Board Game Geek Rating: 6.19. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.18. For 2 to 6 players, published in 2017. This is the Master Print Edition (#18) of the Key to the City: London Board Game. In this game, each player develops their own London borough around their home tile using large hexagonal location tiles. These tiles give victory points and can generate resources like skill tiles or connectors. Connectors and skill tiles can upgrade location tiles for more points and productivity. The game spans four eras. In eras 1 and 2, there are six resource - generating tiles and some building tiles. Era 3 has only pre - upgraded building tiles, and in era 4, some Routemaster tiles become available. On a player's turn, they choose from five actions. They can use their wooden 'keyples' to bid for a tile, generate resources, or upgrade a location. They can also pass and play again in the era or end their era by sailing their barge on the Thames. The game ends after the last barge sets sail in era 4, and the player with the most victory points wins. It's structurally similar to the award - winning 2012 R&D game Keyflower. At TheGameSteward, we're happy to support campaigns for games like this. A good part of your spending on this game will back new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying or need game advice, contact us at The Game Steward.
How to use: First, set up the game according to the rules for the four eras. Each player starts with a home tile and wooden 'keyples'. On your turn, pick one of the five actions. You can bid for a location tile, use a tile to get resources, or upgrade a location. You can also choose to pass and play again later in the era or end your era by sailing your barge. Keep an eye on the victory points as the game goes on. The game finishes at the end of era 4. Note: Make sure to read through the rules carefully before starting. Don't forget about the different types of tiles available in each era. Maintenance: Keep the tiles and 'keyples' in a dry and clean place. You can use a soft cloth to clean them if they get dirty. If you're not using the game for a long time, store it in a box to protect the pieces.
