- BGG rank
- BGG #1,634
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A Game of Thrones: The Card Game
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
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- 2008
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,570
- BGG rating
- 6.9
A Game of Thrones Collectible Card Game
2002
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- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 2 players
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A Game of Thrones Collectible Card Game is a board game released in 2002 for 2–5 players and 30 minutes per game. It was designed by Eric M. Lang and Christian T. Petersen and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
This entry is for the Collectible Card Game (CCG) that pre-dated the current Living Card Game (LCG). For the LCG, go to A Game of Thrones: The Card Game Collectible Card Game based on the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin. The following Starters and Booster Packs were released before the transition to LCG Format: Westeros Sea of Storms Flight of Dragons Ice and Fire A Throne of Blades A Crown of Suns Valyrian A Tourney of Swords A Reign of Kings Winter Edition A Song of Twilight A Song of Night Iron Throne A House of Thorns A House of Talons Five Kings Re-implemented by: A Game of Thrones: The Card Game
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
Questions and answers
A Game of Thrones Collectible Card Game supports 2–5 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 Collectible Card Game is 30 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.
A Game of Thrones Collectible Card Game has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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 Collectible Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Collectible Card Game are: Eric M. Lang 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 Collectible Card Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.