Root table size
Clear at least 48 × 36 inches. If you have the room, 60 × 36 inches will feel much better.
Sized for base game, four players.
How much space should you clear?
121.9 × 91.4 cm · 12 sq ft
152.4 × 91.4 cm · 15 sq ft
The smaller number assumes a tidy setup with little spare room. The larger number gives people room to handle cards and reach shared pieces. Neither includes drinks, the box, or open rulebooks.
The inner box is the squeeze-it-in setup; the outer box is the relaxed setup.
Will Root fit?
Card table
36 × 36 in
Small dining table
48 × 30 in
5-foot game table
60 × 36 in
6-foot game table
72 × 42 in
Campaign table
84 × 48 in
What this recommendation is based on
Woodland map, faction boards, hands, card row, and shared supply are modeled in a conventional four-sided layout.
Dimensions are planning recommendations for the declared setup, not universal physical minima. Layout, edition, scenario, organizers, helper apps, and expansions can change the result.
Does this feel right for Root?
Real setups vary. A quick confirmation—or your measured correction— helps the next person plan better.
Root table-size FAQ
What size table do I need for Root?
Use at least 48 × 36 inches for the declared setup. A 60 × 36 inch surface is the more comfortable target.
Will Root fit on a 5 × 3 foot table?
Yes—the declared setup should fit comfortably.
Will Root fit on a 6 × 3.5 foot table?
Yes—the declared setup should fit comfortably.
Does the recommendation include expansions?
Only when the setup line names one. Otherwise, assume the base game and the stated player count.
Check the edition before you order.
Different editions, expansions, inserts, and player aids can change the footprint. Verify the exact version, then return to this page for the setup-size guidance.