
- 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
2008
Rules assistance for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Scattered Armies
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A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Scattered Armies is an expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game released in 2008 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.
A Time of Ravens Expansion Scattered Armies is the sixth monthly installment of 40 fixed cards for the A Time of Ravens expansion to the A Game of Thrones card game, based on George R.R. Martin’s bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire saga. It contains 20 different never-before- seen cards designed to augment existing decks and add variety to the A Game of Thrones meta-game. Harsh conditions and ceaseless conflict has worn down the armies of the Great Houses of Westeros, and the survivors are scattered across the land. Yet some hope remains as reinforcements and reserves enter the fray. Some armies may retreat, others may regroup, and others will forge ahead. The epic battle for the Iron Throne rages on, and it has only just begun. Expands: - A Game of Thrones LCG
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Scattered Armies 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 – Scattered Armies 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 – Scattered Armies 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 – Scattered Armies 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 – Scattered Armies 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 – Scattered Armies 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 – Scattered Armies 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.