A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – Taking the Black
2015
Enter the first book of A Song of Ice and Fire with iconic characters, four new plot cards, and conflict rising across Westeros.
120
minutes
2 - 4
player(s)
14+
Medium Heavy
About this expansion
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – Taking the Black is a 2015 Chapter Pack in the Westeros cycle for 2–4 players, with a listed play time of 120 minutes.
Begin at the start of A Song of Ice and Fire, when Westeros appears to be at peace. Beneath that deceptive calm, however, wounded pride, nervous tension, and the threat of conflict are already gathering.
Taking the Black focuses on the first book of A Song of Ice and Fire, giving players the opportunity to take their place at the beginning of the story. The Great Houses are on the horizon of open conflict, and the journey toward the Iron Throne is about to begin.
- Part of the Westeros cycle for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game
- Four brand-new plot cards: two neutral and two faction-specific
- Introduces iconic characters including Renly Baratheon, the Hound, and Maester Luwin
These new characters and plot cards bring recognizable elements from the opening of the saga to the card game. They also mark the first appearances of Renly Baratheon, the Hound, and Maester Luwin in this expansion.
Whether you are following the story from its earliest chapter or seeking new cards for your games, Taking the Black offers a focused entry point into the Westeros cycle. Prepare to navigate the uneasy peace, face the rising tensions between the Great Houses, and begin your journey to the Iron Throne.
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