‘Game of Thrones’ Mobile App False-Ad Claims Sent to Arbitration

Players of “Games of Thrones: Conquest,” a mobile game made by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., suffered a blow to their proposed class action alleging false advertising after a federal appeals court on Friday reversed the denial of Warner Bros.’ motion to compel arbitration.

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said the district court made a mistake by failing to address the visual elements of the app’s sign-in screen which says that by hitting “play,” users agree to the app’s terms of service which include an arbitration agreement.

The users alleged Warner Bros. falsely advertised price discounts ...