Play Game of Thrones Ascent For iPad While You Wait For The Show’s Return

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HBO’s Game of Thrones series will return on April 6th, but while you wait you can play Game of Thrones Ascent for the iPad. The game, based on the popular TV series and developed by Kongregate, was first released on Facebook last year and is now available on the iPad.

The Strategy RPG, Game of Thrones Ascent, allows users to build your own noble house, embark on quests and rise in power. Here is a full list of in-game features:

EXPLORE THE STORY LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Your quest begins in the days before the mysterious death of the King’s Hand. With over 2,500 quests and dozens of adventures, your decisions impact how the story unfolds!

CHOOSE YOUR BACKGROUND

Are you a fosterling or a hedge knight? Do you follow the Old Ways or worship The Seven? Shape your identity within the world of Westeros!

PLEDGE FEALTY TO THE GREAT HOUSES

Swear Fealty to one of the great houses – Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, Baratheon, Tyrell, or Greyjoy – and consort with familiar characters. Perhaps Tyrion will drop by for dinner, or Ser Jorah will check in on your support for Daenerys? Or maybe you’ll find yourself at Robb Stark’s side in the feast hall for the infamous Red Wedding!

FORGE YOUR ARMY

Hire a legion of Sworn Swords to send on Adventures and explore Westeros!

ESTABLISH YOUR NOBLE HOLDINGS

Build up your Keep to craft gear and items, accumulate wealth and improve your stats.

COMPETE AGAINST MILLIONS OF PLAYERS

Earn points towards your Power rating, improve your global ranking, and rule your friends! Use GameCenter to compete in the power leaderboards, or challenge friends to match your Achievements!

FOLLOW THE SHOW

Frequent updates with content matching new episodes on HBO! As each episode airs, see new quests each week and explore the show like never before! Create your story through Seasons One, Two, and Three, and create your own history in our unique Volume You!

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Over 2 million people have played the game and the company says an Android version will arrive in the near future. Game of Thrones Ascent for iPad is available as a free download from the App Store.

[via GameSpot]

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