Brass: Birmingham vs The Resistance: Avalon

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
The Resistance: Avalon

The Resistance: Avalon

⭐ 7.6# 146💰 $20👤 5-10

The Resistance: Avalon is a social deduction game where players are Knights of the Round Table on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Hidden among them are spies working for Mordred. Players debate, accuse, and vote to determine who goes on missions. This hidden-identity game is all about reading players and building trust.

BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasy

Specification Comparison

SpecBrass: BirminghamThe Resistance: Avalon
BGG Rank3 ✓146
Rating8.6 ✓7.6
Year Published20182012 ✓
Price6520 ✓
Min Players2 ✓5
Max Players410 ✓
Play Time (min)12030 ✓
Min Age1413 ✓
Complexity (1-5)3.85 ✓1.77

Brass: Birmingham wins in 4 categories, The Resistance: Avalon 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)

The Resistance: Avalon — Time Estimates

5-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
10-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

The Resistance: Avalon

Categories
BluffingCard GameDeductionFantasyParty Game
Mechanics
DeductionHidden RolesTeam-Based GameVoting

Rating Comparison

Brass: Birmingham8.6
The Resistance: Avalon7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Brass: Birmingham or The Resistance: Avalon?
Brass: Birmingham has a rating of 8.6, while The Resistance: Avalon has 7.6. Brass: Birmingham is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Brass: Birmingham or The Resistance: Avalon?
Brass: Birmingham costs approximately $65 and The Resistance: Avalon costs approximately $20. The Resistance: Avalon is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Brass: Birmingham or The Resistance: Avalon?
Brass: Birmingham supports 2-4 players and The Resistance: Avalon supports 5-10 players. The Resistance: Avalon supports more players.
Is Brass: Birmingham or The Resistance: Avalon more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Brass: Birmingham has a complexity weight of 3.85 and The Resistance: Avalon has 1.77. Brass: Birmingham is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Brass: Birmingham or The Resistance: Avalon?
Brass: Birmingham takes about 120 minutes to play, while The Resistance: Avalon takes about 30 minutes. The Resistance: Avalon is the quicker game.

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