In 'A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition)', you are summoned to lead one of Westeros' powerful Houses in the eternal struggle for the Iron Throne. Prepare to dive into a universe of political intrigue, epic battles, and back-alley betrayals, all based on the acclaimed 'A Song of Ice and Fire' saga. Your main goal is to accumulate 15 power points before your rivals, whether facing a single opponent in a 'joust' or multiple players in a 'melee'.

Each player manages two decks: a draw deck and a plot deck. The draw deck is your tactical arsenal, packed with iconic characters like Tywin Lannister, Daenerys Targaryen, and Robb Stark, plus strategic locations, attachments, and events that you will use to dominate the battlefield. The plot deck, consisting of seven cards, is your master plan for each round. From it, you choose a plot card that determines your available gold, initiative, the strength of your challenges, and how many cards you can keep in hand. Plots can also trigger powerful effects that shape the entire round, such as a devastating wildfire assault or a call to the faith of the Seven.

This second edition brings several improvements over the first, with revised, updated, and new elements. Concepts like 'influence' and 'crests' have been removed to simplify learning, while keywords have been optimized to focus on the most interesting interactions. The timing system has been streamlined, adopting the Interrupt, Reaction, and Forced triggers, already tested and approved in other Fantasy Flight Games LCGs. Furthermore, the second edition introduces two new factions, expanding deck-building options and allowing for more focused and specialized strategies for your plot decks. It's an invitation to rewrite the history of Westeros with your own hands!