
- 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
2009
Rules assistance for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Wolves of the North
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A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Wolves of the North is an expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 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.
The "Defenders of the North" series of Chapter Packs features characters, locations, and events surrounding the epic struggles at The Wall and beyond. The fantastic creatures from Old Nan's stories are all too real, and they're set to invade your A Game of Thrones decks! Wolves of the North is the first installment in the series, and it focuses on the conflict between the Night's Watch and the Wildlings of the north. Stackable agenda cards give players the option of customizing their own "tribal" Night's Watch or Wildling decks, and Janos Slynt, Septon Cellador, and Craster are the first of the many unique Night's Watch and Wildling characters to be found in this set! Note: The 2011 edition of Wolves of the North has been updated to the sixty-card format (three copies each of twenty unique cards). The included cards are updated with rules text based on the most recent FAQ and Errata.
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game – Wolves of the North 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 – Wolves of the North 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 – Wolves of the North for ages 13 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 – Wolves of the North has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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 – Wolves of the North 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 – Wolves of the North 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 – Wolves of the North 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.