{"product_id":"brass-birmingham-board-game","title":"Brass: Birmingham Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild an industrial empire through canals, railways and calculated investment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA heavyweight economic strategy game of industry, networks and changing opportunities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop industries, expand transport networks and outmanoeuvre rival entrepreneurs across two eras of England’s Industrial Revolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into the West Midlands during the Industrial Revolution and compete to build the most successful industrial network of the age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass: Birmingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, players establish and develop industries while connecting cities through canals and railways. Cotton Mills, Coal Mines, Iron Works, Manufacturers, Potteries and Breweries all play their part as you balance resources, income, development and expansion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe game unfolds across two distinct periods: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanal Era from 1770–1830\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRail Era from 1830–1870\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Victory Points are scored from your transport links and developed industries, with the player holding the most points after the Rail Era winning the game. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery turn presents difficult economic choices. Build new industries, expand your network, develop higher-level industries, sell goods, take loans or scout for flexible Wild cards. Money spent also affects turn order, the player who spends the least during a round acts first in the next one — creating another layer of planning around every investment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass: Birmingham retains the core foundations of Brass while introducing its own industries, strategies and opportunities, creating a complete standalone economic strategy experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8260\/5107\/files\/brass-birmingham-board-game-rulebook-pdf.pdf?v=1791549824\" title=\"Brass: Birmingham Rulebook (PDF)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the Brass: Birmingham Rulebook (PDF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep economic strategy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Every investment, loan, resource and sale can influence your long-term position.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild an interconnected network:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Develop canal and rail links across the West Midlands to reach new opportunities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix industries to manage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Build Cotton Mills, Coal Mines, Iron Works, Manufacturers, Potteries and Breweries.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo evolving eras:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Your strategy must adapt as the game progresses from canals to railways.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClever variable turn order:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spending less can move you earlier in the next round.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand management matters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cards determine where and what you can build while Scout actions provide additional flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic setup and strong replay value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Changing opportunities ensure that each industrial empire develops differently.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roxley Games\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Martin Wallace\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Development:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gavan Brown \u0026amp; Matt Tolman\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60–120 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavyweight economic strategy board game\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e West Midlands, England, 1770–1870\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEras:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Canal Era and Rail Era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Game Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Player Mats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Character Tiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e180 Industry Tiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56 Link Tiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 Merchant Tiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64 Location and Industry Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Wild Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Player Aids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Victory Point Markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Income Markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 Coal Cubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 Iron Cubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 Beer Barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e77 Money Tokens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 Rulebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandalone game:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass: Birmingham does not require the original Brass to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-era structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Canal and Rail eras have different network-building considerations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavyweight strategy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is designed as a deeper economic and network-building game.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroductory option included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The rulebook contains a shorter introductory game that plays only the Canal Era for players learning the system. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roxley Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639750558003,"sku":"ROX402","price":1899.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8260\/5107\/files\/brass-birmingham-board-game-cover-artwork-image-jpg.jpg?v=1791550985","url":"https:\/\/afrishonworld.co.za\/products\/brass-birmingham-board-game","provider":"Afrishon World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}