News and tests about board games, games and entertainmentNews and tests about board games, games and entertainmentNews and tests about board games, games and entertainment
  • Home
  • board Games
    • News
    • Board game reviews
    • Crowdfunding
    • top list
    • Inside
    • Buy games
      • Top 50: board games
      • Offers
      • Popular board games
      • Games Dealer
      • Games: tests and reviews
  • video Games
    • News
    • games scene
    • Gaming tests
    • Game tips
    • Gaming accessories
    • Hardware tests
  • top issuesTrends
    • Grand Theft AutoTop
    • Star Wars
    • Disney Lorcan
    • Lord of the Rings
    • World of Warcraft
    • Marvel
    • Cyberpunk 2077
    • WWE
    • Nintendo SwitchTop
    • Blizzard
    • Playstation
  • films and series
    • News
    • Movie review
  • Books
    • News
    • Book review
  • Amusement
  • EventsTrade Shows
    • News
    • GAME in Essen
    • Play!
    • Toy fair in Nuremberg
    • Gamescom in Cologne
    • CCXP Cologne
  • warcraft rumble
  • Disney Lorcan
  • Star Wars
  • Star Wars Unlimited
  • Asmodee
  • Ravensburger
  • Kosmos
  • Pegasus Spiele
  • Contact
  • The game editors
  • Media-Kit.
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contest Rules
  • We're looking for you
Sign In
Notification Show More
Font resizerAa
Font resizerAa
News and tests about board games, games and entertainmentNews and tests about board games, games and entertainment
  • Home
  • board Games
  • video Games
  • top issuesTrends
  • films and series
  • Books
  • Amusement
  • EventsTrade Shows
  • Home
  • board Games
    • News
    • Board game reviews
    • Crowdfunding
    • top list
    • Inside
    • Buy games
  • video Games
    • News
    • games scene
    • Gaming tests
    • Game tips
    • Gaming accessories
    • Hardware tests
  • top issuesTrends
    • Grand Theft AutoTop
    • Star Wars
    • Disney Lorcan
    • Lord of the Rings
    • World of Warcraft
    • Marvel
    • Cyberpunk 2077
    • WWE
    • Nintendo SwitchTop
    • Blizzard
    • Playstation
  • films and series
    • News
    • Movie review
  • Books
    • News
    • Book review
  • Amusement
  • EventsTrade Shows
    • News
    • GAME in Essen
    • Play!
    • Toy fair in Nuremberg
    • Gamescom in Cologne
    • CCXP Cologne
Have an existing account? Sign In
follow US
© 2023 - Spielpunkt - Games and Entertainment
News and tests about board games, games and entertainment > Articles > Board and card games > Take up arms: The Game of Thrones card game for two
Board and card games

Take up arms: The Game of Thrones card game for two

Andre Volkman
Last updated: November 13, 2018 19:06 p.m
Andre Volkman
5 MinRead
Share
5 MinRead
Take up arms: The Game of Thrones card game for two
Take up arms: The Game of Thrones card game for two
SHARE

Just like in real life: the card flop is followed by a card top. Before you join the celebrities in the jungle camp again tonight, the next two episodes of the series "Game of Thrones" are running on RTL 2. And there is also a card game for this, admittedly strong, license that allows fans and card game lovers to delve deep into the history of the Game of Thrones. I would like to introduce you to the HBO version of the GoT card game and I already recommend that you try this card game: fun guaranteed!


Game of Thrones - The Card Game

It's not only snowing here in North Rhine-Westphalia, winter is also approaching in Westeros. Where we have to grapple with icy roads and delayed Deutsche Bahn trains, the poor Westerosi are exposed to completely different dangers: the white hikers are coming! And as if that weren't enough, countless clans are still scrambling for the claim to the Iron Throne.

The presented card game is a special 2-player version and not the Game of Thrones LCG (I already have a special planned for this). What the game lacks in terms of complexity, it makes up for with low entry barriers.

The card game uses of course the impressive fantasy story of the book by George RR Martin. House Stark is at odds with the golden lions of House Lannister. The two card players each take over one of the two traditional houses and fight for supremacy in Westeros. What sounds simple, in the end it is. But this is exactly what makes a good card game so appealing to me. A quick start, followed by an exciting finale, followed by the excitement of the next game. Even card players who are not at all familiar with the topic "Game of Thrones" should have fun with this card game. The good German instructions lead you clearly through the first test runs and rarely leave you alone with problems with the rules. Then a look at one of the board game internet forums helps, where Game of Thrones games are thrown with similar emotions as other polarizing brands (Just think of the MMORPG sector and the obligatory fanboys and haters). There is a little resentment about the strength of the two Häsuer. One side claims the Starks are too strong (ha!). Others doubt that the Lennsiter Lions could ever lose. This discussion already shows that balancing cannot be that bad.

- Advertisement -

Except for a few timing issues, which are unfortunately typical for card games, the GoT card game plays quite smoothly and without interruptions. Smaller rule questions can easily be discussed by yourself, because your own rule agreements do not affect the gaming experience. After the warm-up phase, you will be busy with a game for around 45 minutes. That literally screams for several rounds of play and is the most fun with changing roles.

As already mentioned, the card game lacks complexity, which is tolerable in the 2-player versions. Displeasure only arises when the opponent shows a really lucky hand when drawing cards and this creates an imbalance from the start. That can happen, but luck is also a good tension factor.

The presentation of the 132 playing cards as well as the tokens and standards is successful and, as usual from FFG, of high quality. The collaboration with the Heidelverger Spieleverlag is, as always, flawless.

The course of the game is intuitive and consists of several steps that are worked through by the players. the Strategy phase determines determines the current procedure in each case. After Fill up the hand in the second step (drawing cards) is followed by the March, i.e. the payout of gold coins, which is based on the strategy cards. Now the highlight of the move is imminent: The Challenge! In this step it becomes military and the active player chooses from various maneuvers (military strike, intrigue, power struggle) to weaken the opponent. The houses then make their claims to rule in the phase Domination and distribute the power token. The regeneration after the fight takes place in the phase Straighten up instead and makes the units ready for battle again. So that the gold does not end up in your pockets, you give up the excess like (phase: Taxes). Now it is the turn of the second player and starts over.

For around € 20-23 you can't go wrong with this two-player card game. Fans of the series and card game fans are sure to have fun with this card game.

- Advertisement -
Crowdfunding preview: Hexes of Sygon by Alec Cacheris
Board game review of Let's Go! To Japan: Let's go to Japan!
Wizard DSA – Trick-Taking Game meets The Black Eye
Inside Gamelyn Games: Small games, big success!
Hitster Bingo – Music Quiz Meets Disco Ball
Tagged:board Games
How do you like the article?
Love0
Happy 0
Sad0
Angry0
Cry0
Surprise0
Andre_new
ByAndre Volkman
Follow:
André Volkmann is a journalist who specializes in local news, games and entertainment.
Previous Article Start 2015 in a playful way Start 2015 in a playful way
Next Article The top 5 best board games for adults - Crime & Thrill category The top 5 best board games for adults - Crime & Thrill category
No comments No comments

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your e-mail address will not be published. Required fields are marked with * marked

Stay Connected

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
YoutubeSubscribe

Latest News

Last year's SPIEL was already packed—this time even more fans could make it into the arenas. Photo: Volkmann
SPIEL 2025 in Essen: Important ticket changes could lead to record
Board and card games News GAME in Essen Top
The Nintendo Switch 2 has had an extremely strong sales launch. Photo: Volkmann
Nintendo Switch 2 on sale: Rocket start backed by numbers
News Top video Games
With Disney Lorcana, Ravensburger has launched a collectible card game that focuses on popular characters. Photo: Volkmann
Disney Lorcana: TCG facing drastic changes
Board and card games Hot Topics News Top
new James Bond actor
Fans sure after revelation: He is the actor for the new James Bond
News Top video Games
foxy featured image
5-Minute Insight: Foxy – A Game of the Year Surprise

Board Games: Top 5

On Halloween, the horror can find its way onto the board game table. Cover: Noris
Halloween: Five board game insider tips
Board and card games News top list
The best board games about dreams.
In your head: 5 good board games about dreams
Board and card games News top list
best board games time travel
Flux capacitor on: 5 good time travel board games
Board and card games News top list
best horror board games
Halloween Horror: 13 good board games to scare you
Board and card games News top list

Already read?

is there still something going on
Board and card gamesNews

Is there anything else?

7 out of 10

The Almost Perfect Crime Game: The Perfect Plan

Tim Nissel
Tim Nissel
March 25, 2024
obsession post image
Board and card gamesNewsReviewsTop

Board game review of Obsession: A noble exchange of blows about pride, intrigue and prejudice

8 out of 10
Ornament Games Chrono Fall At the End of Space and Time Cooperative Games Time Travel
Board and card gamesEditor's ChoiceNewsReviewsTop

Board Game Preview – Chrono Fall: At the End of Space and Time by Ornament Games

Jonas Dammen
Jonas Dammen
23. February 2024
sugar cubes, game box
Board and card gamesNews

Sugar Cubes – Dice Game with the Potential for Trouble

5 out of 5
Show More
follow US
Spielpunkt 2025. Content protected by copyright.
  • Contact
  • The game editors
  • Media-Kit.
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contest Rules
  • We're looking for you
Welcome back!

Login

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?