Root: Jokiväen Laajennus

The Lizard Cultists’ garden-building mechanic feels totally different from any other Root faction, making the map shift in unexpected ways. I love how the extra vagabond options give you real strategic variety without bogging down the playtime.

I wish I’d tried the Riverfolk’s mercenary mechanic sooner—it totally changes how you negotiate, letting enemies buy your warriors mid-battle. The new vagabond pieces add nice variety, and the screen-printed warriors look sharp on the board.

Playing as the Riverfolk really shakes up the table dynamics — I love how their trading post economy forces you to negotiate with other players just to stay competitive. The new vagabond options add a lot of replay value, too.