Reigns: Game of Thrones in IOS

Sit on the Iron Throne

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Our Site Score

94/100

Reigns: Game of Thrones is a brilliant marriage of mechanics and license. It takes the simple 'swipe left or right' binary choice of the Reigns series and applies it to the brutal, high-stakes politics of Westeros. Playing through the fiery visions of Melisandre, you can occupy the Iron Throne as Cersei, Jon Snow, Daenerys, and more. Each character has their own unique cards and story arcs, allowing you to explore 'what if' scenarios—like Sansa Stark marrying Jaime Lannister—that go far beyond the TV show.

The tension is palpable as you try to balance the four pillars of power: the military, the church, the people, and the bank. One wrong move and your reign ends in a gruesome, often ironic death. The writing is sharp, capturing the voices of the characters perfectly, and the addition of mini-games like jousting and tavern brawls adds much-needed variety to the swipes. It is the deepest entry in the Reigns series and a must-play for any Game of Thrones fan who wants to see if they could actually survive the coming winter.

Reviewed on: Wed Apr 10 2019
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I’m usually wary of big-name licensed games; they’re often just lazy cash grabs. But this? This is how you do it. The Reigns 'Tinder-style' mechanic is a perfect fit for the political backstabbing of Westeros. It’s simple to play but incredibly stressful to master. Every swipe could be the one that gets you assassinated or sends the kingdom into a famine.

What I really appreciate is the writing. It actually feels like Game of Thrones. The dark humor, the impossible choices, the inevitable deaths—it’s all here. It’s a premium game, too, which means no ads and no microtransactions. Just pure strategy. It’s a bit repetitive after a few hours, but unlocking new characters and seeing how they react to the same situations kept me coming back. A very solid title for any fan of the show or the books.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent writing that captures the show's tone
  • Perfect marriage of mechanics and theme
  • No microtransactions or ads
  • Gameplay can become repetitive over long sessions
  • Some deaths feel a bit random or unavoidable
  • Requires knowledge of the show to fully appreciate

Technical Report

Performance: Runs perfectly. The minimalist art style is very efficient.

Accessibility:
  • High readability text
  • Simple swipe controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love Game of Thrones and enjoy choice-based strategy games.

Skip if: You want a high-action RPG or don't care about the Westeros setting.

Similar Games:
  • Reigns
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Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old GoT fan
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 12 hours
  • Status: Unlocked all characters

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.15Thu Apr 11 2019

Will you prevail over the White Walkers? Travel to the Wall and fight against the White Walkers before the wall crumbles around you. 100 new cards for free. A few text fixes.


Reigns: Game of Thrones is the heir to the award-winning HBO® TV series Game of Thrones® and the smash-hit swipe ‘em up series Reigns from Nerial and Devolver Digital. Through the fiery visions of Melisandre, claim the Iron Throne as Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and more to carefully navigate the complex relationships and hostile factions of the Seven Kingdoms. Employ ruthless tactics to outwit political rivals and wield impervious charm on your fickle bannerman. Maintain the balance and favor of the people to extend your reign and maybe, one day, survive the horrors of the coming winter.

A Formidable Cast: Rule from the Iron Throne as Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrion Lannister, Sansa Stark, and more. Change between each king and queen you unlock to face challenges and mysteries unique to their story.

Impose Your Will: Swipe left or right to change the fate of the Seven Kingdoms forever as you hear the impassioned pleas and unpredictable demands from the people of Westeros. If a particular character becomes bothersome, tear their card in half to unburden Your Majesty with their concerns – but at what cost?

Reenvision Westeros: Melisandre’s visions are your playing field and extend beyond the TV series to imagine the many fates of those that would sit upon the Iron Throne. Rebuild the Great Sept of Baelor as Cersei or discover the path of the Seven Kingdoms if Sansa Stark had married Jaime Lannister.

Regal Mini Games: Even the most powerful rulers need to set aside their worries and partake in more trivial matters now and then. From jousting to tavern brawls, these distractions aren’t without consequence!

A Grander Reigns: Fans of the Reigns series will be delighted with the biggest, deepest entry in the series that does not simply retell the stories you know but rather lets you create new adventures at your whim.

Iconic Soundtrack: Decide the fate of Westeros and those that reside in your land to the soaring score of the HBO series by Ramin Djawadi.

©2018 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HBO and related trademarks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.


Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Reigns: Game of Thrones is the heir to the award-winning HBO® TV series Game of Thrones® and the smash-hit swipe ‘em up series Reigns from Nerial and Devolver Digital. Through the fiery visions of Melisandre, claim the Iron Throne as Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, and more to carefully navigate the complex relationships and hostile factions of the Seven Kingdoms. Employ ruthless tactics to outwit political rivals and wield impervious charm on your fickle bannerman. Maintain the balance and favor of the people to extend your reign and maybe, one day, survive the horrors of the coming winter.

A Formidable Cast: Rule from the Iron Throne as Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrion Lannister, Sansa Stark, and more. Change between each king and queen you unlock to face challenges and mysteries unique to their story.

Impose Your Will: Swipe left or right to change the fate of the Seven Kingdoms forever as you hear the impassioned pleas and unpredictable demands from the people of Westeros. If a particular character becomes bothersome, tear their card in half to unburden Your Majesty with their concerns – but at what cost?

Reenvision Westeros: Melisandre’s visions are your playing field and extend beyond the TV series to imagine the many fates of those that would sit upon the Iron Throne. Rebuild the Great Sept of Baelor as Cersei or discover the path of the Seven Kingdoms if Sansa Stark had married Jaime Lannister.

Regal Mini Games: Even the most powerful rulers need to set aside their worries and partake in more trivial matters now and then. From jousting to tavern brawls, these distractions aren’t without consequence!

A Grander Reigns: Fans of the Reigns series will be delighted with the biggest, deepest entry in the series that does not simply retell the stories you know but rather lets you create new adventures at your whim.

Iconic Soundtrack: Decide the fate of Westeros and those that reside in your land to the soaring score of the HBO series by Ramin Djawadi.

©2018 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HBO and related trademarks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 10329 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Reigns: Game of Thrones is the heir to the award-winning HBO series and the smash-hit swipe 'em up series. Through the visions of Melisandre, claim the Iron Throne as Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, and more. Employ ruthless tactics to outwit rivals and maintain the balance of power to extend your reign and survive the horrors of the coming winter.

Features

1

Play as iconic characters from the show

2

Explore hundreds of unique card scenarios

3

Thematic mini-games including jousting

4

Original soundtrack from the HBO series

Tips

Promotion Videos

Reigns: Game Of Thrones - Animated Trailer - YouTube

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