A Game of Thrones in July 2011. In the novel, recounting events from various points of view, Martin introduces the plot-lines of the noble houses of Westeros, the Wall, and the Targaryens. The novel has inspired several spin-off works, including several games. It is also the namesake and basis for the first season of "Game of Thrones", an HBO television series that premiered in April 2011. A March 2013 paperback TV tie-in re-edition was also titled "Game of Thrones", excluding the indefinite article "A". "A Game of Thrones" follows three principal storylines simultaneously. At the beginning of the story, Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark executes
Game of Thrones of Thrones Ascent" ties into the HBO series, making characters and settings available to players as they appear on television. Behaviour Interactive is developing a free-to-play strategy game based on the series for mobile devices. "", a spin-off of the "Reigns" strategy video game series, is in development by Nerial, published by Devolver Digital, and set to release in October 2018. HBO has licensed a variety of merchandise based on "Game of Thrones", including games, replica weapons and armor, jewelry, bobblehead dolls by Funko, beer by Ommegang and apparel. High-end merchandise includes a $10,500 Ulysse Nardin wristwatch and a $30,000