Battles of Westeros
- Designer Robert A. Kouba
- Publisher Fantasy Flight Games , Cross Circle Games , Edge Entertainment , Galakta , Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Illustration Tomasz Jedruszek , Henning Ludvigsen
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In Battles of Westeros, two players command House Stark or House Lannister in epic battles from George R.R. Martin’s books. The game uses modular hexagon grid maps with different scenarios and battle plans. Combining campaign and battle card driven mechanics with dice rolling and hand management, it offers tactical depth and engaging choices each round.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is designed for two players aged 12 and up who enjoy tactical wargames. With a typical playtime around 120 minutes, it is a medium-complexity strategy game. Prior experience with wargames is helpful but not mandatory.
How It Works
Players alternate turns executing actions using campaign and battle card driven mechanics. Units move on a hexagon grid with line of sight rules impacting combat. Dice rolls resolve battles while hand management allows special actions. Each scenario has unique victory conditions and setup, creating varied tactical challenges.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Robert A. Kouba, Battles of Westeros was nominated for Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game and Best Wargame in 2010. Its unique setting in A Song of Ice and Fire and exclusive two-player wargame design with miniatures provide high replayability and thematic depth.
Awards
2011
2010
- 2011 JoTa Best 2-Player Board Game Audience Award — Nominated
- 2011 JoTa Best 2-Player Board Game Critic Award — Nominated
- 2011 JoTa Best 2-Player Board Game — Nominated
Pro
- Strategic depth with campaign and battle card driven mechanics
- High replayability through varied scenarios and modular maps
- Strong thematic integration in the A Song of Ice and Fire universe
- Designed exclusively for two players
Contra
- Playtime around 120 minutes requires patience
- Complex rules may intimidate newcomers
- No options for more than two players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game takes place in the fantasy world of Westeros from George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, where great houses vie for control through military conflicts.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on mastering grid movement and hand management mechanics before exploring advanced tactics.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Battles of Westeros is designed exclusively for two players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 120 minutes, with setup time varying by scenario.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic knowledge of tactical wargames is helpful due to moderate complexity.
How does this compare to similar games?
It stands out as a battle card driven wargame set in A Song of Ice and Fire, specifically designed for two players.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and minimum age of 12, it is better suited for experienced players than for families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of campaign/battle card driven mechanics with hex grid movement and line of sight creates tactical depth.
Fazit
Battles of Westeros is recommended for fans of tactical wargames and the A Song of Ice and Fire setting. It demands strategic thinking and is ideal for two players seeking complex battlefield encounters.
