Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 vs Root
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is a cooperative game where your team of disease-fighting specialists must cure four deadly diseases before they overwhelm the world. As you play, the game evolves - characters gain new abilities, cities can fall into ruin, and the story unfolds based on your actions. Each success or failure permanently changes the game, creating a unique experience for your group.
Root
Root is an asymmetrical game where players take on different woodland factions with completely different play styles. The Marquise de Cat rules the forest, the Eyrie Dynasties seeks to reclaim their throne, the Woodland Alliance plots revolution, and the Vagabond plays both sides. Each faction has its own victory condition and unique mechanics.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 | Root |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 2 ✓ | 19 |
| Rating | 8.6 ✓ | 8.1 |
| Year Published | 2015 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 60 | 55 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 60 |
| Min Age | 13 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.83 | 3.68 ✓ |
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 wins in 3 categories, Root wins in 3 categories.