Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games
Publish Year: 2011
Category: Strategy, Fantasy, Political, Wargame
# of Players: 3 to 6
Playing Time: 120 to 240 Minutes
Age: 14+
Mechanism: Advantage Token, Alliances, Area Movement, Auction / Bidding, Events, Hand Management, Income, Negotiation, Player Elimination
Weight / Difficulty: Medium Heavy
Explanation of Game Conditions
Rule Westeros or Fall Trying – The Iron Throne Awaits!
King Robert Baratheon is dead, and the realm is in chaos. The great Houses of Westeros are locked in a deadly struggle for the Iron Throne, where only the most cunning, ruthless, and strategic ruler will prevail. Will you seize power through military might, forge alliances with honeyed words, or resort to the art of betrayal?
In A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition), three to six players take command of legendary Houses—Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, and more—battling for dominance across Westeros. Inspired by George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, this deeply strategic game challenges you to manage your forces, outmaneuver rivals, and decide who to trust (spoiler: probably no one).
Each round unfolds across multiple phases, from diplomacy and secret orders to high-stakes battles where a single House Card can change the course of war. But beware—the wildlings are stirring beyond the Wall, and only the strongest rulers can command enough influence to prepare for their assault.
This second edition features updated graphics, streamlined rules, and expansions like ports, siege engines, and the unpredictable Tides of Battle cards, which introduce an element of chaos to combat. With ever-shifting alliances and every decision carrying weight, no two games play the same.
Do you have what it takes to claim the Iron Throne? Or will your House be just another footnote in the history of Westeros?
