
- BGG rank
- BGG #818
- BGG rating
- 7.5
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition)
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2015

Expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game
2010
Rules assistance for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Kings of the Storm
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A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Kings of the Storm is an expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. 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.
Kings of the Storm includes 165 cards - three copies each of 55 unique cards - featuring not only cards for House Baratheon but also neutral cards and plot cards that will easily find their way into the decks of any House. Also included with this expansion are two deck lists designed to give players strong insight into House Baratheon's native strengths and synergy, designed by 2009 Melee World Champion Jonathan Benton and Wade Freeman. With just a copy of the A Game of Thrones Core Set and a copy of Kings of the Storm, you can play these fun and competitive decks yourself.
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Kings of the Storm 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 – Kings of the Storm 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.
The catalogue lists A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Kings of the Storm 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: The Card Game – Kings of the Storm has a complexity rating of 2.8 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 – Kings of the Storm 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 – Kings of the Storm 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 – Kings of the Storm 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.