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- 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
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition)
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – True Steel
2016
Rules assistance for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – True Steel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – True Steel
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A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – True Steel 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.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: "Every time she looked at Ser Ilyn Payne, she shivered. He made her feel as though something dead was slithering over her naked skin." – George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones Tensions in King's Landing have reached their breaking point. In the aftermath of King Robert’s death, Eddard Stark makes his move to unveil the true lineage of Cersei Lannister’s children—and in the process, he sets in motion the events that will drown the Seven Kingdoms in blood. Even as Eddard makes his final gambit and the Lannisters plan their reprisal, Daenerys Targaryen forges her future in Khal Drogo’s funeral pyre. It is a time of merciless, sudden death and life that springs from the ashes. Advance to the explosive conclusion of the first book of A Song of Ice and Fire with True Steel, the sixth Chapter Pack of the Westeros cycle for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition). Here, you'll find a host of recognizable characters entering the card game for the first time, including Jhogo, Tyene Sand, Septa Mordane, and Ser Barristan Selmy. This pack also introduces two new neutral plots to the game, quickly expanding your options for every deck and introducing new tricks for every player.
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Galakta
- Asterion Press
Questions and answers
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – True Steel 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) – True Steel 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) – True Steel 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) – True Steel 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 catalogue lists A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition) – True Steel 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.