Brass: Birmingham vs Azul
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Brass: Birmingham
Brass: Birmingham is an economic strategy game sequel to Martin Wallace's Brass. It tells the story of competing entrepreneurs in Birmingham during the industrial revolution. Players must build networks of canals and railways, develop industries, and trade goods. The game features a unique economic system where players can use each other's networks and resources.
Azul
Azul is a beautiful tile-placement game where players decorate the walls of the Royal Palace of Dona Maria. Players take turns drafting colorful tiles from factories and placing them on their player boards. The game is elegant and simple to learn but offers deep strategic decisions about when to take tiles and how to complete patterns.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Brass: Birmingham | Azul |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 3 ✓ | 76 |
| Rating | 8.6 ✓ | 7.7 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2017 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.85 ✓ | 1.77 |
Brass: Birmingham wins in 3 categories, Azul wins in 4 categories.