Brass: Birmingham vs Blood Rage

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Brass: Birmingham

Brass: Birmingham

⭐ 8.6# 3💰 $65👤 2-4

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.

EconomicIndustry / ManufacturingTransportation
Blood Rage

Blood Rage

⭐ 7.8# 53💰 $65👤 2-4

Blood Rage is a Viking-themed strategy game where players control their Viking clans to gain glory before Ragnarok destroys the world. Players draft cards, invade territories, and upgrade their clans. The game features a unique mechanism where even losing battles can bring rewards.

FightingMythologyTerritory Building

Specification Comparison

SpecBrass: BirminghamBlood Rage
BGG Rank3 ✓53
Rating8.6 ✓7.8
Year Published20182015 ✓
Price6565
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)12090 ✓
Min Age1413 ✓
Complexity (1-5)3.85 ✓2.93

Brass: Birmingham wins in 3 categories, Blood Rage wins in 3 categories.

Brass: Birmingham — Time Estimates

2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Blood Rage — Time Estimates

2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game90 min
Full table experience
Learning Session105 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Brass: Birmingham

Categories
EconomicIndustry / ManufacturingTransportation
Mechanics
Hand ManagementHexagon GridIncomeLoanMarketNetwork and Route BuildingTile PlacementVariable Phase Order

Blood Rage

Categories
FightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers

Rating Comparison

Brass: Birmingham8.6
Blood Rage7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Brass: Birmingham or Blood Rage?
Brass: Birmingham has a rating of 8.6, while Blood Rage has 7.8. Brass: Birmingham is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Brass: Birmingham or Blood Rage?
Brass: Birmingham costs approximately $65 and Blood Rage costs approximately $65. Blood Rage is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Brass: Birmingham or Blood Rage?
Brass: Birmingham supports 2-4 players and Blood Rage supports 2-4 players. Blood Rage supports more players.
Is Brass: Birmingham or Blood Rage more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Brass: Birmingham has a complexity weight of 3.85 and Blood Rage has 2.93. Brass: Birmingham is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Brass: Birmingham or Blood Rage?
Brass: Birmingham takes about 120 minutes to play, while Blood Rage takes about 90 minutes. Blood Rage is the quicker game.

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