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A Game of Thrones
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Most game publishers remember the CCG excess of the nineties and the huge bust that followed, and wisely leave the CCG field to the experts. Good job Fantasy Flight aren't 'most game publishers' then, else we'd never have this Origins Award Winning CCG set in George R.R. Martin's fantasy world. Martin's Seven Kingdoms resemble England during the Wars of the Roses; feuding families the Starks and the Lannisters stand in for the Yorks and Lancastrians, while the northern border holds back wildling barbarians, ice vampires and marauding direwolves (much like it does in the real world). But it's the mix of war, intrigue, politics and soap opera that's at the heart of Game of Thones success - both on and off the table!
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Deck Archetypes: Just like the novels each house excels in a different area
Organised Play: Expect to see pre-releases and themed events; Fantasy Flight follow AEG's lead with events like the Wilding Attack and Petals of the Rose tournaments. If you're into GoT, why not join the Night watch - the Game of Thrones demo and tournament support team and help us boost this excellent CCg into the premier league!
Website: Like all the best collectible games this has spawned its own Realms site (GT Realms). The original Fantasy Flight GoT site has the FAQ, cardlists, promo cards and more. While you're at it, visit www.valyria.com for stategy tips and fan written articles.
More Games (of Thrones): Fantasy Flight also have the license for the Game of Thrones Boardgame, while BESMasters Guardians of Order are working on a D20 setting.
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