Head to head
King of New York vs Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick King of New York if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Sword-and-sorcery setting
- The lighter teach (Medium vs Medium-Heavy)
- Shorter sessions (about 60 min vs 90)
Pick Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Sword-and-sorcery setting
- More crunch (Medium-Heavy vs Medium)
- A longer, meatier session (about 90 min)
Quick facts
| King of New York | Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–6 | 2–4 |
| Play time | 45–60 min | 60–90 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium-Heavy |
| Age | 10+ | 14+ |
| Year | 2014 | — |
Common questions
Which is lighter, King of New York or Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right?
King of New York is the lighter game (Medium complexity vs Medium-Heavy). Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, King of New York or Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right?
King of New York runs up to about 60 minutes; Root: A Game of Woodland Might and Right up to about 90. For a weeknight slot, King of New York is the quicker table.