
- BGG rating
- 8.3
A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Bolton Bastard's Girls
- 2 players
- 45–60 min
- 2018

2019
Rules assistance for A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Eric M. Lang and Michael Shinall and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
Robert is dead. Will a New Baratheon Take the Iron Throne? King Robert Baratheon is dead. And while his (alleged) son Joffrey sits on the throne, there are other Baratheons who have also made claim to the kingdom. Both Renley and Stannis Baratheon have laid claim to the Iron Throne and they are willing to fight to take it. House Baratheon might be internally divided, but their troops are still just as strong as ever on the battlefield. The Baratheon Starter Set gives players everything they need to make their claim on the Iron Throne. It comes complete with a rulebook, dice, measuring sticks, stat cards, and miniatures to field a full army in the A Song of Ice and Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game. Players will get two units of Baratheon Wardens, and a unit each of Baratheon Sentinels and Stag Knights. Along with that, there are Unit Attachments and NCUs, including characters such as Renley and Stannis Baratheon, Alester Florent, Shyra Errol, and more. —description from the publisher
A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set is 45–60 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 Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set 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 Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set has a complexity rating of 2.0 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 Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Simulation. 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 Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set are: Eric M. Lang and Michael Shinall. 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 Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.