Brass: Birmingham vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
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.
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Dead of Winter is a cooperative survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. Each player leads a colony of survivors, completing personal and group objectives. The Crossroads system triggers story events that change the game. A traitor mechanic adds suspicion and tension.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Brass: Birmingham | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 3 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 8.6 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2014 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 55 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 14 | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.85 ✓ | 3.03 |
Brass: Birmingham wins in 3 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 3 categories.