A Game of Thrones - Board Game

red_temple · 03-18-2005, 05:27 PM

I've recently purchased this game, and my friends and I have become quite hooked on it. Anyone else out there play this one yet? I'd like to hear other comments/opinions on the game content.

The game is based on the GRRM book of the same title, and pits 5 of the major houses in a battle for the Iron throne. I'd compare it (loosely) to games like Risk and Axis and Allies. It has good complexity, but not too much to be overbearing.

cercar · 03-23-2005, 02:57 AM

Where did you find a copy of it? I've wanted to play it but locating it has been rather difficult for me.

Blue Mythril · 03-23-2005, 07:13 AM

there's a game? Wow talk about a niche market

when you compare it, how do you rate it against games like Risk?

Winters_Sorrow · 03-23-2005, 09:21 AM

The game can be bought from your local Forbidden Planet if you have one.

I've had a stab at playing it, but unfortunately most of my mates feel themselves to be a bit old for boardgames!

It does seem pretty cool though

LadyFel · 03-23-2005, 10:16 AM

I took a look online, but I don't think I'll be getting it any time soon...My husband is into Risk type games, but I've never really enjoyed them much so I think I'll pass...

I'm seriously considering starting the TCG though...

red_temple · 03-28-2005, 04:42 PM

I've played a lot of Risk, and presently I'd rank Game of Thrones higher. I like the complexity and scarcity it brings to managing your forces. Supply rules restrict the size of your armies, which brings a little more realism into managing your troops and their movements.

My friends all love playing this game - and they have never read the books.

red_temple · 03-28-2005, 04:45 PM

BTW, I ordered mine from Fairplay games (US based). I believe Amazon is starting to stock it now as well.

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red_temple Boo! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 68	A Game of Thrones - Board Game I've recently purchased this game, and my friends and I have become quite hooked on it. Anyone else out there play this one yet? I'd like to hear other comments/opinions on the game content. The game is based on the GRRM book of the same title, and pits 5 of the major houses in a battle for the Iron throne. I'd compare it (loosely) to games like Risk and Axis and Allies. It has good complexity, but not too much to be overbearing. __________________ "...shut the door, paint the windows black, rent an electric typewriter and become the monster you always were — the writer." Hunter S. Thompson - RIP.

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cercar Nightswatch wannabe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York Posts: 3	Re: A Game of Thrones - Board Game Where did you find a copy of it? I've wanted to play it but locating it has been rather difficult for me. __________________ Valar Morghulis.

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Blue Mythril Stronger than steel... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Blue Mountains Posts: 638	Re: A Game of Thrones - Board Game there's a game? Wow talk about a niche market when you compare it, how do you rate it against games like Risk? __________________ As long as you never stop believing you can fly, it's all good.

03-23-2005, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Winters_Sorrow Unreg. Mutant Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 1,462	Re: A Game of Thrones - Board Game The game can be bought from your local Forbidden Planet if you have one. I've had a stab at playing it, but unfortunately most of my mates feel themselves to be a bit old for boardgames! It does seem pretty cool though __________________ "I'm always happy. Which is kind of worrying when you really think about it."

03-23-2005, 10:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
LadyFel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Croatia Posts: 202	Re: A Game of Thrones - Board Game I took a look online, but I don't think I'll be getting it any time soon...My husband is into Risk type games, but I've never really enjoyed them much so I think I'll pass... I'm seriously considering starting the TCG though...

03-28-2005, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
red_temple Boo! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 68	Re: A Game of Thrones - Board Game I've played a lot of Risk, and presently I'd rank Game of Thrones higher. I like the complexity and scarcity it brings to managing your forces. Supply rules restrict the size of your armies, which brings a little more realism into managing your troops and their movements. My friends all love playing this game - and they have never read the books. __________________ "...shut the door, paint the windows black, rent an electric typewriter and become the monster you always were — the writer." Hunter S. Thompson - RIP.

03-28-2005, 04:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
red_temple Boo! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 68	Re: A Game of Thrones - Board Game BTW, I ordered mine from Fairplay games (US based). I believe Amazon is starting to stock it now as well. __________________ "...shut the door, paint the windows black, rent an electric typewriter and become the monster you always were — the writer." Hunter S. Thompson - RIP.

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