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- BGG #242
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A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition)
- 3–6 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2011
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Rules assistance for A Game of Thrones: A Storm of Swords Expansion
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- 3–4 players
- 120–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.6/5
Rules assistant for A Game of Thrones: A Storm of Swords Expansion
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A Game of Thrones: A Storm of Swords Expansion is an expansion for A Game of Thrones released in 2006 for 3–4 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Corey Konieczka and Christian T. Petersen and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
From the Publisher's Website: Storm of Swords is the second expansion to A Game of Thrones: The Board Game! This new expansion includes rules and components for the following: A new variant game with a new map, pitting Houses Stark, Lannister, Greyjoy, and Baratheon against one another for control of King's Landing and the Riverlands. The new claim based concept challenges to take control over Westeros not only militarily but also politically. New neutral houses to sway to your cause in the variant game, including House Arryn, House Frey, House Tyrell, and the many brigands, mercenaries, and broken men that people Westeros! Powerful new tactics cards for use in both the variant and classic games. New, alternate Westeros decks. Robb Stark, Jaime Lannister, and many others take the field directly with the new Leader rules, including two Leaders for every house (including Martell), for use in both the variant and classic games. Take hostages and execute prisoners for the first time! New House cards for every house (including Martell), for use in both the variant and classic games. A new deck of Wildling cards, making each Wildling assault a unique event! A Storm of Swords requires the main A Game of Thrones Board Game to play. It is entirely compatible with the A Clash of Kings expansion, but does not require that expansion to be enjoyed.
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Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Questions and answers
A Game of Thrones: A Storm of Swords Expansion supports 3–4 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 Storm of Swords 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 Storm of Swords 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 Storm of Swords Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.6 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 Storm of Swords 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 Storm of Swords Expansion are: Corey Konieczka and 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 Storm of Swords 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.