We thought that this was the game that plagued by the Tywin Lannister’s kinslayer curse, because every time we schedule to play Melbourne went into another Covid-19 lock down!

With finger crossed we all turned up expecting a meteorite to fall out of the sky. Geoff and I were indeed cursed but more of that later on.

I must apologise that because I am not familiar with the rules, the books or movies this report is more one of photos of pretty miniatures with a caption than a comprehensive Battle Report! Sorry but it is what it is!

My House Tully Cavaliers ride forward to engage the dastardly Lannisters.

The House Bolton cuthroats marching to protect the flank of the Cavaliers

Geoff’s House Tully Sworn shields move forward towards an objective marker.

Chris’ kickstarter cardboard buildings.

The Tully sworn shields acting as a bodyguard to our commander Rodrik Casell in the right rear rank.

Lannister Halbardiers standing to receive my Cavalier charge

The Tully sworn shields capture an objective

The Lannister “Knights of Casterly Rock” ride forward with the Lannister Guardsmen to deal with the curse of Geoff and myself!

Lannister crossbowmen move forward with House Sandor Clegane and his Mountain Men in support.

The remnants of the Lannister Halberds after the Tully Cavalier’s charge.

The “Warrior’s Sons” and the “Mountain that rides”, Gregor Celgane wait to do battle with the approaching “House Umber Berserkers”.

From left to right Steve, Blake, Chris (the Host), John (the Handicap/curse) and Geoff around the table. John actually did OK holding our right flank whilst severely outnumbered.

Chris, John and Geoff making the game look more complex than it actually was!

Our dastardly Lannister opponents trying to understand what the cards actually said.

They didn’t think it was funny when I replied that cards don’t actually say anything!

Johns”House Stark bowmen” and “Stark Sworn Swords” prepare to take a flank charge from the “Knights of Casterly Rock”

The centre reaches a critical point in the fighting.

The House Umber Berserkers prepare to take down the “Mountain who Rides”

Chris smiling that he takes after his mother!

John’s remnant forces still holding the Knights up.

The centre grinding each other down.

The Lannister left flank and centre almost collapsed.

The Stark forces go objective hunting.

Lannister Right Flank units do likewise.

Winterfell Castle?

I had played one other small game of this at Chris’ place pre-Covid but did not remember anything about it. The rules are simple, easy to pick up the basics but I can see have a lot of intricacies that make it very enjoyable to play. The game ended in a draw but Chris later realised that we had been sitting on a two point objective for a number of turns and would have won.

We was robbed!

The miniatures are superb and very well painted by John and Chris. This is a game I would like to play more of and may prompt me to get out my “Free Folk” starter boxed set to put together and paint. John I said MAY!