Gaming the Great Plague Can You Survive Living in London, 1665–1666?
Lord, have mercy on London — broadside, c. 1636

Can you survive
the plague?

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On Christmas Eve, 1664, Londoners see a comet in the sky and wonder if it is a sign of things to come. A year later, almost a quarter of them will be dead. In this game, you and your household must navigate the perils of war, disease, and fire in Restoration London. Will you survive with your family, reputation, and finances intact?

Inside the Game

Household

You decisions don't just affect you, but everyone you live with.

Reputation

Will your actions prove you to be a worthy soul or a base rogue?

Wealth

There are ways to prevent the plague... if you can find and afford them.

woodcut of people fleeing skeletons entitled 'Runaways fleeing from the plague'

Runaways fleeing from the plague, 1630, printed by H. Gosson and sold by E. Wright