preserving Root’s signature asymmetry and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHead-to-Head and Cooperative Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you play one-against-many or run collaborative scenarios, the expansion adds new interpersonal dynamics and synergy opportunities for advanced groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of asymmetric strategy games seeking fresh challenges will find a lot to explore here. A base Root copy is required to play.\u003c\/p\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 include?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Two new factions, four hireling archetypes, and a new setup draft for casual and competitive play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this expansion compatible with Root base game?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, a base Root copy is required to play this expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Leder Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55102505943208,"sku":"B0BD2XCNGT","price":117.01,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2990\/9672\/files\/leder-games-root-variations-marauder-expansion-pack.jpg?v=1767646571","url":"https:\/\/toygame.ca\/products\/leder-games-root-variations-the-marauder-expansion-new-factions-hirelings","provider":"Toygame Canada | Playtime Starts Here ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}