Brass: Birmingham vs Pandemic
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.

Pandemic
Pandemic is the classic cooperative board game where players work as a team of disease-fighting specialists to save the world from four deadly outbreaks. Each player has a unique role with special abilities. Travel between cities, treat infections, and find cures before the diseases overwhelm humanity.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Brass: Birmingham | Pandemic |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 3 ✓ | 185 |
| Rating | 8.6 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2008 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.85 ✓ | 2.44 |
Brass: Birmingham wins in 3 categories, Pandemic wins in 4 categories.