What if Game of Thrones Were Set in the USA?

Then you get the Game of American Thrones, which is what the guys at Roadtrippers have created.

The fourth season of the show everyone loves to love/hate, has come and gone, and lest you aren’t caught up, let’s get it out of the way: there may be spoilers along the way.

We’ve seen King’s Landing go nuts over the death of Joffrey and The Red Viper. We’ve seen the Khaleesi try to be stoic in the midst of her pain brought about her dragons’ activities, while trying to rule across the sea. We’ve seen Arya embark on an epic journey, that book lovers will surely want to revisit when the next season comes out.

But in the meantime, we have to amuse ourselves with things such as the Game of American Thrones.


Does it compute?

Let’s take a look at a couple of key examples.

Winterfell = Detroit

Certainly, architectural styles have evolved over the years, so the difference is understandable. Everyone knows that Winterfell is the seat of the North, though, and according to the guys of Roadtrippers, “A hardened, steel-wielding city, fallen from grace. Winter is always coming.”

Agree or not?

King’s Landing = DC

One sentence: “The seat of great power and even greater corruption.”

No more words are needed.

Makes you wonder, though, who are the counterparts of the Lannisters, Jon Snow, the Starks, The Hound, and all those characters?

There are still a lot to see – all of the city comparisons and justifications, and you can visit them here.

As for these two key cities, do you think the Game of American Thrones version is spot on, or is it pulling teeth?

For more Game of Thrones goodness: Game Of Thrones: Illustrated Guide To Houses & Character Relationships

All images via Roadtrippers