Brass: Birmingham vs Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
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.
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Brass: Birmingham | Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 3 ✓ | 5 |
| Rating | 8.6 ✓ | 8.3 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2015 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 55 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 14 | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.85 | 4.19 ✓ |
Brass: Birmingham wins in 2 categories, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 3 categories.