A Game of Thrones

About this board game

A Game of Thrones is a strategy board game for 3–5 players, with an approximate play time of 180 minutes, in which the great Houses of Westeros struggle for control of the Iron Throne.

War and chaos spread across the land as rival Houses pursue dominance through resource management, diplomacy, and cunning. Each player takes command of one of the great Houses, seeking to expand influence while surviving the actions of their enemies.

Players give orders to their armies, control important characters, and gather resources for the coming winter. At the same time, grave dangers gather in the cold North, while an ancient enemy gains momentum in the distant East.

• Diplomacy and intrigue: Use negotiation and careful decisions while competing Houses pursue their own ambitions.
• Army orders: Direct forces as the struggle for Westeros unfolds.
• Resource management: Prepare for the coming winter and the challenges ahead.
• Active participation: A unique phase mechanic, battle resolution, and special ordering system keep players involved throughout the game.

The game combines political maneuvering with military conflict, asking players to weigh immediate opportunities against the wider dangers facing the realm. Every order and alliance contributes to the shifting contest for power.

Released in 2003, A Game of Thrones offers a long, involved contest of House-level strategy in a Westeros engulfed by war. It was later reimplemented by A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition), released in 2011.