
- BGG rank
- BGG #242
- BGG rating
- 7.5
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition)
- 3–6 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion
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A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion is an expansion for A Game of Thrones released in 2004 for 3–6 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Christian T. Petersen and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Auction / Bidding.
Publisher´s description: Fantasy Flight is ready to deliver "A Clash of Kings", the first expansion to "A Game of Thrones: The Board Game"! This new expansion and will include rules and components for the following: The new House Martell (for playing the game with 6 players; includes new cards, tokens, and a large gameboard overlay. An alternative higher-powered set of House Cards for all six Houses. Rules and components for managing the ports of Westeros, New wooden tokens for the powerful but vulnerable Siege Engines. Wooden Fortification tokens. Special order tokens for every house. "A Clash of Kings" will require the main "A Game of Thrones Board Game" to play.
A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion is 120–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Auction / Bidding. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion are: Christian T. Petersen. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists A Game of Thrones: A Clash of Kings Expansion as an expansion for A Game of Thrones. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need A Game of Thrones to use it. Check that your edition of A Game of Thrones is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.