content: '''''A Game of Thrones''''' is a strategy board game created by Christian T. Petersen and released by Fantasy Flight Games in 2003. The game is based on the ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' fantasy series by George R. R. Martin. It was followed in 2004 by the expansion ''A Clash of Kings'', and in 2006 by the expansion ''A Storm of Swords''.
  ''A Game of Thrones'' allows the players to take on the roles of several of the Great Houses vying for control of the Seven Kingdoms, including House Stark, House Lannister, House Baratheon, House Greyjoy, House Tyrell, and as of the expansion ''A Clash of Kings'', House Martell. Players maneuver armies to secure support in the various regions that comprise the Seven Kingdoms, with the goal of capturing enough support to claim the Iron Throne. The basic gameplay mechanics are reminiscent of ''Diplomacy'', especially in the order-giving process, though ''A Game of Thrones'' is significantly more complicated overall.
  In 2004, ''A Game of Thrones'' won three Origins Awards for ''Best Traditional Board Game'', ''Best Board Game'', and ''Best Board Game Design'' for the year 2003.
  A second edition of the game was released in 2011.