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An economic strategy game that tells the story of competing cotton entrepreneurs in Lancashire during the Industrial Revolution. Players build networks and industries while managing resources in this highly-rated intense strategy game. The game is considered a new edition of an older design with complete visual overhaul and slightly more streamlined rules.

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The Verdict

based on 14 reviews

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Mixed 0%
Deep and rewarding strategic gameplay with multiple paths to victory.
High level of player interaction, requiring players to react to each other's moves and use their infrastructure.
Excellent production quality in the modern edition, including beautiful artwork and high-quality components.
Significant replayability due to varied strategies and a randomized setup.
Strong and immersive theme that is well-integrated with the game mechanics.
Its depth can lead to significant downtime and "analysis paralysis" as players weigh their options.
The gameplay can be punishing and unforgiving of tactical errors.
A lengthy playing time, often lasting two hours or more.
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Topping the Table, Jamie HopkinsArticle

This review hails Brass: Lancashire as an outstanding and critically acclaimed game, praising its immersive gameplay, strategic depth, and exceptional production quality. It's described as an engaging experience with high replayability, offering economic strategy and competitive maneuvering.

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That's What Jenni Said, JenniArticle

Despite initial hesitation compared to Brass Birmingham, the reviewer found Brass Lancashire fantastic. They praised its beautiful artwork, strong thematic implementation, and simpler market mechanics, though they found the shipyard rules clunky and confusing.

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Rahdo Runs Through, RahdoVideo

Rahdo delivers a comprehensive rundown of Brass: Lancashire, commending its enhanced visual appeal and components. He confirms the core gameplay remains excellent, reinforcing its status as one of the best Euro games.

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The Thoughtful GamerArticle

The Thoughtful Gamer describes "Brass: Lancashire" as a stunning and delightful eurogame that excels in capturing elegant economic processes. It is praised as a deep, strategic experience with emergent decision points, representing the best aspects of board gaming.

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Big Boss Battle (B3), Matthew SmailArticle

This review praises Brass: Lancashire as an exceptionally well-made and thematic game that immerses players in the Industrial Revolution. It acknowledges the game's strategic complexity but highlights it as a strength, leading to deeply satisfying gameplay.

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Board Gaming Ramblings, Board Gaming RamblingsVideo

This video reviews the physical deluxe edition of Brass: Lancashire, highlighting its updated gorgeous art and components. The reviewer praises it as a deep, heavy, and thinky Euro game with solid mechanics, strongly recommending it for players who enjoy complex strategy.

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Game Boy Geek, Game Boy GeekVideo

The reviewer likely praises 'Brass: Lancashire' as an excellent and highly strategic economic game that offers engaging network building and tight decision-making, particularly highlighting the improved production quality of the Roxley edition.

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Meeple Mountain, Justin BellArticle

The reviewer prefers Brass: Lancashire over Birmingham, describing it as a more aggressive and competitive 'knife-fight' style game. They appreciate its unique mechanics and the intense player interaction compared to Birmingham's gentler approach.

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GameTyrant, Devon NorrisArticle

The reviewer praises Brass: Lancashire as a smart, intricately charming economic game with gorgeous visuals and strong design, calling it the ultimate form of Wallace's vision. While preferring Birmingham for replayability, Lancashire is still found transfixing and delightful.

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The Dice Tower, Ryan MetzlerVideo

The video offers a comprehensive review of the updated 'Brass: Lancashire' board game, highlighting its improved components and subtle rule refinements. Reviewer Ryan Metzler praises the game for its strategic depth and excellent design, calling it an outstanding experience.

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No Pun Included, Efka BladukasVideo

The reviewer initially perceived "Brass: Lancashire" as daunting, but ultimately found it to be a deeply satisfying and strategically rich economic Eurogame, praising its emergent gameplay and the elegant way decisions unfold despite some initial rule complexity.

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Before You Play, Before You PlayVideo

This video from Before You Play features a complete playthrough of the physical board game Brass: Lancashire, followed by a dedicated review segment where the hosts share their opinions and analysis of the game.

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Board Game HangoverArticleTop List

The video compiles and ranks top two-player board games. Brass: Lancashire is often recommended for two players, suggesting its likely inclusion in such a best-of list.

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Shut Up & Sit Down, QuinnsVideo

This video reviews the original Brass game, now known as Brass: Lancashire. The reviewers found it to be a complex experience that could lead to player exhaustion, ultimately leading them to not recommend the game.

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