- BGG rating
- 9.3
Rules assistance for Altered: Roots of Corruption
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 13+
Rules assistant for Altered: Roots of Corruption
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Altered: Roots of Corruption is an expansion for Altered released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Charles Wickham, François Jourdain, Jacques Ernoult, Léa Roulée, Marcus Kearsey, and Nathanaël Dufour and its main mechanics are Card Play Conflict Resolution and Deck Construction.
About the game
A breach has opened in the heart of the Naos and as the world-tree withers, the Reka capital collapses. Something dark and unknown emerges from the Naos, corrupting everything. Asgarthans and Reka must organize to fight back and seal the breach. Roots of Corruption is the sixth expansion for Altered, a bold and surprising set that stands in stark contrast to previous expansions. As the climax of the Reka Arc, which recounts the meeting between Asgarthan expeditions and a new civilization, this set explores a darker side of the Altered universe, as the greed of the Reka leaders plunges the world into chaos. Rediscover Altered as you’ve never seen it before in a darker yet equally emotional and colorful expansion. Collect over 300 new cards, including 12 Exalted cards and brand-new Corrupted illustration treatments! - 300+ new cards featuring 3 brand-new Heroes, 12 Exalted cards, and a completely new card type: Feats - Collector Boosters, Special Boosters, and Box Toppers with improved drop rates and exclusive cards for an opening experience full of surprises. - New Corrupted illustration treatments to be discovered across the set’s various booster packs
Questions and answers
Altered: Roots of Corruption supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Altered: Roots of Corruption is 20–40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Altered: Roots of Corruption for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Altered: Roots of Corruption belongs to these categories: Card Game, Collectible Components, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Card Play Conflict Resolution and Deck Construction. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Altered: Roots of Corruption are: Charles Wickham, François Jourdain, Jacques Ernoult, Léa Roulée, Marcus Kearsey, and Nathanaël Dufour. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Altered: Roots of Corruption as an expansion for Altered. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Altered to use it. Check that your edition of Altered is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.