Gloomhaven vs Brass: Birmingham
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is a game of tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players take on the role of wandering mercenaries with their own specializations, goals, and personal stories. Each scenario in Gloomhaven presents a new challenge, and players must work together to overcome enemies and obstacles. Between scenarios, players improve their characters by gaining new abilities, items, and perks. The game also features a legacy-style component where choices made in one scenario affect future scenarios.
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | Brass: Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 3 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 8.6 |
| Year Published | 2017 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 140 | 65 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 | 3.85 ✓ |
Gloomhaven wins in 6 categories, Brass: Birmingham wins in 2 categories.