Hundreds of thousands of Game of Thrones have signed up to play a new Facebook game based on George R. R. Martin’s fantasy novels and the acclaimed HBO TV adaptation.
In Game of Thrones: Ascent, players are cast on the role of a Westeros noble during the time of upheaval.
They must claim their birthright by choosing which of the great houses they swear allegiance to, securing their holdings, developing their lands and personal reputation, and assigning sworn swords to quests, all while forging alliances with new friends.
Zynga, the leading provider of social games including Farmville teamed up with creators Disruptor Beam in order to bring the game to Facebook and since its open beta launch has seen more than 500,000 installations.