Brass: Birmingham

Most interactive economic game ever made

BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224517

Brass: Birmingham is a heavy game (weight 8/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (10/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decision density is intense (9/10) — expect brain-burn and the occasional bout of AP. Interaction is maxed (10/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct conflict exists but is contained (5/10).

Solo5/10
Fiddly6/10
Players
3P4P2P1P5+P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
8
Depth
10
Density
9

Brass: Birmingham is a heavy game (weight 8/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (10/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decision density is intense (9/10) — expect brain-burn and the occasional bout of AP.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
10
Conflict
5
Negotiation
3

Interaction is maxed (10/10) — every turn shapes what your opponents can do. Direct conflict exists but is contained (5/10).

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
6
Output
1
Catch-up
6

Variance is moderate (input 6, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (6/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
8
Engine
7
Narrative
4

The theme is well-integrated (8/10). There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).

Variance is moderate (input 6, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (6/10).

The theme is well-integrated (8/10). There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).

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