Key to the City: London
City Building · Economic

Key to the City: London

Description from the publisher:

2–6 players120 minages 14medium difficulty
About the game

What is Key to the City: London

Description from the publisher:

In Key to the City – London, each player aims to develop their own London borough based on their home tile, using the large hexagonal location tiles. Each location tile gives victory points and may generate resources (skill tiles or connectors that connect two location tiles). Connectors and skill tiles can be used to upgrade location tiles for additional victory points and productivity.

The game is played over four eras, and in each era, new location tiles will be available for bidding. In both era 1 and 2, these tiles consist of six resource-generating tiles, plus some additional building tiles. In era 3, there will be only building tiles, which arrive already upgraded. In era 4, some of the Routemaster tiles become available.

On their turn, a player chooses one of five actions. They may use one or more of their team of wooden workers ("keyples") to (1) bid for a location tile, (2) use a location tile to generate resources, or (3) upgrade a location. They may (4) pass, in which case they may play again in that era, or (5) cease playing in that era by setting off in their sailing barge along the Thames. The game finishes after the last river barge sets sail at the end of era 4, at which point the player with the most victory points wins.

Specs

Game details

Players
2–6
Age
+14
Duration
120 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2016
Mechanics
Auction: Fixed Placement · Auction: Multiple Lot · Auction / Bidding
Categories
City Building · Economic · Territory Building
Designer
Richard Breese · Sebastian Bleasdale
Publisher
R&D Games · Game Salute · HUCH! · Hutter Trade GmbH + Co KG
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Goshawkdm
Goshawkdm7/10
Una versión sencilla de Keyflower que se juega más rápido, Puede ser considerado un euro ligero-medio tirando a familiar. Pero es entretenido y los componentes son buenos.
FAQ

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How many players is Key to the City: London for?

Key to the City: London plays with 2–6 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 120 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 14.

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