Brass: Birmingham – Master the Industrial Revolution

Who is this game for?

Brass: Birmingham is perfect for players who love deep economic strategy and games that reward long-term planning, adaptability, and sharp resource management. It’s ideal for those who enjoy tight competition and interconnected systems — where every decision you make can influence not just your success, but the opportunities your opponents have.

If you’re the kind of player who likes the challenge of building an engine within a living economy — where supply and demand evolve dynamically — this game will be one of your all-time greats.

Theme & Tone

Set amid the grit and ambition of England’s Industrial Revolution, Brass: Birmingham blends economic realism with elegant design. The game’s tone is serious and strategic — a satisfying test of planning, timing, and competitive foresight.

Gameplay & Mechanics

• Build your empire: Expand industries like coal, iron, and cotton as you develop your network across England.

• Two distinct eras: The canal era gives way to the rail era, forcing you to adapt your strategy and rebuild with new technology.

• Tight economy: Every action costs precious money and resources. Managing loans, timing builds, and leveraging trade routes can mean the difference between prosperity and collapse.

• Meaningful interactions: Use other players’ networks to your advantage — or outmaneuver them entirely by connecting faster and smarter.

Each turn is a puzzle of efficiency, foresight, and tactical improvisation. There’s no luck here — only clever play.

Components & Production

• High-quality wooden tokens and industry tiles

• Card deck for actions and city connections

• Double-sided game board (day/night aesthetic) for visual variety

• Beautifully illustrated art and design across the board, cards, and box, showcasing Roxley’s signature attention to detail

Difficulty & Challenge

Brass: Birmingham is a complex, strategic heavyweight that rewards foresight, timing, and calculated risk. It’s not about luck or flashy moments — it’s about mastering an economic rhythm and learning to thrive under pressure. New players may take a few rounds to find their footing, but for veterans of Euro-style games, it’s a masterpiece of depth and replayability.

Contains:

• 1 Board
• 4 Player Mats
• 4 Character Tiles
• 4 Income Markers
• 4 Victory Point Markers
• 56 Double-sided Link Tiles
• 180 Industry Tiles
• 64 Location and Industry Cards
• 8 Wild Cards
• 77 Money Tokens
• 30 Black Coal Cubes
• 18 Orange Iron Cubes
• 15 Beer Barrels
• 9 Merchant Tiles
• 1 Rulebook