A Game of Thrones: B’Twixt Card Game

About this product

In King's Landing, even your closest ally could be plotting your downfall.

A competitive Game of Thrones card game of political intrigue, shifting alliances and strategic bidding for 3–6 players.

Win influential allies, strengthen your shared councils and outmanoeuvre rival Houses in a battle for power across Westeros.

Product Description

In A Game of Thrones: B’Twixt, every alliance comes with a risk, every favour has a price and the path to power is rarely straightforward.

Set in the world of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, this competitive card game invites 3–6 players to enter the political struggles of King's Landing. Take on the role of one of nine iconic characters, use your influence to attract powerful allies and build the strongest small council in Westeros.

But there's a dangerous twist. Each player shares two councils with their neighbouring opponents. Whenever you recruit an ally or gain power, you must decide which council to strengthen. Helping yourself could also give a rival exactly what they need to win.

Each round brings a new ally into play. Compete by playing Influence cards, bidding for control and using card abilities to disrupt your opponents' plans. Carefully judge when to commit your influence and when to step aside, because your rivals may have surprises waiting.

As the seasons progress, alliances can change, carefully arranged power structures can collapse and unexpected betrayals can reshape the game.

When winter draws to a close, the strength of your weaker council determines your standing. The player whose small council has the highest power claims victory.

View the A Game of Thrones: B’Twixt Quick Rules Guide (PDF)

Why You'll Love It

• Political intrigue in Westeros: Experience the shifting loyalties and power struggles of A Song of Ice and Fire.
• Nine iconic characters: Choose a familiar figure from the series to represent your House.
• Shared councils: Build influence alongside neighbouring players while competing against them for victory.
• Strategic bidding: Play Influence cards to recruit allies and decide when to commit your resources.
• Unpredictable alliances: Make deals, negotiate and use card abilities to turn the balance of power in your favour.
• Hidden power: Collect facedown Power tokens whose values remain unknown until the final scoring.
• Advanced gameplay options: Introduce Leader-Specific and Event Influence cards for additional strategic variety.

Quick Details

• Game: A Game of Thrones: B’Twixt
• Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games
• Product Type: Competitive card game
• Players: 3–6
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Playing Time: Approximately 90 minutes
• Setting: A Song of Ice and Fire / Westeros
• Gameplay: Influence bidding, hand management, negotiation and shared council building
• Game Format: Standalone game

What's Included

• 1 Time Track
• 1 Round Token
• 1 Season Token
• 1 First Player Token
• 54 Power Tokens
• 9 Leader Cards
• 50 Ally Cards
• 62 Standard Influence Cards
• 11 Event Influence Cards
• 36 Leader-Specific Influence Cards
• 6 Reference Cards
• 1 Rulebook

Good to Know

• Standalone Game: Everything required to play is included. No separate base game is needed.
• Shared Power: Each player has two councils shared with their neighbours. Your lower-powered council is your small council, and the strongest small council wins.
• Deals and Betrayals: Players may make agreements during play, but those agreements are not binding.
• Standard and Advanced Play: Begin with the standard rules, then explore additional card abilities and optional game variants as you become more familiar with the game.
• Shorter Game Option: The official rules include a shorter version for players who prefer a quicker session.