How to Play A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) – A Dance with Dragons

Game Objective

In A Dance of Dragons, players take control of one of the six great Houses of Westeros, competing for dominance over the continent in a post-civil war setting. The goal is to achieve victory by controlling seven areas that contain a Castle or Fortress or by ending the game with the highest position on the Victory track after six rounds.

Setup

To prepare the game, follow these steps:

• Replace all 42 House cards from the base game with the alternate cards from this expansion.
• Distribute a Scenario Setup card to each House, following the specific instructions contained within them.
• Ignore the setup instructions on the player shields.
• Place a Neutral Force token with strength 4 at Storm's End and one with strength 3 at Oldtown, treating them as Garrison tokens belonging to Houses Baratheon and Tyrell, respectively.

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Game Flow

The A Dance of Dragons scenario is played over six rounds. Each round follows the basic structure of the base game, with players taking strategic actions to expand their control over Westeros. If the game reaches the end of the sixth round, the player with the highest position on the Victory track wins.

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Actions and How to Play

The actions available to players are the same as in the base game, but with the use of the new House cards from this expansion, which offer a deeper level of strategy. Each card has specific abilities that can be used during the game to influence the battlefield and territorial control.

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End of Game and Scoring

The game ends at the end of the sixth round or immediately if a player controls seven areas that contain a Castle or Fortress. The winner is the player with the highest position on the Victory track. In case of a tie, the base game tiebreaker rules are applied.

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Tips for Winning

• Focus on controlling strategic areas that contain Castles or Fortresses, as they are essential for victory.
• Use the unique abilities of the new House cards to maximize your actions and surprise your opponents.
• Stay aware of the six-round limit and plan your actions to ensure the best position on the Victory track.