- BGG rank
- BGG #3,732
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Hats
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,068
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Old London Bridge
2022
Rules assistance for Old London Bridge
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Old London Bridge
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Old London Bridge is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Leo Colovini and Gabriele Bubola and its main mechanics are Auction: Sealed Bid.
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About the game
It's London in 1136, and the great wooden bridge across the mighty Thames has been consumed by fire. Soon the churchman Peter de Colechurch plans to construct a new, fortified bridge from stone upon which various buildings may be built over the years. Players are architects who are each responsible for one section of the (new) "Old London Bridge." By playing character cards, you will contribute to the construction of the game's 3D bridge. Buildings must be built with house numbers in. Each house has a coat of arms that will grant special abilities, new character cards, and increase the player's income. The architect at the end of the game who has the most money is the winner. Old London Bridge is light-medium complexity game by designers Gabriele Bubola and Leo Colovini that plays in under an hour and features: A 3D cardboard bridge for increased atmosphere. A special bidding and building mechanism Variable victory conditions —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Old London Bridge supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Old London Bridge is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Old London Bridge for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Old London Bridge has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Old London Bridge belongs to these categories: Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Auction: Sealed Bid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Old London Bridge are: Leo Colovini and Gabriele Bubola. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Old London Bridge as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.