Visit London recreates 17th century royal game that gave Pall Mall its name. Today for the first time in four hundred years, a game of âPaille Mailleâ will be played in the area that eventually led to the naming of the world famous Pall Mall in central London. Taking place in the shadow of Buckingham Palace, the recreation event will be open to Londoners and visitors who will have a chance to play this historic game, enjoyed centuries ago by King Charles II when central London was still green fields.