Westeros board game guide

Game of Thrones Board Games: Risk, Catan, Monopoly and More

Risk Game of Thrones and Game of Thrones Catan headline this list of 17 licensed games. You’ll also find Monopoly, card games, miniatures and a chess set. Each entry lists players, ages and whether it’s based on the HBO series or the books.

  • 17 games
  • 2011 to 2024
  • 1 to 8+ players
  • 5 classic editions

Winter is coming. Game night is too. Pick your House.

Westeros made it to the table through both the novels and the HBO series, and that split explains much of this page. The heavy strategy games follow the books; Risk, Monopoly and the party-style titles follow the show. Fans of epic quests may also enjoy the Lord of the Rings board games.

Just two players? Hand of the King, the miniatures game, and the chess set all work.

A starting point for Game of Thrones games

Know Catan? The Brotherhood of the Watch edition keeps the trading and adds the Wall.

  • Familiar rules, big group

    Risk: Game of Thrones

    2-7 players, ages 18+, 120-240 minutes. It plays like Risk on maps of Westeros and Essos, so Risk fans can jump right in.

    Difficulty2 out of 5
    Time to explain3 out of 5about 15 min
    Player experience2 out of 5
    Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
    How we rate
  • Catan fans

    A Game of Thrones: Catan, Brotherhood of the Watch

    3-4 players, 60-90 minutes, ages 14+. This standalone Catan game has you defending the Wall from Wildlings.

    Difficulty2.5 out of 5
    Time to explain3 out of 5about 15 min
    Player experience3 out of 5
    Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
    How we rate
  • A quick game

    A Game of Thrones: Hand of the King

    2-4 players, 15-30 minutes. Move Varys across a grid of character cards, with a quick decision to make each turn.

    Difficulty1.5 out of 5
    Time to explain1 out of 5about 5 min
    Player experience1 out of 5
    Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
    How we rate

Begin with the two headline editions: Risk Game of Thrones for big-group conquest, and Catan for trading and building. The list then moves on to card games, miniatures and a chess set. Each card links to an explainer with rules and components.

Risk Game of Thrones, Game of Thrones Catan and the rest of the licensed games

Several of these games are out of print, so check resellers before buying.

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Main games

A Game of Thrones: Catan, Brotherhood of the Watch

  • 2017
  • 3-4 players
  • 60-90 minutes
  • Ages 14+

Game of Thrones Catan is a standalone game set at the Wall. Play as Night's Watch brothers, settling the Gift as Wildlings gather to the north.

How it plays

Roll for resources and move the Wildlings, then trade and build roads, settlements and keeps. Recruit guards to defend the Wall. Win with 10 points, or have the most guards if the Wildlings break through.

The film or show connection

Based on the A Song of Ice and Fire setting; no TV adaptation is documented. The extension adds hero cards for Jon Snow, Gilly, Osha and Aemon Targaryen.

Difficulty2.5 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 15 min
Player experience3 out of 5
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
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Type strategy board game In print

  • Catan
  • trading
  • Night's Watch
Publisher
Catan Studio (Fantasy Flight Games)
Designers
Klaus Teuber, Benjamin Teuber
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Editions and expansions

  • 5-6 Player Extension (2017)

A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition)

  • 2011
  • 3-6 players
  • 120-240 minutes
  • Ages 14+

For fans of heavy diplomacy and war, the Game of Thrones board game puts each player in charge of a Great House fighting for the Iron Throne.

How it plays

Each round, resolve Westeros event cards, then secretly assign orders to your units. Reveal and resolve the orders, and use House cards to settle fights. Control castles and strongholds to win.

The film or show connection

This edition draws on the novels rather than the series. Its House cards feature characters from the books.

Difficulty3.5 out of 5
Time to explain5 out of 5about 40 min
Player experience5 out of 5
Geek Level9 / 10Reads the wiki for fun
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Type strategy board game

  • diplomacy
  • orders
  • heavy
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Designers
Christian T. Petersen
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Editions and expansions

  • A Dance with Dragons (2012)
  • A Feast for Crows (2013)
  • Mother of Dragons (2018)

A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition)

  • 2015
  • 2-4 players
  • Ages 14+

The Game of Thrones card game is a competitive living card game with fixed expansion packs. Build a deck around a faction and take on your opponents.

How it plays

Build draw and plot decks, choose a plot each round, then deploy characters. Launch military, intrigue and power challenges. The first player to reach 15 power wins.

The film or show connection

It features characters and factions from A Song of Ice and Fire. An HBO link has not been confirmed for this edition.

Difficulty3.5 out of 5
Time to explain4 out of 5about 30 min
Player experience5 out of 5
Geek Level9 / 10Reads the wiki for fun
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Type living card game

  • LCG
  • deck-building
  • competitive
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Designers
Nate French, Eric M. Lang
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Editions and expansions

  • Second Edition Core Set (2015)
  • Westeros Cycle, War of the Five Kings Cycle and Blood and Gold Cycle chapter packs

A Song of Ice and Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game

  • 2018
  • 2 players
  • 45-60 minutes
  • Ages 14+

CMON's Game of Thrones miniatures line starts with a Stark vs. Lannister set. Targaryen, Martell and Greyjoy each have their own expansions.

How it plays

Build forces for rival houses, move units into combat and use character abilities. Tactics cards and a tactics board help shape each battle.

The film or show connection

The setting comes from the books, and a TV adaptation has not been documented. Figures include Robb Stark and Jaime Lannister.

Difficulty3 out of 5
Time to explain5 out of 5about 45 min
Player experience4 out of 5
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
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Type miniatures game

  • miniatures
  • wargame
  • 2 players
Publisher
CMON
Designers
Eric M. Lang, Michael Shinall
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Editions and expansions

  • Stark vs. Lannister Starter Set (2018)
  • Faction expansions for Stark, Lannister, Night's Watch, Free Folk, Bolton, Targaryen, Martell, Baratheon and Greyjoy

A Game of Thrones: Hand of the King

  • 2016
  • 2-4 players
  • 15-30 minutes
  • Ages 14+

This Game of Thrones card game suits short sessions. It is probably out of print, so availability depends on resellers.

How it plays

Move Varys in a straight line across a 6x6 grid of character cards to a declared House, then collect that card. Complete a House to unlock a Companion card. The player with the most banners wins.

The film or show connection

The cards feature characters from Westeros's Great Houses.

Difficulty1.5 out of 5
Time to explain1 out of 5about 5 min
Player experience1 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type card game Out of print

  • quick
  • set collection
  • grid
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Designers
Bruno Cathala
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Game of Thrones: Westeros Intrigue

  • 2014
  • 2-6 players

A Reiner Knizia card game about court politics. Each hand builds a pyramid of House cards.

How it plays

Play one character card into the court each turn. If you cannot play, you're out of the round. Unplayed cards cost penalty tokens, and the last card played claims an Iron Throne card.

The film or show connection

The cards feature cast members from the HBO series, representing four Great Houses.

Difficulty1 out of 5
Time to explain1 out of 5about 5 min
Player experience1 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type card game

  • card game
  • Knizia
  • House cards
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Designers
Reiner Knizia
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Game of Thrones: The Iron Throne

  • 2016
  • 3-5 players
  • 30-60 minutes
  • Ages 18+

A negotiation game adapted from the Cosmic Encounter system. Five Houses compete: Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, Baratheon and Tyrell.

How it plays

Start an encounter with another House and choose characters. Negotiate, bluff or fight as other players back either side. Place five influence on rival House cards to claim the throne.

The film or show connection

Based on the HBO series, it uses characters whose abilities reflect their portrayals.

Difficulty2.5 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 15 min
Player experience3 out of 5
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
How we rate

Type negotiation board game

  • negotiation
  • bluffing
  • Cosmic Encounter
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Designers
Greg Olotka, Peter Olotka, Justin Kemppainen, Bill Eberle
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Editions and expansions

  • The Wars to Come (2017)

Funkoverse Strategy Game: Game of Thrones 100

  • 2020
  • 2-4 players
  • 20-60 minutes
  • Ages 13+

Funkoverse's Game of Thrones set is the lightest strategy pick here. It includes figures of Daenerys, Jon Snow, Arya and the Night King.

How it plays

Choose a character and take two actions, such as moving or challenging an opponent. Abilities use tokens and go on cooldown after use. Score points by completing scenario objectives.

The film or show connection

Licensed from the HBO series, the set includes Winterfell and Godswood maps and a Battle of Winterfell scenario.

Difficulty2 out of 5
Time to explain2 out of 5about 10 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
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Type light strategy board game

  • figures
  • light strategy
  • HBO
Publisher
Funko Games
Designers
Prospero Hall

Game of Thrones: Oathbreaker

  • 2019
  • 5-8 players
  • 30-45 minutes
  • Ages 14+

A social deduction game for 5-8 players, the widest player range on this page. One player is King; everyone else is a noble with secret goals.

How it plays

Nobles secretly play influence cards on missions to help or sabotage them. The King uses decree cards to favor nobles or cast suspicion on them.

The film or show connection

The game features 12 characters from the HBO series, illustrated with photographs from the show.

Difficulty2 out of 5
Time to explain2 out of 5about 10 min
Player experience3 out of 5
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
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Type social deduction game

  • social deduction
  • large group
  • hidden roles
Publisher
Dire Wolf
Designers
Kevin Spak
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Game of Thrones: The Trivia Game

  • 2016
  • 2-4 players

This Game of Thrones trivia game pairs questions with a fight over the map. Answer correctly to place control markers on Westerosi locations.

How it plays

Choose a location to contest and answer trivia. Resources earn character support, alliances form and break, and the player who controls the most locations wins.

The film or show connection

Questions cover seasons 1 to 4 of the HBO series. A Seasons 5 to 8 expansion adds more.

Difficulty1.5 out of 5
Time to explain1 out of 5about 5 min
Player experience1 out of 5
Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
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Type trivia and strategy game

  • trivia
  • area control
  • alliances
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
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Editions and expansions

  • Seasons 5-8 Expansion

House of the Dragon: Sky of Fire

  • 2-4 players
  • 60 minutes
  • Ages 17+

Shuffle Card Games' deck-building game centers on the dragons of House of the Dragon. Retailer and launch dates conflict, so no year is listed.

How it plays

Build a deck and collect gold to buy eggs, then trade them for dragons. Characters follow a path toward the Iron Throne.

The film or show connection

The game is set in House of the Dragon. Sources don't confirm specific characters or artwork.

Difficulty2 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 15 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level5 / 10Quotes the best lines
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Type deck-building game

  • deck-building
  • dragons
  • House of the Dragon
Publisher
Shuffle Card Games
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Licensed classic editions

Risk: Game of Thrones

  • 2015
  • 2-7 players
  • 120-240 minutes
  • Ages 18+

Game of Thrones Risk brings the fight for Westeros to the table. It includes maps of Westeros and Essos, along with sculpted House armies.

How it plays

Recruit and move House armies, attack rivals, and claim regions and strongholds. Skirmish, Dominion and World at War modes change the rules. Dominion adds Objective, Character and Maester cards.

The film or show connection

Set in the HBO series, it covers the War of the Five Kings and Daenerys's rise in Essos. Each House gets a Seat of Power.

Difficulty2 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 15 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
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Type licensed classic edition

  • Risk
  • area control
  • HBO
Publisher
USAopoly (now The Op Games)
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Monopoly: Game of Thrones Collector's Edition

  • 2015
  • 2-6 players
  • 60-120 minutes
  • Ages 18+

Monopoly Game of Thrones swaps Atlantic City for Westeros. Tokens include a dragon egg, a direwolf, a White Walker and the Iron Throne.

How it plays

Roll, move, buy and trade locations, then build themed villages and keeps to raise the rent. The last player who isn’t bankrupt wins.

The film or show connection

The board features locations from the HBO series, including Winterfell, Castle Black and King's Landing.

Difficulty1.5 out of 5
Time to explain2 out of 5about 8 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition

  • Monopoly
  • property trading
  • collector
Publisher
USAopoly (now The Op Games)
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Clue: Game of Thrones

  • 2016
  • 2-6 players

Clue Game of Thrones, called Cluedo in the UK, comes with a double-sided board: the Red Keep on one side and Meereen on the other.

How it plays

Choose a board side and investigate a murder. Use suggestions and an accusation to figure out who did it, with which weapon and where.

The film or show connection

Locations draw on the show's concept art, and each board side features six suspects from the series.

Difficulty1.5 out of 5
Time to explain1 out of 5about 5 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition

  • deduction
  • double-sided board
  • Cluedo
Publisher
USAopoly (now The Op Games)
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Trivial Pursuit: Game of Thrones

  • 1+ players
  • 30 minutes
  • Ages 17+

A compact quiz with 600 questions on 100 cards, divided into six categories.

How it plays

Roll the die and answer a question from the category you land on. Get it right to earn a wedge.

The film or show connection

Questions cover Westerosi houses, battles, alliances, organizations, dragons and the Iron Throne.

Difficulty1.5 out of 5
Time to explain1 out of 5about 3 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level6 / 10Has a favorite side character
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition In print

  • trivia
  • quick
  • TV series
Publisher
USAopoly (now The Op Games)
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Monopoly: House of the Dragon Edition

  • 2024
  • 2-6 players
  • Ages 17+

The House of the Dragon edition swaps houses and hotels for dragon eggs and dragons. Tokens stand for six houses.

How it plays

Buy strongholds, lands and bays, then build sets and reinforce them to charge higher rent. The last player with coins wins.

The film or show connection

The game uses House of the Dragon artwork and locations from Westeros and Essos.

Difficulty1.5 out of 5
Time to explain2 out of 5about 8 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type licensed classic edition

  • Monopoly
  • House of the Dragon
  • dragons
Publisher
Hasbro

Chess sets

Game of Thrones Collector's Chess Set: Westeros vs. White Walkers

  • 2019
  • 2 players

The Game of Thrones chess set pits Westeros against the White Walkers, with 32 custom-sculpted resin pieces.

How it plays

It uses standard chess rules. One report gives the board's measurements as 16.3 by 20.6 inches.

The film or show connection

Jon Snow and the Night King are the kings; Daenerys and Viserion are the queens.

Difficulty2 out of 5
Time to explain3 out of 5about 15 min
Player experience2 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Type chess set

  • chess
  • collector
  • resin
Publisher
USAopoly

Compare Game of Thrones games by player count and play time

Game of Thrones games compared by year, players, play time, age, type and print status
GameYearPlayersPlay timeAgesTypeIn print
Risk: Game of Thrones20152-7120-240 minutes18+licensed classic editionNot listed
A Game of Thrones: Catan, Brotherhood of the Watch20173-460-90 minutes14+strategy board gameYes
Monopoly: Game of Thrones Collector's Edition20152-660-120 minutes18+licensed classic editionNot listed
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition)20113-6120-240 minutes14+strategy board gameNot listed
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition)20152-4Not listed14+living card gameNot listed
A Song of Ice and Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game2018245-60 minutes14+miniatures gameNot listed
Clue: Game of Thrones20162-6Not listedNot listedlicensed classic editionNot listed
Trivial Pursuit: Game of ThronesNot listed1+30 minutes17+licensed classic editionYes
A Game of Thrones: Hand of the King20162-415-30 minutes14+card gameNo
Game of Thrones: Westeros Intrigue20142-6Not listedNot listedcard gameNot listed
Game of Thrones: The Iron Throne20163-530-60 minutes18+negotiation board gameNot listed
Game of Thrones Collector's Chess Set: Westeros vs. White Walkers20192Not listedNot listedchess setNot listed
Funkoverse Strategy Game: Game of Thrones 10020202-420-60 minutes13+light strategy board gameNot listed
Game of Thrones: Oathbreaker20195-830-45 minutes14+social deduction gameNot listed
Game of Thrones: The Trivia Game20162-4Not listedNot listedtrivia and strategy gameNot listed
Monopoly: House of the Dragon Edition20242-6Not listed17+licensed classic editionNot listed
House of the Dragon: Sky of FireNot listed2-460 minutes17+deck-building gameNot listed

Game of Thrones tabletop games, by year

Fantasy Flight led the way from 2011, followed by USAopoly's classic editions from 2015.

Just two players? Hand of the King, the miniatures game, and the chess set all work.

A game’s source gives you a sense of its characters and art. For the HBO cast, check out The Iron Throne and Funkoverse. The Fantasy Flight board game and card game follow Martin's text. The Monopoly Game of Thrones edition is based on the show.

HBO series or books: which Game of Thrones games draw from each?

Licensed games draw from either George R. R. Martin's novels or the HBO series.

Based on the HBO series

Risk, Monopoly, Clue, Funkoverse, Oathbreaker, The Iron Throne, Westeros Intrigue, The Trivia Game and the Collector's Chess Set.

Based on the books

The Board Game, The Card Game and the CMON miniatures game. Catan shares the setting, but isn't documented as a TV adaptation.

House of the Dragon

The prequel series has two licensed games so far: Monopoly: House of the Dragon Edition and Sky of Fire.

The two best-known editions adapt familiar rules, so players who know Risk or Catan can pick them up quickly. The cards below explain what changes. The Game of Thrones Catan page walks through the Wall and the Wildlings step by step.

Playing with a large group? Oathbreaker takes 5-8 players, and Risk takes up to 7.

How Risk and Catan adapt their rules for Westeros

The two best-known editions each tweak a classic rule to suit the setting.

  • Risk: two maps

    Westeros and Essos have separate maps, with Seats of Power for each House and sculpted armies.

  • Risk: three modes

    Skirmish, Dominion and World at War. Dominion adds Objective, Character and Maester cards, plus victory points.

  • Catan: the Wall

    Wildlings advance while you roll for resources, and you recruit guards to defend the Wall.

  • Catan: two ways to win

    Reach 10 victory points, or have the most guards on the Wall if the Wildlings overwhelm it.

Player counts range from 1 to 8, so group size is a quick way to narrow things down. Two players have plenty of options: the miniatures game, Funkoverse and Hand of the King all work. Larger groups can browse the fantasy board games hub for more big-table picks.

Choosing a Game of Thrones game by group size

The player counts range from 1 to 8, making group size a handy place to start.

  1. Two players

    A Song of Ice and Fire miniatures, Funkoverse and Hand of the King all support 2 players. The chess set is for exactly 2.

  2. Three to four players

    Catan plays 3-4. The Iron Throne supports 3-5, while the Board Game supports 3-6.

  3. Five or more

    Risk supports up to 7, and Oathbreaker needs 5-8. Westeros Intrigue supports up to 6.

Westeros tabletop facts

Know Catan? The Brotherhood of the Watch edition keeps the trading and adds the Wall.

Game of Thrones board game FAQs

Is there a Risk Game of Thrones edition?

Yes. Risk: Game of Thrones supports 2-7 players, ages 18+, and takes 120-240 minutes. It includes Westeros and Essos maps, plus Skirmish, Dominion and World at War modes.

How does Game of Thrones Risk strategy differ from regular Risk?

Dominion mode adds Objective, Character and Maester cards, and victory points let you win through goals instead of conquest alone. Each House also has Seats of Power on the board.

Is there a Game of Thrones Catan?

Yes. A Game of Thrones: Catan, Brotherhood of the Watch (2017) is a standalone game for 3-4 players, ages 14+. There’s also an extension for 5-6 players.

Is there a Monopoly Game of Thrones edition?

Yes. Monopoly: Game of Thrones Collector's Edition (USAopoly, 2015) plays 2-6 players, ages 18+. Hasbro released a House of the Dragon edition in 2024, too.

Is there a Game of Thrones card game?

There are several. A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (2nd Edition) is a living card game for 2-4 players. Hand of the King (2-4 players, 15-30 minutes) and Westeros Intrigue (2-6 players) are lighter options.

Is there a Game of Thrones chess set?

Yes. USAopoly's Collector's Chess Set pits Westeros against the White Walkers with 32 resin pieces. It was announced in 2019.

Is there a Game of Thrones miniatures game?

Yes. CMON's A Song of Ice and Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game launched in 2018 with a Stark vs. Lannister starter set for 2 players.

Is there a Clue Game of Thrones?

Yes, Clue: Game of Thrones is sold as Cluedo in the UK. Its double-sided board shows the Red Keep and Meereen, and it plays 2-6 players.

Is there a Game of Thrones trivia game?

There are two. Trivial Pursuit: Game of Thrones has 600 questions across six categories. Fantasy Flight's The Trivia Game covers seasons 1 to 4, with a Seasons 5 to 8 expansion.

Which Game of Thrones board game map is in Risk?

Risk has two custom maps, Westeros and Essos. Its settings cover the War of the Five Kings and Daenerys's rise in Essos.

Are there House of the Dragon board games?

Two licensed games are available: Monopoly: House of the Dragon Edition (Hasbro, 2024) and Shuffle Card Games' deck-building game Sky of Fire.

Several of these games are out of print, so check resellers before buying.

Just two players? Hand of the King, the miniatures game, and the chess set all work.