Brass: Birmingham

Industrial revolution strategy — build, connect, dominate.

👥 2–4 playersapprox. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning14+
8.4 · BGG #1

Who it's for

Strategy enthusiasts who love economic tension and long-term planning.

Not for you if…

You want a relaxed experience or dislike games where one bad move can cost you.

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Vibe's take

Tight, cutthroat, deeply satisfying.

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About this game

Build your industrial empire across the canals and railways of Victorian England. Every loan feels dangerous, every connection feels earned, and the era shift midgame resets everything you thought was safe. Consistently ranked among the greatest strategy games ever designed — and it earns that spot.

Economic StrategyNetwork BuildingVictorian Theme

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Players

Best at 3–4 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

60–120 min

Ages 14+

Complexity

3.9 / 5 — Heavy

BGG Rating

8.4/10

Rank #1

59k ratings

Published

2018

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