Brass: Birmingham👑 Premium Pick

Rank #2 in Board Games - Heavy Strategy

Brass: Birmingham

by Roxley Games · Ages 14+

4.7(1,604)
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#1 on BGG for years. Punishing economic strategy.

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$80

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Price checked May 23, 2026

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What we like

  • Deep strategy - one of the deepest games ever designed
  • Different every game
  • Premium components with linen-finish cards
  • Long-term planning rewards experienced players
  • Two-era structure creates dramatic shifts
  • Holds value on secondary market

Worth knowing

  • Dense rulebook - hardest teach
  • Brutal learning curve
  • Game length 2-3 hours

What buyers say

Based on 136 buyer mentions

Buyers praise gameplay, strategy, value for money and artwork. Mixed feedback on complexity.

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Specs

Player Count
2-4
Game Length
120-180 minutes
Teach Time
30 minutes
BGG Weight
3.9
Components
Industry tiles + linen-finish cards

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