Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 vs Brass: Birmingham

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

⭐ 8.6# 2💰 $60👤 2-4

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is a cooperative game where your team of disease-fighting specialists must cure four deadly diseases before they overwhelm the world. As you play, the game evolves - characters gain new abilities, cities can fall into ruin, and the story unfolds based on your actions. Each success or failure permanently changes the game, creating a unique experience for your group.

MedicalDiseaseCooperative PlayLegacy
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

Specification Comparison

SpecPandemic Legacy: Season 1Brass: Birmingham
BGG Rank2 ✓3
Rating8.68.6
Year Published2015 ✓2018
Price60 ✓65
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)60 ✓120
Min Age13 ✓14
Complexity (1-5)2.833.85 ✓

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 wins in 5 categories, Brass: Birmingham wins in 1 categories.

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 — Time Estimates

2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

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)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Pandemic Legacy: Season 1

Categories
MedicalDiseaseCooperative PlayLegacy
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayHand ManagementLegacyPoint-to-Point MovementSet CollectionTrading

Brass: Birmingham

Categories
EconomicIndustry / ManufacturingTransportation
Mechanics
Hand ManagementHexagon GridIncomeLoanMarketNetwork and Route BuildingTile PlacementVariable Phase Order

Rating Comparison

Pandemic Legacy: Season 18.6
Brass: Birmingham8.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Brass: Birmingham?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 has a rating of 8.6, while Brass: Birmingham has 8.6. Brass: Birmingham is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Brass: Birmingham?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 costs approximately $60 and Brass: Birmingham costs approximately $65. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Brass: Birmingham?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 supports 2-4 players and Brass: Birmingham supports 2-4 players. Brass: Birmingham supports more players.
Is Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Brass: Birmingham more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 has a complexity weight of 2.83 and Brass: Birmingham has 3.85. Brass: Birmingham is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 or Brass: Birmingham?
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 takes about 60 minutes to play, while Brass: Birmingham takes about 120 minutes. Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 is the quicker game.

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