Brass: Birmingham vs Codenames
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.
Codenames
Codenames is a word-based party game where two teams compete to contact their agents first. Each round, a spymaster gives a one-word clue that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates must guess the correct words while avoiding the opposing team's agents and the assassin. Simple to learn but endlessly replayable.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Brass: Birmingham | Codenames |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 3 ✓ | 145 |
| Rating | 8.6 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2015 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 20 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 8 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 15 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.85 ✓ | 1.29 |
Brass: Birmingham wins in 3 categories, Codenames wins in 5 categories.