After the Great Fire of 1666, London lies in ashes and it’s up to you to decide how to rebuild it. In London, you take on the role of mayor, choosing cards that balance cash flow, victory points, and the risk of poverty. Each card offers a unique effect – it can generate money, reduce poverty, or place a monument on the city streets. The game blends **hand management**, where you decide what to use and when, with **open drafting**, where all players pick from the same pool, creating tension and competition. As the game progresses, you expand your “building line” – a tableau of cards you can activate in any order, generating resources and points. The historical aesthetic, with illustrations of famous buildings and inventions like streetlights, adds extra charm. London is a 90‑minute strategic challenge for 2‑4 players, with tough decisions: earning money may mean letting poverty rise, while spending on monuments can bring victory points but costs resources. It’s perfect for fans of urban planning, economics, and historical themes.