# A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) – A Feast for Crows

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 3.39 / 5
- **Designers**: Jason Walden
- **Artists**: Alexandre Dainche, Dallas Mehlhoff, Even Mehl Amundsen
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Galápagos Jogos, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Negotiation, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
Fans of intrigue and territory control will love it!Dramatic objective cardsHigh negotiationSimultaneous action playRequires 4 playersLong playtime (120 min)HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
The *A Feast for Crows* expansion brings the second wave of intrigue from the *Game of Thrones* series to the board. In a 4-player scenario, you get a full set of setup rules, House Arryn cards, and, best of all, an Objective deck that changes how victory points are scored. Each House gets a Special Objective card that can turn the game in your favor with a single move. The Simultaneous Action Selection mechanic keeps the tension high, while Area Majority/Influence requires you to plan who controls the most valuable regions. Negotiation is essential: temporary alliances can be the key to knocking down a common foe, but beware – each player's power changes each turn. If you’ve played the first edition or are ready to dive into 120+ minutes of strategy and betrayal, this expansion will heat up the table even more.

The game stays true to the style of *A Game of Thrones: The Board Game*, keeping the atmosphere of power and betrayal that fans love. The expansion doesn’t add huge components, but the objective cards and new rules increase replayability and complexity, making each game unique.

In short, *A Feast for Crows* is the extension every fan of intrigue and territory control wants. If you enjoy games with negotiation, influence, and a touch of unpredictability, you’ll feel right at home.

**Main components**: 4 scenario boards, 4 House Arryn card packs, 1 Objective deck, 4 Special Objective cards, victory point tokens, influence pieces and territory control components.

**Time**: 120 minutes. **Players**: 4. **Complexity**: Medium to high, focusing on strategy and negotiation.

## How to Play
Objective del Jogo
The A Feast for Crows scenario introduces a new way for players to score victory points. Players no longer use the Victory track to record the number of Castles and Strongholds they control. Instead, each player now advances on the Victory track by completing the objectives described on his Objective cards, with the goal of being the first and only player to reach position 7.

Preparação (Setup)
This expansion includes a variant 4-player scenario that provides an alternate setup, a new set of victory conditions, and the opportunity to play as House Arryn. This scenario is only playable with four players. Unless specifically stated otherwise, follow all the rules from the core game as normal.

    Gather House Materials: The House Arryn player collects all House Tyrell (green) components from the core game, excluding the Tyrell House cards and Highgarden Garrison token. For the remainder of the game, all House Tyrell components are considered House Arryn components.
    Scenario Setup Cards: When playing the A Feast for Crows scenario, follow the setup instructions on each House’s Scenario Setup card instead of the instructions printed on the player screens.
    House Cards: Players use the Stark, Lannister, and Baratheon House cards from the core game as well as the Arryn House cards included in this expansion. The Arryn House cards are compatible only with the included A Feast for Crows scenario.
    Westeros Deck I: Replace all Westeros Deck I cards from the core game with the Westeros Deck I cards that are included in this expansion.
    Neutral Force Tokens: The instructions for placing the Neutral Force tokens are identical to the 3-player core game, except no Neutral Force token is placed on Storm’s End. The King’s Landing and The Eyrie Neutral Force tokens are treated as Garrison tokens belonging to House Lannister and House Arryn respectively. King’s Landing is not considered a home area despite the presence of a Garrison token.
    House Arryn's Home Area: The Eyrie is House Arryn’s home area. The Power token placed there during setup cannot be removed and functions identically to the printed House shield found on other home areas.
    Special Objective Cards: Each player takes the Special Objective card that corresponds to his House, and places it faceup in his play areas. Special Objective cards always remain visible to all players.
    Objective Deck: Shuffle the Objective deck and deal 5 objective cards facedown to each player. Then, each player chooses 3 Objective cards to keep; the chosen cards form the player’s objective hand. All Objective cards not chosen are shuffled back into the objective deck. Players may look at their objective hand at any time, but they cannot show or talk about their hand with other players.
    Victory Point Token: Each player’s Victory Point token starts the game beside the game board.


Fluxo do Jogo
After each Action phase, players resolve these additional steps:

    Update Supply: In turn order, all players update their supply levels (as if they were resolving the “Supply” Westeros card in the core game) and then reconcile their armies.
    Score Special Objectives: Each round, during this step, each player may choose to score his Special Objective card (if the criterion described is fulfilled), moving his Victory Point token forward one space.
    Score Other Objectives: In turn order, each player may choose to score one Objective card of his choice from his objective hand (if the criterion described is fulfilled), placing the scored card faceup in his play areas and moving his Victory Point token forward a number of spaces equal to the number next to his House sigil on the scored card. Scored Objective cards remain faceup in a player’s play area for the remainder of the game. Unlike Special Objective cards, these cards can only be scored once.
    Draw Objective Cards: Any player who does not have 3 Objective cards in his objective hand draws 1 new Objective card and adds it to his objective hand.


Ações e Como Jogar
Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção.

Fim de Jogo e Pontuação
After the Draw Objective Cards step, if any one player occupies position 7 of the Victory track, that player wins the game. If, at this time, two or more players tie by occupying position 7 of the Victory track, the tied player who controls more total land areas wins. If there is still a tie, the tied player who is highest on the Iron Throne Influence track wins.

Dicas para Vencer

    Focus on completing the objectives described on your Objective cards to advance on the Victory track, as this is the primary way to win the game.
    Strategically choose which 3 Objective cards to keep at the end of setup, as these will form your initial objective hand and guide your early game strategy.
    Pay attention to your opponents' visible Special Objective cards and scored Objective cards to anticipate their progress on the Victory track.

## FAQ
### How long does a full game take?
About 120 minutes, though it can vary slightly depending on player experience.

### Do I need exactly 4 players?
Yes, the expansion is designed specifically for the 4‑player scenario of the base edition.

### What are the special objective cards and how do they work?
Each House receives a card that changes how victory points are scored, giving a unique advantage that can swing the game.

### Does the expansion change the core rules?
No, it adds new components and objectives but keeps the core structure of the base game.

### What components do I need to buy?
You'll need the full expansion pack, which includes House Arryn cards, the Objective deck, special cards, and additional tokens.

### Does the game become more complex?
Yes, the new objectives and the need for negotiation increase strategic depth.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
It’s recommended for players who already have experience with the first edition, as the negotiation mechanics can be challenging.

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