London
2–4 players • 60 min • ages 13+ • 2017
- First published
- 2017
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 60 min
- Age
- 13+
How it plays
London plays 2–4 players, takes about 60 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Where it came from
London was published in 2017 as the second edition of a card game originally released by Martin Wallace in 2010. The game was designed to challenge players to manage the reconstruction of London following the Great Fire of 1666, tasking them with balancing city development against the accumulation of debt and poverty. This second edition, released through Osprey Games, featured a significant overhaul of the original mechanics to create a more streamlined and accessible experience for modern players.
The aesthetic redesign for the 2017 version was handled by illustrator Natalia Borek, who moved away from the more functional, muted tones of the original to a vibrant, distinct art style that emphasized historical period flavor. The game was well received by the hobbyist community upon its release, with critics particularly praising the balance between the innovative card-drafting engine and the tactical depth required to manage the city's economic growth. It remains a hallmark of Wallace’s design style, blending historical theme with complex mathematical decision-making.
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How do you play London?
London is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 1 hour. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is London for?
London is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does London take to play?
A game of London is listed at about 1 hour. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
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