89

Build your industrial empire during the Industrial Revolution in Birmingham, England. A deep economic strategy game of loans, canals, and railways.

89

The Verdict

based on 33 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Deeply interconnected economic systems
Tension-filled player interaction
Brilliant two-era structure
High strategic depth
Exceptional component quality
High barrier to entry
Prone to analysis paralysis
Unforgiving for newer players
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Joyful Games, EdwardArticle

Overall, I am giving it a perfect 5/5 because it is a fantastic game with robust mechanics, good replayability value, a thematic art style, and good-quality components. In all areas where it counts, Brass: Birmingham is a fantastic board game.

100
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That's What Jenni Said, JenniArticle

The reviewer declares Brass: Birmingham the single greatest board game they’ve ever played. They were captivated by its artwork, then deeply impressed by the beautiful components and highly engaging gameplay, leading to obsession and a desire for endless strategic exploration.

95
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Punchboard, AdamArticle

Brass: Birmingham is an extraordinary economic eurogame that brilliantly balances player competition and co-dependence through tight network-building and resource management. Despite a few tricky teachable rules regarding coal and connections, its deep strategy and gorgeous production make it a masterpiece.

95
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Fuzzy Llama Reviews, Fuzzy LlamaArticle

Fuzzy Llama Reviews praises Brass: Birmingham as a deep and visually stunning economic strategy game with fantastic components and great tension, despite a tedious setup process.

95
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No Pun Included, Efka BladukasVideo

The video discusses the design strengths, interactive network building, and deep economic choices that make Brass: Birmingham a beloved classic. It explains the core appeal behind its status as a top-ranked board game.

95
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Board of it, Board Of ItVideo

Board of It reviews Brass: Birmingham, praising its deep economic strategy, thematic integration, and tense interactive marketplace mechanisms, ultimately offering a warm recommendation.

95
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The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast, Jamie KeagyVideo

The reviewer describes Brass: Birmingham as an absolutely amazing, deep, complex, and brain-burning Eurogame, calling it one of the best Eurogames ever designed. He highly recommends it, especially for Eurogame players, highlighting its wonderful gameplay and subtle changes from its predecessor.

90
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Shelfside, ShelfsideVideo

Shelfside reviews Brass: Birmingham, praising its deep economic strategy, smooth turn structure, and engaging player interaction while noting some rulebook jank. Overall, they highly recommend the heavy euro experience.

90
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Punchboard Party, Punchboard PartyVideo

Punchboard Party evaluates Brass: Birmingham in the context of its BoardGameGeek ranking achievement. The creators analyze its deep economic mechanisms, tight player interaction, and overall strategic brilliance to see if it truly deserves the title of a top-tier board game.

90
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Board Game Hot Takes, Board Game Hot TakesVideo

The reviewers analyze Brass: Birmingham, discussing its deep economic mechanisms, production quality, player interaction, and overall strategic depth. They share their immediate hot take verdicts on the game's complexities and engagement.

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The Dice Tower, Tom VaselVideo

Tom Vasel reviews the strategic economic board game Brass: Birmingham, discussing its network building, resource management, and overall depth.

90
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Tabletop Games BlogArticle

Brass: Birmingham offers a stunning table presence and deep, highly engaging economic gameplay with rich player interaction. While setup is tedious and requires focus, the tactical depth and component tactility make it an exceptional experience.

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