The Great Hall of Winterfell was hazy with smoke and heavy with the smell of roasted meat and fresh-baked bread. Its grey stone walls were draped with banners. White, gold, crimson: the direwolf of Stark, Baratheon's crowned stag, the lion of Lannister. A singer was playing the high harp and reciting a ballad, but down at this end of the hall his voice could scarcely be heard above the roar of the fire, the clangor of pewter plates and cups, and the low mutter of a hundred drunken conversations.
–A Song of Ice and Fire, Volume I: A Game of Thrones

The tables are set, the guests are arriving, and the festivities can now begin. Days of Ice and Fire 2011, a three-day convention celebrating the beloved fantasy world of George R.R. Martin, begins tonight (Friday) at the Fantasy Flight Games Event Center !

A seminar at Days of Ice and Fire 2010

Games, seminars, and more

Starting at 6pm, Days of Ice and Fire 2011 offers a weekend of FFG’s Westeros-themed board and card game, plus much more. This exciting convention is an opportunity to see the best the Seven Kingdoms have to offer; meet with fellow fans of A Song of Ice and Fire, don a fine dress or a merchant’s doublet to compete in our costume contest, test your knowledge of Westeros in our Trivia Showdown, or enjoy one of several engaging seminars.

Looking for competition? In addition to its range of seminars and events, Days of Ice and Fire offers tournaments, open play, and a host of other competitions focusing on A Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition , Battles of Westeros , and A Game of Thrones: The Card Game . Meet and interact with the designers in one of our Q&As, or test your mettle in an exciting matchup! Download the complete schedule (pdf, 332 KB) for details, and bring your game face.

Exclusive gifts

Although pre-registration has ended, you can still purchase your admission at the door. All attendees receive a gift bag that includes:

• A Days of Ice and Fire 2011 souvenir guidebook including a range of exclusive content, including insider insights on A Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition , delicious recipes inspired by the cuisine of Westeros, and an all new interview with George R.R. Martin himself.
• Six never-before-seen house cards for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game . These impressive cards will proclaim the power of your house to all enemies.
• Special promotional commander cards for Battles of Westeros . Bring these leaders to the field, and watch your enemies’ battle lines break.

It’s not too late! Gather your bannermen and head to the Fantasy Flight Games Event Center to join us for Days of Ice and Fire 2011.