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16.11.2013
I am presently 'looking forward'(?!) to Christmas With My Family, a collection of people who don't get on under ordinary circumstances, never mind an alcohol-fuelled festive occasion. I do have a certain sense of dread, there's no denying that. Although, of course, it was my bright idea to get everyone together in the first place. And not just together either, but together in a rented cottage miles from anywhere. Miles from the nearest hospital, miles from the nearest police station... I must have had one too many over the eight myself the day I came up with THAT one. It has the potential to get rather nasty, and in a big way. Hence, I have been trying to find enough activities to keep my guests entertained and to,
2.7.2020
This is high quality from the offset, box perhaps larger than it needs to be, but quality materials and nicely made. I do think the board could have been larger (and still fit inside the box) or perhaps smaller player pieces, as they can sometimes sit on top of multiple stations. The gameplay itself and the idea are great. I would recommend this game and it is value for money. I played with 1 other person, I have recent detailed experience navigating London and the other player hadn't been on the tube since the 1990s. We both enjoyed it and got on okay. I can't speak for the experience of sometime entirely unfamiliar with London. I am something of a train nerd but I think this is a solid game,
14.1.2013
We have been playing The London Game for years: it comes out at family get-togethers and it NEVER gets stale - almost every time the game goes to the wire! There is strategy and skill involved but the best-laid plans can be undone by a single Hazard card, or a throw of the dice, or the whim of an opponent. But unlike (for example) Monopoly, the skullduggery of fellow players in The London Game just makes everyone laugh, rather than fall out with each other... My only gripe about the latest version is that because extra transport lines and stations have been added (obviously the game has to keep up to date) the board is getting a little crowded; perhaps it should be made bigger? Still a great game,
14.3.2018
This is a fun board game that is ideal if you are familiar with the London Underground map... if you don't know where things are it can be frustrating searching for the stations you need to visit unless you want to learn them! The rules about opening and closing stations are harsh and are best relaxed for a more enjoyable game. The board is fairly small and the stations are too close together for the rather large counters, so you have to remember where you have landed and which line you're on. While frustrating at times, it's never-the-less a fun game if you like board games. If you don't. it'll drive you nuts!
19.1.2015
I first played the game in the late 70s and because of this I have a detailed knowledge of the underground.It is a fabulous way to educate kids about how to navigate themselves round London.In the 1970s, the game just concentrated on what is now Zone 1, but it now goes to about zone 3. Whilst it is great, so we an updated version- the board needs to be bigger because if several pieces are on a station it becomes a bit unmanageable.Obviously when Crossrail gets opened in 2018, the game will need a redesign and at the point it will be essential to have a bigger board
2.1.2018
We bought this version as our previous version is falling apart (due to extended use and some accidents). The expanded map is good, with far more options and destinations.The player tokens and blocks are really too big for the map size, as to get everything on the board the font has reduced. We feel that the hazards could have been added to, rather than just multiples of existing cards added.We have added a house rule for those (like me) who can't roll a six - you can bypass a block on the third attempt.Still a great game, and an introduction to London's landmarks.
6.9.2019
A very well thought-out board game. It is one of those games where the competitive and uncompetitive can play together because the outcome of the game can easily be affected by the cards you draw throughout the game. Strategy and luck are needed in equal measure. Definitely one of the best games that I have bought in recent years.The main and only criticism that I have regards the starting pieces. They could be made smaller but heavier. Maybe also the flat round translucent pieces for blocking stations could also be heavier and more substantial.
7.1.2016
12 yr old avid underground fan loves this and I've lost count of how many times it has been used. Easy to make up your own variations of game (we have come up with several of our own variations) and great for underground fans as you have to travel across the tube stations with a roll of the dice to visit various attractions on cards. Also good information on Places of interest in London. Younger players could also play a version if you make a few adaptations to the rules as it will help with their counting skills and colours.
11.1.2013
This game was bought as a Christmas present for our son and he loves it (probably because he also likes anything to do with London!). The game is well presented and the various hazard cards mean that achieving the objective of the game isn't always as easy as you may think especially if you are playing with others who are particularly sneaky or competitive! I would recommend this game to those of all ages and it would be especially good for children to learn their way around the capital.
2.1.2015
This kept us occupied for a long while over Christmas and involved more strategy than I had expected. It has a simple concept. You draw 6 cards representing London underground stations and have to visit each one and then return to your original station.However there is a complication thrown in by other players being able to block stations and when you have to change lines there is a hazard card that can throw you in the wrong direction.A simple game to play but involving.
5.1.2014
on the plus side, its a fun get to your destination race. Kids love it and great for learning where all the underground stations are.On the negative side, if you don't know London, it is time consuming looking for the stations. Also for the younger player finding a route around london stopping at 6 stations is too much to ask. We play with 3 destinations and that seems much better to remember where you are going.On the whole, 9/10, fun, interesting and good for learning.
7.4.2018
Received this as a present and had to review it. What a fantastic game for lovers of London. First impressions were that it would be quite straightforward and easy. Ha how wrong we were. Just as you think you are almost at one of your destination stations someone throws a curve ball and you end up at the other side of the board. Easy to learn to play and very addictive. We’ve even decided to make up some extra hazard and souvenir cards ourselves as we love it so much.
13.1.2014
Waited for over a year before deciding to purchase this game, partly to see if it would come down in price, it didn't. Great game something a bit different, especially if your familiar with the London underground, but fun even if your not. Its bound to help with future weekends away in London too, and moroe entertaining as you can make your way in different directions, not just around a board in one direction. would definitely recommend it.
29.12.2012
Really loved this game!!!It has five stars as me and my wife really like this before we bought this game the wife would let me do all the planning when we go to London as it was a challenge for her to find and plan her journey, and i have to say that she can do it better than me now lolI feel that it could have had more stations to visit i.e. one’s on the outskirts of London instead of just the centre, but still a great game!!
31.12.2012
I had the original of this game and wanted to buy it for my children and to see how much it has changed over the years, still a good game, ideally the pieces need to be a bit smaller as sometimes it's a bit tricky to know what station you're at if stations are close together and miss the station closed signs which were better than the counters in the new version. apart from that its still a good game, well worth the money