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title: "Game of Thrones: Core Set LCG Board Card Games"
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# Up to 6 players in multiplayer melee mode 8 unique factions for deep strategy 3 distinct challenge types for dynamic combat Game of Thrones: Core Set LCG Board Card Games

**Brand:** fantasy flight games
**Price:** R1898
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚔️ Rule Westeros, one strategic move at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Game of Thrones: Core Set LCG Board Card Games by fantasy flight games
- **How much does it cost?** R1898 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Versatile Play Modes:** Switch between intense 1v1 jousts or epic multiplayer melees with friends.
- • **Master the Iron Throne:** Command iconic Westeros characters and outwit rivals with cunning plot cards.
- • **Endless Deck Customization:** Build powerful decks by combining factions and evolving strategies over time.
- • **Ever-Evolving Game Experience:** Living Card Game format with rotating chapter packs keeps your battles fresh and competitive.
- • **Strategic Depth Meets Accessibility:** Streamlined 2nd edition mechanics balance complexity with smoother gameplay.

## Overview

Game of Thrones: Core Set LCG is the revamped second edition of Fantasy Flight's acclaimed Living Card Game, featuring 8 factions, 3 challenge types, and flexible modes for 1-6 players. Designed for strategic depth and replayability, it offers deck-building customization and ongoing expansions to keep the battle for the Iron Throne endlessly engaging.

## Description

Enter the world of Westeros with A Game of Thrones: The Card Game Second Edition! In this second edition of our longest-running Living Card Game (LCG), you command iconic characters from A Song of Ice and Fire in treacherous battles for the Iron Throne. Every turn, you hatch a new plot, then attack your foes in three types of deadly challenges. Whether you play a head-to-head joust or a multiplayer melee, your struggles span the field of battle, cunning intrigues, and political machinations. Call your banners and battle for the Iron Throne!

Review: I was a big fan of Game of Thrones Living Card Game (LCG) 1.0 and was heavily invested in that game. In all honesty though 1st edition had run its course with it extensive card catalogue, which made it difficult for new players, and broken game mechanics the game needed a complete re-boot. At first I was gutted that I would have to re-buy all the cards and start again as none of the 1st edition cards can be used in 2nd edition, but after seeing the new cards in 2nd edition I can see it's totally worth it! Of all the LCGs available Game of Thrones has always been my favourite. The designers have done a fantastic job tightening up the mechanics of the game and making it simpler. Be under no illusion, this is a complicated game to play when you take into account all the rules and then each cards abilities, where those abilities fit within the turn structure etc. However, compared to 1st edition, this is now much more thought out. There is now a lot more focus on challenges, challenge based effects and playing the game rather than a card having super abilities that completely cripple an opponents decks ability to make challenges in the game! I love the whole Game of Thrones lore and this game allows you to immerse yourself in eight different factions of the series. There are more characters than from just the TV series but you don't have to have read the books to appreciate the game. The factions included are Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryen, Greyjoy, Martell and new to second edition Tyrell and Nights Watch. One of the biggest appeals for this game is deck building. Straight out of the core box you can make decks, most by allying two factions together to give you enough cards in a deck (e.g. Lannister and Tyrell) but to get the most out of this game you will want to structure a deck, most likely focusing on one faction and that factions strengths and abilities. This core set has one copy of most of the cards within. On the upside this means that you get the most amount of unique characters straight out of the core set. All the unique characters, across eight different factions works out as good value from the core set. However to play competively you can have up to three copies of a card in a deck and for some characters you will want this because their ability is so powerful. This will mean having to buy three copies of the core set to get these cards and most competive player will do this. It was the same for 1st edition. Game of Thrones LCG will have cycles of chapter packs released throughout the games life span. Each cycle consists of six chapter packs released monthly with three copies of twenty new cards for the game each pack, ideal for deck customisation. There will also be a deluxe expansion for each faction during the games life span. The developers have announced that chapter packs will be cycled out to keep the card pool to a limited number of cards as opposed to 1st edition where all cards were available to be used. This cycling is likely to be a good thing as it will keep the game fresh and force people to keep customising their decks. It will also mean that new players later in the games life can join and not have such a daunting number of cards to buy. The one good thing about having to buy three core sets is that the cards in the core set will never be cycled out, meaning your investment in this game can be used throughout its entire life span. Overall this is a vast game that will most likely require a heavy investment to get the most out of the game and to play competively. If you and you friends like different factions you could look at splitting the cost between you, especially at the beginning. Starting out is a big hurdle but it is well worth it in the long run. Casual players will still get enjoyment out of this game but the most satisfying part of this game is building a well structured deck that wins games! I can't wait to see how the game will evolve and that is the beauty of a Living Card Game.
Review: I have played the game once online, before purchasing this core set, and both of us, the other player and I, remarked on how tactical it was. And yes, it is short enough for a time filler, that can be played multiple times before and in between other major games. I bought it under the idea, that it will be the case with my father, and we will be able to play a few fast and furious games, given the nature of it, but it has yet to pass, although I believe it just requires time for him to like it. As a game designer myself, I see no means of improving or refining the mechanics, it is as perfect as it can get for what it attempts to fulfill, so I give it a full score of 5.

## Features

- The second edition of Fantasy Flight Games' longest-running LCG
- Enter the world of Westeros with iconic characters like Eddard Stark, Robert Baratheon, Cersei Lannister, and Daenerys Targaryen
- Each round, players choose new plot cards to enact their overall strategies
- Three different challenge types invite you to attack your opponents in three different ways
- Two distinct game modes allow you to play a two-player joust or a multiplayer melee with up to six players

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | 1633441903 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #287,979 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #4,115 in Dedicated Deck Card Games |
| Color | Multicolor/Assorted |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (288) |
| Date First Available | 1 January 2024 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills through gameplay |
| Item model number | GT01 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 13 - 15 years |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard |
| Number of Game Players | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 25.4 x 25.4 x 5.08 cm; 0.89 g |
| Release date | 1 January 2024 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | No batteries required |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Kid
- **Number of players:** multi
- **Brand:** Fantasy Flight Games
- **Theme:** Game of Thrones
- **Material:** Cardboard

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***R on 8 December 2015*

I was a big fan of Game of Thrones Living Card Game (LCG) 1.0 and was heavily invested in that game. In all honesty though 1st edition had run its course with it extensive card catalogue, which made it difficult for new players, and broken game mechanics the game needed a complete re-boot. At first I was gutted that I would have to re-buy all the cards and start again as none of the 1st edition cards can be used in 2nd edition, but after seeing the new cards in 2nd edition I can see it's totally worth it! Of all the LCGs available Game of Thrones has always been my favourite. The designers have done a fantastic job tightening up the mechanics of the game and making it simpler. Be under no illusion, this is a complicated game to play when you take into account all the rules and then each cards abilities, where those abilities fit within the turn structure etc. However, compared to 1st edition, this is now much more thought out. There is now a lot more focus on challenges, challenge based effects and playing the game rather than a card having super abilities that completely cripple an opponents decks ability to make challenges in the game! I love the whole Game of Thrones lore and this game allows you to immerse yourself in eight different factions of the series. There are more characters than from just the TV series but you don't have to have read the books to appreciate the game. The factions included are Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryen, Greyjoy, Martell and new to second edition Tyrell and Nights Watch. One of the biggest appeals for this game is deck building. Straight out of the core box you can make decks, most by allying two factions together to give you enough cards in a deck (e.g. Lannister and Tyrell) but to get the most out of this game you will want to structure a deck, most likely focusing on one faction and that factions strengths and abilities. This core set has one copy of most of the cards within. On the upside this means that you get the most amount of unique characters straight out of the core set. All the unique characters, across eight different factions works out as good value from the core set. However to play competively you can have up to three copies of a card in a deck and for some characters you will want this because their ability is so powerful. This will mean having to buy three copies of the core set to get these cards and most competive player will do this. It was the same for 1st edition. Game of Thrones LCG will have cycles of chapter packs released throughout the games life span. Each cycle consists of six chapter packs released monthly with three copies of twenty new cards for the game each pack, ideal for deck customisation. There will also be a deluxe expansion for each faction during the games life span. The developers have announced that chapter packs will be cycled out to keep the card pool to a limited number of cards as opposed to 1st edition where all cards were available to be used. This cycling is likely to be a good thing as it will keep the game fresh and force people to keep customising their decks. It will also mean that new players later in the games life can join and not have such a daunting number of cards to buy. The one good thing about having to buy three core sets is that the cards in the core set will never be cycled out, meaning your investment in this game can be used throughout its entire life span. Overall this is a vast game that will most likely require a heavy investment to get the most out of the game and to play competively. If you and you friends like different factions you could look at splitting the cost between you, especially at the beginning. Starting out is a big hurdle but it is well worth it in the long run. Casual players will still get enjoyment out of this game but the most satisfying part of this game is building a well structured deck that wins games! I can't wait to see how the game will evolve and that is the beauty of a Living Card Game.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***S on 15 August 2020*

I have played the game once online, before purchasing this core set, and both of us, the other player and I, remarked on how tactical it was. And yes, it is short enough for a time filler, that can be played multiple times before and in between other major games. I bought it under the idea, that it will be the case with my father, and we will be able to play a few fast and furious games, given the nature of it, but it has yet to pass, although I believe it just requires time for him to like it. As a game designer myself, I see no means of improving or refining the mechanics, it is as perfect as it can get for what it attempts to fulfill, so I give it a full score of 5.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***N on 11 January 2016*

Produit conforme à la description et reçu rapidement Je suis très satisfait. Le jeu est très intéressant. Je recommande au moins 2 core set pour un jeu optimal.

## Frequently Bought Together

- A Game of Thrones The Card Game Second Edition Core Set | Epic Battle Game | Strategy Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 14+ | 2-4 Players | Average Playtime 1-2 Hours | Made by Fantasy Flight Games
- A Game of Thrones LCG Second Edition: Lions of Casterly Rock
- A Game of Thrones LCG Second Edition: The Sands of Dorne Deluxe Expansion

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