Brass: Birmingham vs The Castles of Burgundy

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
The Castles of Burgundy

The Castles of Burgundy

⭐ 8.2# 10💰 $35👤 2-4

The Castles of Burgundy is a tile-based strategy game set in medieval France. Players take on the roles of princes and princesses building their own estates by acquiring and placing tiles representing different types of buildings, farms, and waterways. The game is known for its deep strategy using dice as action points.

EconomicMedievalTerritory Building

Specification Comparison

SpecBrass: BirminghamThe Castles of Burgundy
BGG Rank3 ✓10
Rating8.6 ✓8.2
Year Published20182011 ✓
Price6535 ✓
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)12090 ✓
Min Age1412 ✓
Complexity (1-5)3.85 ✓3.02

Brass: Birmingham wins in 3 categories, The Castles of Burgundy wins in 4 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)

The Castles of Burgundy — 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

The Castles of Burgundy

Categories
EconomicMedievalTerritory Building
Mechanics
Dice RollingDice as Action PointsHexagon GridIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTile Placement

Rating Comparison

Brass: Birmingham8.6
The Castles of Burgundy8.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Brass: Birmingham or The Castles of Burgundy?
Brass: Birmingham has a rating of 8.6, while The Castles of Burgundy has 8.2. Brass: Birmingham is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Brass: Birmingham or The Castles of Burgundy?
Brass: Birmingham costs approximately $65 and The Castles of Burgundy costs approximately $35. The Castles of Burgundy is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Brass: Birmingham or The Castles of Burgundy?
Brass: Birmingham supports 2-4 players and The Castles of Burgundy supports 2-4 players. The Castles of Burgundy supports more players.
Is Brass: Birmingham or The Castles of Burgundy more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Brass: Birmingham has a complexity weight of 3.85 and The Castles of Burgundy has 3.02. Brass: Birmingham is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Brass: Birmingham or The Castles of Burgundy?
Brass: Birmingham takes about 120 minutes to play, while The Castles of Burgundy takes about 90 minutes. The Castles of Burgundy is the quicker game.

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