Risk Game of Thrones Skirmish Edition is a board game Risk edition based on the popular TV Show Game of Thrones. The game is suitable for a group of two to seven players and takes between 12 and 40 minutes to play.
Risk Game of Thrones Skirmish Edition Rules
The game features two ways to play, including factions of noble houses vying for control of Westeros during the time of The War of the Five. You choose your side, deploy your armies, and go into battle, featuring all your favorite characters, including Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrion Lannister, and Sansa Stark.
Components
The game also includes key locations from the Game of Thrones TV show, including Westeros and Essos. Battle across Westeros, fighting for dominion over the territories of men. The Skirmish Edition includes 1 map, 5 armies, territory cards, and 5 dice.
However, the version described in the BGG (Best Game Ever) listing includes 2 game boards, objectives, Maester and character cards, Dragon coins, special units, and 9 dice.
How to play Risk Game of Thrones (Skirmish edition)
In the Game of Thrones, the Skirmish Edition of Risk includes each player receiving three Knight plates. During the reinforcement phase of a turn, players can add these plates to any territory.
Alternatively: On any territory they desire, players can place two army pieces at a time in order. Players can take out 10 army pieces. Players can place army pieces on any territory they control, either unclaimed or previously claimed. During a game round, players can perform four actions, which include reinforcing armies, moving armies, and drawing a territory card.
Players can earn Victory Points based on the difficulty of achieving objectives. The first player to score 10 Victory Points at the same time controlling their Seat of Power wins the game. Players can choose one of the listed Houses, starting with the high roller.
Players can select the Player Board that matches their chosen House. The players can collect a set of army pieces that match their chosen house. Player boards can help players keep track of territories, castles, ports, victory points, treasury, and character cards.
