Brass: Birmingham vs Spirit Island
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.
Spirit Island
Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Brass: Birmingham | Spirit Island |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 3 ✓ | 11 |
| Rating | 8.6 ✓ | 8.4 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2017 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 65 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 14 | 13 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.85 | 4.06 ✓ |
Brass: Birmingham wins in 2 categories, Spirit Island wins in 4 categories.