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Rules assistance for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Epic Battles
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Rules assistant for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Epic Battles
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A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Epic Battles is an expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game released in 2008 for 2–4 players and 60 minutes per game. It was designed by Eric M. Lang, Christian T. Petersen, and Nate French and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Epic Battles is the fourth monthly installment of fixed cards for the "A Clash of Arms" cycle for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game, based on George R.R. Martin's bestselling Song of Ice and Fire saga. This Chapter Pack contains twenty different never-before-seen cards designed to augment existing decks and add variety to the A Game of Thrones metagame. (The first edition of this Chapter Pack included only one of each character card, while the second edition includes three copies of each card.) The military battles of the War of Five Kings come to life as the warring factions clash in epic fashion. With control over where and when the battles take place, players can shape the field to their liking. But take heed! In the game of thrones, it is possible to win every battle but still lose the war! "A Clash of Arms" cycle: - The War of the Five Kings - Ancient Enemies - Sacred Bonds - Epic Battles - Battle of Ruby Ford - Calling the Banners
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Galápagos Jogos
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Questions and answers
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Epic Battles supports 2–4 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: The Card Game – Epic Battles is 60 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: The Card Game – Epic Battles has a complexity rating of 2.5 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: The Card Game – Epic Battles belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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: The Card Game – Epic Battles are: Eric M. Lang, Christian T. Petersen, and Nate French. 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: The Card Game – Epic Battles as an expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game. 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: The Card Game to use it. Check that your edition of A Game of Thrones: The Card Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.