Root Marauder Hirelings: How to Add to Your Game

Quick answer

Add the Root Marauder Hirelings Pack & Hireling Box to your game by shuffling the hireling cards into the deck and distributing hireling tokens to players. Best with fewer players to increase tactical tension, but works at any player count.

Step-by-step setup for Marauder Hirelings

1. Shuffle the hireling cards into the deck: Take the hireling cards from the Marauder Hirelings Pack and shuffle them into the main Root deck. Do not separate them by type—mix them thoroughly to ensure random distribution. Make sure the deck is well-shuffled so that hirelings appear unpredictably throughout the game.
2. Distribute hireling tokens to players: Give each player a set of hireling tokens (usually one per player). These tokens represent the hirelings they can recruit. Place them near their player board for easy access. If playing with fewer players, consider giving each player an extra token to increase tactical depth.
3. Recruit hirelings during gameplay: When a hireling card is drawn, the active player can choose to spend resources (like warriors or cards) to recruit it. The hireling then joins their faction and provides a special ability or piece on the map. Recruiting early can give you a strong advantage, but saving resources for later may let you grab a more powerful hireling.
4. Adjust for player count: If playing with more players, some hireling cards will flip over to reveal new special abilities. Read the card's instructions to see which side to use. For fewer players, use the standard side. Check the card backs before the game to avoid surprises—some cards have different abilities for different player counts.
5. Integrate the Hireling Box for storage: Use the Hireling Box to store all hireling cards and tokens. This keeps your components organized and prevents loss. Store it alongside your Root base game box for easy access. Label the box clearly so you can quickly grab it for future sessions.

Product highlights

• Root: Marauder Hirelings Pack & Hireling Box: Hirelings can be added to games at any player count. With fewer players, they add new pieces to the map, ramping up tension and giving you more tactical options. With more players, some hireling cards flip over to reveal new special abilities. This means the same expansion works well for both intimate two-player games and larger groups, adapting its behavior to keep the game balanced and exciting.