
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,629
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Dead Man's Doubloons
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2018

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Root: Landmarks Pack is an expansion for Root released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Nick Brachmann and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Race.
Bring the Root Woodland to life with landmarks! Landmarks add unique powers to their clearings and can be added to games with any player count. The Landmark Pack includes four screen-printed wood landmarks: Barter for anything you need at the Black Market. Find new friends and followers in the Lost City. Craft a masterwork at the Legendary Forge. Sit proud upon the grand throne in the Elder Treetop.
Root: Landmarks Pack 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 Root: Landmarks Pack is 60–90 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 Root: Landmarks Pack for ages 10 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.
Root: Landmarks Pack has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Root: Landmarks Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Race. 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 Root: Landmarks Pack are: Nick Brachmann. 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 Root: Landmarks Pack as an expansion for Root. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Root to use it. Check that your edition of Root is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.