Brass: Birmingham 2018
Designed by Gavan Brown, Matt Tolman, Martin Wallace
What it is
A heavy age of reason, economic, industry / manufacturing game for 2-4 players (~60 min), built around chaining, end game bonuses, hand management.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play Brass: Birmingham
Brass: Birmingham is a heavy game (rated 3.9 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Age of Reason, Economic and Industry / Manufacturing game where the core of play revolves around Chaining, End Game Bonuses and Hand Management. A heavy age of reason, economic, industry / manufacturing game for 2-4 players (~60 min), built around chaining, end game bonuses, hand management. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Brass: Birmingham
How many players is Brass: Birmingham?
Brass: Birmingham plays with 2–4 players.
Does Brass: Birmingham work with 2 players?
Yes — Brass: Birmingham plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Brass: Birmingham take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Brass: Birmingham hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.9 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Brass: Birmingham for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Brass: Birmingham beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.9/5 — so Brass: Birmingham leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Brass: Birmingham?
Brass: Birmingham is an Age of Reason, Economic, Industry / Manufacturing game, built on Chaining, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management.
Where to buy Brass: Birmingham
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