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Claim the Iron Throne and the lands of Westeros!

King Robert Baratheon is dead, and the seven kingdoms brace for war. House Lannister, whose daughter Cersei was Robert's queen, claims the throne for her young son Joffrey. From the Dragonstone Isle, Stannis Baratheon knows that Robert was not the true father of Joffrey, and rightfully demands the throne for himself. On the Iron Isles, House Greyjoy is about to embark on a second rebellion, but this time with a much grander goal. In the north, House Stark gathers its strength to defend what is right, and in the south the wealthy House Tyrell harbors an old ambition to sit on the Iron Throne.

As armies gather and ravens fly, a clash of kings is inevitable.

Based on the best-selling novel series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE by George R.R. Martin, the A Game of Thrones board game lets players take control of one of the great Houses of Westeros and embark on a epic struggle to claim the Iron Throne. Immerse yourself in a game of clever planning, careful allocation of power, diplomacy, and the exciting flavor of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE.

When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.
—Cersei Lannister

Gameboard
75 Order Tokens
100 Power Tokens
15 Influence Tokens
5 Supply Tokens
35 House Cards
5 House Start Cards
30 Westeros Cards
50 Wooden Footmen
20 Wooden Knights
30 Wooden Ships
1 Wildling Token
1 Turn Marker
3 Neutral Army Markers
Valyrian Steel Blade Token
Messenger Raven Token
Iron Throne Token
Rules

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Excellent game mechanics
Reviewer: Tribuchet
Sat, Jul 14, 2007, 12:07 PM

Our regular D&D group has a rule that if someone isn't available to join us a particular evening we play board games instead... I obtained this game on a lark to try out a couple weeks ago.

I can tell you the game mechanics of this game are really very good. The four of us digested the rules quickly, and walked through it for several hours and had a great time. There are several strategies to bring force to bear on your opponents, and the the by-line that there is no middle ground but win or die is truer here than in a lot you would play, you are in the thick of it by the second turn. It was a big hit in our fussy group and something we will definitely be playing again and for some time.

I have never read these books and have no idea how it relates or you would be happy or disappointed on that regard. All I can say is it is a good buy as a board game.