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Legendary: Game of Thrones Deck Building Game
2025
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- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 17+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 2 players
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Legendary: Game of Thrones Deck Building Game is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. It was designed by Rob Heinsoo and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
In this competitive version of Legendary, players seek to claim the ultimate prize: the Iron Throne! Take control of one of the great houses of Westeros with fan-favorite characters and locations. Brand new game content including Masterminds, Heroes, Villains, and more! All cards will contain original art based on the characters from the Game of Thrones! 550 cards, a rule book, deluxe play mat, player boards and everything you will need to play! Winter is coming, and the houses of Westeros are locked in a bitter battle. Experience a thrilling world of epic warfare with Legendary: Game of Thrones Deck Building Game, in which you play as one of the Great Houses, with your own heroes to recruit and masterminds to protect. No matter who you choose, be prepared! It will take more than brute strength to prevail. You will need skill, guile, and a steady hand if you are to sit on the Iron Throne! —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Upper Deck Entertainment
Questions and answers
Legendary: Game of Thrones Deck Building Game 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 Legendary: Game of Thrones Deck Building Game is 30–60 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 Legendary: Game of Thrones Deck Building Game for ages 17 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.
Legendary: Game of Thrones Deck Building Game has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Legendary: Game of Thrones Deck Building Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Open Drafting. 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 Legendary: Game of Thrones Deck Building Game are: Rob Heinsoo. 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 Legendary: Game of Thrones Deck Building Game 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.