
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,332
- BGG rating
- 8.0
A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Stark vs Lannister Starter Set
- 2 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018

Expansion for A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set
2022
Rules assistance for A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Riders of the Highgarden
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A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Riders of the Highgarden is an expansion for A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set released in 2022 for 2 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Worker Placement.
King Renly's alliance with House Tyrell through his marriage to Lady Margaery has made the famed riders of Highgarden available to Renly. Although his armor is not as thick as that of most heavy cavalry, that does not stop Highgarden's celebrated riders from unleashing the devastating charges that characterize such units. However, as happens to the common cavalry troops, their weakness lies in staying locked in prolonged combat. A sensible commander will pay special attention to making the most of the flanking abilities and the remarkable speed of Highgarden's horsemen to attack the enemy's unprotected flanks.
A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Riders of the Highgarden 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 – Riders of the Highgarden 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 – Riders of the Highgarden 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 – Riders of the Highgarden belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Worker Placement. 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 Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Riders of the Highgarden as an expansion for A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set to use it. Check that your edition of A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Baratheon Starter Set is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.