Brass: Birmingham vs King of Tokyo

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Specification Comparison

SpecBrass: BirminghamKing of Tokyo
BGG Rank3533
Rating8.67.1
Year Published20182011
Price6530
Min Players22
Max Players46
Play Time (min)12030
Min Age148
Complexity (1-5)3.851.56

Brass: Birmingham wins in 3 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 5 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)

King of Tokyo — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 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

King of Tokyo

Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers

Rating Comparison

Brass: Birmingham8.6
King of Tokyo7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Brass: Birmingham or King of Tokyo?
Brass: Birmingham has a rating of 8.6, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. Brass: Birmingham is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Brass: Birmingham or King of Tokyo?
Brass: Birmingham costs approximately $65 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Brass: Birmingham or King of Tokyo?
Brass: Birmingham supports 2-4 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is Brass: Birmingham or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Brass: Birmingham has a complexity weight of 3.85 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. Brass: Birmingham is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Brass: Birmingham or King of Tokyo?
Brass: Birmingham takes about 120 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.

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