
- BGG rating
- 7.7
A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Targaryen Unsullied Pikemen
- 2 players
- 45–60 min
- 2020

2020
Rules assistance for A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Targaryen 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 – Targaryen Starter Set is a board game released in 2020 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 Worker Placement.
Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen rules her khalasar as Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea. Her influence and skill have made her one of the most powerful women in the world. No other faction boasts so many skilled cavalry, made even more so by Khal Drogo's inspiring leadership on the battlefield. Ser Jorah Mormont, the banished lord from Westeros, lends western steel to their cause. And Illyrio Mopatis can be relied upon to tip the scales with a touch of gold or a subtle threat. While Daenerys Targaryen's Dothraki may appear as little more than savages to western eyes, underestimating them is the last thing a foolish lord will do. The Targaryen Starter Set introduces a new house to A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game. —description from the publisher
A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Targaryen 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 – Targaryen 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 – Targaryen 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 – Targaryen Starter Set 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 Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Targaryen Starter Set 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 credited designers of A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game – Targaryen 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 – Targaryen 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.