What a game! Last night, the England women’s national team won the final in a historic victory – a moment that filled not only soccer fans but the whole country with pride. And if you think that’s enough of the game, you’re wrong: England are not only inspiring on the pitch, but also on the pitch. Reason enough to introduce you to a very special game today: Old London Bridge from Queen Games.

Bridging the gap between history and gaming fun

Old London Bridge takes us back to medieval London – to the year 1176 to be precise, when the first stone bridge was built over the Thames. This famous bridge was more than just a thoroughfare: it was a small town in itself, lined with houses, stores and churches – a true architectural marvel of its time.

In the game, you take on the role of master builders constructing this famous bridge. But it’s not just about placing stone on stone – it’s about planning wisely, building strategically and skillfully prevailing over the competition. In around 45 minutes, up to four players aged 10 and over can show who can build the most elegant and effective bridge.

How does Old London Bridge work?

The game combines worker placement with map management and a light touch of engine building. The aim is to place your building sections along the bridge in a way that scores as many points as possible and is tactically clever. Each building has different effects – sometimes it brings money, sometimes points, sometimes bonuses for later rounds.

Round by round, players choose new building cards, which they then arrange in their row of bridges. The ascending number sequence plays a decisive role here: if you place your cards in the wrong order, you can lose valuable effects. At the same time, it is important to keep an eye on the mayor, who moves from house to house and awards bonus actions.

What makes Old London Bridge special is the harmonious combination of accessible mechanics and historical flair. Anyone who enjoys tactical planning, gentle competition and lovingly designed game material will quickly feel at home here.

Thematically in tune with the times?

Of course, building a bridge to yesterday’s soccer event may seem a little far-fetched at first glance – but let’s think about it for a moment: Old London Bridge stands for new beginnings, for visions, for striving for something big. And that’s exactly what the England team proved yesterday. And just like on the pitch, it takes cleverness, timing and the right amount of courage to prevail against the competition.

What’s more, it’s simply fun to sit around the table together after such an exciting evening of soccer and experience a game that brings England’s history to life in such a charming way. Who knows – maybe the Lionesses’ victory can even be crowned with a winning streak at Old London Bridge?

Our verdict: A game for fans of tactics and history

Old London Bridge is not a heavyweight, but neither is it a lightweight – it is comfortably in the connoisseur range, offers replay value and rewards clever planning. The historical theme is not just an accessory, but cleverly woven into the mechanics. And with a playtime of less than an hour, it fits wonderfully into a cozy games evening – or into the second half of a soccer match.

So: If you fancy experiencing the island from a different perspective after yesterday’s triumph of the English women’s soccer team, you should definitely take a closer look at this game. Because: London bridge is (not) falling down – quite the opposite!