
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,634
- BGG rating
- 6.8
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2008

Expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition)
2016
Rules assistance for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – The King's Peace
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A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – The King's Peace is an expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Description from the publisher: “I must have the gold cloaks. The City Watch is two thousand strong, sworn to defend the castle, the city, and the king's peace.” –George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones Follow the events of A Game of Thrones with The King's Peace, the third Chapter Pack in the Westeros cycle for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game. Eddard Stark has arrived at King's Landing to serve as the Hand of the King, but even as knights journey across Westeros to participate in the Tourney of the Hand, insidious characters gather in the shadows. Join battles and intrigues surrounding the tourney with memorable characters like Ser Rodrik Cassel, Ser Alliser Thorne, and Ser Gregor Clegane. Two new plots—one neutral and one loyal to House Baratheon—offer new deckbuilding opportunities and this Chapter Pack includes a brand-new agenda that’s sure to inspire entirely new types of decks.
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – The King's Peace 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 (Second Edition) – The King's Peace is 60–120 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 (Second Edition) – The King's Peace for ages 14 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 (Second Edition) – The King's Peace has a complexity rating of 3.0 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: The Card Game (Second Edition) – The King's Peace belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Medieval, and Negotiation. 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 catalogue lists A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – The King's Peace as an expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition). 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 (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.