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Mornington Crescent (game)

Mornington Crescent is a game where people take turns saying the names of subway stations in the city of London until somebody says "Mornington Crescent." But it's not about actually getting to Mornington Crescent (which is a real subway station in London), it's just about knowing the rules and trying to outsmart the other players.

Here's how it works: every player takes a turn saying the name of a subway station in London, starting with the person who goes first. But there are certain rules you have to follow. For example, you can't name a station that's already been used in that round. And you have to follow certain lines or directions when naming your station, depending on what the other players have said.

The game gets really complicated because there are lots of different ways you can play. Some people use specific rules, while others make it up as they go along. And there are even different versions of the game that are played around the world.

So, the point of the game isn't really to get to Mornington Crescent, it's just a fun way to test your knowledge of subway stations and see who can outsmart the other players. And even though it sounds simple, it can actually be really challenging and require a lot of strategy and quick thinking.
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