Battles of Westeros

Unfurl the banners in Battles of Westeros, an epic two-player board game where you recreate pivotal military conflicts from George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, leading either House Stark or House Lannister to secure power in the Seven Kingdoms. Command your infantry, archer, and cavalry units across a modular battlefield, utilizing a unique randomized Leadership Deck with character-specific tactics and abilities like Jaime Lannister's aggressive rushes or Eddard Stark's flanking maneuvers, all while managing unit orders indicated by immersive banner poles.

Key facts

• Number of players: 2
• Playtime: 60–120 min
• Min age: 12+
• Complexity: 3,2/5

Mechanics

• Grid Movement
• Hand Management
• Hexagon Grid
• Line of Sight
• Modular Board
• Variable Player Powers
• Campaign / Battle Card Driven
• Dice Rolling
• Once-Per-Game Abilities

Categories

• Fantasy
• Miniatures
• Novel-based
• Wargame

Families

• Books: A Song of Ice and Fire
• Components: Miniatures
• Digital Implementations: VASSAL
• Game: Battles of Westeros
• Players: Two-Player Only Games
• Players: Wargames with Rules Supporting Only Two Players
• Series: Commands & Colors

Authors

Robert A. Kouba

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FAQ

How many players can play Battles of Westeros?

Battles of Westeros supports 2 players.

How long does a game of Battles of Westeros take?

A game of Battles of Westeros usually takes about 60–120 minutes.

What age is Battles of Westeros suitable for?

Battles of Westeros is recommended for ages 12 and up.

How complex is Battles of Westeros?

Battles of Westeros has a complexity rating of 3,2 out of 5.

Is Battles of Westeros good for beginners?

Battles of Westeros is fairly involved and is best suited to experienced players.