Brass: Birmingham vs Terraforming Mars
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.
Terraforming Mars
In Terraforming Mars, players take on the role of corporations working together to terraform the planet Mars. Players compete for victory points while raising temperature, creating oxygen, and covering the planet with water. Each player manages their own corporation, playing project cards that represent technologies, infrastructure, or events.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Brass: Birmingham | Terraforming Mars |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 3 ✓ | 4 |
| Rating | 8.6 ✓ | 8.4 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2016 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 50 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 14 | 12 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.85 ✓ | 3.24 |
Brass: Birmingham wins in 3 categories, Terraforming Mars wins in 5 categories.