Brass: Birmingham vs Everdell

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
Everdell

Everdell

⭐ 8# 30💰 $55👤 1-4

Everdell is a worker placement and tableau-building game set in a whimsical forest world. Players lead a group of critters to build a city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and welcoming new residents. The game features a dynamic worker placement system where the number of workers available increases over time.

AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building

Specification Comparison

SpecBrass: BirminghamEverdell
BGG Rank3 ✓30
Rating8.6 ✓8
Year Published20182018
Price6555 ✓
Min Players21 ✓
Max Players44
Play Time (min)12080 ✓
Min Age1410 ✓
Complexity (1-5)3.85 ✓2.86

Brass: Birmingham wins in 3 categories, Everdell 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)

Everdell — Time Estimates

1-Player Game40 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game80 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 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

Everdell

Categories
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTableau BuildingWorker Placement

Rating Comparison

Brass: Birmingham8.6
Everdell8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Brass: Birmingham or Everdell?
Brass: Birmingham has a rating of 8.6, while Everdell has 8. Brass: Birmingham is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Brass: Birmingham or Everdell?
Brass: Birmingham costs approximately $65 and Everdell costs approximately $55. Everdell is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Brass: Birmingham or Everdell?
Brass: Birmingham supports 2-4 players and Everdell supports 1-4 players. Everdell supports more players.
Is Brass: Birmingham or Everdell more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Brass: Birmingham has a complexity weight of 3.85 and Everdell has 2.86. Brass: Birmingham is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Brass: Birmingham or Everdell?
Brass: Birmingham takes about 120 minutes to play, while Everdell takes about 80 minutes. Everdell is the quicker game.

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