Game of Thrones: The Board Game

Game of Thrones: The Board Game is in the Second Edition and is based on the characters from George R. R. Martin’s fantasy series books, and the subsequent mega hit TV series.

If your teenager enjoyed these latest series of Martin’s books, he or she will be intrigued with this second edition that brings more detail and action. It looks like a great option for those who have read the book, because they may understand the mission better.

Let’s take a closer look to see what this board game offers.

Key Features of Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition

• Board game based on a novel that was later adapted to an HBO television series,
• Accommodates 3-6 players that begin the game with trying to take command of Westeros,
• Second edition is an upgrade from the first board game,
• Items of previous expansions have been incorporated in the board game,
• New enhancements includes Tides of Battle cards and player screens,
• Not for children under 3 years of age, due to small parts that can cause a choking hazard,
• Recommended age between 13-17.

Is Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition Worth Buying?

If your teenager is a fan of George R. R. Martin’s fantasy series books, so much so that he or she will almost instantly understand the game’s outcome, then they will definitely enjoy playing this board game with friends.

If your child is not familiar with the series of books by Martin, he or she can still have fun using strategic thinking skills, but it might not be something they'd enjoy as much!

The storyline for this board game is based on the fact that King Robert Baratheon is dead, causing the lands of Westeros to prepare for battle. The objective is for your teenager to try and claim the Iron Throne.

This second edition board game includes situations of warfare, diplomacy, and intrigue for your teenager as he or she competes against each other. The players are in total control.

Players must fight to gain domination over the realm. The players need to decide on how he or she will conquer the throne. There are many options for strategic play.

There is one issue with the game, which is that the directions may not be clear to everyone and some trial and error needs to take place when first playing the game. It's also not suitable for children not only due to small parts, but also because of the nature of the story.

Overall, this board game is great for enticing teenagers to read and gives them a great outlet for all that trivia once they've read the books or watched the TV series.

It's also a great game to develop critical thinking skills of your teenager.