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Backers, After reviewing and discussing your great suggestions, we've decided to go with Famous Places as the fourth Subject card expansion theme. There's already enough serious, academic material, so we wanted to choose something fun to lighten the... (Read More)

Backers, Thanks to you guys, Roots keeps getting better. This morning we passed $20k, unlocking linen card stock for all copies. We have 45 hours to go - and are scooping up pledges left and right - so that linen box is very much in sight! Let's keep... (Read More)

Backers, Roots has entered its home stretch with less than 70 hours to go. Analytics predict we'll fall just under our next stretch goal (the linen card material), so please help us promote and push Roots over that threshold! Every backer counts in... (Read More)

Backers, We're proud to announce that Roots hit its $15k stretch goal, upgrading all cards to rounded corners. We have 9 more days to go, so let's get the cards and packaging to the vinyl material! Also, here's a beautiful new photograph of the game,... (Read More)

Illustrious backers, Yesterday our campaign passed the halfway point at over 140% funded, leaving us another 14 days to reach our stretch goals. Everybody wants the all-linen everything - trust me, it's gorgeous - so please continue to help us spread... (Read More)

Hey, everyone! Lead Game Designer James Pianka answered some questions about Roots for The Meeple Mechanic, which you can read here.  (Read More)

Hi, everyone! Our visual designer, Eric Wallace, whipped up some Roots-theme avatars for you to sport around Kickstarter (or anywhere, really). Enjoy! Also, don't forget to submit your ideas for Subject card expansion packs. Thanks again for... (Read More)

Kickstarter, Currently, each of the three Subject card expansion packs will contain 40 cards - the same number as the standard Subject deck. We realize that, at no change to production cost, we could reduce that number to 30 cards each and add a... (Read More)

We're extremely grateful to announce that, just 7 days into the campaign, Roots has met its funding goal. We've had enormous support from backers worldwide, and for that we thank you all. Please continue to share Roots with your friends, as we've... (Read More)

You know how people are always making up words by portmanteauing (not a word either) two different words? We’ve come to just accept those things as being valid and kind of go on with our day. BUT, what if there were a way you could actually construct a word out of component pieces using actual etymology and assign a meaning that totally makes sense, and is indeed irrefutable (that is to say, an actual word)? Well, that way is now totally real! (Read More)