George R.R. Martin's bestselling fantasy series; A Song of Ice and Fire; explores a world of intrigue; brutal betrayal; and epic battles. Each player takes on the role of one of the six Great Houses; struggling for control of the Iron Throne. The Living Card Game (LCG) format comes to life with the release of the A Game of Thrones Core Set. Playable out of the box for 2-4 players in either the melee (multiplayer) or joust (head-to-head) format; the core set is an ideal starting point for new players. The A Game of Thrones LCG Core Set includes 240 fixed cards featuring a complete deck for the Starks; the Lannisters; the Baratheons; and the Targaryens; and includes six massive plastic title figurines; gold dragon tokens; power counters; and a game board to enhance your adventures in Westeros.